Mrs. MacDonald
Math 107
GRADING POLICY

            Supplies

 A notebook or notebook
 TI-84 Plus
 A folder if your notebook doesn’t have one included
 PENCILS (We all make mistakes!)
 Smiles J

            Homework

                   Homework is assigned daily and is due the following day, unless otherwise stated.  I try to assign                                  problems that will prepare you for this course as well as future math endeavors.  Most                                                 problems will be odds, and these are to be checked in the back of the book. 

                        Remember:  All work must be shown – ALWAYS!

                   Homework is graded as 2 points (completion of each problem), 1 point (missing several problems                                  from the assignment), and 0 points (did not turn in, or just copied answers out of the back of the book).

            “GIVES”

                   I understand life gets crazy sometimes, and you are unable to complete your homework, for a variety of
                   reasons.  “GIVES” have come to your rescue!  You have 2 GIVES per semester, which means that                   
                   assignment is due the following day and no credit will be deducted. It is your responsibility to remember 
                   to turn in the assignment, as well as letting me know at the beginning of class the day you are using 
                   it.

            Tests/Quizzes

                   Tests and quizzes will be announced and will be given in class.  I will usually let you know 4-6                                      days before an exam, and 3-4 days before a quiz. 

            Grades

                    Everything is based off of a point system. Your grade is determined by the number of points you                                   earn divided by the total number of points available.  Your grade is determined by the following:

                                    Semester 1                                            Final Grade

                                                Q1         40%                                        Semester 1        40%
                                                Q2         40%                                        Q3                      20%
                                                Exam    20%                                         Q4                      20%
                                                                                                              Exam                 20%

            Blackboard

                        Everyone will sign on to be a member of the class’ Blackboard system.  Copies of all notes will be                                    provided as well as all HW assignments.  If you are absent, you should print the notes off of                                              Blackboard, do the homework assignment, and then see me if you have specific questions.  Also,                                       your grades will be available on the class’ specific Blackboard site.  You should check this                                            regularly, and if there is a mistake, NOTIFY ME IMMEDIATELY!  This is your                                                 responsibility!

            Contact and Parent Information

                        Please feel free to e-mail me at kemacdonald@ccsd.ws.  Also, my website for parent information is                           http://www2.ccsd.ws/hgfaculty/kemacdonald

I have read the above grading policy and will comply with the standards set in this class.

Please sign and return to Mrs. MacDonald by September 11, 2006.                                  107-_________

Student’s Name (Printed) and Signature: ____________________________________________________

Parent’s Name (Printed) and Signature:  ____________________________________________________