Pre AP Algebra



-151765-264160 Pre-AP Algebra 1 sgilhome@Mrs. Gilhome940-369-3166 Grading Policy and Class InformationDistrict Pre AP Algebra 1 grading policy is: Daily Work15%Quizzes25%Daily Work Grades – Assessments60%Homework assignments3606800202565Tardy Policy: (starts over each six weeks)1st tardy – Warning & Verbal Conference2nd tardy –Warning & parent contact3rd tardy – Thurs. night detention & Admin. Conference with Parent4th & above – Office referral00Tardy Policy: (starts over each six weeks)1st tardy – Warning & Verbal Conference2nd tardy –Warning & parent contact3rd tardy – Thurs. night detention & Admin. Conference with Parent4th & above – Office referralActivitiesSTAAR workNotebook checks, Etc.Quiz Grades – Pop QuizzesPlanned QuizzesActivities, Etc.Assessment Grades – TestsProjects, Etc.Late work will only be accepted until date of the test over the material.Quiz retakes will be done in tutorials. You have until the next test over the material to take care of the quiz. The highest grade possible on corrections or retakes is an 80. Tests must be finished in the time allotted to create a fair grading criterion for all students.You will have the opportunity to retake tests. The highest possible grade on a test retake is an 80. You will have an extra assignment due before you can take the retest. You have until the next test to take care of test retakes and they must be done in tutorials. Time limits will be the same on retakes & make-up tests as on the original test.Make-up work is posted on the assignments board & on my webpage. You have one class day plus one for every day you are absent to get make-up work turned in. If it is turned in after that, it is subject to late work rules.Tutorials are every morning (M-F) from 8:15 – 8:50 am and after school from 4:10 – 4:30. Other times are by appointment only.Pre-AP Algebra 1 Outline:Unit 1 – Expressions, Equations, & Real NumbersUnit 2 – Solving EquationsUnit 3 – Functional Relationships Unit 4 – Graphing Linear Equations & FunctionsUnit 5 – Writing & Solving Linear EquationsUnit 6 – Solving Linear SystemsUnit 7 – Solving & Graphing Linear InequalitiesUnit 8 – Properties of ExponentsUnit 9 – PolynomialsUnit 10 – Quadratic Equations & FunctionsUn it 11 – Exponential & Rational FunctionsUnit 12 – Introduction to RadicalsWe will be using the College Board’s official Pre AP program. You will receive a consumable student workbook called Spring Board – Mathematics with Meaning – Algebra 1. This will stay in the classroom and pages taken out as we go. You will also receive access to the online version. The McDougal Littell Algebra 1 textbook will be supplemental. We will have a class set for your use in class. You may choose to check out a book from the office for home use or you may access the online version. I also have a CD you can check out from me. See the link on my webpage for online access instructions.Supplies needed for Pre AP Algebra 1:A 3-ring binder (2”) 5 pack of Dividers (with pockets if possible)Notebook PaperPencils (with erasers)Grading penCalculator (inexpensive scientific calculator) (A graphing calculator will be provided for you in the classroom. If you plan on buying a graphing calculator, I highly suggest the TI-84+)4 pack of AAA Batteries – for classroom set of graphing calculators.1 Box Tissue &/or 1 roll of paper anization for NotebookDividers for the following sections:Warm-UpsSpringboard book pagesNotesVocabularyGraded WorkStudent Name (print) ____________________________________I have read the grading policy/class information & class procedures for Mrs. Gilhome (Algebra 1) and understand this information.Student Signature________________________________________ Parent Signature________________________________________Parent phone number____________________________________ Parent e-mail_____________________________________________ ................
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