Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11 Room 402 - St John Brebeuf

St.JohnBrebeuf Secondary Semester (I) 2012 S.DuffyAcademic Expectation:-In order for every student to achieve their full academic potential in this course they willbe expected to adhere to the following criteria:Homework is due at the beginning of class on the due date.If you are away the day an assignment is due, you are expected to hand it inthe first day you return.Homework not completed by the due date will be logged as an incompleteassignment.Anyone with missing or incomplete assignments will be enrolled in thelunchtime homework club until all assignments are up to date.In preparation for quizzes and unit tests a lunchtime tutorial class will runon Tuesdays – Friday and after school Monday – ThursdayAll course content will be assessed through quizzes, tests and projects. Anystudent who fails a unit assessment will have the opportunity to sit oneretest and will be expected to attend lunchtime tutorials for furtherconsolidation.Any student who misses a test due to absence will be expected to write thetest the first day back unless other arrangements have been made.Any student who misses notes due to absence must get a copy of all notesfrom Mrs. Duffy immediately on their return and catch up on all notebookassignments.Classroom Expectations:-Participation in this course is absolutely vital. Combine this with an enthusiastic positiveattitude and students will achieve success by adhering to the following criteria:Tardiness is unacceptable do NOT be late for class.Cell phones and I pods must NOT be brought to class.(Keep them in your locker)At the beginning of each class there will be a starter on the board. Everystudent will be expected to settle quickly to work. (NO EXCEPTIONS!!!)Student binders must be organized, neat and up to date.3

St.JohnBrebeuf Secondary Semester (I) 2012 S.DuffyStudents are encouraged to become involved in all class/group/peerdiscussions it’s a fun way to learn. Your contribution is of great value to meand the other students.Be polite and respectful to your teacher and peers at all times. Do not get up and wander around Put your hand up to ask a question Do not borrow materials without asking first Never leave the room without permissionCome prepared for class. Make sure you have all your materials you will notbe allowed out to your locker once class begins.__________________________________________________________________________A description of the Final Exam is as follows:-EXAM PART TYPE OF QUESTIONS MARK TIMESection A Multiple Choice 60% 2 hoursSection B Short Answers/Problem Solving 40% overall4

St.JohnBrebeuf Secondary Semester (I) 2012 S.DuffyParents, Guardians and Students:-Communication is the key to assist with early intervention. It allows teachers, parents andstudents to work together in partnership to ensure all students achieve their fullpotential.If you need to contact me during the semester pleasePhone :- 604-855-0571 Ext 402e-mail: -sduffy.sjb@gmail.comCommunication is very important, but due to increase concerns over the security of e-mailcommunication we require your permission to communicate progress pertaining to classwork. Therefore if you wish to communicate by e-mail your signature will indicate you areaware of the risks of using e-mail and it’s content can be seen by a third party.Specifically, there can be no guarantee that e-mail communication is 100% secure and thusinformation such as marks can be compromised.By signing below you are authorizing the delivery of sensitive information via the indicatedpreferred e-mail.Preferred e-mail for communication purposes:I understand that e-mail cannot be considered as 100% secure and am authorizing theundersigned teacher to provide information on the progress of my son/daughter to me viae-mail. Please sign below to show that you have read and understand the guidelines forthis course.Parent’s SignatureDateStudent’s SignatureDateTeacher’s SignatureS. DuffyDate5

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