Syllabus

Sereno’s Syllabus

Class: Algebra I/II & Algebra I/II Honors

School Year: 2017-2018

Instructor: Mr. Sereno

Email: _Justin.Sereno@Dysart.org_____________

Web Page: https://sites.google.com/a/dysart.org/mathletics/

Room Number: _2203_______

Classroom Phone: 623-523-5100 x 6183

Tutoring Hours: Upon Request

Shadow Ridge High School Vision Statement: HOME

With High Expectations for students, parents, staff and the community, Shadow Ridge is committed to providing extended Opportunities for our students while creating Meaningful Relationships between all members of the school community. Teachers, parents, and students will experience Empowerment via the use of technology and project based learning. Through collaboration and networking, students will have the opportunity to explore real world issues that will make learning relevant in our global society.

Course Description

Algebra 1-2 Algebra 1-2 focuses on the topics of solving and graphing linear equations, solving and graphing systems of linear equations and solving and graphing inequalities. Other topics of focus include numerical operations involving the real number system, analysis of change, radicals, exponents, factoring and statistics. This course meets the entrance requirements for university admission.

Texts

We will primarily use an online text known as HMH

Recommended Materials- This list is fluid and you may change as necessary

• Pencils
• Blue/Black ink pens
• One subject notebook
• Mouse
• Suggested Reading - 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Teen (http://www.hobbsschools.net/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=83621)
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Classroom Expectations & Outcomes

Expectations

I Will Respect The Classroom

I Will Respect My Classmates

I Will Respect Myself

I Will Be In My Seat and Ready To Work When The Last Bell Rings

Consequences

1. Reality Check

Move Seats

Chat with Teacher Outside

Phone Call Home / Parent Meeting

Office Referral

Dysart Unified School District Letter Grade Equivalences

A – 90-100%

B – 80-89%

C – 70-79%

D – 65-69% Passing grade

F – 0-64% Failing grade

Dysart Unified School District Weighting of Grades Categories

Homework/Classwork: 10%

Projects: 20%

Assessments: 60%

Final Exam: 10%

Attendance

Follow school policies outlined in the handbook.

Inconsistent attendance invariably leads to increased stress: too much make-up work, loss of continuity with class activities, and an inability to participate fully in class discussions. Also, many of you hold leadership positions in the school or participate in athletics, band, or drama. Learning to manage your time is essential to your success at home, in school, and at work.

For planned absences, it is highly recommended you get the work in advance and make arrangements with the teacher prior to your absence. Many assignments and resources are available online on my webpage.

Missing/Late Assignments

Shadow Ridge High School students are expected to turn in all assignments including but not limited to homework, projects, papers and lab reports on the assigned due date. Late work will be accepted for up to one week past the due date for up to 70% of the original grade. Students who turn in work past the 1 week deadline will be allowed to turn in the assignment for up to 4 weeks for up to 50% of the original grade if the work meets requirements. All scores are based on the level of mastery demonstrated.

Retesting

Re-takes of assessments are permitted but will be subsidized content.

• Re-takes must be taken no later than the mid-point of the quarter (approximately 4 weeks), and no later than the end of the quarter
• In order to re-take the student is required to provide evidence of further practice (tutoring), which can be substantiated by teacher.
• In order to re-take at least 80% of homework/classwork assigned leading up to the assessment must be completed.
• The grade reflected in the grade book is the best grade from all for the re-take attempts.
• All re-takes must be completed on campus during school hours at the convenience of the teacher.
• Your re-take will be exponentially more difficult than the original work so put your full effort into it the first time.

Students may retake any test one time within the progress reporting period (every 4 weeks) after completing a qualifier (subsidized work) and the retest must be administered during a tutoring session.

Tutoring Sessions

Tutoring for the 2017-2018 school year will be held upon request. Feel free to come in before school, after school, and/or lunch. Don’t forget, you can always e-mail me or send me a message on Remind.

Tutor bus will be available Tuesday through Thursday that will take students home at 4:30