Algebra

Welcome to Algebra. I look forward to working with all of you this year. 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: Springboard Algebra 1 - There is an online version of the textbook that can be accessed at via the DentonISD Single Sign On website - https://sso.dentonisd.org and choose the Springboard icon.

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 - $6.99

Grading guidelines:

- Major Assignments 70%

-Tests/Embedded Assessments

-Unit Assessments

-Projects

- Minor Assignments 30%

- Quizzes

- Activity Grades

Make-up Work policy:

1. 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.

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. Tests may be reassessed up to 10 days following the return of the assessment only during tutorials.

In order to reassess a test, you must:

• have all homework assignments completed
• all test corrections done
• attend tutorial sessions before reassessing, How many will be determined by the teacher.

Cell Phones/Electronic Devices: While RMS is a BYOD campus, we will not use the devices everyday. Every class will have a sign posted that states whether devices will be used that day or not. If a phone/device is out when it is not supposed to be, it will be confiscated and a ticket will be taken.

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.