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Algebra 1 Classroom Information

Algebra 1 is the first of the four math credits that you will have in high school. This course requires you to do all homework assignments and study to be successful. If you are not willing to prepare for class and establish this as a habit, you will be asked to attend tutoring before or after school. I am looking forward to a good year with you. Please give this class your best attempt every day and don’t give up!

 

Communications:

Use my email address

 

Class Schedule:

  1. Bellwork – There will be a bellwork assignment on the board for the students to work on to get them ready for the topic we will be going over for that day or help them with EOC type questions
  2. Notes – There will be notes for students to complete during class. Students will be following along with me and working on certain problems on their own. These will be helpful as students will use these to help with assignments and study for assessments.
  3. Assignment – There will be time for students to complete their assignments in class. Students should use this time to work on the assignment and ask questions to the teacher when they have difficulty understanding the topic.
  4. Reflection – For the last few minutes of class, we will reflect on the topic with either a discussion or an exit ticket.

 

Classroom Expectations:

  1. Attendance, attention, & participation.
  2. A good attitude, a strong work ethic, and determination.
  3. Time each day to study and review lessons. Homework is to be completed before returning to class.
  4. Contact me if you miss class via school email. The block schedule we run will necessitate you being caught up
  5. Collecting and Returning your calculator and/or laptop to the designated place at the designated times.
  6. Bringing your notebook, supplies and materials to class every day… Be Prepared.
  7. Be able to access and fluently use your Office365 email and other apps.
  8. Assignments must be submitted as directed. Generally, this means at the BEGINNING of class on the due date, or by the online time provided if electronic.

 

Grading:

  • You will be given an assignment guide detailing all assignments, quizzes, and tests to be given along with due dates for all assignments.
  • You are expected to complete all assignments - honestly. A habit of not completing assignments could result in me asking you to attend tutoring.
  • Your grade will be calculated based upon 5 criteria:
  • Assignments – 30%
  • Quizzes – 20%
  • Tests – 40%
  • Bellwork/Other – 10%
  • You will be expected keep up with graded assignments and compare it regularly with Skyward.
  • Make up your missed work when absent… ASAP! Use your email or a friend in the class.
  • Bedford County uses the following grading scale:

A

90 - 100

C

79-70

F

Below 60

B

89 - 80

D

69-60

 

 
  • You must have above a 60 to pass the class. If you do not pass the class, you will have to go to summer school or retake the course.

 

Absent/Late Work:

  • I follow the policy from The Bedford County Schools for make-up work is available online in the Student Handbook. Please note that make-up work is only available for excused absences (per board policy).
  • Board Policy: “An excused absence permits the student to make up school work, within seven (7) days of returning to school. It is the responsibility of the student to check with all of his/her teachers to obtain missed assignments” (6.200)
  • Excused absences mean that you are excused from the late grade, NOT from completing the work. You will be expected to complete all work missed from an excused absence.
  • Late work (work turned in after stated due date and time and NOT due to an excused absence) is docked 10% per day. Late work from each unit will not be accepted after the unit test.

 

Materials:

  1. $5 class fee – This will be used to buy paper, pencils, batteries for calculators, and other classroom supplies me or students may need for the school year.
  2. A 2-inch binder – This binder will need to be organized and brought to class every day. It must be used exclusively for Algebra 1.
  3. Notebook Paper – You will need paper for bellwork, notes, or assignments.
  4. Pencils – You will need a pencil every day in class for classwork and assessments.
  5. TI-84 Calculator – You can buy your own as you will use one in all your high school math classes or use one of mine.
  6. Textbook – This year students will be given a textbook. They will need to have these in class every day. Students can either check out a book or use one from the classroom set that must stay in the room.

Supplementary Materials - Optional

  • Dividers are helpful for organization and a pocket folder of some type that fits within the binder.
  • Colored gel or ink pens that don’t bleed through and dry quickly.

Calculator Policy:

You will need one most every day. Texas Instruments Preferred but not exclusive. You will receive a calculator contract that you and a parent/guardian must sign in order to use one of my calculators. You will fill out the calculator contract even if you are using your own. Texas Instruments models:

  • 83 series
  • 84 series (84, 84+, CE)

**Cell phone calculator apps will not be allowed to be used during class or on assessments. It is good to know how to use the one that you will be required to test with on the EOC testing platform.**

 

Cell Phone Policy:

Cannot be used or visible during class instruction or practice times unless I grant specific permission (for educational uses). Phones will be required to be put in place of their assigned calculator in the calculator caddie. It cannot be out during tests or quizzes. It cannot be used in place of a calculator. You may ONLY charge the phone in the charging tower next to the calculator caddie, not in an outlet. Outlets are for charging laptops ONLY.