Nelson Mandela High School
Fall 2009
Mr. Reidy’s Class
Nelson Mandela High School
Fall 2009
Mr. Reidy’s Class Goal
Graduation is our Goal!!
Check MVCSD WEB at
http://www.mtvernoncsd.org/
Classes/Required Credits.
Earning credit depends on class grades & attendance.
Diploma Requirements: 22 Minimum Credits.
English 4 +
Social Studies 4 +
Mathematics 3 +
Science 3 +
Physical Education 2+
Health 0.5
World Languages 3 +
The Arts (Art / Music)
1 Electives 1.5 Service Learning 2
NMHS offers full 1 credit math classes in ½ the time.
Miss 1 NMHS class = miss 2 at MVHS/Thornton.
NMHS = 2 times as fast paced.
Don’t fall behind!!!!!!!!!
Credits are only ½ the story.
You also have to pass several Regents Exams.
Regents (65+ except IEP/504). The Regents is also our class final. The Regents
requirement is independent of the 22 credit requirement.
Regents in English Language Arts
Regents in Global History and Regents in US History and Government
Regents in Integrated Algebra or Geometry or Algebra 2 & Trigonometry
Regents in Living Environment or Earth Science or Chemistry or Physics
Regents in Spanish, Italian or French
Every Regents is graded on its own.
You can pass the Regents and fail the class and vice versa.
Nelson Mandela High School
Fall 2009
Mr. Reidy’s Class Expectations
Expect Everyday
• On Time Check Quiz
[Not in seat at work at 2nd bell =0, no warnings]
• Homework checked/assigned.
• Aim, Objectives to write in Notebook
• Other PPT notes (5-10 pages a day).
• Mid class/ end of class summaries/cleaning to
be rewarded.
• Test rules strictly enforced.
• Regents in January/ PSAT in October
Countdowns.
Expect
MVCSD Math Grading Policy
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Quizzes
Notebook
Homework
Classwork/Attention
Tests
15 points
15 points
20 points
15 points
35 points
Expect OTCQ
Quizzes
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OTCQ: “On Time Check Quiz” every day.
Late = not in your seat at work at the bell = 0.
No warnings.
Full credit for writing down 2 or 3 short easy questions
under the date for that class with correct answers.
• Notebooks may be used to find answers.
• OTCQ = up to 15 points of final grade.
• OTCQ questions are used for extra credit on tests.
Expect
NOTEBOOK
Notebook checks with grades on spot basis. Notebook = up
to 15 points of final grade.
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Up to 3 points for 3 section all math notebook.
Up to 12 points for date, aim, otcq answers and all
notes from power point slides.
Notebooks may be used on every test and quiz in Mr.
Reidy’s class except for the quarterly, midterm and
Final.
Lost notebooks = lost credit.
Power point examples are used as extra credit on tests.
Example what your note pages
should look like
Date
[OTCQ questions and answers]
9/9/09
Aim 1.1
1.1 What is an undefined term? How do we
define a set, point, line and plane?
Objectives:
1. Understand and use the basic undefined
terms and defined terms of geometry.
2. Sketch the intersections of lines and
planes.
[Continue with ppt notes and examples]
[Expect 5-10 pages of notes every day, min]
Expect HOMEWORK
• Homework = up to 20 points of your grade.
• Homework checked at start of class.
• All homework must be written in order in the
back section of your notebook.
• Full credit for completing every problem.
• ½ credit for honest attempt at all problems.
• All Fronting homework = no credit.
• Late homework receives only ¼ credit if
completed by close of the week when due.
Example what your homework
pages should look like
Date
Write assignment here
9/9/09
# --
Show work here for all problems.
EXPECT HOMEWORK EVERY DAY
• First day = Return Textbook form ASAP + worksheet.
• All home work is in your text. Please bring it home and keep it home.
• There are electronic copies of the Geometry and Algebra text posted
online.
• First Extra credit = 10 points on first test to any students who
download their text. Prove it by handing me a printed page from a
computer with the same number as the day number of your birthday
in the month.
• For Algebra, Google Glencoe NY Algebra 1, follow the instructions in
your Algebra text or go to
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/algebra/algebra1/algebra1_05/ind
ex.php4/ny
• For Geometry go to Mariah Carey’s High School website and
download the Geometry text. www.harborfieldscsd.net/ or
http://www.harborfieldscsd.net/pdf/HS/textbook/Geometry.pdf
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ATTENTION
Class Work, Class Participation and Attention = up to 15
points of your grade.
NMHS Rules apply at all times to all teachers and
students.
Violations of NMHS rules and write ups for misconduct
will be deducted from these points.
¼ Bonus points will be added for mid class summary,
end of day summary, class art work, keeping our class
clean etc. Every attempt will be made to share these
opportunities.
Student Bonus totals to be posted. Please check your
totals for accuracy. Don’t wait too long to point out
errors on my part.
Grading summary Recap
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OTCQ = up to 15 points of your grade.
Notebook = up to 15 points of your grade.
Homework = up to 20 points of your grade.
Class participation/attention = up to 15 points.
So 65 points of you grade is decided
outside of your tests!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tests are only worth 35 points!!!!!
Who do you want to be?
Student 1
• Always in seat at bell, starts
to write down OTCQ and
gets correct answers = 15
points.
• Notebook meets all
requirements = 15 points.
• Homework = on time and
meets all requirements = 20
points.
• Class participation/attention
meets all requirements = 15
points.
This student has a 65 without
taking a test.
This student will pass no
matter what they get on
tests.
Student 2
• Always late in getting to seat
= 0 points.
• Single subject Notebook that
is missing ½ of our notes = 7
points.
• Homework = tardy,
incomplete, out of order,
missing ½ = 5 points.
• Class behavior & attention
negative = 2 points.
This student has a 14 without
taking a test.
This student will fail no matter
what they get on tests.
NOTE: Regents EXAM may be passed on its own no matter
what grade you get in class!!!
Expect
• Calculators needed to study at home, not
just in class.
• Calculators will be loaned in class to
students who give me a current NMHS id
and use them properly.
• Damage or misuse of calculators may lead
to denial of lending privilege.
Expect TESTS
• Test rules strictly enforced.
• Only notebooks and approved non-phone calculators
may be used.
• Raise your hand for use of the bathroom.
• No other questions permitted during a test.
• If you believe that the test contains an error, complete
the exam as best you can and alert Mr. Reidy after the
exam.
• DQ = 0
• No warnings will be given.
• DQ includes talking, phone use, use of unauthorized
materials or violation of any NMHS rules.
• Bring sufficient writing supplies, asking around during
exam = DQ.