My PhilosophyMy PhilosophyI will act more like a Coach than a I will act more like a Coach than a Teacher.Teacher.The harder you practice the better you The harder you practice the better you perform.perform.We will treat tests like games. We will treat tests like games. WEWE will will practice so you can be prepared for practice so you can be prepared for the games. Practice is important but the games. Practice is important but how you perform in games is how how you perform in games is how success is determined.success is determined.The Final Exam is like the State The Final Exam is like the State Championship. It is the toughest Championship. It is the toughest competition and competition and WEWE need to prepare need to prepare all season for it.all season for it.

How to Do WellHow to Do Well• Assignment Assessments will typically be Assignment Assessments will typically be

graded daily.graded daily.• Assignment Assessments will be based on the Assignment Assessments will be based on the

previous days Notes and Practice.previous days Notes and Practice.• Notes and Practice Answer Keys will be Online.Notes and Practice Answer Keys will be Online.• Problems from previous Assessments can end Problems from previous Assessments can end

up on an Assessment again.up on an Assessment again.• Test will be based on previous Assignment Test will be based on previous Assignment

Assessments.Assessments.• I will not assist students on their tests. Retakes I will not assist students on their tests. Retakes

will only be allowed if the student can show me will only be allowed if the student can show me their COMPETED portfolio.their COMPETED portfolio.

Grading ScaleGrading ScaleGrades will be awarded on the following Grades will be awarded on the following scale:scale:

90-100%90-100% AA80-89%80-89% BB70-79%70-79% CC60-69%60-69% DDBelow 60%Below 60% FF

Grades will be determined by using the Grades will be determined by using the following weighted system:following weighted system:

Activities/AssessmentsActivities/Assessments 10%10%ExamsExams 70%70%Final Final 20%20%

ExpectationsExpectations• Take Notes and do not be a distraction Take Notes and do not be a distraction

during lecture time. Remove all Earphonesduring lecture time. Remove all Earphones• WORK on Practice Problems during work WORK on Practice Problems during work

time.time.• Complete Assignment in Computer Lab Complete Assignment in Computer Lab

BEFORE going to ANY other websites.BEFORE going to ANY other websites.• No Sound from computers while in the No Sound from computers while in the

Computer Lab.Computer Lab.• Stay in Seats until the bell rings. Lining up Stay in Seats until the bell rings. Lining up

at the door is not permitted.at the door is not permitted.

ExpectationsExpectations• Draw on the Marker Boards during Class Draw on the Marker Boards during Class

Activities only.Activities only.• Take your bathroom breaks during Take your bathroom breaks during

passing time.passing time.• Food and Drink (other than water) is not Food and Drink (other than water) is not

allowed in class.allowed in class.• Corrections or missing work must be Corrections or missing work must be

completed within 3 days for credit.completed within 3 days for credit.• Corrections must be turned in/completed Corrections must be turned in/completed

during Advisory or Before/After School.during Advisory or Before/After School.

ResourcesResourcesHelp outside the classroom can be found at my website.http://ehs.ecsdnet.org/subsites/Steve-Krupke/index.html (Math icon next to my name on the High School website)

On the website you will find: Extra Problem Sets Answer Keys Online Website (Classzone) that has

extra lessons, activities, problems, practice test and practice quizzes

PowerPoint lessons from class that can be reviewed

MaterialsMaterials

3-Ring BinderLined PaperPencil/Pen

Multi-Colored Pencils/PensCalculator