Mr. Malec’s Classroom Rules & Class Overview

Instructor:

Mr. Malec

/ Room:
218 / Phone Number:
(724)857-7500 x4218 / Email Address:

Behavioral Expectations:

Students are to be prepared for class instruction by having the materials needed for learning. Therefore a student should:

  • Bring a notebook, pencil or pen, folder for returned documents, calculator and text. You are to bring everything to class unless notified.
  • Be on time, and ready to work at the bell.
  • Homework is due at the beginning of class- not after- if you forgot it in your locker, it is considered late.
  • Be respectful of everyone in the classroom, students and the instructor.
  • Be prepared to ask questions during class discussions.
  • Obey all school rules.
  • Not use hall passes (2 per 9 weeks), except in emergencies.
  • Use class time effectively!
  • Once homework is assigned, students are expected to begin to work on it and work until the bell rings.

Requirements:

1)It is a prerequisite for this course to have a TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-Inspire calculator. This course will rely on you having one to use in class and at home.

2)A composition notebook is required for use on tests as a reference guide. Only composition notebooks may be used.

3)Complete assignments on a nightly basis. If a student needs help, they should get tutoring immediately.

4)A student should spend 25 to 45 minutes a night completing assignments, watching videos and studying.

5)A folder for the student to keep all returned documents, tests, quizzes, and assignments. A 3 ½ inch binder or bigger is recommended.

6)You have a maximum of the number of days absent to make up any assignments or exams. For example, if you are out of school 3 days, you haveat most 3 daysto make up all work missed. It is your responsibility to get assignments when you return and to return them on time.

Consequences of Misbehavior:

Minor Offenses: Verbal warning, Seat Change, Parental/Guardian phone call or conference.

Repeat Occurrences/ Major Offenses: Discipline Referral to Office for Detention or OSS

Evaluations:

1)Homework

a)Each homework assignment is worth 2 points if handed in on time and completed. If not, the student receives 0 points for the assignment.

b)At the end of the 9 weeks, if no more than two assignments are missing, the student receives a 2% bonus to their nine week grade.

c)Homework amounts to 25% of the 9 weeks grade.

2)Quizzes

a)Pop – cover no more than 2 lessons (5-20 points)

b)Announced – cover 3-5 lessons (10-50 points)

c)When quiz is returned: You will receive 2 bonus points if the quiz is retuned signed the following day by your guardian.

d)Quizzes amounts to 35% of the 9 weeks grade.

3)Chapter Tests

a)Announced at least 2 days in advance.

b)75 – 150 points

c)When test is returned: You will receive 2 bonus points if the test is retuned signed the following day by your guardian.

d)Chapter tests counts as 40% of the 9 weeks grade.

4)Cumulative Final Exam

Grading:

Grading will follow the policy of the Aliquippa School District

A = 90% - 100%

B = 80% - 89%

C = 70% - 79%

D = 60% - 69%

E = 45% - 59%

Helpful Hints:

  • If you’re beginning to struggle, don’t wait to get help. Get tutoring immediately.
  • If absent get notes and assignments from classmate or video as soon as possible.
  • Visit and and/or Follow @mathmalecon twitter for daily links to lessons, tutoring websites and homework assignments.
  • Always try your homework, we can work together to find your mistakes and put you on the correct math path. Coming to class with a blank sheet of paper is not a true effort at completing you’re assignment.

Please sign and have your parent / guardian read and sign syllabus. Please return onMondayAugust31st.

Student Name: Student Signature:

Parent/Guardian Name:

Parent/Guardian Signature:

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