Shopping for School Supplies? Updated 8/27/22
Here's what you will need:
1. A 1.5 inch 3-ring binder with paper.
2. Graphing Calculator. TI-84 Plus is my recommendation. Please ask me for advice before purchasing anything else.
3. Pencils and Pens.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Email: rgilpatric@wocsd.org
Looking forward to seeing you in the fall.
Bob Gilpatric
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)
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) to class everyday. 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 everyday. If you don’t have your own device, you will need to use a school chromebook.
Only graphing calculators may be used on assessments. No other technology can be used.
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 and earn up to a 100.
Requirements:
All assignments must be satisfactorily completed prior to the initial test.
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
Mid Unit Quiz(s) 50 points
Unit Test Quiz Sum plus 50 points (minimum 100)
Unit Project 50 - 100 points
Other 10 - 20 points as appropriate
Teachers will send home Jupiter emails each day to parents/students with missing work or failing grades.
1 Day Late - 75% credit
More than 1 Day Late - 50% credit
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, Google Classroom 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.