Welcome to my class for
this wonderful new year. We will have a wonderful
learning experience. There are a few rules and regulations we need to address.
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I will respect you at all times and I will also demand the
same respect in return. All your fellow colleagues deserve that same respect
also.
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It is important that only one person speak at a time.
Therefore, if I am speaking, you are listening and when you are allowed to
speak, we will all listen.
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No
gum chewing, food, or drinks allowed in class, please, not even water. (per order of administration)
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Grades
are to be figured by a ratio of the number of points earned to the total points
possible. Tests and quizzes will make up
the majority of the grade. Even though
we are a semester course, I will consider grades up to progress reports as one
grade Q1Part1. I will then consider
grades from progress reports to the end of first quarter as another grade
Q1Part2. These two will be averaged
together to get your first quarter grade.
If a midterm is given, then it will be included in Q1Part2. For the second quarter, I will do the same thing. I will then average the first quarter with
the second quarter to give you a semester grade. Your semester grade will be 80% of your final
grade with the final exam being 20% of your final grade. All students will be required to take the
final exam. Only seniors that
have earned an average of 90 or above will be exempt from the final exam
only.
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Books are to be covered at all times.
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You are to arrive to class on time and with all material
needed taken out and ready to use, like homework, pencil, notebook, calculators, etc.
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I will
not allow pen for anything that is to
be handed in. All tests/quizzes are to be done in PENCIL, 
and points will be taken off on
an increasing basis if not.
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When homework is assigned it is expected to get done, and
will be part of your grade. I will
randomly choose what homework assignments will count. Please be reminded that you may check your
homework assignment at any time through this website or at www.schoolnotes.com.
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Notebooks are an important part of the learning process and
will be graded.
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When
absent, it is your responsibility to get homework that was assigned or any
notes taken in class. Check our class web page for homework assignments and
other information. It would be wise to
get a telephone number of a fellow classmate to keep up with class material
when you are absent. You may also
contact me any time via email to ask questions and get information.
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You will have a great semester in my class. 
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For my Calculus students, most test days will be on
Tuesdays. I am available to help you
before school and after school in room 325 or the second floor teacher’s
room. I am also available via email. Please utilize this opportunity for extra
help. I have mandatory meetings on the
first and third Thursday of each month, so I am not available after school on
those days. On the day of the test, if
extra time is needed to complete the test, you must make arrangements to stay
after on that same day to complete it.
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For my Applied Math and Honors Geometry students, tests
will be given as needed, no specific day.
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Send me an email stating that you have read this page. In the subject column, type your full name
and the words “Info Assignment”. Also,
make sure the signature sheet is printed out, signed and returned to me.
Parent/Guardian
Information
I look forward to teaching each of my students this year, and
we will have an enjoyable year. You may contact me at any time via my
email for
any concerns, comments, or questions you may have. Please feel free to contact
me on a regular basis so that we can both work together to make this class an
enjoyable class for the student, and to keep you updated on the student's
progress.
You may check their homework by clicking on Homework
Site or visiting www.schoolnotes.com any time you wish. I do give
homework, too.
Please read the student
introduction above if you have not already done so. It is vital information for
the class atmosphere. Once you have done so, please print out the signature
sheet below and fill it out in order for your son/daughter to return it to
me. Thank you.
For college bound students, you and your student can find
much information through the college board web page. Check it out for test
information, college information, and scholarship/financial aid information.
Thank you for your support in the coming semester. Together
we will surely make it a learning experience for the student.
Have a great day.
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