Teacher: Chelsea Sims                                              Text: Algebra I (2015) Big Ideas by Larson and Boswell

Email: csims@jimned.esc14.net                                Credit: One high school credit

Tutoring Hours: 7:50-8:10                                       Prerequisites: 8^th grade Math

Conference Hours: 2:52-3:35

Course Description:

Algebra is the study of patterns and functions. This course covers the basic skills and application of algebra. Students will evaluate expressions, solve various algebraic equations and systems of equations, graph functions, and explore polynomials.

Major Instructional Goals:

This course is designed to challenge students to develop 21st Century skills such as critical thinking, creative problem solving, effective communication, and working collaboratively. These skills help prepare students for the rigor of higher-level mathematics, college, and a competitive and ever-changing job market. Course objectives: The student will demonstrate competency in the following, but not limited to the following, areas:

1. Write and simplify expressions
2. Write, solve, and graph linear equations
3. Write, solve, and graph linear inequalities
4. Write, solve, and graph quadratic equations
5. Solve systems of linear equations
6. Define, evaluate, and compare functions
7. Model relationships

Grading Policy: 

Grade calculation will be determined by the following weighting convention:

Tests………………………………….…45%

Quizzes………………………………….30%

Homework…………………………...15%

Bell Ringers………………………..….10%

Semester exams will compose 1/7th of each semester average.

Attendance Policy:

In the case of excused absences, the student will receive two days for each day absent to complete any missed work. In the case of unexcused absences, the assignment/acceptance of make-up work will be at the teacher’s discretion.

Late Work Policy:

Late work will be accepted up to the chapter test with a deduction of 30 points. Test/Quiz Retake Policy: Students will have the opportunity to retake a test and quiz. The test and or quiz are a different version of the test or quiz originally given. The retake will be shorter, so it can be completed in morning tutorials. As it is shorter, the questions will be weighted heavier than those of the original test or quiz. All retake must be taken in morning tutorials.

Supplies:

• Pencils A spiral (used for homework)
• Composition Notebook (used for notes)
• Glue
• Scissors
• Markers, colored pens, or colored pencils are optional for note taking.
• It is not mandatory, but suggested that you have your own TI graphing calculator. I have a class set that CANNOT leave my room. 

Academic integrity:

Any student caught cheating will receive a grade of zero on the assignment, without opportunity to resubmit. Additional administrative disciplinary action may occur, per school policy.

Student Conduct:

Refer to http://jimned.region14.net/webs/dhogan/policy_and_procedure.htm

Student technology Use in Classroom:

The students will not e-mail, text, use social media, or otherwise use a digital/cellular device unless requested/authorized to do so by the teacher.

Changes to the syllabus:

The course schedule and procedures in this syllabus are subject to change if deemed appropriate by the instructor.