Algebra IA Common Core Syllabus

 This is a two-semester course covering the Algebra 1 Common Core California

State Standards.

. First semester will cover important prerequisite skills taught in Pre-Algebra

. Second semester will cover Exponents, Radicals and Polynomials,

Quadratic Functions, and end with Probability and Statistics.

 We will be using the Springboard Algebra 1 Common Core Consumable

Textbook as the framework for instruction, but there will be worksheets to

supplement the textbook throughout the course. You will be writing in the

textbook and on the worksheets. Your book will stay in the classroom as we will

only use portions of the book (packets) as needed. You will keep the packets in

your folder until they are to be turned in.

 Recommended Daily Materials:

. 2 pencils

. 1 pen (not red)

. 1 highlighter (any color)

. 1 three-ring binder with: pockets, lined paper, & graph paper  Assignments:

. You are responsible for completing classwork as well as homework as

often as it is assigned.

. All work will be referred to as an “Assignment”. There is no separation of

classwork and homework. Whatever you do not finish in class you will

take home to finish.

 Tests/Quizzes:

. We will have approximately 12 quizzes and three major tests as well as a

Cumulative Final Exam.

 Absent Days:

. If you know in advance that you will be absent, please make arrangements with me. Since this is a new textbook, a new way of learning, and a new way of teaching, it is very important that you do not fall behind in your work.

. Make-Up Work: . With an excused absence, you have the same amount of days to make up the work as you were absent. So, if you are absent for 2 days, and then you have 2 days to catch up.

. If you are absent on a review day, then you are required to take the EA or PT scheduled for the following day.

. If you are absent on an EA or PT day, you will take the assessment during the day that you return to school.

 Tutoring

. Lunch: Mr. Derderian’s room Monday through Friday

 Grades

Grading Scales: Grading Weight: A 90 – 100% Assignments 25% B 80 – 89% Tests 45% C 70 – 79% Quizzes 15% D 60 – 69% Final Exam 20% F 0 – 59%

Class Rules:

1. All cell phones and music devices must be silent and out of sight during

class. Cell phone calculators cannot be used on EAs or PTs. Any disruption

due to an electronic device is cause for loss of that device. 2. I will dismiss you when the floor is clean and seats are in the correct spots.

The bell does not dismiss you.

3. Respect your teacher, your peers, our classroom, and yourself at all times.

4. Food and beverages are allowed, but gum is not.

5. Cell phones must be left on my desk before you use the restroom. Always

ask permission before leaving the classroom.

6. Obey the Valencia High School tardy policy. Your fourth tardy sends you

to OR (opportunity room).

7. All students must follow the Hart District's academic integrity policy. The

consequence will be a zero on the assessment or assignment and

communication with the parent/guardian.

Contact Information:

Email: [email protected]

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