Classroom Procedures College Algebra
Mrs. Hoglund
Start of Class
*Students
will be in their assigned seats and ready for class when the tardy bells rings.
If this
becomes a problem it will be counted as a
tardy.
Asking Questions
*I
encourage you to ask questions. There are
no stupid questions in my classroom.
*Be
courteous to your classmates listen to their questions, you may need to know the same
information.
Assignments
*All
assignments will be due at the start of the next class period, unless otherwise
stated.
Late Assignments
*Late
assignments will be excepted for half credit in the grade book on or before the
scheduled
test date.
However excepted late work will count in full towards percent completed
for test
retake consideration.
*Late
assignments due to illness or excused absence will be taken until the end of
the chapter
for full credit.
*When you
are absent you are responsible for getting the assignment and any missed notes.
School Related Absences
*If you are
going to be gone for a school related absence the homework due the day of
the
absence is due before you leave.
*You are
responsible for getting the missed notes and assignment that will be due the
day you
return.
Turning in assignments
*Write your name, the class period, page and
section number at the top of the page.
Ex.
John
Doe Hr. 2
p.
22 L.1.3
Grading Assignments
*You will
be given the opportunity to check your answers at the beginning of the
class period.
It is your responsibility for grading and correcting your work.
*Each daily
work assignment is worth 10 points, graded most days on completion. If I see a
need I may choose to grade some assignments on
accuracy.
Notebook
*You will
be required to keep a notebook.
Quizzes
*You may
not retake quizzes.
*You will
be allowed to use your notebook when taking most quizzes, therefore it will be
important to take good notes.
Tests
*Tests will
be given at the end of each chapter.
* If you
miss the day before a test you must take the test as scheduled.
* If you miss
the day of a test you will take the test the day you return and will be
responsible
for the material covered in class that day.
* If you
take a make-up test in the Math IMC it must be completed in one sitting. Do not start
a test unless you have time to finish it.
* As the math department policy states only
students scoring below 75% on a chapter test
may be given an opportunity to retake the
test.
Then
you must complete the following guidelines.
A. A
maximum of 2 retake tests will be given for each student.
B. The
student must complete a qualifier to the teachers
satisfaction.
C. The
student must schedule a retake date within (5) school days of the return of
the first test.
D. The
retest must be taken within ten (10) school days of the return of the first
test.
E. The
final grade = 
Grading Scale
* The
follow grading scale will be used:
A = 90
100%
B = 80
89%
C = 70
79%
Incomplete or NC = below
70%
Weighted Grades
*Semester
grades will be weighted in the following manner
Test and Quizzes = 80%
Homework = 20%
If You Need Materials
*Students
are expected to bring their books, pencils, paper and calculator to class each
day.
*If you
need a pencil or paper, quietly ask to borrow from a student near you. I will also have
pencils available for you to purchase for 5
cents each.
*If you can
not borrow materials from a neighbor, ask
to borrow from me before class begins
*If you
need to borrow a calculator from me, I must have an ID in
return. If you do
not have your student ID, I will except your drivers license (I must
have something with your
name on it.)
*You will
also need to cover your textbook with one of the stretchy book covers or
something equally as good. You are being
checked out a new book this year and will be expected to take very good care of
it. At the end of the year you will be
held responcible for any excessive damage done to the
book.
Passes
*Students
will not be allowed to leave the room
for any reason without permission.
*No passes
will be written the first 10 minutes of the period.
*No passes
will be written the last 10 minutes of the period.
*Students need
to sign out, including destination, and sign in when they return on the red
pass.
Tardy Policy
As in
Student Handbook.
What to do when you have
completed your daily work before the end of the class period?
*Check your
work.
*Do
additional problems in the back of the book.
*Review and
rewrite your notes.
*Read the
next section in the math book.
*Read a
book.
*Work on
class work for other classes.
Tornado and Fire Alarms
*The
students will leave the room in single file.
*Walk
quickly and quietly.
*For a fire
alarm exit the building through the north doors and listen for further
instruction.
Please stay together as a class.
*For a
tornado alarm proceed to the hallway east of the Language Arts IMC and listen
for
further instruction. Please stay together as a class.
When you need Help
* I will be available for help before school at
will have
meetings before or after school that I need to attend.
Please make an appointment.
* You may also
request for a national honor student tutor.
I would be happy to help you with
this procedure
*****Please use the
Hours 1 7 when you need extra help or a quiet place to work. I am on duty in the Math
IMC during 4th hour*****
I want to treat all students fairly. If you feel that you have been mistreated, please see me after class so that we may discuss your concern.
COURSE OUTCOMES
At the conclusion of this course, the successful student will be able to
1. produce and analyze equations and functions.
2. produce and analyze conic sections.
3. produce and analyze inequalities.