Class+Guidelines+and+Expectations


 * __ Mr. Severson’s Class Guidelines and information __**


 * __ Expectations __**
 * -Be on time **
 * -Bring your materials (book, writing utensil, paper) **
 * -Be respectful **
 * -Be responsible **
 * -Work together **
 * -No gum or candy **
 * -No cell phones **
 * -Try! **


 * __ Tardy Policy __**
 * 1st tardy: warning **
 * 2nd tardy: warning **
 * 3rd tardy: warning and contact made with home **
 * 4th tardy: contact made with home and 15 minute detention **
 * 5th tardy: contact made with home and 30 minute detention **
 * 6th tardy and beyond: Lunch detention **


 * __ Passes __**
 * -Restroom and drinking fountain uses need to be done during passing time **
 * -You will be allowed three emergency passes to the restroom per semester **


 * __ Grades __**
 * -Grades will be put into Infinite Campus as often as possible. My goal will be to make sure that grades are current each Monday. There may be times where no grades were entered because no grades were taken. There also may be times where there just isn’t time for me to get everything entered. At the minimum though, grades will be updated every two weeks. **


 * __ Homework __**
 * -Turn it in on time **
 * -Late work will be given partial credit **
 * -If you don’t understand something, ask before class is over or before you leave school. If you get home and don’t understand something, you may email Mr. Severson at adam.severson@dmps.k12.ia.us . I will do my best to check my school email each evening between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. If that doesn’t work for you, I will be in my room most mornings by 7:20 and you may come in and ask questions then. **


 * The students will be assessed using unit summative assessments, district benchmark tests, district criterion reference tests, quizzes, and unit projects. **


 * Quizzes and tests will make up the majority of the grade for this class. Since the primary goal of the class is to learn math concepts and skills, students will have opportunities to improve upon test grades through written explanations and reflections. Quizzes are checkpoints along the way and those grades will not be available for extra points. Homework will be assigned 1-3 times per week. Homework will be used as a review to keep previously learned skills sharp. It will not be assigned to brand new learning. Homework will be graded as either turned in or not turned in. It will be a way for me to assess where extra work is needed during our in-class daily review. **


 * Tests/Unit projects/Quizzes: 70% of the grade **
 * In-class assignments and daily review: 20% of the grade **
 * Homework: 10% of the grade **


 * For progress reports and report cards, student work receives a percentage/letter grade based upon the DMPS grading scale as follows: **
 * 100-90% A **
 * 89-80 B **
 * 79-70 C **
 * 69-60 D **
 * 59-Below F **