Rules/Policies

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your child to the 2008 - 2009 school year, and introduce myself as your child’s Math teacher. I would also like to take this opportunity to explain my classroom expectations and policies.

Classroom Expectations:

1. Be RESPONSIBLE!
2. Be RESPECTFUL!
3. Be READY!
4. All other school rules will be enforced.

Consequences:

1st Offense- Warning.

2^nd Offense- 15 minute detention

3^rd Offense- 30 minute detention, call to parents.

4^th Offense- Removal from classroom/administration referral.

Materials Needed Daily:

• Notebook
• Pencil
• Pen
• Homework

Notebook:

Students will be required to keep all class notes, returned homework, tests/quizzes, and assignment calendar in a folder/notebook which will be checked and graded weekly. (A two pocket combo folder with a center clip is highly recommended.)

Homework Policy:

• Homework should be expected approximately four days a week and will be graded the following day at the beginning of the class period.
• Homework MUST be done in pencil.
• You MUST show all work to receive credit.
• NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED! (Exception: Three late homework passes will be given per quarter.)

Attendance:

• You are responsible for getting all missed assignments, notes, and any other work when absent from class.

• You will have the same number of days to make up missing work for each day you’re absent.
• No homework or tests can be made up due to an UNEXCUSED absence.

Grading Policy:

Tests = 40%                                                                             90%-100% = A

Quizzes = 20%                                                                         80% - 89% = B

Homework/Class Assignments = 30%                                      70% - 79% = C          

Notebook = 10%                                                                     60% - 69% = D

                                                                                                59% and below = F