Middletown High School South
Algebra 1 September 2015
Mrs. Ernst E-mail:
Ms. Conaty
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/middletownk12.org/ernst-math/
Welcome! I am sure you are looking forward to a successful year. Below is a list of guidelines for success in my class. Please read it carefully and keep this copy in your notebook for reference.
q Expectations
· Respect other people and their property.
· Be on time and prepared for class.
· Participate.
q Quarterly Exam
· All students will be required to take a Quarterly exam at the conclusion of each marking period. This exam will count as 20% of each marking period grade.
q What you will need in class everyday
· A one-inch, three-ring binder to be used as a notebook for this class only.
· A good supply of blank loose-leaf paper.
· Two pencils or pens. Pencils with erasers are recommended, especially for taking tests.
q What you will need at home
· Access to the online Algebra 1 textbook:
Go to:my.hrw.com Username: asouth65 Password: n9v4e
(if no online access, students may access the website during advisory)
· A basic calculator such as the one included in the Windows operating system will be enough for homework assignments. However, I have a set of TI-83Plus graphing calculators, which will be used during class. For extra practice at home and for taking standardized tests such as the SAT, I would recommend purchasing a graphing calculator (anything in the TI-83 or TI-84 family of calculators).
q Grading
Grades are based on quarterly exams (20%), tests/quizzes/projects (60%), homework (15%), and class participation (5%). Tests are weighted twice as much as quizzes.
q Class Policies
· Homework is not optional. It is expected to be done neatly, completely, and on time for full credit.
· Absence is not an excuse for missing work. Students are responsible for making up all work after an absence as soon as possible (allow one day for each day missed).
· Lateness to class will result in a detention the following day.
· All school rules stated in the student handbook will be enforced.
q Extra Help
Extra help will be available during midday office hours. If you are having trouble in class, don’t wait too long to come for help. Block 3 on A days (room 138)