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.