2. Contact Information  Email: David.Broome@Cabarrus.k12.nc.us  School Phone: 704-786-0125 ext. 1511  Planning: 1 st Period

3. Required Materials  3-ring binder (1.5” or bigger)  Tab Dividers for Binder  Loose Leaf Notebook Paper  Pencils  1 – 1 Subject Spiral Notebook (for ALEKS) Recommended but NOT Required  Pack of Color Pencils and/or Highlighters  Composition Book for Warm-Ups  Calculator (TI-84Plus or higher)  Set provided for In-Class use ONLY  Be sure to write your name on your personal calculator in permanent ink before bringing it to school

4. Requested Items (Wish List)  Copy Paper (white and color)  Kleenex  AAA Batteries (for classroom calculators)  Hand Sanitizer  Colored Pencils  Markers  Crayons  Glue Sticks  Scotch Tape  Rulers  Expo Markers  Clorox Wipes

5. Course Expectations  This course is designed for students who successfully completed Math 2. Math 3 is a mixture of the traditional courses of Geometry and Algebra 2. Students will be expected to use and apply the operations of polynomials, apply linear and non-linear functions and relations, and to model and apply geometric and trigonometric functions. Students will be expected to recognize potential problems, analyze errors, solve problems proficiently, and use complex reasoning. There will be an End of Course Exam at the end of this course which will count 25% of each student’s final semester grade.

6. Grading Scale RangeLetter Grade 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D <59 F Tests45% Quizzes25% HW/CW20% ALEKS10%

7. Criteria for Credit on all Assignments and Assessments  Use Pencil for all graded assignments/assessments  Label all assignments with appropriate title, page numbers, and problems  Circle or Box your final answer  Show all Work or explain all answers using complete sentences  All students are expected to come prepared for class by bringing their math binder, paper, pencils, and calculator. Students are encouraged and expected to ask questions, volunteer for open discussion and complete all classwork during class

8. Warm-Ups  Warm up problems begin our class daily. Students should begin working on the warm up problems as soon as they enter the room. Students have about 5 – 10 minutes in order to complete the warm up. While working on the warm up, homework must be on each student’s desk ready to be checked.

9. Homework  Homework is assigned every day and most weekends. It is very important that all students complete the homework to the best of his or her ability. Students must attempt every problem. Incomplete homework is not accepted and will be marked as zero. The answers do not have to be done correctly to receive full credit. Students must simply show effort on ALL problems which involves at least copying down the problem and attempting to solve by showing some work.

10. Classwork/ALEKS  There will be a variety of classwork assignments throughout the semester normally 4-5 per week. Some assignments will be collected and graded for accuracy; others may be graded for participation or completion. At least one classwork grade will also be assigned each week for each student’s progress on the ALEKS online mathematics program. ALEKS will also be graded in a variety of ways. Students may have to complete a specific amount of time in the program for the week, they may have objective goals to master or complete before the end of the week, or simply have a progress assessment as the weekly grade.

11. Late or Absent Work  Students may turn in assignments completed two weeks past the due date after that the assignment is a 0. If the assignment is turned in one week past the due date the highest grade that the assignment can receive is 70% credit. If the assignment is turned in the second week past the due date the highest grade that the assignment can receive is 60% credit If a student is absent they will have five school days to make up the work for full credit only if they are absent due to an excused absence that is not a school related absence. Otherwise the assignments are due the day that they return to school to receive full credit. Homework is an essential component to success in this class.

12. Tests/Quizzes  Quizzes are normally given at least one time per week. Tests are usually given once per unit. If you are absent the day of a test or quiz, you will take it the day that you return from your absence or at the next tutoring/quiet power session. There will be a county mandated final exam at the end of this course that will count as 25% of your final semester average.

13. Projects  Projects may count as a test grade or quiz grade and will have one letter grade deduction for each day that passes the due date.

14. Tutoring  Every Monday during POWER Block A  Every Thursday during POWER Block B  POWER is mandatory for students with a grade of 74% or lower  Always welcomed to POWER

15. BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology)  Students may not have their cell phone, or any other technology device visible in the classroom unless otherwise directed by the teacher. Cell phones must be turned to mute while in the classroom. If a cellphone is heard or used without prior approval from the teacher, the student will get one warning to mute/turn off the device. If the device is heard or used again the student will be referred to an administrator for misuse of technology and disrespect. I am not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged technology devices.  Students may not have any technology device out unless otherwise directed by the teacher.  Phones must be on mute/silent  If phone goes off during class, turn it off!  If it happens again, you will be sent to the Control Room for DISRESPECT.  I’m not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices.

16. Absences  The Student is responsible for gathering missed assignments  The Student is responsible for arranging missed tests and quizzes  8 absences are allowed for any course before automatic failure pending a review from the attendance committee, not related to discipline

17. Tardy Policy  Students entering the classroom after the tardy bell must have a note from the control room. For every four tardies that a student receives an absence will be recorded for the class per the Central tardy policy.

18. Restroom Passes  You are expected to use the restroom or get a drink of water while changing classes.  No student will be allowed to leave class during the FIRST or LAST 15 minutes of class due to school policy.  You must sign in and out whenever leaving the room and any missed classwork will be the student’s responsibility to make-up.

19. Dismissal  In order for the class to leave on time, all calculators and supplies must be returned.  The classroom must be clean, desks should be in their original position, and everyone must be in their seats.  THE BELL DOES NOT DISMISS YOU, YOUR TEACHER DOES!

20. Classroom Rules  Respect, Respect  Come to class prepared mentally and physically  Abide by all CCHS rules  Be Patient and have Perseverance and Discipline  NO VANDALISM OF CCHS AND MR. BROOME’S PROPERTY  NO CELL PHONES out/seen unless permission is given

21. Consequences  Verbal Warning  Detention during POWER BLOCK. (Failure to report will automatically result in an office referral)  Parent Contact and Control Room Referral  Behavior that is not conducive to a successful learning environment will not be tolerated. The student will be given every chance to redeem him or herself after each disciplinary action.

22. Academic Integrity Policy  Cheating will NOT be tolerated in this course. Please refer to the CCHS Academic Integrity Policy for procedures and consequences.

23. That’s All Folks  V.I.P Vikings In Public  Let’s Be Safe Out There