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Homework Policy

The purpose of having a homework policy is to give the students a “cushion” if some unforeseen circumstance should arise and prevent them from completing the assignment on time.  The Late Pass allows the assignment to be turned in the following school day for full credit.   The pass does not mean the assignment can be skipped. 

**Late Passes may NOT be used on problem solving activities; these assignments can not be graded after the answers and work have been presented. 

*** If the assignment is not finished, work is not shown, or their name is not on the assignment,; the student will have to use their Late Pass.  The homework policy will then go into effect.

1st offense:     The student may use their late pass.  If the completed assignment is turned in the following day, all points will be awarded. 

2nd offense: The student will receive a note informing you, the parent, of the missed assignment.  The completed assignment and signed note need to be returned the following school day.  If the completed assignment is turned in the following day, all points will be awarded.  If the assignment is not completed a zero will be issued.

3rd and more:  The student will receive a detention/note and zero points will be given.  The completed assignment and signed detention slip need to be returned the following school day.

 

STUDYING FOR TESTS
The Saxon math program is designed so that the lessons are always a continuation of previous topics.  The students will have been exposed to the types of questions for five or more lessons before they are tested on a concept.  The series tests students every five lessons (with the exception that the first test is after lesson 10, then 15, 20, 25, etc).  I am not allowing test corrections in math class.  I feel that the student needs to be responsible for informing you of the upcoming test and then reporting the results.  To better understand how the book is designed, please read page xvii of your child’s math book.
 
EXTRA CREDIT
Throughout the quarter I will have extra credit problems available.  I encourage each student to check the bulletin board and attempt the problem.  The problems will vary in degrees of difficulty, but the student and parents may work on the problem together.  I do require that the solution process that the student used be communicated (written), along with showing all of the work, and the correct answer. 
 
**Each problem will be worth 1% point.  I will also give fractions of a percent for attempting the problem.  If only the answer is provided no extra credit will be issued. 
 

 

GRADES

 Grades are also available through internet access.   If you do not have internet access, please have your child tell me so that I can printout more copies.

 

If you have any questions or concerns please contact me by calling the

school at 589-2611.  I am available for help during 8th hour Reteach.  Please encourage your student to take advantage of this time.