PreCalculusPolicies

1. Expectations

 * Obey all school rules! No gum, No food or drink, Honor the Dress code, No cell phones
 * Be considerate of others at all times.
 * Prepare all assignments on time.
 * Be in your desk and ready for work by the time class is to start.
 * No talking, writing or passing notes, texting, working on other assignments, or other disruptions while I am teaching.
 * Have all necessary materials when you come to class: Book, folder/notebook, Paper and pencil or pen, Calculator, Other materials as requested
 * Request permission to go to the restroom only for emergencies.
 * Always leave your desk area clean.

2. Honor Code

 * You are reminded that Randolph has an honor code. In this class all tests, quizzes, homework, and any make-up work should reflect your own effort and knowledge.
 * Each test and quiz paper must be pledged. It is sufficient to write “I Pledge” on the paper, which indicates that you have neither given nor received help on the test/quiz.
 * It is appropriate for you to collaborate with classmates on in-class assignments and homework; however, any student who copies assignments will be in violation of the honor code.
 * Any student in violation of the honor code will be reported to the honor council.
 * The penalty for the violation of the honor code will include a grade of zero on the paper/assignment. Other penalties may be assigned by the administrator/honor council.

3. Make-up Work
The make-up policy of this class is consistent with the student handbook. The responsibility for the completion of make-up work is left to the student. Failure to complete work missed within an agreed upon timetable will result in a grade of zero. I will work with you in every way to help you complete all make-up work, but you are responsible for completing the work in a timely manner. Keep in mind that make-up work should reflect your own effort and knowledge.
 * Students who have an excused absence will be expected to make up work missed upon their return.
 * Students with a foreseen absence will take a scheduled test or quiz prior to their absence.
 * All make-up test will be taken during a free period or after school.
 * A make-up test/quiz may be different from the original test/quiz given to the class. It is not acceptable to ask students about a test/quiz or to look at the test/quiz before the make-up.
 * Review day is a service that I provide the day before a test. If you miss the review day, you must still take the test as scheduled.
 * If you are absent for an extended period of time, please set up a timetable with me for make-up work. Do not assume that you are exempt from a test.
 * Homework is clearly stated on the syllabus. If you miss my class but are present on campus, you must have your homework when you return to class.
 * If you miss class because of a school function, you are responsible for all work missed.
 * I will drop one or two quizzes each quarter. If you are absent from class on a quiz day, that quiz must be made up before the next class session or it may be the one that is dropped.

4. Grading
Your grades for this class will be determined by your performance on homework and class assignments, quizzes, tests, and semester exams.


 * Quarter Grades:** Each quarter your grade will be determined by your total points earned divided by the total points possible for the quarter. We will aim for 400-450 points per quarter.
 * //Homework// -- Daily homework will be checked sporadically throughout the quarter. You will be awarded 0-3 points for each check, for around 50 points of the quarter grade. A small tip: studies show that if you do your homework, it will bring up your quiz and test grades.
 * //Quizzes// -- Most quizzes are announced. Quizzes will be worth 10-15 points each, with a range of 100-150 total points per quarter.
 * //Tests// -- Upon completion of a chapter or a significant amount of material, a test will be given. A review day will be scheduled before each test. Each test will be worth 40-60 points, and we will aim for 200-300 test points per quarter.
 * //Points Boosts// -- Doing the review problems before a test will give you more points on your total, but there's no penalty for skipping these. Boosts will only help you.


 * Semester Grades**: Each semester your grade will be determined by your averages for the two quarters and a semester exam using the percentages defined.
 * //Quarter Averages// 40% each (two fifths each)
 * //Semester Exam// 20% (one fifth) -- The semester exam will be a two-hour exam covering material from the two quarters. The exam will be worth 100 points.