Classwork will be assigned daily. If a student is unable to finish the
classwork during the allotted time, he or she may finish it for homework and
return it the next day. It is very important that classwork is completed.
Classwork allows students to practice those skills that he or she learned
during the day and ensures that they are proficient with these skills before
moving onto the next concept. We will discuss classwork before going onto
the next lesson.
Honors students will receive homework in addition to classwork. Homework is
neccessary for students to be able to progress to advance problem solving
levels.
The students average will be composed of the following:
REGULAR HONORS
QUIZZES 25% QUIZZES 20%
CLASSWORK/PROBLEM SETS 25% CLASSWORK 20%
TESTS 50% HOMEWORK 10%
TESTS 50%
MIDTERM 15% of final nine weeks average
EOC 25% of final semester average
QUIZZES
Students will be one to two quizzes per unit.
TESTS
Students will be given a test over the current on Wednesdays or Mondays.
CLASSWORK/PROBLEM SETS
Classwork will consist of warm-ups, group activites, problem solving
activities, class participation and guided independent practice. Classwork
will be assigned daily. For AFM problem sets will be due the day of the test.
MIDTERM
A cumulative multiple choice midterm will be given at the end of the grading
period.
EOC
Geometry has a required state exam that counts as 25% of the semester
average. All students are expected to be proficient on this exam and all
efforts will be made to ensue that students receive quality instruction
directly related the curriculum. AFM will have a required teacher made exam
that is 25% of the semester aver.
ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to be in class and on time each day. 90%-100% of a
student's grade is based on in class activities. Students will be allowed
to make up missed work, tests and quizzes for EXCUSED ABSENCES ONLY.
In the event that a students should miss a test, he or she will be expected
to stay after school during tutoring hours the following Tuesday. All
missed work must be made up within 1 week of the absence.
ID'S
Students are to wear their ID visible around their neck at all times. This
is school board policy. Refusal to do so will result in administrative
actions.
