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2. Grading Procedures
Quarter Grade Semester Grade
Daily Work – 30 % Quarter1 – 40%
Test/quizzes – 70% Quarter2 – 40% Semester test – 20%
The quizzes are over the notes you will take in class each day. It is important to take good readable notes because they may be used on the quiz as long as you brought them to class. This is how I grade your notebook.

3. Other Quizzes
Standards quizzes will be given through out the chapters.
If you don’t do your assignments or get a lot of help from someone on your lessons, it will show up on your quizzes. Cheaters will fail my class because you will not be able to pass the test and quizzes. Trust me with 32 years of experience I have my proof.

4. Paper Headings NAME will be printed on the top line on your paper.
Top right corner, LESSON #,PROBLEMS ASSIGNED, AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS, such as, odds, evens, etc.
No name papers are considered LATE. They will be thrown in the garbage after the first quarter. They will need to be redone for a grade.

5. Things to Remember
Keep all returned papers in your math folder. It is necessary if I didn’t get the grade recorded. They are collected for PTC.
Cut your fringes off your paper before turning them in.
All daily, tests, quizzes are to be done in PENCIL.

6. More Things to Remember
All work is required no matter what or no credit will be given. Calculators do not replace required work. No work no credit! Your work must match your answer.
You are responsible for your own pen and pencil, don’t forget it. Come to class prepared.
Highlight your names on all work turned in. Possible extra credit on occasion.
NO LOCKER CHECK OUTS
NO REST ROOM CHECKOUTS, 1ST, 2ND, & 6th PERIODS. Unless it is an emergency.

7. Cheating
If you are caught cheating or if you allow someone to cheat off your work:
You will retake/redo whatever the work is and only receive a 50% maximum, done when I assign with me.
Your parents will be informed of the situation.
School Policy to be followed.

8. Consequences for ? Warning depending on the situation.
Detention to be served. Time will be determined on the situation.

9. GUM Yes, you may chew gum in my classroom.
BUT, if I find it on my carpet, desk, etc everyone will lose their gum privilege. Consequences will then be given.
If you pop it or blow bubbles you will be asked to throw it away.

10. Grading
Lowest possible grade in my class is 60%. Limited number of redoes on assignments, test, quiz. Grade will then be assigned as earned. (down to a 50%)
You can only earn an A or B on the first try.
79% is the highest grade you can get on a second try.
60% or above on all test, quiz, or daily work assures you will pass my class. Quality work required.
You make the decision, if you fail then you retake the class.

11. LATE PAPERS
ONE LATE PAPER PER WEEK WITHOUT PENALTY, completion grade deduct 1 point.
AFTER THE 1ST THEN THE BEST GRADE ON IT IS 75%. (C)
ALL LATE WORK MUST BE TURNED IN BY THE FOLLOWING MONDAY OR BEST POSSIBLE GRADE IS 69% (D+), 60% 2nd Monday, 50% 3rd Monday.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL. Assignments are unexcused also. Late paper
NO RETAKES ON SEMESTER TEST.

12. ONLY WATER BOTTLES
In an effort to promote student wellness, students are permitted and encouraged to carry water bottles at all times. No outside food or beverages are permitted in the school.
NO POP, NO GATERADE, ETC.
ONLY CLEAR WATER BOTTLES

13. Math Requirements Failure is NOT an option in my class.
Common Core standards. I need to make sure my students have been taught these standards before the Common Core test is given in April. I need to make sure they understand how to do these types of problems and other problems associated with them. Test is now on line.
MATH is not an easy subject for every one. It takes a lot of time and effort. The student needs to take the time to understand the concepts and get the homework done to be successful in Math.
You must have 3 credits of math to graduate from high school. Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2. or higher.
Learn the basics now it will make higher level math classes a lot easier.
THE PERSON WHO DOES THE WORK IS THE ONLY ONE WHO LEARNS.
Failure is NOT an option in my class.