Mrs. Sharpe

Heritage High School 2015-2016

Algebra 1

Contact information:

e-mail: phone: (571) 252-2800room: 301

Suggested Supplies Needed for Class:

1 ½ or 2 Inch Three-Ring Binder

PENCILS

We will be using the TI-84+ calculator in class. You may opt to purchase one for use at home. In addition there is a free TI-84+ calculator app for Android users (search “wabbitemu” on the play store).

Classroom Expectations:

Readiness

  • Come to class on time and be prepared.
  • Put away cell phones, I-Pods and other electronic devices when you enter the room.

Respect

  • Respect yourself, your classmates and myself.

Responsibility

  • Homework will be used as practice. You are expected to complete all homework prior to the start of class.
  • Try your best, nothing less will be accepted.

Your grade will be calculated using the following point system:

Tests:100 pointsQuizzes: 50 pointsAssignments: 5-25 points Homework: 2 points

* Assignments include in-class assignments,mini-projects, and warm-up checks.

*Late work will be accepted up to 3 class blocks late for ½ credit.

* There is a retake policy available for Tests Only that will be discussed in class.

Vision

I will be using Vision in our class for homework and other types of communication. Vision is an online learning environment very similar to ones used at the collegiate level. The course name is: HTH Sharpe Algebra 1. The enrollment key is: sharpe. Please log on to find links to notes, homework and other materials.

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will. ~Vince Lombardi.

Daily Procedures and How to Succeed in Algebra 1:

1- Be quietly in your seat working on your warm-up/starter activity as soon as the bell rings each day.

2- Take notes daily during lesson instruction. The rule for note taking: If I write it down, it is important!!! Use these notes as your guide to complete homework assignments and study for assessments.

3- Do your homework – In mathematics, in order to learn the skills, you must PRACTICE the skills. We will spend time at the beginning of class each day to discuss the homework and if you have completed work, it will allow you to ask questions and seek clarification if needed. If you fall behind in your homework, it will become very difficult to catch up. It is required for all students to show work on every problem in Algebra 1 in order to earn credit for that homework assignment.

4- Electronic devices should only be used when instructed. This includes headphones, I-pods, cellular phones, cameras, portable game systems, etc. An electronic device out in class at an inappropriate time will be confiscated – no questions asked.

5- Study for all quizzes and tests. Make flash cards, review your notes, and do extra practice problems to make sure you know each concept.

6- Math Lab is available for all students during every study hall block in room 206. Please utilize this great resource before you fall behind! I am also available by appointment before school. Do not fall behind – all concepts in Algebra build upon previously learned content.

5- Retake any test in which you earn a score less than 80% within two week of the original test. In order to complete a retake, you must correct the missed problems on the original test, seek teacher approval on these corrections, and come to the math lab (room 206) to retake the test during your study hall. The retake score will be averaged with the original score.

8- Come to class ready to work and learn every day, and have a positive attitude about learning Algebra. Be actively engaged in each lesson – you will only get out of this class what you put into it.