Algebra 1

McManamy

 

GUIDELINES AND EXPECTATIONS

 

Supply list:

- a 2-inch three-ring binder to hold the student book,        lined paper, graph paper, and current homework

- graph paper

- a scientific calculator

- regular #2 pencils - work in ink will not be accepted

- 2 red pens for making corrections to homework

- 1 ream of computer/printer paper

 

Students are expected to be in class in their seats with their work out when the tardy bell rings.

 

Students should come to class prepared every day.  This includes all of the supplies listed above and a positive attitude for learning.

                  

Students are expected to:

                   - be in class daily

                   - complete homework daily           

- work together cooperatively to solve problems

- use class time wisely

                   - behave appropriately

                   - treat others with respect

                   - "do the right thing"

 

It is essential that students attend class daily and are prompt. Much of the learning will take place within small group interaction and class instruction. If the student misses the class and/or doesn’t participate in the learning process (do the work), it will be difficult to make up the work and/or learn the concepts and skills necessary to succeed in this class. Please try to schedule appointments outside of the school day.

 

If is highly recommended that students keep up with the current work. If a student falls behind it is difficult to catch up. The more the students misses, the more difficult it is to catch up.

 

Food, candy, and /or drink is not allowed in the classroom (bottled water is acceptable as long as the top can be capped).

 

Late work will only be accepted if the student is absent and if the absence is excused.  Students have the number of days s/he was absent plus one more to complete and turn in all late work.

 

 

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA

 

Grades are determined as follows:

                   - 15% of grade is based on classroom participation/performance

                   - 35% of grade is based on daily work

                   - 50% of grade is based on tests

 

A "C" or better must be achieved to advance to the next math course.

 

 

 

SCHOOL-WIDE GRADING SYSTEM

 

93.0-100%   A         87.0-89.9  B+ 77.0-79.9  C+ 67.0-69.9  D+

90.0-92.9     A-        83.0-86.9  B            73.0-76.9  C            60.0-66.9  D

                             80.0-82.9  B-           70.0-72.9  C-           0-59.9       F

 

 

 

 

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Please sign and return this form. If you would like a copy for your records, please let me know and I will provide you with one.