My Philosophy I will act more like a Coach than a Teacher. The harder you practice the better you perform. We will treat tests like games. WE will practice so you can be prepared for the games. Practice is important but how you perform in games is how success is determined. The Final Exam is like the State Championship. It is the toughest competition and WE need to prepare all season for it.

How to Do Well Assignment Assessments will typically be graded daily.Assignment Assessments will typically be graded daily. Assignment Assessments will be based on the previous days Notes and Practice.Assignment Assessments will be based on the previous days Notes and Practice. Notes and Practice Answer Keys will be Online.Notes and Practice Answer Keys will be Online. Problems from previous Assessments can end up on an Assessment again.Problems from previous Assessments can end up on an Assessment again. Test will be based on previous Assignment Assessments.Test will be based on previous Assignment Assessments. I will not assist students on their tests. Retakes will only be allowed if the student can show me their COMPETED portfolio.I will not assist students on their tests. Retakes will only be allowed if the student can show me their COMPETED portfolio.

Grading Scale Grades will be awarded on the following scale: %A 80-89%B 70-79%C 60-69%D Below 60%F Grades will be determined by using the following weighted system: Activities/Assessments10% Exams70% Final 20%

Expectations Take Notes and do not be a distraction during lecture time. Remove all EarphonesTake Notes and do not be a distraction during lecture time. Remove all Earphones WORK on Practice Problems during work time.WORK on Practice Problems during work time. Complete Assignment in Computer Lab BEFORE going to ANY other websites.Complete Assignment in Computer Lab BEFORE going to ANY other websites. No Sound from computers while in the Computer Lab.No Sound from computers while in the Computer Lab. Stay in Seats until the bell rings. Lining up at the door is not permitted.Stay in Seats until the bell rings. Lining up at the door is not permitted.

Expectations Draw on the Marker Boards during Class Activities only.Draw on the Marker Boards during Class Activities only. Take your bathroom breaks during passing time.Take your bathroom breaks during passing time. Food and Drink (other than water) is not allowed in class.Food and Drink (other than water) is not allowed in class. Corrections or missing work must be completed within 3 days for credit.Corrections or missing work must be completed within 3 days for credit. Corrections must be turned in/completed during Advisory or Before/After School.Corrections must be turned in/completed during Advisory or Before/After School.

Resources Help outside the classroom can be found at my website. Krupke/index.htmlhttp://ehs.ecsdnet.org/subsites/Steve- Krupke/index.html (Math icon next to my name on the High School website) On the website you will find:  Extra Problem Sets  Answer Keys  Online Website (Classzone) that has extra lessons, activities, problems, practice test and practice quizzes  PowerPoint lessons from class that can be reviewed

Materials  3-Ring Binder  Lined Paper  Pencil/Pen  Multi-Colored Pencils/Pens  Calculator