1. Algebra I Course Syllabus 3. Quizzes and Tests (50-100 points each) – Assessments will be
2011-2012 Mrs. Oates given once the appropriate material is covered. Expect a quiz or
test approximately every 2 weeks.
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Time: 2 4 Period 4. Participation Grade (25 points per 9 weeks) – Students will
Textbook: Algebra I, McDougal Littell lose points for refusing to participate in activities, games or
computer lab work. Parent notification will be given through a
Course Description: Students study the properties of real phone call/letter sent home.
numbers, equations, inequalities, and functions. Topics in this 5. Book Check (5 points) – Periodically, textbook checks will be
course include the following: conducted to ensure that students are being responsible for their
textbook. The textbook number from the textbook assignment
Properties of Real Numbers list must match the textbook on the student’s desk for the
Solving Linear Equations student to receive credit. Students having a textbook that is not
Graphing Linear Equations theirs will receive no credit.
Writing Linear Equations 6. Notebook Quiz (25 points each) – There will be 4 notebook
Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities quizzes each 9 weeks to total one test grade. Organization is a
Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities skill that is vital to becoming a successful member of society.
Exponents and Exponential Functions Keeping an organized notebook is essential to the learning
Quadratic Equations and Functions process. You can’t study for a test that you don’t have notes for,
Polynomials and Factoring right? These points should be considered “gimme points.” There
Rational Equations and Functions is no reason that everyone should not make a 100!
Radicals
Make Up Policy: Math can be a very challenging subject to learn.
Materials: 1 in. 3 ring binder; Tab Dividers: Class Info., It is very easy to fall behind and never be able to catch up.
Bellringers, Notes, Homework, Tests/Quizzes; Notebook Paper; Attendance is vital to be successful in my class. Only students
Graph Paper; Pencils; Pens; Scientific Calculator with an excused absence are allowed to make up any work
missed. Missed quizzes and tests can only be made up before or
Things We Can Use: tissues, hand sanitizer, baby wipes, expo after school. All make up tests are different from the one given
markers in class. It is the student’s responsibility to make up any missed
assignments or tests.
Grading Procedure: Grades are determined by dividing the
number of points earned by the total number of points possible. Classroom Expectations:
Come to class prepared and ready to participate.
100 – 90 A Be respectful of the teacher, your fellow classmates, and
89 – 80 B yourself.
79 – 70 C No food, drinks or gum in class. A bottle of water WITH A LID is
69 – 60 D allowed per school policy.
Below 60 F Conduct yourself in a way that is consistent with the “REBEL
WAY.”
Edline will be updated weekly with any graded work. However,
work that is turned in late for any reason, including excused Teacher Availability: Homework help/tutoring is available before
absences, may not be entered the day it is turned in. school or after school until 4:00, unless other arrangements have
been made. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any
What Makes Up Your Grade:
questions or concerns. Phone calls will be returned and emails
1. Bellringer Activities (10 points each week) – Before class
will be replied to within 24 hours.
begins, you will have a bellringer activity to complete. Upon th
Planning Period: 7 period (2:18 – 3:09)
entering the classroom, turn in your homework, be seated and
Email: moates@bessemeracademy.com
begin working on the activity.
Cell: 205.441.6384 (call or text)
2. Homework Checks (10 points each) – You will have homework
Class Website: www.bloust.com/moates
at least 2 days a week. Homework assignments are due the
following class meeting, before the tardy bell rings for class to
begin. Answers only will NOT be accepted. Only students with
an excused absence can make up a homework check.