There will be a state or district mandated Final Exam at the end of the year. More information will be forthcoming. Year-end finals are required of all AMHS mathematics classes (less AP). You cannot be exempt. The State Department of Education grading scale is as follows: A 100 90 B 89 80 C 79 70 D 69 60 F Below 60 – – – – Tests: A chapter test will be given at the end of each chapter/unit and possibly in the middle of some chapters. Quizzes: Quizzes will be given frequently and maybe announced or unannounced. Quizzes may be made up within two days for an excused absence. In the event of an excused absence and the 2 day requirement was not met, the chapter test grade will replace the quiz grade. Daily Work/HW: Homework will be assigned after each lesson. All students are expected to complete homework and classwork assignments, as it is extremely necessary to practice the procedures and to deeply contemplate the concepts covered in class on a daily basis. Please attempt to do the homework without looking at notes, textbook, or constant aid to understand the level of mastery you have obtained. Students need to check answers for mistakes and strive to identify and correct misunderstandings independently or with classmates before the next class. There is limited class time reserved for homework questions. ***If you are present on an announced test or quiz day, YOU MUST TAKE THE TEST.*** THERE WILL BE NO EXTRA CREDIT WORK GIVEN! But bonus questions may appear on quizzes or tests. Behavior: CLASS RULES: Be respectful. Be polite by not talking when others are speaking or working. Be attentive by participating actively in class activities. Follow all AMHS and CCSD policies. CONSEQUENCES: 1st Violation Verbal Warning 2nd Violation Lunch detention/Notify Parent 3rd Violation Administrative Referral Severe Violation Immediate Administrative Referral Office hours for help and advisement: 1) B-day lunch with Mrs. Hooffstetter room 7116. 2) Freshman focus with Mrs. Yackey room 7112. 3) Other times by appointment. Please check my Sharp Schools website for help if needed.
There will be a state or district mandated Final Exam at the end of the year. More information will be forthcoming. Year-end finals are required of all AMHS mathematics classes (less AP). You cannot be exempt. The State Department of Education grading scale is as follows: A 100 – 90 B 89 – 80 C 79 – 70 D 69 – 60 F Below 60 Tests: A chapter test will be given at the end of each chapter/unit and possibly in the middle of some chapters. Quizzes: Quizzes will be given frequently and maybe announced or unannounced. Quizzes may be made up within two days for an excused absence. In the event of an excused absence and the 2 day requirement was not met, the chapter test grade will replace the quiz grade. Daily Work/HW: Homework will be assigned after each lesson. All students are expected to complete homework and classwork assignments, as it is extremely necessary to practice the procedures and to deeply contemplate the concepts covered in class on a daily basis. Please attempt to do the homework without looking at notes, textbook, or constant aid to understand the level of mastery you have obtained. Students need to check answers for mistakes and strive to identify and correct misunderstandings independently or with classmates before the next class. There is limited class time reserved for homework questions. ***If you are present on an announced test or quiz day, YOU MUST TAKE THE TEST.*** THERE WILL BE NO EXTRA CREDIT WORK GIVEN! But bonus questions may appear on quizzes or tests. Behavior: CLASS RULES: Be respectful. Be polite by not talking when others are speaking or working. Be attentive by participating actively in class activities. Follow all AMHS and CCSD policies. CONSEQUENCES: 1st Violation Verbal Warning 2nd Violation Lunch detention/Notify Parent 3rd Violation Administrative Referral Severe Violation Immediate Administrative Referral Office hours for help and advisement: 1) B-day lunch with Mrs. Hooffstetter room 7116. 2) Freshman focus with Mrs. Yackey room 7112. 3) Other times by appointment. Please check my Sharp Schools website for help if needed.
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