Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development
School
Mrs. Giroux Rm
346 Blog: https://girouxmath.blogspot.com/
Algebra I Honors is a course that
formalizes the structure and properties of the system of real numbers. Problem solving techniques for various types
of real world and algebraic problems are developed. Expressions, rational and irrational numbers,
algebraic equations, algebraic inequalities, linear and non linear graphs,
radicals, polynomials, algebraic fractions, and functions are simply and yet
thoroughly treated. Students also learn
to work together in small groups and learn to be responsible for their own
knowledge. Discussion of a variety of
ways to solve problems is encouraged.
Successful completion of this course is based on student organization,
engagement with the curriculum and performance on assessments.
GRADES: Grades
can be accessed through the FOCUS portal. You should check this regularly
to make sure your student is on track. The homework blog, which can also be
accessed through FOCUS, is at https://girouxmath.blogspot.com
and will
be updated regularly so you can track what is due or has been due in the class.
This will also give you access to other resources such as handouts,
videos, and games.
Homework will be
assigned most every night! (10% of grade)
Homework
is assigned regularly and will correlate with the standards. Homework
that is not online including work on paper and questions about homework should
be maintained in the student’s notebook.
Classwork will
be assigned individually, in pairs or groups (40% of grade)
Classwork
may include bell-ringers, exit-slips, activities, projects, math XL, topic quizzes,
or notebook quizzes All classwork should be maintained in the student’s
notebook.
Summative Tests (50% of
grade)
These
are post tests given at the end of a section of material to assess
understanding. All summative tests are taken individually.
Recycling is available to students; however, the requirements for
recycling must be followed. (See below)
NOTEBOOKS: Students are responsible for keeping a notebook
in a binder with a section for each of the following:
·
Toolbox (vocabulary,
formulas, and other information needed for the year)
·
Notes (guided
notes, handouts, student notes and study guides)
·
Homework
and Classwork – All work completed during class
time or assigned as homework.
·
Extra
paper -
both graph paper and notebook paper
All
items in the notebook should have a date on them and be kept in order of date
per section. Notebooks will occasionally be graded for organization,
neatness, completeness and that effort has been implemented to ensure it is
usable as a study tool for the test.
RECYCLING POLICY (test retakes):
- Homework must be up to date in order to be eligible to recycle a test.
- Recycling must be completed after school on scheduled tutoring days.
- Recycling must be completed within 2 weeks of test being returned.
- Students may bring one sheet of notebook paper with handwritten notes to aid them during the recycle. These notes will be attached to the recycled test and turned in.
- Students must bring their original test to turn in with the recycled test.
- The highest score a student may earn on a recycled test is 85.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Students are expected to exhibit a high
level of responsibility and academic honesty. Any student who commits an
act of scholastic dishonesty is subject to discipline. Scholastic
dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, and the
submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole
or in part to another person. Allowing another person to cheat using your
work is also cheating.
Classroom
Rules / Expectations
·
Be
prepared.
·
Be
involved.
·
Be ready
to learn.
·
THINK
before you speak.
Supplies
·
1” or 1 ½”
binder
·
Notebook
paper
·
Graph paper
·
Lots of
pencils (math work MUST be done in pencil)
·
Highlighters
or colored pencils
·
Earbuds
(necessary to hear lessons and test instructions on i-Ready)
·
TI30XS
Calculator (will be used through the next several math courses)
Teacher Wish
List
·
Kleenex
·
Hand
sanitizer
·
Copy
paper (white or color)
·
Wipes or
paper towels
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