A productive and respectful classroom environment is essential for learning. Individual behavior can support or undermine the learning environment. To make our classroom work well, here is what is expected of you:
Be ready for the beginning of class when the bell rings by having homework ready to be checked/collected and following directions promptly
Bring your pencil, books, and calculator to class everyday
Listen silently when it is someone else’s turn to talk
No cell phones will be allowed to be used during the lesson/instruction for any reason.
Stay focused on the current learning activity and put forth your best effort
Follow all school rules
In general, these expectations will be upheld with consequences that begin with verbal warnings, and progress to detentions or school-level discipline for serious or repeated offenses.
Grade Scale
A - 90% and higher B - 80% and higher C - 70% and higher D - 60% and higher F - 59% and below
Grade Weights For Geometry and Intermediate Algebra
Standard Exams and Final Exam– 70 % Tests and exams will be administered to all students at the same time. Alternative assessment times will only be offered to students with excused absences. All students have one opportunity to retake standard tests, but not midterm or final exams. There will be a strict 2 week opportunity window for each standard. If you elect to take retake a standard, both scores will contribute to your grade. This category may also include any alternative assessments, such as major projects.
Assignments & Practice – 15% Independent Practice is an essential part of learning. Assignments should be labeled, organized, and clearly show all work. Be prepared to submit your work for checking. Students are encouraged to check odd answers in the back of the book. Late assignments will only earn up to proficiency (7/10). Assignments can be submitted until the start of the next standard test. Learning Target Quizzes – 15% Quizzes are an opportunity for students to get feedback on their proficiency with any given learning target.