Class Supplies:

            A.  Pencil with eraser for tests, homework and quizzes.  Class notes may be taken in ink.

            B.  Binder for homework, notes, bellringers.  Always have loose-leaf available.

            C.  Calculators may be used and are encouraged to be used.  TI-84’s will be supplied for class use.

D.     Graph paper.

E.     Red Ink pens for correcting homework problems in class and at home.

F.      One pack of AAA batteries (optional)

 

 

 Tests / Absentees:

          A.  Prior notice will be given for all tests and most quizzes.

            B.  It is the students’ responsibility for making up all tests and assignments.

C.     Assignments:   The student has one day for each excused absence from school to make up assignments.

D.     Tests:  If a student only misses the day before the test (review day), then he/she will take the test on the

scheduled test day.  If the student misses the test day, then he/she will take the test on the day he/she returns.  BE PREPARED!  Partial credit for missed test problems will only be given to those students who take the test on the assigned test day. 

            E.  If a student refuses or neglects to make up a test or assignment then he/she will receive a zero.

 

 

 Tutoring:

A.     Additional help is given in the morning beginning at 7:00 a.m.  After school tutoring is available upon request when possible.

            B.  Beta Club offers after school tutoring two days a week in the library.  

 

 

 Grading System:

A.  Chapter tests, quizzes, homework, bellringers, projects, performance assessments and any other additional assignments will account for 80% of the grade.  Nine weeks or semester exams account for the remaining 20% of the grade.

 

                                               

 Class Behavior / Rules :

A.     Students should be ready to begin class when the tardy bell rings.  This includes coming in, getting a calculator, opening your book, taking out your homework, and starting on any assignments posted.

B.     Please come to class prepared to learn.  Being prepared includes bringing yourself, all necessary materials, and a positive attitude.

C.     Students should exhibit respect.  When in class respect yourself, other students and teachers, and their property.  Keep your hands to yourselves, speak kindly to others, and do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

D.     Please do not ask to leave my class to make up work for another class.  My class is just as important as all your others, and my class time is vital to the lessons.

E.     Students should remain in their desks until the bell rings. Pencils should be sharpened before class begins and  trash can be thrown away at the end of class.  Getting up out of your seat is disruptive to others.

F.      During class lectures, you should actively participate in class discussions and take notes by copying the examples given.

G.     Please use the restroom before/after school, in between classes, or on your lunch break.  You will only be allowed to leave for the restroom from my class once a nine weeks with a pass that is issued.  If you have already used your pass, you may go in exchange for a detention.  If you make it to the end of the nine weeks without losing your pass it can be redeemed for points.  

H.    Students will follow all school rules.  Proper dress code and ID’s are mandatory!   Food, drinks, and gum are not allowed in class. 

 

 

 

 Consequences of Inappropriate Behavior:

            A.  Warning; given for minor behavior problems.

B.  Detention; scheduled from 7:10 a.m. to 7:25 a.m. with the day determined by the teacher.

            C.  Parental contact by telephone or parental conference with teacher.

            D.  Student referral to Discipline Office.

 

   PLEASE NOTE:  Any behavior that is detrimental to the learning atmosphere or the safety of a teacher or student will warrant immediate action.                                  

 

 

                      

                      

 

 Homework:    

Homework is the key to being successful in algebra. All assignments are posted daily, and it is the student’s responsibility to make sure all missed work is completed.  It is important to spend each night practicing the algebra skill learned in class that day.  If no written assignment was issued, review notes, rework example problems or read the next section to be covered.  Use friends as resources. Work together.  REMEMBER YOU HAVE HOMEWORK EVERY NIGHT AND IT IS PART OF YOUR GRADE!   All problems must be written, followed by the necessary work and a boxed answer.  It is important for each student to have some sort of an idea if he/she is doing the assignment correctly, before entering the classroom. With this in mind, no homework assignment is complete until the student checks the odd assigned problems in the back of the text.  If a student has worked an odd problem incorrectly, then he/she should write the correct answer in red ink, boxed, next to the incorrect answer. An attempt to find his/her mistake should also be made.  All answers to the even problems will be given in class and should be written down.  Failure to write correct even or odd answers will result in lost homework points. All correct answers should have a check mark next to them.

Homework grade: Visual check.

·        When a visual check of homework is conducted students will either receive 10 points, 5 points or zero points.  If a student does 100% of the assignment then he/she will receive 10 points.  If the student does less than 100% but more than or equal to 50% then he/she will receive 5 points.  Any attempt which is less than 50% will result in a zero. Visual checks will be graded by effort and completion.

Homework grade:  Quiz

·        A problem(s) will be placed on the board similar to the previous night’s homework with emphasis on problems previously worked in class.  Students will be given approximately 5 minutes to work the problem(s) and come up with a correct solution.  Five points will be given for a correct answer and 3 points will be given as partial credit for minor mistakes.  Zero points will be given for any incorrect answer concluded from mistakes determined not to be minor.  One problem per quiz will be dropped.  Make-ups for missed quiz problems will only be given after the drop is used.

 

 Signatures / Parent Information:

Parents, please thoroughly read the syllabus with your child and return this sheet signed by both you

and your child, along with the information requested below by Friday, August 17, 2007.  You may reach me by emailing dawn.casselberry@stpsb.org or by calling the school at 649-6400 if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s progress in my class. 

 

                                                                                                            Sincerely,        

 

 

                                                                                                            Dawn Casselberry

                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                               

 

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