Algebra A

Teacher: Mrs. Engelmann

Contact Information:

715 Washington St.

Ste. Genevieve , MO63670

573-883-4500

Planning Period: 12:08 – 12:55

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
  • Number and Operations
  • Algebraic Relationships
  • Geometric and Spatial Relationships
  • Measurement
  • Data and Probability

KEY INFORMATION ESSENTIAL TO STUDENT SUCCESS:

  • Stay on task.
  • Follow directions and show process.
  • Attend school regularly.
  • Complete weekly homework assignments.
  • Receive extra help from the teacher.

GRADING: (refer to Student Handbook)

Criteria / Percentage of Overall Average
Tests, Quizzes, and Independent Work / 60%
Guided Class work, Collaborative
Group Work, and
Weekly Homework Assignments / 40%

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:

  1. be seated before the tardy bell with binder, calculator and pencil
  2. quietly begin daily warm-up problems.
  3. observe the schedule for the day.
  4. LISTEN and pay attention during directions, instruction and class discussion.
  5. stay involved within your group.

ASSIGNMENT EXPECTATIONS:

  1. Use PENCIL on ALL assignments. You may purchase two pencils from the teacher for 25 cents.
  2. Show ALL process to receive credit.
  3. Complete ALL assignments.

HOMEWORK:

  1. Complete each week’s homework assignment and submit on Friday.
  2. Each day after the due date will result in a 10% grade reduction on the assignment. After 2 days passed the due date, the assignment will receive no credit (zero).

PROCEDURES FOR GROUPWORK:

  1. be responsible for their job and the results of the group.
  2. monitor your volume within the group.
  3. ASK A team member, if they have a question. Do not ask the teacher.
  4. be willing to help if a team member asks for help.
  5. agree on a single question if no one can answer the question and appoint one person to raise a hand for help from the teacher.

FAILURE TO MEET CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS RESULTS IN:

  1. Warning, Documentation of the Situation, and Parent Contact
  2. Documentation and Completion of Misconduct Report.
  3. Documentation and Misconduct Report sent to the Office.

Severe Disruption: Sent to the Office Immediately.

REWARDS:

Praise (daily)

Positive notes sent home (random)

Whole class radio time (weekly)

ABSENT WORK: The student should pick up absent work upon returning to class from the ABSENT CRATE and complete by due date.