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Couse Descriptions:
College Algebra is an advanced mathematics class meant to develop advanced algebraic skills necessary in later mathematical courses.
We will use a graphing calculator in this class. TI-83, TI-84, TI-86, or TI-89
Grading Policy:
15% - Homework, class participation, and class activities
20% - Graded work and quizzes
45% - Chapter Tests
20% - Semester Final Exam
Homework/Assignments:
Expect homework to be assigned and checked on a daily basis in this class. Homework assignments will be worth 5 points. You will receive full credit if the homework assignment shows evidence of quality work and of a reasonable attempt to try every problem (NO WORK = NO CREDIT!).
Tardies:
Tardies will not be tolerated at Fossil Ridge and in this class. If you are not in your seat and ready to work, that means all materials out, not socializing, when the bell rings then you are tardy. If you are tardy to class, you will receive a detention slip. You will serve a 25 minute lunch detention within one week after your tardy. If you fail to do so, you will be assigned an hour of community service.
Missing Class Procedure:
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Any student who has an excused absence will be allowed to make up missed work for full credit up until the day of the unit test. If you have an unexcused absence you can make up the assignment for up to 60% of credit until the day of the unit test. I am not responsible for any lost homework assignments that were not turned into the correct place, so please make sure that the assignments are handed directly to me, not just put on my desk.
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All assignments given out on the day you missed can be found on blackboard . You are responsible for checking blackboard on the days you are missed and turning in make-up work with in the appropriate amount of time.
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If you have an excused absence on the day of the test you will be given the make-up test outside of class time for full credit. If you have an unexcused absence, you will be given the make-up test outside of class time for only
60% of what you earn.
Late Work:
If you are NOT absent and don’t have the assignment on the day it’s due, in order to make-up the assignment you must make an appointment at lunch to correct the assignment and turn it in.
Cell Pone/iPods:
NO CELL PHONES AT ANYTIME. If you have your cell phone out I will keep it until 3:00 pm that day. iPods will only be allowed at certain times. If your iPod is out at a time when I did not say they could be out I will keep it until 3:00 pm that day.