AD+-+Math+9+Course+Outline

1. **Tests and Quizzes** - There may be an exam at the conclusion of each unit. As well there will be quizzes throughout each unit. Quizzes will be scheduled and/or spontaneous. 2. **Missing an Exam** - a) If you are ill the day of an exam__, **your parent/guardian must contact the school** **before**__ the scheduled exam time//. If your parent/guardian does not contact the school, you will receive a **0%** on the exam.//  b) If the school receives a phone call explaining the reason for your absence, your exam will be rescheduled. If you fail to attend that exam you will receive a **0%** on the exam. c) Missing a scheduled quiz will equal a **0%**. Missing an unscheduled quiz will be taken upon your return. 3. **Re-writes** – If you fail an exam you will be given an opportunity to re-write. To receive a re-write you must attend two tutorials (either will Ms. Rowe or with the math tutorial at noon). If you choose to not attend the tutorials you will not be given an opportunity to re-write the exam.   4. **Assignments** ** / **** Homework ** – The purpose of assigning homework is for you to practice a skill. If you are choosing not to complete the homework you are choosing not to practice the given task. If this becomes a problem you will be phoning home and explain to your parents/guardians why you do not have to complete the homework in Math 9. Chronic homework issues will be referred to the HIP program.  5.** Late Assignments** – If handing in assignments become a problem, students will be required to remain at noon or after school to complete the assignments. 6. **Missed work and/or assignments are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.** (Do you get the hint?) 7. **Attendance** - Follow the school’s attendance policy. 8. **Dress Code** – You are to follow the dress code policy at AEP. Failure to do so will require you to go home and change and make up the time after school. If it becomes a problem you will have a visit with Mr. Huschi. 9. **Late Policy** - After 3 lates you will phone your parents. After 5 lates you will have a visit with Mr. Huschi explaining why you find it necessary to be late and steps will be taken to eliminate the late problem. 10. **__No Cell Phones or Backpacks/Purses__** – Cell phones are to be put into your locker upon entering the building. 1st offence – phone to the office 2nd offence a phone call home and cell phone out of the building for 5 days 3rd offence phone stays at school and parent meeting. Backpacks and purses are to be left in your locker. **__ Mark Break Down __** Your midterm will occur during exam week at the end of January. The midterm is worth 10 % of your total mark Your final will occur during exam week at the end of June. The final is worth 15% of your total mark.
 * We will be covering the following topics during the course;**
 * 1) Integers (13 hours)
 * 2) Rational Numbers (12 hours)
 * 3) Exponents and Scientific Notation (16 hours)
 * 4) Polynomials (16 hours)
 * 5) Equations (18 hours)
 * 6) Ratios, Proportion and Percent (16 hours)
 * 7) Problem Solving (10 hours)
 * 8) Perimeter, Area and Volume (14 hours)
 * 9) Euclidean Geometry (23 hours)
 * 10) Co-ordinate Geometry (8 hours)
 * 11)  Data Management (14 hours)
 * 12)  Estimation (this is completed during every unit)
 * __Evaluation__**
 * 1) Integers – 8%
 * 2) Rational Numbers – 8%
 * 3) Exponents and Scientific Notation – 10%
 * 4) Polynomials – 10%
 * 5) Equations – 11%
 * 6) Ratios, Proportion and Percent - 10%
 * 7) Problem Solving – 6%
 * 8) Perimeter, Area and Volume – 9%
 * 9) Euclidean Geometry – 14%
 * 10) Co-ordinate Geometry – 5%
 * 11)  Data Management – 9%
 * 12)  Estimation (this is completed during every unit)