Classroom Policy    Have questions? 

Material needed for these classes
 1. Book ( covered )
 2. 3 ring binder with filled paper ( punch  holes in frequent dittos and  place in  binder too )
 3. Pencil or pen for daily work + red pen for corrections 
 4. Ruler ( marked in both centimeters and inches )
 5. Protractor ( only for Geometry class )
 6. Compass ( only for Geometry class )
 7. Graph paper 
 8. Scientific or graphing calculator ( TI-83 )
 9. Index cards

The structure of Lessons.
Every day you will be given the assignment for two consecutive sections of textbook chapter ( we will cover 1 section a day ) :
 a) for the current section you will complete assignment and Review problems
 b) for the next section you will take notes ( including all definitions and examples ), and will answer the questions to the text material.
It means that you will complete the problems from the section that had been discussed in class, and you will read, take notes for the next section on your own. On the next day we will discuss this section in class.
So, it is very important to read the given section slowly and thoughtfully, paying attention to each word, diagram and symbol. 
Reread section if it is unclear to you. Mark down the questions you found difficult to understand. Ask them in class.

Grading Policy

Formula for the Final Grade:  40% of Av.Tests + 30% of Av.Quizzes + 15% of Av. Class Participation + 15% of H/W

Tests
Generally occur every 2-3 weeks and are listed on the assignment sheet. The day before a test you will be given an open notebook/home work Quiz. You will be asked to copy from your notebook certain homework or classwork problems (corrected).   
The test cannot be retaken.

Quizzes
Each chapter will contain 2 Quizzes. The dates are listed on the assignment sheet. If you fail the Quiz, you can make it up after school ( Extra Help days ). It can be retaken only once and no later than the current Chapter Test.
If you miss a Test or Quiz, you must make it up the next day.
If you are absent for 3 or more consecutive days, you must make them up within 5 school days.

Home Work assignment
H/W will be assigned each day and will be checked occasionally. Each assignment must be titled with the date assigned, page and problem number.
It is the student's responsibility to complete and to correct all homework assignment. Corrections must be done in red the next day. All homework assignments should show all work necessary to arrive at the answer requested. 
Answer alone will not be accepted. NO WORK - NO CREDIT ! 
You will be given an assignment sheet that covers at least 1 Chapter. Also you can check it on my Website page. You are expected to follow this list daily, even if you are not in school.

Final Grade formula for the Homework: