Mathematics Department Grading Policy Poughkeepsie High School Mathematics

Mathematics Department Grading Policy Poughkeepsie High School Mathematics Department 2018 -2019 -Independent Practice (Homework Packets) -Work Habits (Being Prepared for…) -Daily Assessment (Activator, Notes, Work Period, and Exit Ticket) -Cumulative Assessment Unit/Chapter Tests, Projects 20% 10% 30% 40% -Independent Practice 20% DISTRICT (journals, homework, etc. ) ATTENDANCE POLICY -Work Habits As per the Code of Conduct, each 10% Room # 106 scholar must attend 85% of all (see rubric) rvanscoy@poughkeepsieschools. org classes per course. Scholars must 618. 830. 1795 or 845. 451. 4850 ext. 2106 -Summative Assessment not exceed 28 absences in a full Daily Assessment https: //mrvanscoyk. weebly. com/ year course or 14 absences in a 30% half-year course. Any scholar who (class assignments, quizzes, etc. ) exceeds the maximum number of Culminating absences AND does not make up Tasks Course Assignments assigned class work, will not be 40% Math assessments are scheduled for: eligible to receive credit for that (projects, tests, e Algebra 1 Common Core Rick Van. Scoyk (Mr. V) 9/2018 Baseline Assessments 12/2018 Quarterly CFA 1 course. MATERIALS LIST 3/2019 Quarterly CFA 2 All scholars will need: 6/2019 Final and Regents Exams - A pencil or writing utensil everyday 3/2018 Scholars are responsible for all missed work, whether excused or unexcused. To receive credit, legally absent scholars should complete any make-up assignments no more than one week from the assignment’s original due date, unless other arrangements have been made due to an extended illness. Students should make arrangements to complete make-up work afterschool (see reverse for tutoring center hours). Work missed due to illegal absences may not receive credit. DEPARTMENT MAKE-UP POLICY Graphing calculators will be provided for classroom use only. It is recommended that a scientific calculator be purchased for home use.

PASSES Scholars need to be in class at all times. Passes are for EMERGENCIES. Passes will be provided on the classroom board. Scholars should not disrupt the classroom activities for bathroom passes. No passes will be allowed during NOTES. Entrance Rituals [1 point] Gather your materials for the class period. Take out/Hand in homework assignments. Be in your seat when the bell rings, beginning the activator. -Preparedness [1 point] Have all necessary materials for class including, but not limited to, a notebook or binder, pen and/or pencil, and homework, as applicable. -Active Participation [1 point] Actively participate in all aspects of the lesson. Remain on task throughout the entire class period. Use only appropriate language and academic vocabulary. -NO Electronics [1 point] Electronic devices must be off and away during the entire class period. -Exit Rituals [1 point] Return all materials to appropriate locations in the classroom. Hand in assignments as directed. Leave the classroom organized. Be in your seat when the bell rings. The teacher dismisses the class, not the bell. Strive for 5! School Math Center Room assignments will vary Monday - Thursday 2: 45 -3: 45. Check Room 121 for the location. Ask about the peer tutoring program with Vassar College members of the Association for Women in Mathematics. Algebra 1 Common Core Curriculum can be found at www. engageny. org under Common Core, then Common Core Curriculum, then Algebra 1. We will be covering the most important topics on the modules this year. Students will need to redo a test should s/he not pass the test. All tests must be passed to receive a passing grade. Tests must be made up after class which means NOT during class. Send: Student/Parent Name To: 618. 830. 1795 To receive messages via text COURSE CURRICULUM