MRS. HAYS’S MATH CLASSROOMClassroom Expectations

CLASSROOM RULES Attend class on time

Come prepared with pencils, paper, and completed assignment

Behave

Treat others with respect

Complete assignments on time

HOMEWORK POLICY Homework is expected to be done the day it

is due (almost always the very next day) Each assignment is worth 5 points

- 70 to 100% correct gets 5 points- 50-69% correct gets 3 points- 30 – 49% correct gets 2 points- Below 30% correct gets 1 point if assignment was complete and on time

MAKE-UP POLICY Each assignment may be redone for full

credit. To redo an assignment, you must redo the

problem/problems missed on a separate piece of paper. ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN! If there is no work that can be shown, you must write an explanation as to why you are correct or what you had done incorrectly the first time.

The purpose of making up an assignment is to go back over your assignment and see what you did incorrectly so you will know when it is test time.

TEST MAKE UP You have the option to retake tests. The retake will be a different test, but will test

over the same concepts This retake will replace the old score, unless it

does not improve it. The reason I do this is because I want to emphasize

learning. I don’t want you to ever give up on me because of a low score. There is always a way for you to improve! I want you to learn the material!

Before you may retake a test, however, you must schedule a time to meet with me to review the first test so we can see what you missed and how to improve. Advisory is a good time for this!

GRADE WEIGHTS Homework is worth 25% of your score Tests/quizzes are worth 75% I view homework as a way for you to

practice what you have learned. Tests and quizzes are where you can prove the learning to me. While it is a large percent that test/quizzes are worth, remember, you can retake them!

Also, use the opportunity to redo homework! It will really help you learn from your mistakes!

HOT SHEETS If you come to class and do not have your

assignment completed or it isn’t here at all, you will have to fill out a HOT sheet

The HOT sheet and your assignment will go to your advisory teacher

When you get to advisory, you will be expected to complete the assignment. No other privileges will take place until it is done.

PANTHER PASSES• Each quarter, you will receive 5 passes out

of the room. These you will use for purposes such as restroom, drink, locker, etc.

• You MUST have the pass to leave the room.• If you do not have a pass or have used all

your passes, then you will have to serve a lunch detention for needing to leave the room.

• Any unused passes may be turned in at the end of the quarter for extra credit.

• Do not lose the punch card!

CLASS INFORMATION I have created a Wiki where you can log in

and check on class information. The wiki address is: ahays.wikispaces.com You can either create your own account and

join my class (ahays), or log in with the generic username: mcmsmath and password: panthers

On this site, you can access the class calendar, helpful websites, and also videos of various class lessons for review or to help you if you are absent.

Please check this website often!

THAT’S IT!! I am really excited to get the year going! Remember, I am here to help. Always come

to me with questions or concerns and I’ll do my best to help you!

I hope you have a great year!