Kearsarge Regional High School
COURSE SYLLABUS
2025 - 2026
Teacher Name: David Muzzey Course Name: CP Algebra I
Email: dmuzzey@kearsarge.org
Web Site: See High School Homepage
Brief Course Description: Students will learn about the concept of variables and how they are used in expressions and equations. Students will be expected to solve problems using a variety of methods, including but not limited to: graphing, algebra and technology. Concepts in this course will cover through quadratics and include statistics. This Algebra I course will meet the state requirement.
COURSE COMPETENCIES * Note: A minimum level of 2 must be earned in all competencies in order to earn credit for this course.
- Expressions and Equations – 50%
- Graphing and Analyzing – 50%
Portrait of a Learner will also be assessed:
❖ CURIOUS: I am open minded, inquisitive, and pursue my personal interests.
❖ CARING: I am empathetic, respectful, kind, helpful, and considerate of how my actions affect others.
❖ CONSCIENTIOUS: I take ownership of my own learning, communicate ideas, listen to the perspectives of others, and seek to make positive contributions to my community.
Textbook: No Required Textbook. A textbook may be signed out per request.
Grading:
Formative Assessments are for learning. These will be graded based on the depth of knowledge you are able to demonstrate through their completion. These will inform you, your parent(s), and your teacher of your ability with regard to the standard. Formative assessments may include:
● Quizzes
● In-Class Assignments, Note Taking, Activities, and Discussions
● Homework
Summative Assessments are of learning. The mean score on multiple summative assessments within each learning target will make up your overall score for that competency. The mean score of your competency grades will determine your overall grade in the course. Each assessment will target specific standard(s) and competencies. Summative assessments will include:
● Projects
● Tests & Exams
During the 2025-2026 school year, grades in PowerSchool will be updated at a minimum of every two weeks starting September 19, 2025.
Extra Help: It is highly recommended that you schedule time during the Flex period whenever possible to catch up on work, get extra help, or make up missing work/assessments.
Assessments: – The reassessment policy is attached to this document.
Materials: There will be no shared classroom materials.
The required materials for this course are:
Any students who wish to sign out materials may do so.
Classroom Expectations, Attendance, Plagiarism, Cell Phones and Appropriate Behavior: See Student Handbook.
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS:
- BE RESPECTFUL AT ALL TIMES
- GIVE YOUR BEST EVERY DAY
- BE ON TIME TO CLASS
- TAKE ACCURATE NOTES
- DO ALL WORK TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY
- MAKE UP ANY MISSED WORK IN A TIMELY FASHION. IF YOU ARE OUT DUE TO FIELD TRIP OR
SPORTING EVENT, WORK IS DUE FOR THE NEXT CLASS PERIOD
- CHECK CLASS WEBSITE FREQUENTLY
- ADHERE TO THE STATE LAW REGARDING PHONES AND PERSONAL DEVICES
Thank you for taking the time to read this syllabus.
Hope you have a great year!
Mr. David Muzzey