T.H. BELL MATH DEPARTMENT

SECONDARY MATH 1 CLASS DISCLOSURE 2013-2014

Instructor: Jodi Ford

Room 5E

GRADING

Students will receive a grade for their efforts and/or performance on homework, classwork, projects, quizzes, and tests. Larger assignments will carry more weight than smaller assignments. Students who are absent from class due to illness, doctor appointments, etc. MUST make-up all assignments. It is the student’s responsibility to ask for the make-up assignments. Students’ grades will be based on a total of points earned and determined by the following scale:

Grades will then be assessed on the following scale:

100-97 A+ 89-87 B+ 79-77 C+69-67 D+ 59-0 F

96-93 A 86-83 B 76-73 C 66-63 D

92-90 A- 82-80 B- 72-70 C-62-60 D-

***There is a retest option for each test. Students should pass tests with 70% accuracy. It is the student’s responsibility to set up a time to re-take a test before school, after school, or during remediation day.

LATE WORK POLICY

All work is expected to be turned in on the assigned due date. Thereafter, there will be 5 school days in which work may be turned in with a 20% penalty. Work will NOT be accepted after that time. I reserve the right to work with students on an individual basis if necessary.

NOTE: Since many of the practice problems for each assignment are worked in class and all answers are given in class, I do not allow a one day grace period on daily assignments. All late assignments will be worth 80% credit.

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REQUIRED MATERIALSOPTIONAL MATERIALS

Pencils and/or PensScientific Calculator—TI-30x IIS Binder with 2 sections OR

Notebook or Folder with 2 sections

Calculator

HOMEWORK

Homework will usually be assigned 3-4 nights each week. There isn’t a textbook for this course; therefore a lot of assignments will be started in class to be finished at home.

***Homework assignments will be posted on my blog daily.

CLASS POLICIES AND STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assignments not completed in class become homework and are due the next day unless otherwise stated.
  • Always be prepared for class with materials and assignments.
  • Pay attention to the lesson.
  • Show interest—raise your hand and actively participate.
  • Always try—don’t give up! Challenge yourself each day to do your best!
  • Come in for extra help when you are confused. Let me know that you are trying and that you care about the class. It is your responsibility to set up at time with me.
  • Follow classroom rules and procedures.
  • Have FUN and do your best each and every day!

CITIZENSHIP

This class will follow the citizenship guidelines outlined in the Student Handbook.

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MRS. FORD’S SECONDARY MATH 1 DISCLOSURE

Keep the disclosure statement provided for your reference and return only this form stating that you have read, reviewed and understand the requirements, grading standards, classroom policies and expectations needed to be successful in this class.

Student’s Name (please print)______Period ______

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Student Signature Date

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Parent/Guardian Signature Date