Guinns Class Syllabus

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Guinns Class Syllabus
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Course Objectives

• Curriculum that you must cover this year
• For each objective there is a CRT

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Required Text

• Algebra 3-4
• Algebra 2 (green book)
• Algebra 5-6
• Algebra 2 (blue book)
• Prob/Stats
• Probability and Statistics
• Finite math

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Grading

• Your grade will be based on five components
• Tests
• Quizzes
• Homework
• Participation
• Extra Credit

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TESTS

• Each test will be approximately 100 points.
  There will be at least 2 weeks notice for each
  test.

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Quizzes

• There will be one to three quizzes per week.
  These quizzes may or may not be announced. They
  may cover any material covered up to that point
  (average 10 to 15 points each).

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Homework

• This includes in class work and out of class
  work. Some days you may complete the work in
  class and others you will need to take it home.
  Some days you will have both (10 points each).

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Participation

• Participation includes coming to class on time,
  bringing the materials you need, participation in
  the class discussion, behaving in an appropriate
  manner, not sleeping, and doing your work when
  given time in class. Failure to follow any of
  these guidelines can result in the loss of some
  or all of your points for that day (5 points per
  day).

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Extra Credit

• From time to time there will be opportunities
  for extra credit. These are done at my
  discretion. I will not give extra credit
  assignments for an individual so he or she can
  catch up.

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Grading Scale

• 93 - 100 A
• 85 - 92.9 B
• 78 - 84.9 C
• 70 - 77.9 D
• 0 - 69.9 F

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Grade Reporting

• Grades will be e-mailed to you on a regular
  basis. Do not ask every day.
• Grades will be e-mailed to parents on a regular
  basis (if I have their e-mail address).
• Parents will receive report card grades
  approximately every 5 weeks.
• If your grade takes a dramatic drop, parents will
  be notified.

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Rules

• I am obligated to follow the rules set aside in
  the student handbook under "Student Code of
  Conduct." Therefore you are to follow the same
  rules in my class.
• You are expected to act in a manner appropriate
  to a high school student. No wandering around
  the room, fighting, throwing things, etc. If in
  doubt of whether something is acceptable or not,
  ask me first.

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Rules continued

• There will be no food allowed in the classroom.
  Drinks will be permitted only if they have a
  tight lid.
• No pagers, cell phones, CD players, etc, are
  allowed in class. If I see or hear them, they
  will be confiscated and given to your
  administrator.
• You are expected to come to class prepared each
  day. This includes pen or pencil, paper, book,
  notebook, calculator, etc.

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Rules continued

• You are expected to be on time to class. On time
  means through the door before the bell rings.
  Any more than 1 tardy in a semester will result
  in after school detentions. Each detention will
  be longer than the previous one. If you cannot
  serve a detention after school, dont be late.
• If you are unhappy with a situation in my class,
  you are welcome to talk to me about it, outside
  of class. During class, what I say goes. No
  exceptions.

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Rules continued

• You are required to attend each and every class.
  Since math builds on previous knowledge, it is
  hard to miss a day and stay caught up. You are
  allowed to miss 5 days per semester. More than
  that will result in a failing status. (Student
  Hand book).
• Make up work is your responsibility. If you miss
  a day you must come to me for the work or tests
  to make up. All makeup work must be done in a
  timely fashion (you are allowed one class day for
  each day you are gone).

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Rules continued

• Late work will be accepted until the chapter test
  is taken. You will lose one point for each day
  the assignment is late. The first day late
  starts immediately after class is over.
• Absolutely no sleeping in class. This includes
  closing your eyes, laying your head on the desk,
  or anything that can be associated with sleeping.
  If you cant stay awake in my class, find
  another place to be.

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Rules continued

• Please clean up around your desk before you leave
  class. No lining up at the door. Remain in your
  seat until the bell rings.
• Passes out of class are given at my discretion
  only. You are given plenty of time between
  classes to use the restrooms. Administrators and
  counselors can be seen before or after school if
  necessary (e-mail requests to see
  counselor/administrator). Dead time will be
  enforced.

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Rules continued

• Permission slips are signed at my discretion only
  
• Violating any of these rules will result in a
  detention or referral to your administrator.

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Computers

• Computers are for educational use only. The
  computers should only be used during designated
  times. Any misuse or vandalism of technology
  equipment will result in disciplinary actions as
  per the Student Code of Conduct.