Pre-Calculus (1202340) Grading and Attendance Policy

Mr. Johnson Email: [email protected] Classroom: Portable 10 Office Hours: M, T, Th, F (8:40-9:10 am)

Textbook:  Pre-Calculus With Limits: A Graphing Approach; 6th Edition. Larson: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, 2012.

Materials Needed:  5-subject notebook with pockets (or 3 ring binder with at least 3 tab dividers), graph paper (notebook or loose leaf), 3x5 pack of notecards, a RED pen, pencil, and a TI-84/84+ graphing calculator.

Expectations:  Be respectful: You are expected to be respectful of your peers, your teacher, and your building.  Be responsible: You are expected to take responsibility for your learning by participating in class, asking for help when you need it, making up missed work and using your planner to record due dates and assignments for all homework, tests, and quizzes.  Be prepared: You are expected to be on time, bring your supplies, and complete all homework before class.

Grading (subject to change):  Summative Assessments (Chapter Tests) are worth 75% of your overall quarter grade. If at least 90% of assigned work for the chapter has been completed, a retest may be given as outlined by retake policy.  Formative Assessments (Quizzes and all other associated work) are worth 25% of your quarter grade.  Participation: Active participation is essential to your success in mathematics.  Grading Scale: 90-100% (A), 80-90% (B), 70-80% (C), 60-70% (D), below 60% (F).  Semester grades go onto your permanent record. Your grade will be the result of averaging the two quarter grades (at 45% each) and the semester exam grade (10%). Semester exams will take place December 14-21!  ESE and ELL accommodations will be addressed within the classroom.

Attendance: Students will be expected to follow the attendance guidelines at Creekside High School.  Students are to be in their seats, ready to begin when the tone sounds. A student who reaches 3 tardies will be referred to Dean.  Keep absences (of any kind) to a minimum! District policies will be followed for unexcused absences. You are expected to ask for make-up work in advance for pre-excused absences such as field trips, sports, and vacations. You will be expected to take tests, quizzes, etc. with the class upon return unless prearranged.  If a student is absent the day of a test, they will take the retest in lieu of the test.

Obstacles to Succe ss: Students get into trouble in this class primarily because of  Too many absences  Homework not completed and up to date  Not coming in for extra help

I have received, read, and understand the grading and attendance policy. Please sign and return bottom portion. Keep top portion in your folder.

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