Rules+and+Procedures


 * __Classroom Rules:__**

1. **COME PREPARED**: Bring all materials (INCLUDING PENCILS!!!!!), come to class on time, and come prepared with a good attitude, ready to learn.

2. **RESPECT**: Respect others as well as classroom materials.

3. **FOLLOW CLASSROOM PROCEDURES**: Follow all the procedures listed below in order for the class to run smoothly.


 * __Classroom Procedures:__**


 * Start of class:** You need to be seated and starting on the warm up by the time the tardy bell rings. If you finish with the warm up and writing the objective and standard and any homework (in your agenda book)


 * Tardy to class:** Come into class, sign the tardy clipboard (attach any notes from teachers) and quietly find your seat. This will minimize any further distractions or interruptions.


 * Restroom/Leaving class:** All bathroom usage should be done in between classes or during independent work time unless it is an emergency. There is a sign out sheet by the door for you to sign and take a pass. Students leaving the classroom must have a pass with them at all times.


 * If you are absent:** There will be a designated space which has all of the previous day's worksheets/assignments. Before the bell rings would be the perfect time to find what you are missing and ask either the teacher or a student for help. I will keep a binder with all of the teacher copies of notes if you need to borrow them. The binder cannot leave class. You will have the amount of days you were out to make up any work.


 * Correcting work:** I allow students to correct homework, quizzes, or tests and hand in for partial credit. I would rather the students take the time to go back to correct and fully understand the problem then just see the correct answer. Students will have up to 10 days from the original due date to correct any of these assignments and hand back into me. I will be placing time stamps on everything so that the students are aware of the original date it was due.

Tests may be corrected. I do have a specific format which I like to see test corrections which will be shown to students after the first test.


 * Handing in missing work:** There is also a designated bin for turning in missing work by the window. I will check for and grade the missing work each day. Missing tests must be made up before the next chapter test (approximately 2-3 weeks) to receive full credit.


 * Handing in of late work:** Each day that the assignment is turned in late, students will lose a letter grade. They cannot gain these points back through making corrections. If a student has more than 3 missing assignments in a unit, lunch detention will be assigned to make up the work.


 * Grades:** I will update ParentPortal as often as possible. We will have many grades throughout the year, and I will try my best to update them daily. I like to give back assignments and tests the next day. Unfortunately, that is not always possible so I will work my hardest to get the grades posted and handed back with feedback. If there is an issue with a grade, please see me as soon as possible. Do not wait until the end of the quarter or year to talk to me about a grade from 3 months back.


 * Progress Reports:** Biweekly I will send out progress reports home for students to show parents their missing assignments and any other notes from me. This will need to be signed and returned to class the following Monday. The first progress report will be sent home the second week in September.


 * Other minor classroom procedures will be discussed in class.


 * __Consequences__**:
 * 1) Warning and/or loss of participation points for the day
 * 2) Seat moved and conference with student, parent contact
 * 3) 2 lunch detentions, parent contact
 * 4) Conference with parents and administrators
 * 5) Official referral to the office
 * Serious offenses may result in automatic referral to the office.


 * __Homework Policy:__**
 * 1) Homework is not meant as punishment but as independent practice. This is essential in learning math. You need to use the information learned in class and apply it to the problems so you can master the concepts. There will be no more than 5 problems per night. I really want to focus student work outside of school to more of the real world application of concepts.
 * 2) I grade homework on completion not on accuracy. THAT DOES NOT MEAN YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO IT! I will only give you full credit if you attempt each problem and show your work. Just writing the answers will not receive full credit! We will always go over the homework in class and there will be opportunities for students to ask questions.
 * 3) I do not accept the excuse that you didn't know how to do it. You have tools and resources at your fingertips to help you. Your class notes, parents, websites, and friends are more than willing to help. You can also ALWAYS email me to let me know of the issues. I will be more willing to excuse the assignment if you emailed me the night before to ask for help. **Emails need to be received by 8pm for a response.**