• Come to class on time and be prepared. This means bringing your book, notebook, a scientific calculator, completed homework assignment, and pencil. Please do the assigned reading from your textbook. Reading mathematics is not easy but it is a very important skill to acquire before you enter college.

• Be an active participant in class. Learning mathematics is not a spectator sport. It is extremely helpful to ask questions when concepts or procedures aren’t clear to you. (If you are having a difficult time understanding something, more than likely others are having a hard time as well.)

• If you are absent from class, you are responsible for the work that you miss. Follow your assignment sheet, read the book, and get notes from a classmate. An assignment sheet, worksheets, and other classroom handouts are available on the Materials page.  If you are absent on the day of a quiz or test, be prepared to take the quiz or test on the day you return.

• Homework (problem sets from the book) will be checked each day in class.  These assignments from the book will not be accepted late unless you were absent the day before.

• Worksheets turned in late will be accepted but a penalty of 20% per day will be deducted from your grade on the assignment. Worksheets turned in to me (on my desk in Room 111) by 2:45 p.m. on the due date will be considered on time.  All work from a chapter must be turned in on the day of the chapter test in order to receive any credit on the assignment.

• Math help is available before, during, and after school. A math teacher is available during study halls and activity times. There is help available from 7:15-7:30 a.m. in Room 109 and from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in Room 101. In addition, I am here from 7:15 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. on most days and am more than willing to help you.

• The formula for success is simple: attend class daily, put forth your very best effort on every task, and seek help when it’s needed. A positive attitude is an asset.

• You are not alone. We are on this journey together. Please do not hesitate to discuss your particular circumstances with me should the need arise.

Homework assignments are graded on a 10-point basis with points awarded for completeness.  It is to your benefit to try each assigned problem.  Worksheets, quizzes, and tests are graded on quality and your ability to demonstrate your knowledge.  In most cases, partial credit is awarded so it is very important to show your work.