Rules for AP Calculus, Geometry and Transitional Math

Academic  Expectations

1.     Come to class prepared and on time (must be in your seat before the tardy bell begins to ring).

2.     Have all required materials each day, including your student agenda

3.     Complete all class and homework assignments as instructed

4.     Show all work so that you can analyze your mistakes

5.     Study for tests and quizzes

6.     Reach full potential as student

Classroom Culture / Behavioral Expectations

1.     Maintain daily attendance

2.     Treat others with respect and to be treated with respect

3.     Use of cell phones, pagers, and other electronics is not permitted in class under any circumstances.  IPods, mp3 players, and like electronics   may be used at my discretion during individual study time.

4.     Food and drinks (in bottles, not cans) will be allowed in class as long as they are not a distraction.  Spills will be the responsibility of the student to clean up.

5.     Follow all school, classroom, and discipline procedures.  All policies outlined in the student handbook / agenda will be followed.

Grading:

Assessments will be the only direct source for your grade. Homework will be given and expected to be completed. Homework will be recorded as completed or not.

There is a possibility for retaking tests; to earn this possibility you must:

 Alg. I, Geometry, Honors Geometry, Alg. II, and Honors Alg. II:

  • Quizzes: Students may retake up to 50% of quizzes per unit/chapter. All quiz retakes must be completed by the end of the unit (i.e. the day of the test over that unit) or 7 calendar days from return of the quiz to the student.  Homework over the target(s) covered must be completed prior to the quiz to re-take that quiz. Students must meet with a math teacher prior to the retake to discuss mistakes made on the original quiz as well as complete extra practice problems.

     

  • Tests: Students may retake 1 test per semester as long as they completed all homework and the study guide before taking the original test. Students must meet with a math teacher prior to the retake to discuss mistakes made on the original test as well as complete extra practice problems.
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  • Stats, AP Stats, Transitional Math, AP Calc:

    -        Quizzes: Students may retake up to 25% of quizzes per unit/chapter. All quiz retakes must be completed by the end of the unit (i.e. the day of the test over that unit) or 7 calendar days from the return of the quiz to the student. Homework over the target(s) covered must be completed prior to the quiz to re-take that quiz. Students must meet with a math teacher prior to the retake to discuss mistakes made on the original quiz as well as complete extra practice problems.

    -        Tests: Students may retake 1 test per semester as long as they completed all homework and the study guide before taking the original test. Students must meet with a math teacher prior to the retake to discuss mistakes made on the original test as well as complete extra practice problems. Test retakes must be completed before the next unit/chapter test.


Weighted grading  for AP Calc, Geometry        Grading scale for all classes

Tests                         60%                                         100-90    A                 

Quiz                          30%                                          89-80     B

Homework Quiz      10%                                          79-70     C

                                                                                    69-60     D

                                                                                        59-      F
Transitional Math
Tests                         45%
Quiz                           20%
Projects                     25%
Homework Quiz        10%