APPLIED MATH 2009-2010
MR. K. EINSPAHR Room 207
EMAIL: einspahrk@chelanschools.org
School website: www.chelanschools.org SCHOOL PHONE: 682-4061
SHORT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Applied Math (which may be called “Integrated Math
III) is a Jr/Sr math class which
will be focused on 1)preparing students to pass the Math WASL for those who
haven’t yet; 2)giving students an alternative class for a required math credit;
3)”doing” math in a multitude of different “real-life” settings—it will involve
a number of problem-solving and hands-on learning through a variety of lab
settings and experiences. There will be
a maximum of in-class learning and projects, and a minimum of homework unless a
student gets behind, misses class, or does not work in class.
GRADING:Percentage Conversion Per Semester
A 100
– 93% 33% Attendance, Labs,
A- 92
– 90% Homework
& Quizzes B+ 89
– 87% 67% Tests
B 86
– 83%
B- 82
– 80%
C+ 79
– 77%
C 76
– 73%
C- 72 - 70%
D+ 69
– 67%
D 66 - 60%
F below 60%
SUPPLIES: Bring your
textbook to class every day; I strongly encourage you to keep notes for each
Unit we cover: a 3-ring binder with
loose-leaf paper is highly recommended. DON’T MIX other subject notes or
assignments with this subject, and vice versa.
Expect and come prepared (book, paper, pen/pencil, calculator) each class period. Students not coming to class prepared with these
materials, including assignments, will be given a TARDY if they have to go to their locker during class time
to get these items. You are required to have a calculator for this class.
HOMEWORK: Homework is a
key part in the learning process - which is what you are here for. Though you should have very little actual homework
in this class, if you want to pass this class, you will have to do homework. For written assignments, label your paper in
the UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF YOUR
PAPER with your NAME, the SUBJECT, and the PG. # OF THE ASSIGNMENT.
Homework, along with attendance, participation, and quizzes, will be
worth 1/3 (33%) of your grade. Complete sentences will be expected on ALL
written assignments and tests. There is
to be NO USE of red, pink or similar
shades of ink on homework or tests--save those shades for correcting
papers!
YOU
WILL NEED TO SHOW ALL YOUR WORK FOR MATH
PROBLEMS YOU WORK OUT. IF WORK IS NOT SHOWN, YOUR PAPER WILL BE
HANDED BACK UNTIL IT IS COMPLETED.
ATTENDANCE: ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL IS ALSO OBVIOUSLY
VERY IMPORTANT. From past experience, those who miss school
have a much more difficult time of being successful.
ATTENDANCE WILL BE GRADED—IF YOU
ARE NOT HERE, REGARDLESS OF THE REASON, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR
ATTENDANCE.
If
attendance becomes an issue (10 or more absences), a meeting with you and your
parents will be necessary where we will determine what the best course of
action is for you. Class credit may be lowered or withheld (with possible
removal from class). If you have 10
absences in a row, you will not be able to receive full credit for the
class.
Tardies will be dealt with in the following manner: your first in a semester is a “freebie”—no
penalty. After that, for each quarter of
classes, the first tardy is 15 min. detention, the second is 30 min. detention,
and beyond that you will be referred to the office for consequences. Classroom detention will be served at the
teacher’s convenience, usually after school that day, or before or after school
the next school day. Missing a scheduled
detention will result in additional detention time and may also result in a
referral to the office.
Anyone
with perfect attendance at the end of the semester may request and
receive extra credit points for having done that (points to be determined).
EXCUSED ABSENCES & TARDIES: Tests will be
allowed to be made up within the same amount of time as was missed.
PLANNED ABSENCES/TARDIES: These occur when you know ahead of time that you
will be gone because of sports, clubs, doctor appointments, family trips, etc. Check with the office to get the proper
paperwork. Get any new homework prior to
being gone. It will be expected to be
turned in when it is due. Often this means handing
it in before you leave. Hand in
previously assigned homework before leaving.
TESTS: YOU WILL HAVE TO PASS TESTS WITH AT LEAST
AN 80%. If you get lower than an
80%, you will be taking another version of that test again. I will record the better of the two grades. Overall test % will be 2/3 (67%)of your grade. You will also have a final exam at the end of
each semester.
EXTRA
CREDIT POLICY: Extra credit is not normally assigned - the
extra time you spend on extra credit should instead be spent on studying the assigned materials! Several opportunities may be given with
normal homework/tests for extra credit.
Retests are one option for earning extra credit points.
TEXTBOOK
CARE EXPECTATIONS:
CHEATING/ACADEMIC
DISHONESTY: First offense—zero on test or homework;
referral to office. Second offense—zero and
referral; possible “F” for class and possible permanent removal from class.
ALL ELECTRONIC
DEVICES: See student handbook – these rules will be followed in
my classroom. Please don’t complain when
they are.
LIFE IS FULL OF POSITIVES…
PLEASE DO
show up to class on time, with your materials, ready to work.
PLEASE DO
listen carefully and follow directions.
PLEASE DO
maintain a healthy attitude and courteous manners.
PLEASE DO
ask lots of questions when you don’t understand.
PLEASE DO
your best and strive for quality in all of your endeavors.
PLEASE DO
respect the property and equipment of others.
PLEASE DO
obtain permission and a pass if you must leave the room.
PLEASE DO
maintain a safe and clean working environment.
PLEASE DO
treat others like you wish to be treated.
PLEASE DO
come to class dressed in line with the school dress code.
PLEASE DO
respect the teacher’s desk area and property.
PLEASE DO
turn in high quality work with excellent craftsmanship, on time.
PLEASE DO
keep working at your tables until the bell rings.
PLEASE DO
conduct yourself like a responsible, young adult.
PLEASE DO
try to be role-models to peers and underclassmen.
PLEASE DO
practice random acts of kindness.
PLEASE DO
show school spirit with unprompted involvement.
PLEASE DO
study and review class subject info/notes nightly.
PLEASE DO
use clean, acceptable language at all times.
PLEASE DO
respect other’s beliefs, traditions and culture.
PLEASE DO
refrain from checking unmonitored email or other sites.
PLEASE DO
leave your ipods, CDs/CD players at home to minimize distractions.
PLEASE DO
take these positive expectations with you everywhere.
PLEASE DO
make the most of your school career.
TO THE
PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
Please do not sign this until you have at least looked
through this document, and read the SUPPLIES, HOMEWORK &
ATTENDANCE, and the PLANNED ABSENCES/TARDIES sections. It would also be helpful if you read about
how the grade will be calculated.
By my
signature, I signify that I have read the above sections:
Student:________________________ Date:__________
Parent:_____________________________ Date:__________
Parent
Email(if you have one):___________________________________
ANY COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, OR OTHER INFO for
Mr. Einspahr:
To the
student:
Turn in this sheet to Mr. Einspahr. KEEP THE PREVIOUS INFORMATION SHEETS FOR THE REMAINDER
OF THIS CLASS (school year) in the front of your class notebook/section.