Algebra Course Info: Students will study linear, quadratic, and exponential functions and their related transformations, equations, and associated solutions. Students will connect functions and their associated solutions in both mathematical and real-world situations. Students will use technology to collect and explore data and analyze statistical relationships. In addition, students will study polynomials of degree one and two, radical expressions, sequences, and laws of exponents. Students will generate and solve linear systems with two equations and two variables and will create new functions through transformations.

Google Classroom: Students will be given the code in class. Parents/Guardians may be added upon request. 

Curriculum: We will be using Bluebonnet Learning for Algebra 1. Students will have notes and practice workbooks they will leave in the classroom. 

Notes: Students have access to the teacher's notes through OneNote. A link will be provided on Google Classroom under important info.

Contact: Important information for parents and students will be shared through Parent Square and posted on Google Classroom.

Supplies: 

• 1 inch 3 Ring Binder

• Dividers

• Notebook Paper

• Pencils

• Ruler

• Colored Pencils or Markers

• Graphing Calculator (TI 83+/84+/84 CE...Texas Instruments Pref.) *May be rented from the school  

**If you purchase a graphing calculator, save the proof purchase on the back for Ms. Reeves (it's like a box top for nerds)

What to expect:

• Typically there is an assignment every day. Students will have 15 minutes or more in class to work on the assignment. If they don't finish in class, it will be homework.

• Assignments are always due the next class day.

• Halfway through a chapter we will review the material with an extra practice worksheet then take a quiz (open note) the next day. 

• At the end of every chapter we will have a chapter review then take a test the next day. 

• Quizzes and Tests are designed to be completed within the class time. Only students with accommodations will receive extra time. 

• At the end of every quarter students will take a Notes/Folder Test. Questions will come from the calendar and notes. 

• All notes and assignments are posted on google classroom as well as a video of the notes (similar to what the students will see and hear in class).

• Students are expected to show ALL work on assignments, quizzes, and tests. Students will NOT receive full credit if only answers are given.

Amount of Grades per Quarter:

• Approx. 20 Daily Assignments

• 3-4 Quizzes

• 3 Tests and 1 Project

Grades:

On-Level Algebra 1 

• Daily Assignments and Quizzes 60% *One day late will be 70%, after one day 0%, **Quizzes are open note and can not be retaken

• Tests/Projects 40% *Tests < 70% can be corrected and retaken for up to 70%

• Extra Credit is usually available after every quiz or test.

Honors Algebra 1

• Daily Assignments 20% *One day late will be 70%, after one day 0%

• Quizzes 30% *Quizzes are open note and can not be retaken

• Tests/Projects 50% *Tests can not be retaken or corrected

• Extra Credit is usually available after every quiz or test.

Final Grade: 

• 1st Semester = (1st and 2nd Quarters Averaged)90% + (Semester Exam)10%

• 2nd Semester = (3rd and 4th Quarters Averaged)90% + (Semester Exam)10%

• Both semesters must average to a 70% to receive a full credit. 1/2 credit may be received if one semester is 70%.