A+       100

            A         95        -           99

            A-        90        -           94

            B+       88        -           89

            B         85        -           87

            B-        80        -           84

            C+       79

            C         77        -           78

            C-        75        -           76

            D+       74

            D         72        -           73

            D-        71        -           72

            F          0          -           69

Nine Week Grades

1.  Homework scores and class work – 25%

2.  Unit test and quiz scores – 75%

Homework

1.  Assignments to be completed and handed in or checked during class.

2.  Show necessary work. 

3.  Make an attempt on each problem.

4.  Write legibly and neatly.

5.  No late assignments! (Excused absences are the only expectation).  Late assignments will be penalized 10% after 1 day late, 20% after 2 days late, and will not be accepted after that.

6.  Keep homework together in your notebook.

Tests

1.  Unit tests given at end of each unit.

2. Final exam given at end of each 9-week on material covered during that 9-weeks.

3.  Quizzes given at random, usually after a checkpoint in the textbook.

Class Expectations

1.  Follow directions.

2.  Bring all materials to class -- paper, book, pencil, notebook, and assignment. A calculator will be provide for you for classroom use, however I suggest that you have a calculator (a graphing calculator such as a TI 83+ graphing calculator is strongly recommended) for out of class use.

3.  Ready for class when the bell rings.  Seated, assignments out and book open!  Begin Warm-ups.

4.  Raise hand and wait to be called upon.

5.  Keep hands, feet, objects, and comments to yourself.

6.  Respect yourself, your classmates, and your teacher.

7.  Be attentive, there should be no talking while the teacher or another student is talking.

8.  During seat work keep noise level low, and stay on task with assignment. 

9.  Work up to the last minutes of class.  This will give you ample time to get ready for dismissal. 

10.  You will be required to have a math notebook with sections for vocabulary and class notes, homework, warm-ups, assessments, and reflections.

Possible Discipline Procedures

1.  Verbal warning.

2.  Student conference

3.  Team conference, if appropriate

4.  Parent conference on phone or at school

5.  Referral

Absences & Make-Up Policy

1.  It is important for each student to develop good work habits and do their own homework each day.  Homework is intended as practice for the student .  Doing homework is an important ingredient to becoming a successful math student.

2.  All work due to absence is to be made up.  The responsibility for requesting make-up work rests with the student.  This means keeping assignment sheets up to date and being prepared for tests and quizzes.

3.  Students have one day for every school day absent to make up the missed work, excluding the day of return.

4.  A student who is absent on days of tests or quizzes and knows of the test will take the test on the day they return to class.

5.  A student absent prior to the day of a test has the option of taking the test on the assigned day with the class or the next day following the test. 

6.  In the event a student will miss class due to a school function (sports activity, field trip, drama or musical activity, etc.) the student is treated as if they were not absent.  Homework assignments are to be completed for the day missed and the day of return.  Students are responsible for any quizzes or tests in the same manner.

7.  Stay up to date.  Attendance is the number one indicator of potential success in any class.

Georgetown Independent School District

Benold Middle School

Last updated:  09/10/08 01:55 PM