Algebra 1

Instructor Christy Brown

Room A300

TEXT: Algebra 1 McDougal Littell

ALGEBRA 1: This course is designed to prepare you for future math classes and also pass the EOI exam.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

A 2” inch binder with dividers for notes, homework, warm ups, test/quizzes

Scientific Calculator ( I recommend a two line)

Loose-leaf paper and Graphing Paper

Red Pen

Pencils

ATTENDANCE AND HOMEWORK:

Success in this class is directly related to attendance and homework practices. This is a difficult class to miss, because if you miss the notes you could have difficulty in doing the assignment. It could also lead to difficulty with the next lesson that requires previous knowledge from the class that was missed. Doing homework EVERY CLASS PERIOD is VERY IMPORTANT! If you do need to miss a class, you need to contact someone in your class or me BEFORE the next class period and come in with your assignment done just as if you had been in class. When you are absent the homework that the class graded, on the day you were absent, MUST BE GRADED, the day you return to class or there will be NO CREDIT. You assignments will also be posed on my webpage www.okcps.org/teacher/cjbrown. If you were absent you have 5 school days to make up the assignment FROM THE CLASS MISSED. If not turned in during the 5 days there will be NO CREDIT. I WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY LATE PAPERS

MISSING A TEST:

If you miss a test, you have 5 SCHOOL DAYS to get it made up after school for credit. After the 4 days you have missed your opportunity to make up the test and will receive a zero for the test.

GRADING

50% tests 20% quizzes 10% warm ups & notebook, 10% homework

10% Semester Exams

WARM-UPS:

There are 6 to 7 problems done at the beginning of each class period. It covers topics learned in previous lesions. These problems are NON-CALCULATOR. They are worth 5 points (1 point each). If graded in class you can only receive a maximum of 5 points. If graded by the instructor there is a possibility of earning bonus points. If given a warm up quiz that is graded by the instructor and you score a 3 or below you can earn one point back by “red penning” it, when gone over in class. These problems are to be done by you alone, not with other classmates.

HOMEWORK

Homework will be given every day; the only exception is on test days. You must SHOW ALL YOUR WORK. Your graphs must be done ACCURATELY AND ON GRAPH PAPER. I will not accept late papers. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to come in at lunch or after school and grade your absentee work.

Quizzes:

These will be 5 to 10 questions, given over each chapter. These will cover items that you will be tested over. There are NO RETAKES. If you are absent you have 5 SCHOOL DAYS to make op the quiz after school or at lunch. If you do not come in during the 5 days you will receive a xero for the quiz. These are NON CALCULATOR.

NOTEBOOKS

You will receive a grade for your notebook every test day..

Notebook categories: syllabus, current assignment sheet, notes, homework, warm ups, test/quizzes.

OTHER INFORMATION

I expect every student to observe all school rules and remain quiet during the instruction time. Be on time to class and make every effort not to ask to leave the classroom. If a problem exists the school assertive discipline plan will be followed. However, I expect to have not problems with this class.

TUTORING

I will be available for tutoring after school on Mondays and Fridays. I will also be available during my lunch period (2nd lunch). If you need a time other than that, you will need to make an appointment. There will also be Mu Theta tutoring in Mr. Harding’s room A308.