The test for Chapter 10 sections 1 through 4 was Tuesday, April 28 for 5th period and on Wednesday, April 29 for 6th period due to our drama production Tuesday afternoon. These tests have all been sent home for a signature. Please sign and return to me as soon as possible.
The next test covering sections 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7 will be Thursday, May 14.
Below please find the policies and procedures that were sent home the first day.
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Saint Bridget’s School
Class Policies and Procedures, 2008-2009
Pre-Algebra 7
Mrs. Vandeweghe
Email: kvandeweghe@saintbridget.org
I am looking forward to working with your children this year. Our textbook is Mathematics Applications and Concepts Course 3 from Glencoe.
Supplies: I expect the students to keep notes, assignments and all returned quiz and test papers in a binder that is organized so that they can find materials easily. I prefer all notes and assignments to be done on wide rule loose leaf paper. They may clean out the binder after each test and store these cleaned out papers at home until the exam. They should always have a ruler, pencil (mechanical is best), textbook, loose leaf and red correcting pen with them. In the second semester, they will need a basic protractor.
Grading: The quarter grade will be determined as follows.
• Graded Homework average will be 15%.
• Participation average will be 15%.
• Quiz average will be 30%.
• Test average will be 40%.
Homework/Participation: Practice is essential to learning math. The children should expect an assignment on most days that will be started in class and finished at home. The students will take notes from the board including examples of homework problems that they should be able to follow when they are on their own. Random note checks will be counted as part of the participation grade. Homework assignments must be completed in pencil neatly and on time. All work is to be shown. Every homework assignment will be checked for completeness and should be corrected using a red pen in class by the student. These completeness checks will be counted as part of the participation grade. A pattern of not completing homework will result in the notification of a parent. Several times a week, I will collect the homework and grade it for correctness. I do not give extra credit assignments.
Quizzes: Quizzes will be both announced and pop and will occur at least once a week.
Tests: Tests will be announced a week in advance and will occur at least twice a quarter. Students should study and practice for every test as there will be no retests given for failing grades. It is the responsibility of the student to have all tests signed by a parent and returned the next day. Having the test signed and returned will count as a homework grade. Please sign the test on the blank provided.
Absences: Absentee work will be given full credit if it is completed within two days of the student’s return unless other arrangements are made with the teacher. On the day the student returns, he/she should be prepared to take any missed tests after school unless other arrangements are made. Test papers are graded and returned the next school day unless a student from the class was absent and not able to take the test. In this instance, I have to hold all test papers until the test has been made up. Failure to make up work will result in a grade of zero.
Conduct: I expect the children to listen attentively and quietly during the lesson. I do not want interruptions during an explanation of the lesson for the sharpening of pencils, bathroom trips, blowing nose etc. I expect them to respond respectfully when called upon. Recess detentions as well as deductions from the participation grade for the day will result from disrespect and bad behavior.
Extra Help: I am available to work with students before school from 7:30 – 7:45.
Student Signature:__________________________________________________
Parent Signature:___________________________________________________
Parent email address:________________________________________________
Please keep the copy of this paper provided at home in your files and return a signed copy to me.
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