Edgewood Middle School Algebra 1 Syllabus

Teacher: Mr. Co E-mail: mco@wcusd.net

Webpage: http://ems-wcusd-ca.schoolloop.com/co
Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year at Edgewood Middle School. The goals of this course are to expand the mathematical concepts of Pre-Algebra. By the end of this course, students will have the foundation needed for Algebra 2.

MATERIALS:
Algebra textbook (Holt Algebra 1) 1 Composition book (graph paper inside) *ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE IN PENCIL - no excuses* Line Paper Correction Pen (any color but black or blue will do) Any other materials will be announced when necessary

STANDARDS GRADE SCALE: COURSE GRADE DESCRIPTIONS:

Tests: Final/Midterm: Homework: Classwork: 60% 10% 10% 20% A+ 97 100% B+ 87 89% C+ 77 79% D+ 67 69% A 93 96%A- 90 92% B 83 86%B- 80 82% C 73 76%C- 70 72% D 63 66% D60 62% F below 60%

EFFORT/WORK HABITS GRADE SCALE:

O G S N U (Homework and Class work) 18-20 16 14 8-12 6 or below

PARTICIPATION:
Participation is very important in this class and in order for all of us to be successful and enjoy this class, all participation must be positive.

ASSIGNMENTS:
Homework and classwork are to help students practice material and are 30% of your grade. Therefore, if you are absent often or truant and you dont make up your work, this will affect your grade and your learning. No late work will be accepted, so be sure to complete assignments daily as not to affect your grade. Test and quizzes will be given every Friday with few exceptions. This year you will be Testing Twice. We have found that students who take a test two times and compare their answers find many of their silly mistakes and improve their score by 10% on average. After receiving your test back you will be doing a Correct and Reflect. Students who not only fix their mistake but reflect on it are less likely to make that mistake again. This is a requirement for all students and will improve the test grade because a half point will be added to the test score for every problem fixed and reflected on. If after the Correct and Reflect you are unhappy with your score you may choose to retake the test. You must make arrangements with me to retake the test or quiz within one week of the scheduled day for that Correct and Reflect.

MAKE-UP WORK AND ABSENCES:

You are responsible for getting and completing any work missed while absent. You have as many class days as you were absent from class to turn in the homework. If you miss a test or a quiz, you must make arrangements with me to make up the test or quiz within one week of the scheduled day for that test or quiz. If you are truant, you will not be allowed to make up any work missed and will receive zero points on any in-class assignments for the day.

CLASS GUIDELINES:
1. Be seated on time and prepared to work when the bell rings. Be seated at the end of the period for dismissal. 2. Bring all materials to class every day. 3. Pay attention and do not cause disturbances that interfere with anyone elses learning. 4. Participate in active learning. Use appropriate language for class. 5. Keep your classroom clean. 6. Put forth your best effort into everything you do.

If any issues arise: 1. You will be given a verbal warning.

2. You will be asked to stay after class to discuss the problem with the possibility of a detention

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

Cheating will not be tolerated. Please see the Academic Honesty Policy in the student agenda for consequences.

TARDY/TRUANCY POLICY
Tardies will affect your citizenship grade on your report cards. Please make every effort you can to arrive to class on time and ready to work. For the tardy policy please see the student agenda.

This class will be what you, the students, make of it. It is your responsibility to get help when necessary and to put forth your best effort. Remember that you, as an individual, determine your own success and your own future.

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