Quarter GradeSemester Grade Daily Work – 40 % Quarter1 – 40% Test/quizzes – 60% 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.

 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 28 years of experience I have my proof.

 The following items need to appear on all daily assignments in the top right hand corner: NAME, 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.

 Yes, they are free, as long as you get all your work turned in on time with your name on it!  At the end of each quarter if you receive one of these, you may use it the next quarter to replace a daily assignment before the expiration date. May be even twice a quarter. COOL!

 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.

 All work is required no matter what or no credit will be given. That goes for when we start using calculators also. No work no credit! Your work must match your answer.  You are responsible for you 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, 1 ST, 2 ND, & 6 th PERIODS. Unless it is an emergency.

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.

1. Warning depending on the situation. 2. Detention to be served. Time will be determined on the situation.

 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.

 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.

 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.  Failure is NOT an option in my class.