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Instructor: Mary Dean Conference Period: A3
School Phone #: 369-2162 Tutorials: Tues 8:10 - 8:40/4:15-5:00
Email: mdean2@dentonisd.org Wed 8:10 - 8:40/4:15-5:15
Room #206
Welcome to Algebra 1! I look forward to working with all of you this year. Within this letter are my goals, expectations, and suggestions for the class. This information is important and necessary for you to excel in my class. Please read over the information carefully and don’t hesitate to ask questions.
Textbook: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Curriculum outline: Fall Semester
Unit 1: Algebraic Models – Solving Equations/Inequalities
Unit 2: Understanding Functions
Unit 3A: Slope and key features of linear equations
Unit 3B: Linear Functions and Equations
Unit 3C: Linear Equations, Inequalities and Modeling
Unit 4: Linear Systems
Spring Semester
Unit 5A: Exponential Basics
Unit 5B: Exponential Functions
Unit 6: Polynomial Operations
Unit 7: Quadratic Functions
Unit 8: Quadratic Equations and Modeling
3 boxes Kleenex
Pencils (any kind)
Colorful Sticky Notes (small or large or both) 2 boxes Kleenex
Black Expo Markers (large or small)
EVERYTHING else I will provide via a VERY generous donor!!
AT Home Needs:
The TI-84 plus will be used in class and is available for use, but may not be checked out or taken home. There are apps and online programs that students can access to use a graphing calculator at home:
o https://www.desmos.com/calculator
o Android Phones Free App: Wabbitemu
o IPhone App: GraphNCalc83
Grading guidelines:
- Major Assignments 60%
-Tests/Embedded Assessments
-Unit Assessments
-Projects
- Minor Assignments 40%
- Quizzes
- Activity Grades
Make-up Work policy:
- When students are absent, it is their responsibility to get missed work. Upon return to school, students should ask for any missed notes/work at a convenient time, not during instruction time. Timeline for make-up work: Number of blocks absent plus one block.
**Students can check my website to find out what was done in class on the day(s) you were absent. You can also get the lesson material from a peer or from me during tutorials.
2. If a student is absent the day of a test/quiz, the student will take the test/quiz upon return to school.
Reassessment policy: Quizzes will not be reassessed except at my discretion. Please see the district reassessment policy for details on requirements to reassess. Click Here and DHS Addemdum Here
Cell Phones/Electronic Devices: In one word: DISTRACTION. If you have a cell phone out in class without my permission, I will confiscate the device and you will pick it up at the AP’s office at the end of the day. No excuses. If your parent/guardian needs to contact you for an emergency, they may call the school and be connected to my classroom.
Tardies: You must be in your seat and ready to begin when the 5 minute passing period is up. Unexcused tardies will result in:
- 1st tardy – warning
- 2nd tardy – warning and parent contact
- 3rd tardy – mandatory 20 minute Teacher detention & parent contact
- 4th tardy and every one there after—Documented parent contact & a referral to AP
Expectations of the Student:
· Students will complete all assignments assigned. Homework will not be taken as a grade, but will still be given as an assignment and checked daily in class. Homework is extra practice for students to master the necessary objectives for the course. Completing homework will improve and strengthen the students’ understanding of the Algebra concepts. Completed homework may be used on quizzes given in class.
· Students will work collaboratively throughout the year and are expected to behave appropriately at all times. Respect for personal and public property will be practiced. Any action that is disrespectful, intentionally distracts other students from learning, or violates the student code of conduct, will warrant consequences.
· Students are expected to take notes over the material in this class and to read assignments carefully. In the case of absence, it is YOUR responsibility to obtain any handouts and assignments missed and to complete them in a timely manner.
· Students are expected to seek help in class by asking questions when you do not understand a topic. If further understanding is needed, you are expected to seek help through tutoring. If no attempt is made, I will have no sympathy and no choice but to give you the grade you deserve.
I believe with all my heart that each of you can excel in Algebra I this year. The formula is simple: be present, do your work, come to tutorials if you need help-don’t wait, and maximize your class time by being prepared and ready! I love math, I love to teach, and I absolutely love Algebra I! We are going to have a GREAT year! Remember math is progressive and if you don’t comprehend the current concept you will have a difficult time understanding the next one. With that in mind…Please Please, Please ask questions in class. I would rather take an extra 10 minutes on one problem to be sure you “got it” then move on to the next topic with only half the class following me. Asking question is OK! I promise!
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