Dear Parents/Guardians,                                                     

	I would like to welcome you to the school year. I am looking forward to working with your son or daughter and communicating with you throughout the school year. Before the year officially begins, it is important that both you and your child are aware of the following policies and procedures for this Business Math course. This course is intended to provide the student with career development, occupational studies, business and life math skills.  The material in this course is applicable math that will provide the foundation for lifelong learning.   It is my goal to guide the students through the learning process and provide them with the necessary tools for success.  The following information is a brief outline of the policies and procedures for this course.

Curriculum:
	Business Math Topics:
Income
		Taxes
		Banking
Budgeting
		Credit
		Loans
		Purchasing
	Career Development and Occupational Studies Topics:
		Career Development
		Integrated Learning
		Universal Foundation Skills
		Career Majors

Grading Policy: 
Your child’s marking period grade is broken down as follows:
☺	60%  Assessment Average
☺	20%  Homework Average
☺	20%  Participation Average

Homework: 
Homework will be assigned almost every day of the school week.  Completing
homework assignments is extremely important, as it will reinforce and review
skills learned in class. Students will be allowed to make up missed homework
assignments. The homework must be handed in the next class day unless
they were absent. Ten points will be deducted from homework assignments
that were not completed on the date assigned, unless your child was absent.

Attendance:
 	Students who are absent are responsible for work missed. If your child will be out for a number of days, please contact the school and request the work. Students are expected to be on time to class.
                                        
Materials:
☺	3 Ring Binder with loose leaf paper
☺	Pencil/Erasable Pen
☺	Calculator

Classroom Procedures:
	1) Students are expected to respect one another, use appropriate 	
language, and participate in class.
	2) Students must come to class with a pen/pencil, notebook, and 	
calculator in order to be counted as prepared. Points will be deducted 	each time they are missing one or more of the mentioned items.

Extra Help: 
Extra help is always available. I will be staying every Tuesday afternoon for extra help. This time will be used to review any material the student may be having difficulty understanding. If the student wants to stay for extra help and can not stay on Tuesdays, I can make arrangements to provide the assistance the students needs.  

* If there are any questions or concerns regarding anything mentioned, please feel free to contact me at Commack High School (631)-912-2285 or email me at pshea@commack.k12.ny.us. 

*Parent and student please sign the attached contract indicating that you understand what is expected in this course.

I am looking forward to a great school year!

Mrs. Pauline Shea 

Student & Parent/Legal Guardian Contract

I __________________________ have read and fully understand this course’s 
        		 (students name)

policies and procedures and what is expected of me during this upcoming academic 

year in this Business Math course.

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Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________Date_________

Student Signature _____________________________Date__________