Current UMTYMP Students

High School Component

Absences

If students must miss UMTYMP class for any reason (including observance of religious holidays) they are required to contact their instructor prior to the date of absence and make arrangements for turning in assignments and/or making up exams. All quizzes and exams must be taken prior to any approved absence. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the program.

If students are ill on the day of class, they should notify their instructor or TA before class. If neither of these people can be contacted, call the UMTYMP office and we will inform them. All students should contact their TA immediately to make arrangements for turning in homework.

Academic Dishonesty

We encourage students to collaborate on assignments and challenge problems. However, homework should reflect a student’s own thoughts and ideas and be in his/her own words. Cheating or misrepresentation of a student's own work is the violation of rules under which an examination is given or homework is assigned. This includes submitting an examination, essay, or assignment that is not a student’s own. Any act of scholastic dishonesty is regarded as a serious offense and may result in expulsion from UMTYMP.

Academic Probation

UMTYMP may place a student on probation due to repeated problems with homework, poor student performance, or other issues. If a student on probation does not improve, UMTYMP may require the student to withdraw from the program and return to his/her home school mathematics program.

Class Schedule

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Rochester Check with the individual course instructor for changes to schedule
Twin Cities

Credit at home school

In the High School Component, all students must pass a state-approved exam to earn high school credit, regardless of the final UMTYMP grade received. Per Minnesota State Statute 2001, 120B.14, high school mathematics credit must be granted to UMTYMP students, regardless of student grade or age, provided that the overall test scores on the standardized final examinations are sufficiently high (at least the 87th percentile) and the final course grade is a "B-" or higher.

NOTE: The state law affects only the granting of credit to UMTYMP students. Neither UMTYMP nor the state statute control the local school's grading or GPA policies. It is the school’s responsibility to determine how it uses UMTYMP grades in calculating a student's GPA. If parents have questions regarding the school's grading policy, do not call the UMTYMP office. Call the school.

Grades

Grades are determined by performance on class assignments, quizzes, exams and class participation.

Students must earn a grade of at least a "B-" in order to progress to the next level of high school UMTYMP. Students who receive a "B-" will be placed on academic probation. High School Component students earning less than a "B-" will receive a grade of ”W” (withdrawn) and receive no credit for that semester. If eligible, students earning less that the required grade may re-enroll in UMTYMP the next year or repeat the course at their home school.

To continue into UMTYMP Calculus, Math Analysis students must receive a satisfactory score on the Calculus Readiness Exam, given at the end of the semester.

Twin cities group study sessions

Study sessions are for all students: students doing very well who may need occasional help or have questions that didn't get answered in class, students struggling to maintain B's, and everyone in between. Students may ask general or theoretical questions as well as homework questions. Do as much of your homework as you can prior to the session; you can then get assistance at the study session with any problems that were difficult or unclear, or share information with your peers. The ideal approach to a study session is to consider it a cooperative learning effort. For many students, study session attendance makes a big difference in comprehension, and hence, in grades.

Students who plan to attend, but who know that they will arrive late (i.e. 4:30 pm or later) should call the UMTYMP office (612-625-2861) before 4:00 pm on the day of the help session so that the TA responsible will know to expect them. If no students are present at 4:30 pm, and the TA has not been notified to expect late students, the TA may leave.

homework due

All assigned homework must be turned in at the beginning of class on the due date. Homework for pre-approved absences will be accepted if it is postmarked by the day following class.

Unexcused late homework is subject to the following policies:

If a student turns in an assignment one week late, 50% will be deducted from the total score.
Any assignment that is more than one week late has a grade value of ZERO.

Twin cities parking and drop-off options

You may drop off or pick up UMTYMP students for classes at the Northrop Turnaround, off Church St. (accessible from University Ave). If you choose this option, please keep your waiting time to the minimum and remain in your vehicle. Leaving the vehicle will result in a parking citation. During some Special Events, the Northrop Turnaround may not be accessible.

The current hourly parking rate at University of Minnesota parking ramps, garages and lots is $2.50. However, prices will vary, and more detailed information is available at Parking and Transportation Services.

Special Events parking is more expensive. We do not know which ramps or lots will be affected or at what times.

snow days procedures

UMTYMP classes will not meet

In the Twin Cities if a majority of metro area schools or the University of Minnesota are closed.
In Rochester if the Rochester Public Schools or the University Center - Rochester are closed.

Make-up dates will be announced at the next regularly scheduled class. If the weather in your area is bad enough to make travel hazardous (but UMTYMP has not been officially canceled), use your discretion regarding UMTYMP attendance.

supplies

All UMTYMP students are REQUIRED to have a graphing calculator. We encourage students who do not already own a graphing calculator to purchase the Texas Instruments TI-89. The TI-89 Titanium and the TI-92 are acceptable for use in class, but instructors may limit use on exams. Students who have one of these calculators may borrow a calculator from the UMTYMP office for use during exams. Acceptable models for Algebra I/II and Geometry/Math Analysis include the TI-82, TI-83, TI-85, and TI-89. Calculus students who already have a TI-82, TI-83, or TI-85 need not purchase a new calculator.

Students entering Geometry also need a straight-edge, compass, protractor and graph paper.

Textbooks

By default, UMTYMP students purchase required textbooks through the UMTYMP office (textbook prices are included in the program fees). If you indicated on your registration form that you would purchase your own textbook, no textbook will be available for you on the first day of class, when instructors distribute books. If a book is lost or needs replacement during the school year, the student must purchase a new textbook directly from the publisher and pay shipping charges, as well as the full cost of the book. Students should write their names on the inside cover of their books.

withdrawing from the program

We understand that occasionally a student is not able to continue in the UMTYMP Program. We are concerned that the student continues successfully in their mathematics education. If your student is planning to withdraw from the program at any time during the academic year, UMTYMP requires a parent conference with an Academic Counselor and a confirmation letter sent to the UMTYMP office.