ALG 1 - Course Expectations

ALGEBRA 1

Mr. Powell (520) 696-5665

Rules: RESPECT THE PROCESS

Don’t be a distraction. Infringing on others’ right to learn and succeed is selfish and intolerable.
Don’t deface school or others’ property.
No food or drink
NO PHONES!

Consequences: If you don’t RESPECT THE PROCESS

Verbal warning
Loss of participation points
Call and/or email home
Referral to Administration

Required Materials: Each student is to come prepared for class and bring the following materials EVERY DAY:

A binder or folder for math only, with notebook paper and anyunit materials inside
Graphing calculator –TI-83 or 84recommended (other models will require your user knowledge)
Paper, pencils, pens, and highlighter

GRADES: Your grade will be based on the following:

Grade breakdown:

Participation: 30%

Cognitive Tutor (Online) (10%)
Class participation (10%)
Assignments / Homework (10%)

Assessments: 50%

Standards Assessments (40%)
Spiral Review Assessments (10%)

Cumulative Exam: 20%

ATTENDANCE: Algebra 1 covers a considerable amount of material. Please note the following:

Promptness is important in Algebra 1. After 3 tardies, you will be assigned lunch detention.
Attendance is very important. If you are absent on a day of a new lesson, you are responsible for making up the work. You may utilize tutorial to get help.
If you are absent on a review day, you will take the test on time as scheduled, unless you have missed new material.
If you are absent (excused) on a test day you must make it up within two days on your own time. This is your responsibility to schedule a time to make up a missed test.
If you have an unexcused absence on a test day, you will receive a zero and cannot make it up.

You will have two days for each day you have an EXCUSED absence to make up any assignments missed.

ASSESSMENTS: Unit tests will cover 2 to 4 new standards and 1 review standard.

Remember that assessments are PART of the LEARNING PROCESS, not the final measure of learning. You may retake any standard within a week of the original assessment.
In order to reassess, you must first turn in a “Request for Reassessment” which will document steps taken to improve understanding and schedule a specific time for the reassessment.
Reassessed standards will be scored as the combination of 25% original score and 75% new score.

PARTICIPATION:

Online grades will be based on the number of skills mastered through a unit.
Participation will be scored daily on a 5 point basis (1 for bellwork, 1 for closure, and 3 in between). Participation means you are being a productive member of the class and will also be earned during lab days.
Assignments may be completed during class or assigned as homework. They will be scored based on the assignment rubric discussed in class.

ONLINE RESOURCES:

Grades may be viewed online through Parent Portal. They will be updated after each unit test. To view grades online, please refer to the CDO website.
Class materials, calendars, and links can be found on the class website.

By signing this, I am stating that I have read and understood the course policies. In addition, I am aware of the materials needed for the course and will ensure that those materials are available for use each day. Please contact teacher if there are any issues with purchasing a graphing calculator.