Class Expectations

Mrs. Burch

Math 2 and Discrete Math

2021-2022 Course Policies and Procedures

E-mail: Leticia.burch@adams12.org

Website: https://sites.google.com/a/adams12.org/msburch/

Off-hours: 3rd and 8^th or by appointment from 3pm to 4pm

Telephone: 720-972-4862

Grading Policy

• First and second semester final exams ARE NOT eligible for retake.

• A student is allowed to retake any summative assessment up to the end of the following unit based upon the student’s reflection plan and approved by the teacher. The student plan will include what relearning the student will do in order to be prepared for the retake.

• If no attempt to take a summative assessment has been made, a “no evidence” (NE) grade will be recorded until the assessment is completed. NE shall be defined as not attempting the assessment or not being present for the assessment. NE will be equal to 0%.

• In order to receive a passing grade, a student must attempt ALL summative assessments.

• The presence of a NE grade for any summative assessment at the end of a grading period will result in a grade of F for the course, regardless of performance on other assessments.

• Students will not receive a score lower than 50% on any summative provided minimal knowledge is demonstrated.

• All retakes will be for full credit.

Homework Policy

• Homework will be assigned for essential learning practice.

• Students are expected to attempt homework problems that night in preparation for the following class.

• Students are expected to spend 30 - 60 minutes every night on assigned homework.

• Students will be given a formative assessment on a random sample of assigned problems at a later date.

Student and Teacher Responsibilities with regards to Summative Assessments

• Teachers will be responsible for communicating NE grades to students. Some examples of this include (but are not limited to): having the student take the NE assessment the next time they are in class; calling home to communicate the NE assessment to parents; having a student make up the NE assessment during a specific off hour, extensions period or lunch, etc.

• If a student is going to fail a semester because of a NE, the teacher must call home to communicate with the parents (as per Superintendent policy). This must be done in such a way that it gives students enough time to make up the NE assessment.

• It is the responsibility of both the teacher and student to discuss and determine a mutually agreed upon time frame for when the student can make up the NE assessment. If the student fails to meet the given deadline, documentation must be provided in PLP.

• It is the responsibility of the student to make up any NE assessments as soon as possible in order to protect his or her eligibility and his/her GPA.

• If a student receives a NE on a final or semester exam, it is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation and make arrangements with administration to take the missed assessments.

Supplies Optional Supplies

1. composition book or notebook 1) TI-83 Plus calculator

2. binder 2) colored pencils

3. notebook paper 3) highlighters

4. pencil and eraser

Student Expectations

Behavior Policy

• Each student is expected to behave appropriately and respectfully to the teacher and other students.

• Each student is expected to comply with reasonable requests.

• Each day student is expected to come to class prepared and seated before the bell rings.

Tardy Policy

• If you are late, you are to enter class quietly, take your assigned seat, and participate.

• Excessive tardiness will result in parent notification and working lunch assigned. If late more than 10 minutes, the student will be marked absent according to school policy.

ID Policy

• THS expect all students to have their ID's on their person at all times during the school day.

Cell phones/Music Policy

• Cell phones (and earbuds) must be off and out of sight during class.

• If cell phone is heard or seen, it will be taken away from the student.

Consequences of cell phones

The typical progression of consequences for violations as described in the policy includes:

1^st offense: The device should be confiscated and the parent should be notified. The device may be released to the student after the student review and signs the policy.

2^nd offense: the device should be confiscated and the parent should be notified. The device may be released only to the parent after the parent reviews and signs the policy.

3^rd or more offenses: Such offenses are considered disruptive behavior and should result in a minimum of one day of suspension to be served in or out of school at the discretion of administration. Subsequent violations may result in increasing suspensions of up to (3) days.

GET HELP WHEN NEEDED! Do not wait till the last minute to get help! Be a Self-Starter. Be prepared to learn when you come to class. You should have your homework completed and have questions prepared for discussion. Be Involved. In order to learn mathematics, you must do mathematics.

Academic Support Time - Location and Information

Room 502 Wednesday mornings from 7:10am to 7:50am and by appointment after school