Class Expectations

•	You can't learn math just by watching the teacher and taking notes. You must do the homework. You learn by doing.
•	Take responsibility for your own learning.
•	Be on time for class. There will be a grading penalty in accordance with the student handbook.
•	Watch the news and read newspapers and/or online news sites. There's a lot of relevence to the material we learn in this course.  Plus, you want to be an intelligent adult.
•	Bring your textbook, notebook, pencil and claculator to each class.
•	Be respectful.
•	No phones, mp3's or other gadgets. Only a calculator.
•	You must have a TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus calculator.
•	No food or drink other than water.
•	Raise your hand and get permission to leave the room. Only leave the room with a pass.
•	Homework is assigned almost every day and is due the next class day unless otherwise stated.
•	Homework is to be done on a separate sheet of paper. You must show all work.
•	There may be pop homework quzizes.
•	There will be a test about every two weeks.  We try to have about four tests per quarter.
•	If you're absent, makeup work is due according to the handbook.
•	Quarter grades are 75% tests, and 25% homework, class participation, and on-task.
•	There will be two projects during the year.  Each will count the same as a test.
•	If you come in for extra help, you must show me your notes for the topic and have specific question(s).
•	You are expected to be able to read the textbook and use the examples as a resource.
•	You should be able to use any online resources.
•	There is no extra credit.