Mrs. Jeannine M. Prucha

Website:  Access through the LW website or at

                 http://teacherweb.com/IL/Lincoln-WayWest/Prucha/apt7.stm

Daily Required Materials

ü  Textbook

ü  Pencils

ü  Looseleaf paper

ü  Three-ring binder and/or spiral

ü  Graphing calculator (TI-84+ is highly recommended)

ü  Lincoln-Way planner

Classroom Rules

1.     All rules in the school handbook will be enforced.  (NO PHONES!!!)

2.    Behave with respect to me, yourself, other students and our classroom.

3.    When I am writing, you are writing.  (Take notes!)

4.    Actively participate in class.

5.    ASK QUESTIONS!!!

Homework

·        Homework will be assigned every day. 

·        ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN to receive credit.  A list of answers will result in a zero.

·        All work is to be done in pencil.  Points will be deducted from assignments done in pen.

·        Homework is to be kept in your binder following that section’s notes.

·        Homework will be graded as follows:

100% complete                       10 points                     60% complete                        6 points

90% complete                        9 points                      50% complete                        5 points

80% complete                        8 points                      less than 50%             0 points

70% complete                        7 points

·        There may be periodic homework quizzes instead of daily homework checks.  These may or may not be announced and are at the teacher’s discretion.

·        Late homework will be accepted only 1 day late for a possible 7 points if 100% complete.

Absences

·        It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to find out what assignments you missed. (Email me and I will send them to you.)

·        Get notes from a classmate as soon as you get back.

·        Days allowed for makeup work are according to the school handbook.  (# days + 1)

·        If you are absent ONLY the day before a test or quiz, you are expected to take the test or quiz the day it was scheduled.  All tests and quizzes will be posted giving several days’ notice.

Cheating

            1^st time:  Zero for the assignment and counselor referral

            2^nd time:  Fail the quarter and discipline referral

            3^rd time:  Fail the semester and discipline referral

Grading

Grades will be posted online.  Parents and students are encouraged to check grades frequently.  The grading scale is as follows:

98-100%         A+                                77-79%           C+

93-97%           A                                 73-76%           C

90-92%           A-                                70-72%           C-

87-89%           B+                                67-69%           D+

83-86%           B                                  63-66%           D

80-82%           B-                                60-62%           D-

                                                                        0-59%             F

            Quarter                                                          Semester

Tests                          50%                             1^st/3^rd Quarter          40%

Quizzes                      30%                             2^nd/4^th Quarter         40%

HW/Participation      20%                             Semester/Final          20%

Extra Help

·        You are always encouraged to ask questions in class.  Your question may also benefit other students!  Class time is the best time to ask questions.

·        Arrange to meet with me for extra help.

·        Attend Academic Assistance during study hall.

·        Sign up for peer tutoring in PPS. 

·        I have a list of outside tutors that can be hired.  Please ask for the list if you are interested.

This rule sheet is to be considered a supplement to the Parent/Student Handbook.  The teacher reserves the right to change, add, or alter any of the rules on this sheet.