Plainfield High School
Course Syllabus
2013-2014
Course: Pre-Algebra/ CP Algebra – 213-01, 2 credits
Teacher: Mrs. Noble and Mr. Parkinson
E-mail:
Website: www.engrade.com
Phone: (860)564-6422
Plainfield High School Mission Statement:
The mission of Plainfield High School is to promote academic excellence and personal development. In conjunction with rigorous instruction and high expectations, we will work collaboratively with families and the community for our students to develop skills necessary to succeed in college or career choice, challenging them to become lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens.
Mathematics Academic Expectations (AE):
Students at Plainfield High School will:
· AE2: Use technology and other sources to gather, analyze, interpret and synthesize information effectively.
· AE3: Demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Mathematics Social Expectations (SE):
Students at Plainfield High School will:
· SE2: Demonstrate punctuality, preparedness and engagement in school activities.
Course Description:
This course is the basis for all subsequent work in mathematics. The properties of the Real Number System are developed as a logical extension of earlier mathematical learning. Using an integrated approach, topics covered will include solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities using real life application.
Course Objectives:
Students will be able to apply their skills and knowledge of Algebra to their everyday lives.
Textbook:
Pre-Algebra Prentice Hall
Required Materials:
Every day it is required that students bring these items to class: a textbook, notebook, pen/pencil, calculator, and
agenda.
Assignment Overview:
· Daily warm-ups: Students will be required to complete a warm up assignment daily.
· Exit Slips: Students will be required to complete exit slips on a daily basis.
· Classwork: Students will need to complete classwork on a daily basis in their notebooks.
· Homework: Students will be given the occasional homework assignment to be completed outside of the classroom.
· Quizzes: Students will be given short assessments often to determine their understanding of the content.
· Test: At the end of units, students will be required to take a final assessment to measure student understanding.
Policies:
Students are expected to be respectful in the classroom. In order for students to be respectful they must:
· Come to class on time
-If you are late to class you will have an after school detention
· Be prepared for class
-Every day that you are not prepared you lose points from you participation grade
· Talk only when it is appropriate
-Raise your hand if you have a question or want to give an answer
-If you are talking while the teachers is talking you may be given a pop quiz or assigned a detention
· Turn off all electronic devices (iPods, cell phones, etc.)
-If the teacher sees them they will be taken.
· Be respectful of others in the classroom
-Any negative comments towards another student will lead to a detention and possible removal from the class
In order to receive respect you need to give respect.
Attendance:
· If you are absent from school it is your responsibility to make up the work. Being absent does not excuse you from the material. If it appears on a test or quiz you are responsible to know the material. We will not chase you to make up test and quizzes from when you were absent. Make-up work will be posted on the back board so there is no excuse. We will inform students about a week or two in advance when all make-up work needs to be handed in. If it is not handed in by that date it will count as a zero.
· When a student is absent 7 or more times from class in any semester, he/she will receive a 10 point reduction in grade.
Grading:
· Class Participation: 10%
· Daily Warm-Up: 15%
· Classwork/Exit slips: 15%
· Homework: 20%
· Quizzes: 20%
· Test: 20%
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