Math Expectations
GRADES
Your grade is based on the average of the following:
Homework is due the following day after it is assigned. (On rare occasions, the deadline may be altered by the instructor.) For the majority of first quarter, Mrs. Blank will correct all homework. After that point, all homework is corrected in class. Here is the grading scale for homework.
0 to 2 problems missed = 10 points
2 ½ to 4 problems missed = 9 points
4 ½ to 6 problems missed = 8 points
If a student does not receive 8 points (out of 10) on the homework assignment, he/she may have 5 extra days to make corrections and submit the paper with no penalty. However, the highest score that can be received is 9 points. No extensions for homework will be allowed, unless a student is absent from school. Any late papers will not have the opportunity to have corrections made for a possible better score.
At the end of the grading period, the accepted homework papers will be averaged to calculate the homework percentage. This percent will be approximately 30% of the overall grade.
The actual notebook can be a spiral notebook or a binder with loose leaf paper. Either one of those is fine with me. I highly suggest to use the 3 or 5 subject spiral notebooks, otherwise it is possible for a student to go through at least 2 or 3 single subject notebooks.
If you feel that you cannot afford a notebook for this class, please see me. I have a few extra notebooks on hand for a small fee. ($1.00)
Tests and the Notebook Check will count for 70% of the overall grade.
MAKE UP POLICY
A student who has been absent from class will be allowed one day for each day absence to make up any missed work.
For example: If a student who is absent on Wednesday, the homework normally due on Wednesday is due the day the student returns (Thursday). The assignment due Thursday is then granted one day and so is due on Friday. Upon returning to school, the regular work is due at the regular times.
Students should plan to make appointments with the teacher to make up any missed tests or quizzes WITHIN the make-up time frame.
Students are also responsible for the notes that were taken in class the day they were absent. This can be achieved by borrowing another classmate’s notebook and copying the notes into their own notebook. If this is not done points will be taken away come time for the Notebook Check at the end of each quarter.
BEHAVIOR RULES
POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES
GRADES
Your grade is based on the average of the following:
- HOMEWORK (30% of overall grade)
Homework is due the following day after it is assigned. (On rare occasions, the deadline may be altered by the instructor.) For the majority of first quarter, Mrs. Blank will correct all homework. After that point, all homework is corrected in class. Here is the grading scale for homework.
0 to 2 problems missed = 10 points
2 ½ to 4 problems missed = 9 points
4 ½ to 6 problems missed = 8 points
If a student does not receive 8 points (out of 10) on the homework assignment, he/she may have 5 extra days to make corrections and submit the paper with no penalty. However, the highest score that can be received is 9 points. No extensions for homework will be allowed, unless a student is absent from school. Any late papers will not have the opportunity to have corrections made for a possible better score.
At the end of the grading period, the accepted homework papers will be averaged to calculate the homework percentage. This percent will be approximately 30% of the overall grade.
- NOTEBOOK (counts as a test = 100 points)
The actual notebook can be a spiral notebook or a binder with loose leaf paper. Either one of those is fine with me. I highly suggest to use the 3 or 5 subject spiral notebooks, otherwise it is possible for a student to go through at least 2 or 3 single subject notebooks.
If you feel that you cannot afford a notebook for this class, please see me. I have a few extra notebooks on hand for a small fee. ($1.00)
- TEST SCORES (100 points)
Tests and the Notebook Check will count for 70% of the overall grade.
- ADDITIONAL POINTS (a.k.a. Extra Credit)
MAKE UP POLICY
A student who has been absent from class will be allowed one day for each day absence to make up any missed work.
For example: If a student who is absent on Wednesday, the homework normally due on Wednesday is due the day the student returns (Thursday). The assignment due Thursday is then granted one day and so is due on Friday. Upon returning to school, the regular work is due at the regular times.
Students should plan to make appointments with the teacher to make up any missed tests or quizzes WITHIN the make-up time frame.
Students are also responsible for the notes that were taken in class the day they were absent. This can be achieved by borrowing another classmate’s notebook and copying the notes into their own notebook. If this is not done points will be taken away come time for the Notebook Check at the end of each quarter.
BEHAVIOR RULES
- Students must abide by the rules as stated in the student handbook.
- Students are expected to have ALL materials in class each day. This includes a pencil, pen, paper, notebook, and textbook with a book cover.
- Students are expected to take the utmost care of any equipment that has been assigned to their use during class time. This includes such things as rulers, compasses, protractors, calculators, and/or computers.
- Students are expected to behave in an orderly, mature manner with respect for others. This means that there will be no talking, horse-play, rudeness, eating/drinking/chewing gum, and/or general disruption of class, etc.
- Students must be on time to class. This means that the student will be sitting down in the assigned seat when the tardy bell rings.
POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES
- Students will enjoy a quiet classroom where studying becomes easier and homework may be completed more quickly.
- Students may enjoy library privileges on occasion.
- Complimentary notes may be sent home and/or included on the progress report or report card.