1. Regular ATTENDANCE is essential because the learning of mathematics is a building process.  MAKE-UP work is the responsibility of the STUDENT.  Work must be handed in on the second day after returning from and excused absence.  For longer absences, discuss a due date with me.  Unexcused absences and tardies will result in a zero for the day.

2. HOMEWORK should be kept up to date for optimum learning.  I do not grade papers according to the number correct on each assignment, but rather on whether you have made a sincere effort to work each problem and your success on these attempts.  Homework is to be done in pencil.  Late homework WILL NOT be accepted.

3. A NOTEBOOK should be kept with material kept in an organized, logical manner.

4. TEST and QUIZZES will be given throughout each marking period.  Test will complete each chapter and will be announced well in advance.  Quizzes may be given at any time.

5. SUPPLIES are the responsibility of the STUDENT.  You will be expected to be in you seat with the required book, pencil, and notebook WHEN THE BELL RINGS.  No passes will be issued for forgetful students.

6. If you need EXTRA HELP on any assignment see me either before school, during lunch hour, during my prep hour, during my professional hour, or after school.  I will be glad to help any student who had made a sincere effort on any problem.

7. GRADES are determined by a percentage of the TOTAL POINTS possible in the marking period, by the table below:
 

94-100%           A                                             73-76%             C

90-93%             A-                                            70-72%             C-

87-89%             B+                                            67-69%             D+

83-86%             B                                              63-66%             D

80-82%             B-                                            60-62%             D-

77-79%             C+                                            0-59%              F

Students will score points for:        a.  daily work
                                                    b. quizzes
                                                    c. tests
                                                    d. notebook

Semester grading policy:
First nine weeks- 40%
Second nine weeks- 40%
Semester exam- 20%

8. DAILY WORK must be completed on the DUE DATE.  Your name must be in the upper right hand corner or your paper will be thrown out.  The assignment must be listed under your name in the upper right hand corner of the paper.

9. CLASS ORGANIZATION
a. Answer questions on homework
You may work on other problems as long as you’re quiet and not distracting me or other students.
b. Presentation of new material
I will generally cover new concepts on the chalkboard or overhead.  It needs to be especially quiet during this time so others have a sound chance of understanding the new material.
c. Time will be given to work on assignments and/or finish explanation of new material.
On assignments you may work together as long as you remain relatively quiet.  During this time, I will walk around the room and assist students encountering difficulties.
 
10. CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
Effective learning will be most likely to take place in a quiet, orderly classroom.  To this end, you are expected to conduct yourself as a mature high school student.  Common sense, courtesy, and good taste shall be standards by which your action will be evaluated.  Any conduct, which results in the disruption of normal classroom activities, will not be permitted and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.  You have a choice: Follow the rules and enjoy the rewards, or misbehave and accept the consequences.

11. CLASSROOM RULES

a. Students are to be in the classroom, seated, with pencils sharpened, before the bell starts to ring.
b. Students are to remain in their seats.
c. Always listen when others are talking.
d. Always be polite to everyone.
e. There will be no talking at all during a test or quiz.
f. Gum or candy must be kept out of sight.
g. Nobody is allowed out of class for any reason except for an emergency.

12. Tardiness

a. First Offense:  verbal warning by the teacher
b. Second Offense:  verbal warning by the teacher
c. Third Offense:  referred to the office/two hours of Saturday School
d. Additional Offense:  one hour of Saturday School for each additional tardy

13. Penalties for hampering learning:

a. Warning
b. Fifteen minute detention after school
c. One hour detention after school with a telephone call to your  parents