This document outlines the daily class requirements and grading methodology for math classes. Students must complete homework and have an organized notebook with a spiral and binder, covered textbook, graphing calculator, and pens or pencils. Tests and quizzes make up the majority of grades, along with homework and classwork. Programming projects are part of computer science class grades. The document provides rules of etiquette and notes that notebooks should be neat, complete, and organized, while homework, notebooks, textbooks, and calculators are periodically graded. It concludes with contact information for the teacher, Mr. Jorge Garcia.

1. Welcome Back!
Daily Class Requirements
Complete Homework
Up-to-date Notebook:
 Red college ruled spiral for copious notes and homework
 Red 3 ring binder to hold spiral and multitudinous handouts
Covered Textbook
TI-83/84 Plus or TI-nSpire CX CAS in good working order
Pens or Pencils
Grading Methodology
1. Regents and Honors Math Classes:
 FRQ Friday Tests = 50% + MCQ Monday Quizzes = 25%
 HomeWork = 15% + ClassWork = 10%
2. AP Math Classes:
 FRQ Friday Tests = 50% + MCQ Monday Quizzes = 25%
 HomeWork = 15% + ClassWork = 10%
3. Computer Math Honors or AP Computer Science Classes:
 Programming Projects = 25%
 FRQ Friday Tests = 25% + MCQ Monday Quizzes = 25%
 HomeWork = 15% + ClassWork = 10%
Rules of Etiquette
 The Three Ls: “Look, Listen and Learn!”
 “Let it SNOW from bell to bell!!”
(Silence, NoteBooks, Order, Work)
 Be careful with computer lab equipment!!!
Extra Stuff & Office Hours (Room 429)
Weekly Extra Help: T 2:45PM – 3:15PM
WEEKA - Faculty Meetings: W 2:45PM – 3:45PM
WEEKB - Independent Study: W 2:45PM – 3:45PM
Weekly Extra Help: θ 2:45PM – 3:15PM
Ask me about: Quarterly Extra Credit Reports
Notes
 Your Notebook should be neat, complete and organized chronologically.
 Homework, Notebook, Textbook, Calculator are graded periodically.
 Participation is part of your grade.
A. Jorge Garcia
mailto:calcpage@aol.com
http://shadowfaxrant.blogspot.com
http://www.youtube.com/calcpage2009