About Miss Modock:
Algebra Class Information Sheet 2017-2018
Course: 8th Grade Algebra
Teacher: Mrs. Kapalko
440-933-8142 ext. 2506
Email: yvonne.kapalko@
Website: kapalko. (team website is linked on here)
Red Team Website: learwoodred8. (my website is linked on team site)
Red Team Teachers:
Mr. Grumbos – U.S. Studies
Mrs. Kapalko – Algebra
Ms. Moffat – Language Arts
Mr. Myers - Science
Dear Students and Parents,
Welcome back to school! During this school year you will be learning many new and exciting mathematical concepts. I look forward to a successful year in Algebra working with you and your classmates.
Common Core State Standards:
• Avon Lake’s math curriculum reflects the Common Core State Standards. There have been changes to the Algebra 1 course as well as the other HS courses to reflect these standards.
• The CCSS can be found at Math
Textbook:
• Pearson “Algebra 1 Common Core”
• Students will be issued a textbook. Online access through PowerSchool is also available.
Supplies:
• Pencil with eraser
• One subject spiral notebook (replace as needed)
• 2-Pocket Folder
• Loose leaf and graph paper
• Calculator – Students will need either a graphing calculator (TI-83 or higher) or a scientific calculator (TI-30 XIIS recommended). I have a class set of graphing TI-84C calculators for students to use in class. Purchase of a graphing calculator is not mandatory.
Homework:
• Given most nights and due the next day in class.
• Homework is weighted 15% of the quarter grade.
• It is the responsibility of the student to correct answers, ask questions in class, and seek assistance when homework is not thoroughly understood.
• Write down the original problem and show all work for full credit and attempt all problems.
• No credit for late work. One “Late Pass” will be given to each student for each quarter. This allows a student an opportunity to turn in the HW late and still receive full credit.
Important Things to Remember:
• Algebra is a high school class
o Need to receive 80% or higher for the year to get high school credit. Overall grade includes all four quarters, semester exam and final exam.
o Class is much faster paced
o Multiple topics in one lesson
o Fewer examples
o Basic facts (including fractions) must be mastered
o Cannot be dependent on calculator for computation
• Homework vs. Test
o HW is approximately 20% basic level questions; 60% average questions; 20% challenging questions.
o Tests are approximately 10% basic level questions; 60% average questions; 30% challenging questions since unit concepts are combined.
o Most problems occur because students learn a process for that day’s assignment rather than understanding the big picture (when to use that particular process).
o HW is based more on basic understanding of the topic for that day but by the time of the test there should be mastery and connection to the bigger picture.
o Application (story problems) is a strong part of this class.
Absences/Make-up Work:
• Make up all work for excused absences within allotted time (one day for each day out). Make-up work not completed in allotted time will become zeros.
• Meet with teacher during academic support, before or after school for help.
• Assignments due on the first day of absence are due the first day back.
• A student who misses just the day of a quiz/test should be prepared to make-up the quiz/test the day of return.
• Whenever an absence is known ahead of time, please let me know as I may be able to provide support/notes/assignments in advance.
Grades:
• Grades are on kept PowerSchool. PowerSchool is linked to my website.
• Grades are weighted. 15% of grade is homework/classwork, 85% is tests/quizzes. I do my best to update grades frequently. Monitor your progress on a regular basis.
• Grades are based on performance on daily assignments, class work, quizzes, and tests.
• Progress Checks - do not count in grade average but do show student knowledge of concepts leading up to quiz/test. These are usually unannounced.
• The course grade consists of all four quarters and the final exam. 80% is required to earn credit.
Extra help:
Each student must take responsibility for his/her learning. If you are completing your homework, are taking notes and are participating in class and still experiencing difficulties, I expect that you see me promptly for extra help. Difficulties do not go away by ignoring them. I am available during academic support, most days after school until 3:30 PM, and most mornings beginning at 7:30 AM.
Class Expectations
• Be in seat with materials out ready to begin class.
• Phones are to be kept in locker or in the phone “holder” in the classroom unless it is a BYOD day (Bring your own device).
• Use student planner to help organize and monitor assignments.
• Be respectful to yourself and to all people in the classroom.
• Accept responsibility for your own behavior and your own learning.
• Do your own work. Cheating, copying other students’ work, or allowing another student to copy your work, will result in a zero.
• All school rules and regulations in the student handbook will be enforced.
• Insubordination or any disruptive behavior which denies other students the opportunity to learn and for me to teach will not be tolerated.
What about Next Year:
• Recommendations for high school are typically made in early February.
• Below is a general explanation of the requirements for the available courses for next year. This is only a guideline. I will be compiling data to use when making the recommendations for next school year.
• If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
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Algebra 1
8th Grade
Algebra 1
9th Grade
Geometry
Honors
Geometry
*Appropriate class for the majority of students currently in Algebra 1.
*Must earn at least an 80% course average in Algebra.
*Appropriate class for students who consistently earn high A’s in Algebra 1, especially on tests and exams.
*Demonstrates strong skills on Algebra applications and word problems.
*Appropriate class for the student who does not maintain a 80% or better.
*Student who lacks necessary skills to be successful in Algebra II.
*Student who would benefit from another year to gain more confidence and further enhance algebraic fundamentals.
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