Poughkeepsie High School Mathematics Department 2019 2020 Mathematics

Poughkeepsie High School Mathematics Department 2019 -2020 Mathematics Department Grading Policy -Work Habits (Being Prepared for…) 10% -Independent Practice (Homework Packets) -Daily Assessment (Activator, Notes, Work Period, and Exit Ticket) -Cumulative Assessment Unit/Chapter Tests, Projects 20% 30% 40% -Independent Practice 20% (journals, homework, etc. ) Algebra 1 Common Core -Work Habits DISTRICT 10% Rick Van. Scoyk (Mr. V) (see rubric) ATTENDANCE As per the. POLICY Code of Conduct, each Room # 106 -Summative scholar Assessment must attend 85% of all rvanscoy@poughkeepsieschools. org Daily Assessment classes per course. Scholars must 618. 830. 1795 or 845. 451. 4850 ext. 2106 30% not exceed 28 absences in a full https: //mrvanscoyk. weebly. com/ year course or 14 absences (class assignments, quizzes, etc. ) in a half Culminating -year Taskscourse. Any scholar who exceeds 40% the maximum number of absences (projects, tests, e AND does not make up Department Assessments assigned class work, will not be are scheduled for eligible to receive credit for that 9/2019 Baseline Assessments 12/2019 Quarterly CFA 1 course. MATERIALS LIST 3/2020 Quarterly CFA 2 All scholars will need: 6/2020 Final and Regents Exams - a pencil and folder 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 always need to be in class. 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! To: 81010 Send: @algebramrv To receive messages via text (Remind App) School Math Center Room 106 on Monday’s from 2: 45 -3: 45 with Mr. Van. Scoyk Ask about the peer tutoring program with Vassar College. COURSE CURRICULUM 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.