Math Department Policies

Math Department Policies 

Homework Policy:

●      Students are expected to regularly complete written assignments in addition to using digital resources.

Notebook Organization:

●      Students are expected to maintain a current 3-ring binder notebook.  It will be neat and organized according to the following classroom guidelines:

○      Resource section

○      Test/quiz section

○      Homework section (with most recent first)

Assessment Policy:

●      Students are expected to take most assessments using paper/pencil with work shown.

●      Formulas will be given on the test as needed at the discretion of the teacher.

●      Students are not allowed to use notes during major assessments.

●      Retakes:

○      Students can take a new version of the test/quiz and earn up to a 100.

■      Requirements:

●      All assignments must be satisfactorily completed prior to the initial test/quiz.

●      Test corrections must be satisfactorily completed prior to retake.

○      Analysis of mistake

○      Correct solution/work

○      Correct answer

●      Students must make arrangements with the teacher to retake the test within one week of the date the initial assessment is returned.

●      Other as required by the teacher.

Grading Policy:

●      Graded work will be entered into Jupiter Grades on a total point basis according to the following weights:

○      Item:                                               Points:

Daily Delta Do-Nows                        4 points per week

Daily Homeworks                             1 point per day (assignment)

Mid Unit Quiz(s)                               50 points

Unit Test                                          Quiz Sum plus 50 points

Unit Project                                      50 - 100 points

Other                                                10 - 20 points as appropriate

●      Teachers will send home Jupiter emails to parents/students with missing work or failing grades.

○      1 Day Late - 75% credit

○      More than 1 Day Late - 50% credit

Technology Policy:

●      Students will not use phones or headphones(earbuds) at any time during class.

●      Students will bring a graphing calculator {(TI-83 plus or newer) - TI 84 preferred)}to class every day.  If you are unable to purchase a graphing calculator, your teacher will provide you with one. 

●      Students will bring their fully charged personal laptop to class every day.  If you don’t have your own device, you will need to use a school issued Laptop.

●      Only (graphing) calculators may be used on assessments.  No other technology can be used.

Absence Policy:

●      MAKE UP WORK due to Absences

○      All work missed during an absence must be made up.

○      All work (including tests, or quizzes) due on the day a student is absent will be due on the day the student returns to school.

○      Absences longer than 1 - day: See student handbook.

●      Extended Absences and Family Vacations:

○      Extended absences create gaps in student understanding of material. It is best to avoid extended absences when possible.

○      When a student is absent and able, they should (daily) check Jupiter Grades and Delta (and other platforms) to see what was done on that day.

○      Students should attempt and complete all work possible.

○      When work is confusing or not understood, students should plan a time after they return with the teacher to go over the concepts.

○      It is expected that students will do all missed work in a timely fashion.