60% Tests & Quizzes
30% Homework
10% Participation & Preparation
 YES – Work should be written in them.
 NO – Pages shouldn’t be ripped out
unless a math teacher indicates.
 Books can be accessed online at
my.hrw.com.
 Pages can even be printed at home!
 Random homework assignments count for points.
 Each homework that counts is worth 2 points.
 Work must be shown to receive credit.
 Half credit is possible on incomplete assignments if
work is shown and at least half of the assignment is
complete.
 Every Day 6 is Study Island Day… in this room!
 Each assignment (sometimes 2 in a day) will receive a 3 point
test grade. Full credit will be received for 10 questions done
with a BLUE ribbon.
 Any student who doesn’t earn a 3 on Day 6, will be permitted
to continue to work on it at home throughout the week to
have the grade adjusted by the next Day 6.
 AFTER THAT WEEK, THE BLUE RIBBON WILL STILL BE
REQUIRED BUT THE GRADE WON’T CHANGE!! Students may
ask for the topic to be cleared to start from scratch….every
day if necessary!
 Arrangements can be made to use a school computer before
or after school for students who do not have internet access
at home.
 Each student receives a homework pass.
 Students can sign it, date it, and indicate the
assignment to receive full credit.
 It may be used as 5 points bonus on a test at the
end of the 9-weeks IF there are no zeroes in the
homework column.
 If it is not used during the first 9-weeks, it may
carry over to another 9-weeks.
 A new bonus problem is put up every Monday.
 Students must copy the entire problem and show
work in an attempt to receive 1 bonus point.
 Correct solutions will receive an additional bonus
point.
 Problems must be submitted by Friday to receive
any bonus.
 This is the only opportunity for extra credit!
 Students have access to a 4-function calculator
every day which must stay in the room.
 These calculators must stay in the room for the
students in all of the other classes to use.
 Scientific and/or graphing calculators are not
permitted.
 Each course has a column on the assignment board
near the door. (Pre-Algebra 8, Trans Math 8, Math 7)
 Classwork and Homework assignments will be
indicated daily.
 Keeping an assignment planner is HIGHLY suggested!
 When absent, the Assignment Board should be checked
to see what assignments were missed. This means
classwork, homework assignments, graded papers, etc.
 If the Assignment Board indicates there was a Practice
sheet distributed, it can be found in the Make-Up Work
crate just inside the door. (Missed tests will not be in
the crate.)
 Students have the same number of days as were missed
to complete make-up work. Assignments given on the
last day present will be due on the first day back.
 Best method of communication is email which can
be reached through Edustar or the school website
at
ra_fulena@union.k12.pa.us.
 If email is impossible, a message can be left at
724-658-4501 x4303. (Messages will only be
checked during school hours.)
Mr. Palmer