Mr. Clee's Math Classroom Policy

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM ME

1. I listen to one person at a time.

2. I grade work that is submitted on time.

3. I allow students to remain in my class as long as they do not cause a problem for anyone else.

4. If you cause a problem, I will ask you to fix it. If you cannot or will not fix it, I will do something. What I do will depend on the situation, but I will always try to be fair.

WHAT I EXPECT OF YOU

1. Follow instructions quickly.

2. Make smart choices.

CALCULATORS

Calculators are allowed on almost all tests and assignments. Having your own calculator would be helpful, although you can borrow one of mine during class. If you choose to borrow one from me, be sure to take the calculator number you were assigned. If you are looking to buy a new one, I recommend the TI-30XS Multiview. You will not need an expensive graphing calculator.

IF YOU ARE ABSENT

All classes will be recorded and posted to Schoology. You can watch a complete recording of any class that you miss. If you are absent on test day, you will take the test in class the next day. If you miss multiple days, we'll work out a test make up date together.

Your class website is www.mrclee.com. It is my hope that the site will serve as a valuable resource for you in your study of math this year. When you are absent, visit the website and check the What did I Miss? page for your class. There you will find what we learned in class and what assignment was given for homework.

If you then visit your Class Page, you can watch videos on certain topics, download missed notes, print worksheets, view textbook pages, check fully-worked homework solutions, and more. These materials will help you to get caught up after missing a class and to study for tests. I expect that you will use the website when you are absent. Don't expect that I will track you down to remind you what you missed.

GRADING POLICY

Grades will be determined through a combination of tests, quizzes, and homework.

Your letter grade will be calculated on strict percentages according to Parkland School District policy. It is advised that you keep track of your grades throughout the rating period.

HOME ACCESS

It is a good idea to keep track of your grades and assignments often using Home Access.  Checking your grades often will help prevent tests and assignments on days you missed class from becoming zeros.  If my account of your grade differs from yours, see me right away.  There should never be any surprises come report card time.  Even if you do not have Internet access at home, you can still check Home Access during homeroom each day.

HOMEWORK POLICY

On many nights, you will have homework. However, you will often have class time in which to begin your assignment. Any time remaining at the end of class is to be spent doing math. Only after all math homework is completed may you do other work.

Homework will be randomly checked throughout each marking period. In addition, homework quizzes may also be given.  Homework will always be reviewed in class, usually the day after it is assigned. This will allow you to correct any problems or work that you may have done incorrectly. If you have questions on your homework, please ask!

A homework assignment is not a test and will not be graded as one. I will not grade your homework on whether or not it is correct or incorrect. Often your homework will consist of material that is new to you – I expect you to make errors. No one is perfect. You will learn through your mistakes as long as you work to correct them.

I am looking for the following when grading your homework:

1. Completeness: You must copy every problem and attempt to complete it.

2. Effort: Every step of the work for each problem must be shown. Circle all answers.

3. Evidence of correction: We will go over all problems in class. You must mark your own work and fix mistakes. I know that you will not have time to correct everything, but there should be evidence that you tried.

Late homework assignments will not be accepted for credit.

UNANNOUNCED QUIZZES

I need to know that you are learning the material that I am teaching. Any unannounced quiz will be very short – usually one question. On the quiz, I might ask you to complete a problem or simply to copy something out of your notes. Keeping up with your homework assignments and taking good notes in class will result in excellent grades on the quizzes.

COMMUNICATION

Students, if you are having trouble in class, please talk to me about it.  Do not allow yourself to fall behind because you are confused about a topic. You can see me in school or message me through Schoology.  I will answer your questions as soon as I am able.  Parents, you can also contact me by telephone at 610-351-5900, ext. 68215. You can reach me through e-mail at cleer@parklandsd.net. If you would like text message alerts for upcoming tests and major assignments, click the link at the top of the website to sign up.

I will always come to class prepared to teach.  I expect that you will always come to class prepared to learn.  My expectations and standards are high in order to give you the best math class possible.  I expect yours to be the same.  Work hard and have a great year!