Grading Policy

75% Tests/ Quizzes and Projects
20% Homework
5% Participation and Preparedness

The final grade is made up of:

20%  -  1st Marking Period Grade
20%  -  2nd Marking Period Grade
10%  -  Midterm Exam Grade
20%  -  3rd Marking Period Grade
20%  -  4th Marking Period Grade
10%  -  Final Exam Grade
 

Mathematics Department Modified Program Descriptions
updated for 04-05 school year 6 / 2 / 2004
 

MODIFIED ACADEMIC PROGRAM 1.06
Grade 9: Algebra 1 M (Scientific Calculator, Texas Instrument TI30XII)
Grade 10: Geometry M (Scientific Calculator, Texas Instrument TI30XII)
Grade 11: Algebra 2 M (Graphing Calculator, Texas Instrument TI83 or TI83+)
Grade 12: Sen College Math M (Graphing Calculator, Texas Instrument TI83 or TI83+)
Prerequisite: "C" in Algebra 2 Modified

The Modified Academic Program is designed for students who are planning to continue their education beyond high school at either a college or a technical school, but have demonstrated some difficulty in performing mathematics at the academic level. Teacher recommendations and standardized test results will be used to determine whether students should schedule Modified Academic level courses. Students who meet the requirements should be encouraged to enroll in these courses even if they are not planning to go to college at the present time. Due to the increasing technological nature of our society, more and more occupations require knowledge of the mathematical skills taught in these courses.
 
 

During the first two years of the program, in both Algebra 1 and Geometry, the topics covered are the same as those presented in the regular academic program. The primary difference is in the complexity of the problems to which the students must apply the skills and concepts. The third year of the course Algebra 2 M, includes most of the topics covered in Algebra 2 A. However, time is also allocated to review for the High School Proficiency Assessment and expand upon topics from Algebra 1. All three of these courses meet the core curriculum content standards as specified by the state.

The fourth year course, Senior College Math, is designed for the specific purpose of preparing students to enter the typical college algebra or statistics course after graduation. Topics included are trigonometry of right triangles and related word problems and functions for modeling, financial management and statistics. It is recommended that students have at least a "C" average in Algebra 2 Modified to enroll in Senior College Math.