I am so excited to be working with each of you.  It is my goal that you learn a ton of math this year and have a lot of fun doing it.  To make this goal possible, we will have to work together.  I will work my hardest and I ask that you do the same.  

Teacher Responsibilities

 1.       Help you learn
 2.      Be prepared for class every day
 3.      Be consistent in grading and in enforcing class guidelines
 4.      Maintain a structured, well-organized classroom                                                               
 5.      Be concerned about you, care about you, and be available for help

Behavior Expectations

Responsibility:  Be prepared for and ready for instruction when the bell rings.                                       Respect:  Listen when others express their views.                                                                                        Teamwork:  Help one another succeed by being on task.                                                                          Honesty:  Respect property belonging to other individuals and the school.                                               Dignity:  Use appropriate language for school.  No swearing, put-downs, or negative comments.

Benefits of Following Class Guidelines                                                                           

 Greater Learning · Verbal Praise · Enrichment Activities · Free Question Passes · Viking Cards

 Consequences                                                                                                                                     

1.  Conference with student
2.  Team meeting with student and parent phone call
3.  Written Referral to Vice Principle
4.  Meeting with student, parent, teachers, counselors, and administration.
**Extreme behavior will be an automatic office referral

Grading Policies

1.  Your grade in this class will be based on the points you earn on daily assignments, quizzes and tests  Each daily assignment is worth 10 points, quizzes will be worth 20-50 points, and tests will be worth 100 points.  The Grading scale will be: A, 90-100; B, 80-89; C, 70-79; D, 60-69; F, 59 and below.

2.  On homework, quizzes, and tests, you must show work so I know how you arrived at the answer.  A paper with just a column of answers is unacceptable and will not be given credit.

3.  It is your responsibility to complete the assignments from class time you miss.  You will find the assignments written on the weekly agenda on the side board.   Two days will be allowed to make-up work for every day of excused absence. 

4.  In Algebra 1 & Algebra 1 Part 1, late assignments will be accepted for 50% credit, but only through the end of that particular chapter.  In Accelerated Geometry & Accelerated Algebra 2, late work will not be accepted.