Course Description

Grading:

Grades will be calculated on a total point basis.

Grading by Percentage			Grade Weighting by Assignment (approximate)
90-100%	A		Tests & Project	50%
80-89.99%	B		Quizzes	25%
70-79.99%	C		Homework, Portfolio, and Group Activities	25%
60-69.99%	D
59.99% or below	F

Homework:

• Expect to have homework everyday. No late assignments will be accepted!
• Always show your complete work on all assignments.
• Many assignments will require the use of a graphing calculator (TI-83's may be available).
• Be prepared to have your homework graded the day after it is assigned.
• Put proper headings on assignments. (Name, date, page, problem ,item #).

Tests & Quizzes:

• Generally, a test or quiz will be given each week and unannounced (Pop) quizzes are to be expected.
• One project per quarter is required and will count as a test score.
• Each Chapter Test will given a summary note sheet (one 8.5" x 11") to be completed by hand by each student prior to the test. If no note sheet is written by the student, no partial credit will be given on the questions.

Attendance:

• The two most important ingredients for success in this class are practice and attendance.
• If you have an excused absence, you will be allowed to make up your work for full credit by the same number of days you were consecutively absent.
• Unexcused absences follow the same procedure as excused absence; however, you will only receive 50% of the grade you earn.
• Time and day of the make-up will be determined by the teacher and student. After a reasonable amount of time has elapsed and no attempt has been made to make up such work, a zero will be given as a score.
• Refer to the school attendance policy for complete details on excused and unexcused absences and make-up work.

Tardies:

• A student is tardy if he/she is not sitting in their assigned seats before the bell finishes ringing.
• Running or sliding through the door or to an assigned seat as the bell is ringing is not acceptable.

1. First and second tardies -warning
2. Third tardy - after school detention
3. Fourth tardy -- Saturday detention
4. Fifth and subsequent tardiness- in school suspensions

Passes out of the classroom:

• Each student has only 2 passes per semester to use. [Restroom pass, locker pass, drink pass, etc.]

Supplies required every day

• Pencils/Erasers Students must use pencils in this class [no pens!]
• Book: Each student will be issued a book. Lost and damaged books will result in a fine. The cost of the textbooks is usually $50.
• Notebook paper (no spiral paper please)
• Calculator: We will be using TI-83 plus (classroom sets are available, but will not be loaned outside the class.)

Responsibilities while absent:

Notes and Homework	Test and Quizzes
Get notes from a peer. Read the section and look at examples. Get the assignment from the calendar, web page or a peer in class. Do the assignment, if you need help come in before or after school for assistance! Write all journal entries in complete and grammatically correct sentences.	As per school policy you have the same amount of days as you were absent to make up missing test/quizzes. Any test/quiz not made up in the appropriate amount of time will be a zero.

DISCIPLINE:

• I expect students to be respectful to each other and their teacher. Refer to the student handbook if you have questions.
• Students are expected to take notes, ask questions, and work consistently and continuously the entire class period.
• If problems occur in the class the discipline plan, in general, is:
• Verbal warning (may include "1 minute after class delayed dismissal" or "15 minute after school mini-detention")
• After school detention
• Referral to the dean
• Parents called or e-mailed

Teacher Responsibilites:

• You can expect the teacher to maintain a classroom atmosphere that is safe and conducive to the education of ALL students. Any student or group of students prevent or disrupt this will be discipline as outlined above.
• I will try to be available before and after school at the new N.O. Nelson complex for extra help [unless a meeting is scheduled].
• I can be reached at EHS: 656-7100 (voicemail 20754) or N.O. Nelson: 656-5814 or jmeinzen@ecusd7.org.
• Due to the unique nature of instruction and scheduling at the new N.O. Nelson complex, it is advisable for students who need extra help or make up work at the EHS campus to make appropriate arrangements with me. As well, I strongly encourage students and parents to contact me as soon as possible if there are any questions or difficulties.
• I will keep the syllabus (schedule & assignments) for the class updated on my website at www.ecusd7.org/ehs/ehsstaff/jmeinzen

Please read over this classroom policy, sign below, and return to me. This is your first assignment for the course. Thank you.

John Meinzen
EHS Math Department

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