Mr. Dodd
wdodd@ticonderogak12.org
585-6661 ext 126

Regents Physics
Computer Science: Java and Robotics

Classroom Policy

• Be in your seat prepared for class when the bell rings.
• Answer questions when called on.
• Remain in your seat until dismissed.
• No horseplay.
• You are responsible for the work missed when not in class (for ANY reason). If you are excused early or come in late, make sure you get your assignments for the day.
• Your performance, good or poor, will be communicated to your parents.
• Students need to see me right away if conflicts arise in completing class assignments in the assigned time. Extensions are easy to get in advance, almost impossible to get after the deadline. This includes make-ups after an extended absence.

Whoever one is, and wherever one is, one is always in the wrong if one is rude. ~Maurice Baring

Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you - not because they are nice, but because you are. ~Author Unknown

Grading Policy:

Grades are determined in the following manner for each course.

• Regents Physics: Your grade is determined in the following manner:
  Tests: 40% Tests are graded out of 100 points.
  Quizzes: 10% Quizzes vary in the number of points, usually 2 to 10 points.
  Labs: 25% Labs are graded out of 10 points.
  Homework: 20% Each homework is 5 points.
  Class participation/preparedness: 5% Assigned by the teacher at the end of the marking period, based on attendance (1%), participation (1%), preparation for class (1%), and completion of assignments (2%).
  Homework can be made up for partial credit within 3 school days. I give make-up tests, you will get the better grade. Make-up tests must be taken within 5 days of the test. Anyone can take the make-up. We usually go over tests the next day or period. If you miss a test and do not make it up before we go over it, you can only take the make-up. Late labs will be given a grade of 0 after the first 5 weeks (Oct. 13), but counted towards the lab requirement to take the Regents Final.
• Java and Robotics:
  Tests: 30%
  Quizes: 10%
  Programming projects: 60%
  Tests will be open note/book. Parts of some tests will need to be done on the computer. All tests will need to be completed in a class period. There will not be makeup tests given as a general policy. Program due dates are a little flexible but you should not be more than 5 school days late. There will be adequate time to complete programs in class if you are doing the adequate amount of out of class work.