Rules and Expectations

 
RULES

1. Behave Appropriately - Respect each other, the classroom, the teacher, 
and yourself.
2. Be On Time – Be in your seat when the bell rings
3. Be Prepared – Bring all required materials to class daily.
4. Give It Your ALL – 100% effort is expected of everyone.  Always do your 
best.

TESTS AND QUIZZES  There will be several quizzes during each unit as well as 
a cumulative exam at the end of each unit.  Any suspected cheating or any 
student looking at another student’s desk will receive a zero for that 
assignment.  Desks must be cleared of all non-test papers and materials.

HOMEWORK  Homework is graded on a 0-5 scale.  The score awarded is based 
solely on completeness, not correctness.  Some work must be shown for EACH 
problem to receive full credit.  Homework will be spot checked. Late 
homework will not be accepted.

PARTICIPATION  Coming to class prepared with all required materials, being 
on time for class, and being actively engaged at all times are all aspects 
of participation that will influence your grade.

CLASS DISMISSAL  Class is not over until the bell rings.  Packing up any 
class work or materials before class has ended will not be permitted.

ATTENDANCE  It is essential that you arrive to class on time daily.  If you 
arrive after the bell has rung without a pass, you must sign the tardy 
list.  For every unexcused tardy after the second one, you will have to 
serve an after school detention.  If you cut class on the day of a test or 
quiz, you will receive a zero for that assessment.

ELECTRONICS All cell phones, IPODs, and other electronic devices should be 
kept turned off and out of sight.  If seen, they will be confiscated.

OTHER MATERIALS  Only materials necessary for math class should be out.  
Materials and work for other classes should not be visible during class.  If 
seen, they will be confiscated.

MAKE-UP WORK  If you are absent from school on the day of a test or quiz, 
you are responsible for scheduling a time to make up the missed assessment 
on the day of your return.  If it is not made up within three days, you will 
receive a zero.  If you are absent, it is your responsibility to make up the 
work.  I will not come after you about it.  All work for each day will be 
posted online. When you are absent, check the posting first, then before the 
bell rings, or after class, be sure to ask me if there was anything else you 
missed or need to do.  Always be sure to get the notes you missed from a 
classmate.

CONSEQUENCES

1st Time Any Offense – Verbal Warning
2nd Time Same Offense – Verbal Warning and After Class Conference with Ms. 
Healy
3rd Time Same Offense – Parental Contact and Detention
4th Time Same Offense – Removal from class and Referral to Office

I reserve the right to skip consequences for major offenses or repeat 
offenders.  I also reserve the right to make the punishment fit the crime.

EXTRA HELP  I will be available for extra help in the classroom on Thursdays 
and by appointment.  Please try to let me know ahead of time if you plan on 
staying after to ensure that I will be there.

PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS  Home contact will be made for increased effort or a 
commendable score as well as for absences, tardies, cuts, missed 
assignments, or unacceptable behavior.