Secondary 3
E Secondary Math 3 Pearson
Welcome to Secondary Math III
This year we will expand your math knowledge and stretch you to taking more responsibility for your learning. Sec 3 is my favorite class to teach. This is going to be a great year!
Instructor: Natalie Pearson Room: 213
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: A-DAYS ONLY! 7:15-7:40 AM, 2:15-2:45 PM, other by appointment
Website:https://sites.google.com/s/1KKbj5E5hHmIK0gty-8XddqPwVtoBHyhn/p/1u5HN_2Si8sMeqB6wR1fwAAoCYUm4zIQ5/edit
Please note I only teach A Days!! This means the day that you have math is the only day that I am at the school. Parents: email will be the best way to get a hold of me. Since I teach part-time, I share my classroom with another teacher which can make phone messages difficult. I understand this will require some forethought and planning on your part. Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns you may have.
Required Materials
Paper in a binder, or Composition book for notes and warm ups
Calculator- a graphing calculator is highly recommended but not required
PENCIL
Classroom Expectations
The obvious objective of this class is to learn mathematics. With that in mind the following are rules/expectations for our class to keep us focused.
-Be Prepared! Come to class with homework complete and materials needed for class.
-Respect your TOES (Teacher, Others, Environment: both physical and learning, Self)
-Ask for help. I am available and happy to help. Scheduling an appointment will ensure I will be in.
-Be Patient. This applies to others, as well as yourself.
Tests & Quizzes
Quiz-Mid unit quizzes will be given on each unit. The mid unit quiz MUST be taken before the unit test. This is an opportunity to check and see where you are at with understanding the material. You may NOT retake quizzes.
Test-You will be given ample notice of test dates. To be eligible for a retake you must have all homework from the unit turned in. You are limited to 2 retakes per test and retakes will be offered until one week before the end of each term.
Homework & Warm-ups
Every night, with the exception of test days, an assignment will be given in order to allow you to practice and improve your understanding and competency. Homework is due the next class period after it is assigned. If you are absent, that assignment will be due the day you return to school.
Homework- will be worth 25 points. Late homework will receive a maximum of 20 points. Homework may be redone for up to 20 points. Homework is accepted until one week before the end of each term. Every three homework assignments that are on time and receive full credit will be counted as one extra credit point for a test. This is about the only extra credit offered.
Warm-ups - when we have warm ups you will need to do them in your binder or composition book. This will be the start of the days notes. If you are working and participating in the warm up you will receive a stamp from me on your work. Binders/composition books will be turned in on test day where I will total up the number of stamps and award your points in the homework category.
Notes & Participation
Participation -Students will receive 40 points for classroom behavior each term. Come to class prepared, stay on task, and be involved and you will receive all your points. If a student is not meeting expectations, they will be warned. Each infraction will result in a point lost. Two lost points, in one day, will result in staying after class to visit with me and three lost points, in one day, will result in an email home.
Notes-You will be responsible for your own notes (sometimes you may get printed notes, provided by me) daily in class. We do not have a textbook, so these notes become your textbook. Notes are turned in and graded on test day. Each Day is worth 25 points.
Advisory
We will be having advisory time. This will be in class, as determined by Mrs Pearson.
Absences and Tardies
I will follow Lone Peak High School’s attendance policy. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get the notes and learn the material. I will be available to answer questions once you have made your own effort to learn the material. I do not reteach lessons. I also do not do time for attendance make up, you will have to do attendance school.
No Tollerance
Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a score of Zero. Cell Phones are strictly prohibited on test days. If a cell phone is seen in class on test day that will be seen as cheating and will result in a score of zero. Make sure you keep it put away completely on test day, EVEN after you have finished your test.
Grading Breakdown Grading Scale
Test 65% A 100-93% C+ 79.9-77%
Quizzes 5% A- 92.9-90% C 76.9-73%
Homework & Warm-ups 20% B+ 89.9-87% C- 72.9-70%
Participation 10% B 86.9-83% D 68.9-65%
B- 82.9-80% F 64.9-0%