Math 2 Class Expectations - Ms. Crossley I hope that I can challenge you mathematically and help you grow in your Mathematical understanding and communication. Materials Needed Every DAY Textbook Homework Mechanical or #2 pencil Classwork (only) required Paper Investigation Notes *Toolkit* Calculator: The TI -84 Silver/Plus or TI – 83 plus graphing calculator, TI-NSpire *Toolkits will be created in class that you will want to have for reference notes on assessments* Your Responsibilities Be respectful towards yourself, others and equipment. Treat others with respect. Have a good attitude and take pride in your work. Be sure to show your RED. **Work as a team** Food and Drink Only water in a clear plastic container and no food is allowed in class. Electronic Devices (Cell phones, I-Pods/Mp3 players…) Do not use them in class. Do not let me see or hear them either. If seen, it will be confiscated. Calculators Integrated Math requires a graphing calculator. If you choose to play games during class on your calculator, I reserve the right to clear the memory of your calculator and/or take your calculator during class. If you need to rent a calculator please see me. Attendance, Tardies and Make-Up Work (Accountability, Reliability, Responsibility) You are expected to be in class and prepared to learn every day. If you miss class it is your responsibility to obtain the class notes and assignments missed that day; check your folder. If you miss a test/quiz you have 2 days (excused) or 1 day (unexcused) to make the assessment up. You must set up an appointment with me. If you are not absent and missing work, you may turn it before the end of the unit with a 10% penalty. You must be on time! A pass is required in order to be excused. Tardy Policy: See your student handbook!! * If you are late, expect to lose homework/math mate credit for that day, along with time for time.* Hall Passes 1. You must have your id in order to leave the classroom. The hall pass must be taken whenever you leave the classroom 2. Please ask for permission to leave the classroom 3. Please do not make it a habit, or there will be limitations placed on an individual basis 4. No hall passes will be given in the first and last 10 min of the class 5. If you are late to class, you forfeit your hall pass privileges Homework You should expect homework every night; Check Your Understandings (CYU’s), On Your Own’s (OYO’s), and Review and Practice (R.A.P.S). I will provide feedback on homework, which may be revised. All revisions must be done in a different color and boxed on the same assignment to receive credit. **Any papers without a name will be thrown away** Assessments Lesson Quizzes will be given a few times each unit, after the end of the lesson. Toolkits may be used. Tests and Benchmark assessment will be given at the end of each unit, which is comprehensive of the unit. Assessment Corrections/Retakes Quizzes should be corrected or retaken to aid in understanding of the material. You may receive half the points back on corrections, or a full replacement on retakes. Unit Assessments: Corrections/retakes are only given if you did not pass (Score < 70%) and can only be corrected to a maximum of 70%. o This excludes the last assessment of the quarters. o You must correct your original and then take the other form of the problems missed to receive credit for your corrections. To take advantage of the corrections, you must have all assignments in the other category for that unit. Corrections only last for a maximum of 1 week. *Any copying or cheating will result in a zero for all parties involved.* Grading **In order to receive points on any homework, investigation notes, classwork assignment, quiz, assessment or semester exam you MUST show ALL of the required work. No work, no credit!** Semester Grade: Assessments – 85% Other (class work, investigation notes, homework, worksheets, etc) - 15% Grades are based on the 10% scale in the student handbook. Check Parent Bridge as it is updated frequently. You must have a 70% or better at the end of Math 2B to move on to the next class. *I reserve the right to change any grading procedures that I feel are necessary.* Being Successful in Math 2: Students are expected to attend class, participate, and bring all class materials to each class meeting. Completing homework or assignments on time. Students are encouraged to seek help from classmates and the instructor. o Come in, don’t wait until the last minute: Before School, Warrior Period, After School Need Extra Help? I am available before school, warrior period, and after school to answer any questions you might have. If you need to contact me, my e-mail is: Stephanie.Crossley@d51schools.org and my office phone number is: (970) 254-7351. Dear Students and Parents, Please sign and return this portion of the guidelines by Tuesday, August 21, 2012. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me by email and I will promptly respond. Thank you, Ms. Stephanie Crossley We have read and understand the course guidelines for Math 2. Dear Students and Parents, Please sign and return this portion of the guidelines by Tuesday, August 21, 2012. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me by email and I will promptly respond. Thank you, Ms. Stephanie Crossley We have read and understand the course guidelines for Math 2.