Introduction to College Math Classroom and Homework Policy
Teacher: Mrs. Lisa Whiting
e-mail: lwhiting@pvipanther.net
http://teacherweb.com/VA/PaulVIHighSchool/MrsWhiting
Welcome to Intro to College Math! I am looking forward to working with each of you to make
this a very successful class.
Text: Algebra and Trigonometry for College Readiness with MathXL; Lial; Pearson, 2016.
Course Objectives: To provide a concentrated review of previously learned math concepts
and to introduce topics not covered in a Basic Algebra 2 course. This course will include an
introduction to trigonometry. It will also review basic algebra concepts, matrices, functions and
roots. The focus will be on problem solving and preparing students for higher level math.
Class Structure:
1. Prayer
2. Warm up/ check HW/take questions
3. New Lesson with examples and practice
4. Final questions/close
Grading:
Tests
60%
Quizzes
30%
Homework/Participation
10%
There will be at least one test given for every unit studied and quizzes will be given at least once
a week.
Class Policies:
1. Appropriate behavior is expected in the classroom at all times. This includes
respect for God, the school, faculty, staff and classmates. Inappropriate behavior will receive a
detention.
2. Students are expected to be on time and prepared for all classes. Being
prepared means coming to every class with the following material:
computer
notebook,
textbook,
pencils (more than 1) and erasers,
red pen,
graphing calculator
folder for graded work
3. Notes should be saved on the laptop and will be checked at least once a
quarter. This will be a participation grade. All graded work for the semester should be kept in
the folder to use for studying for the midterm or final.
4. Math is not a spectator sport! In order to master concepts taught in this class
practice is required. Homework is assigned almost every night including weekends. Students
should attempt every problem, and check those with answers (in the back of the book) as they
go. Time will be given in the next class to go over any questions from the previous night's
homework.
Introduction to College Math Classroom and Homework Policy
5. All math work is to be done in pencil (or on the computer) and all work must
be shown. If work is not shown or it is done in pen a zero (0) will be given for that work.
6. Any work missed because of an excused absence must be made up within a
reasonable amount of time (see handbook for specifics). It is your responsibility to find out if
any assignments were missed and turn them in. I will not come looking for you to make up the
work. Work will receive a 0 if not made up. Late work will not be accepted unless there is an
excused absence.
7. If a student missed a test/quiz, he/she would have to make arrangements
with me for a day and time to make this up (needs to be in some type of written form) with the
stipulation that if the test/quiz was not made up on the agreed time, 10% of the total % value
of the test/quiz would be taken off for each missed time. This includes, but not limited to, if the
agreed upon time was before school but the student missed this time without notifying the
teacher, but took the test/quiz later in the day, the 10% would be deducted. Each time missed,
another 10% taken off.
8. No cell phones are allowed in class. Calculators will be used in some of the
units studied, but not for everything. You should have one with you every day.
9. Extra help is available most days after school. Please let me know in advance
that you are coming in so that I can make sure I don't have any conflicts.
Paul VI Honor Code:
Please read the Paul VI Academic Honor Code, as stated in the Student Handbook, and the
Academic Honesty Policy. The Honor Code Pledge, “I have upheld the intent and principles of
the Paul VI Academic Honor Code while completing this assignment.” will be written on each
test and quiz and signed by the student. Any student refusing to sign the pledge will receive a
grade of zero (0) for that test or quiz.
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I have read and understand the course objectives and class policies stated
throughout this outline. I hereby agree to abide by them.
Student Signature:
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Date:
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