Instructor:     Mr. Martin Wilson                        Subject (s): Algebra 1, Algebra 1A & Geometry

Grading Policy

Your final grade is and average of your quarterly grade which consists of tests, quizzes, homework, class-work, and projects that are assigned a point value.

Tests

• Full Period: 3 to 4 per quarter. Covers a chapter or section. (100 points each).
• Show intermediate work to get full credit. .
• Absolutely NO Talking During the Test. If you finish early, remain quiet, and work on the assignment posted on the board or handed out to you.

Quizzes

• Generally, short (15-20 minutes) / 3-5 per quarter. (50 points each)

Projects

Throughout the year there will be projects/research papers. The use of a computer is encouraged.

Homework

• Homework assignments will be given three to four times per week.
• Grades will range from 0 to 5.
• 5 indicate that you attempted all problems (work shown) and got 95% or more correct.
• 0 indicates you did not do your assignment or did not make it up,
• Homework may be turned in one day late at reduced credit.
• Repeated failure to complete homework on time may result in a referral to the office.

Class work

• Class assignments must be completed in class.
• Keystone/Study Hall
• Students “attention and response to questions” will receive credit.

Required Materials

• Math Notebook or A section of a three ring binder labeled Math
• Pens/Pencils/Erasers
• A folder with pockets to keep tests, assignments and handouts.
• All materials should be neat and dated in a chronological order.
• Math Text Book (Is Online)
• A Scientific Calculator TI30X II or a Graphing Calculator: TI-83 or TI84

Online Supplementary. USA Test Prep

**Used For Keystone Prep and Extra Math Assignments.

Make-up Work

• You are expected to make up any missed work.
• Generally, you will be given up to three days to make up that assignment.
• Incomplete work, for any reason, will count as a 0.
• Quizzes and tests may be made up, before or after your regularly scheduled class.

General Classroom Rules/Behavior

You are expected to bring the “Required Materials” to class every day:

• You are expected to sit in your assigned seat when the bell rings.
• We will all be respectful of each other.
• No one talks while I am speaking or interrupts while other students are speaking.
• There will be no getting out of your seat or speaking without permission.
• If you want to speak or get out of your seat, raise your hand and wait to be recognized.
• You are expected to use the bathroom before coming to class. In the case of an emergency, there will be a sign-out/sign-in sheet at the back of the classroom.
• ***No eating or drinking in the classroom.
• Cell Phones/electronic devices are to be out of sight unless permitted by the teacher

Virtual Classroom

• • Students should attend virtual classroom as they would in a regular classroom
  • Dress code must be appropriate
  • Please mute microphones at the start of class.

Incentives for following these expectations

• Extra credits.
• Telephone call/note to parents/guardians.
• You will experience self confidence and personal growth.

Consequence

• Verbal Warning
• Teacher initiated modification. (Includes seat changes, loss of daily grade points. etc.)
• Parent notification or conference.
• Referral to the Office.

MCTI Webpage at: www.monroecti.org

Email at: mwilson@mnroecti.org

Phone: 570-629-2001 ext. 2765