Academic Honesty Policy: Refer to the Academic Honesty Policy in the Student Handbook.
Attendance Policy: If a student is absent the day of a test or quiz, he/she will not be allowed to make it up until he/she return to class with a “legal” or “excuse” admit slip within 72 hours of the absence. Should the absence not be a “legal/excused” or not be cleared within the allotted time, the student will automatically receive a zero. Students are expected to stay current with the class while they are home with a minor illness. (Refer to Attendance Policy in the Student Handbook).
Tardy Policy: Refer to the Tardy Policy in the Student Handbook.
Buddy System: Each student is required to have the phone number or e-mail address of at least two other students. If one of their “buddies” is absent from class, they are to update them.
Grading Policy: Grades are calculated using a weighted average where 80% of the quarter grade is earned on projects/quizzes/tests and the remaining 20 % is earned on homework and classroom participation. A 90% average guarantees an A quarter grade, an 80% earns a B quarter grade, a 70% earns a C and a 60% earns a D grade. The grades are ongoing for the entire semester. The cumulative percentage is weighted as 80% of the semester grade and the final exam makes up the remaining 20% of the semester grade. The semester grade is the only grade that shows up on the high school transcript. Grades should be available on line at www.mygradebook.com by October.
Homework: Homework is assigned nightly. Students must try every problem on each assignment in order to receive credit. Students must show all their work on paper. Doing all homework assignments is a key to success in math. Students are expected to re-do all missed problems and in addition they are asked to preview and review the course content nightly. Homework can take up to one hour each evening. There will be homework quizzes. Please see www.oocities.org/mathwithhodge to find assignment sheets for each course and a weekly announcement that indicates the upcoming events for each class.
Notebook: A binder or large portion of a huge binder should be divided into three sections labeled: Assignments, Notes, and “Other”. In addition, each binder is to have a zippered compartment containing an ample supply of pencils. All students must have a calculator and Algebra II students are encouraged to have a TI-83 plus calculator.
Extra Help: Students may obtain teacher help during class, study period, lunch, or before school.
Conduct: Students are expected to behave in a manner that will not interfere with their education or that of other students. Uncooperative students will be asked to leave the room or will be referred to a vice principal. Repeated disturbances will result in a parent/students/teacher conference.
Highly recommended! Go to: www.oocities.org/mathatnorthgate for the following: Course Outlines, Withdrawal Policy, Parent Guide to Monitor Homework and Grades, Extended Absence Form, Tutor List and the Math Department Grading Rubric.
To reach Beverly Hodge:
e-mail: hodgeb@mdusd.k12.ca.us or nhsmathbev@hotmail.com (checked weekly)
phone: 938-0900 x 2110 (system can be slow delivering messages)