Syllabus+-+Algebra+I


 * Contact Information:**
 * Phone Number:** 252-448-2451 ext. 265 **Cell phone number:** 252-626-1819
 * Email:** Pamela.Shivar@jonesnc.net

Afternoons: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:20 – 4:05 p.m.
 * Office Hours:** Mornings are available upon request (7:15 – 7:45 a.m.)


 * Course Description:**

Algebra 1 continues the study of algebraic concepts. It includes operations with polynomials and matrices, creation and application of linear functions and relations, algebraic representations of geometric Relationships, and an introduction to nonlinear functions. Students will be expected to describe and translate among graphic, algebraic, numeric, and verbal representations of relations and use those representations to solve problems. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application software, should be used regularly for instruction and assessment.

GOAL 1: The learner will perform operations with numbers and expressions to solve problems. GOAL 2: The learner will describe geometric figures in the coordinate plane algebraically. GOAL 3: The learner will collect, organize, and interpret data with matrices and linear models to solve problems GOAL 4: The learner will use relations and functions to solve problems.


 * Materials:**

3-ring notebook (a 2” is recommended) Loose leaf paper Graph paper Pencils (#2 mechanical or regular) Highlighter AAA Batteries for Calculator TI-83 plus Calculator

Tests: 40% Quizzes: 30% Homework: 15% Classwork: 15% ===Classroom Procedure and Policies: ===
 * Grading Policy:**
 * __Homework: 15%__**

Students will be given homework daily that is well planned and aligned to the curriculum requirements and the classroom learning system. Homework will be collected and graded for accuracy.

Homework is an integral part of the learning / educational program for 3 reasons: (1) Students need to practice the skills they learn at school often and continually. (2) Students need to learn the discipline of accomplishing assigned work and be responsible for its completion. (3) Students should be held accountable for their own learning.

The teacher will be available during class and outside of class, during the designated tutoring day (after school), in order to provide the student with additional assistance as needed on the homework so that the student may be successful.

Every student will have the opportunity to correct any homework assignment before the grade is final in the grade book. The student has three days to correct the assignment from the date it is returned to the student. Students must understand that in order to be able to do corrections on their homework, they must first TRY their homework. A student must have at least tried the problem in order to be able to correct it. If a student does NOT do their homework, they cannot correct the homework assignment. All corrections must be obvious (i.e. highlighted or done on another sheet of paper and stapled to the original homework assignment).

 Any student caught copying (cheating) another students’ homework will automatically receive a zero for that assignment. The student whose paper is being copied will also receive a zero. ===Classroom Procedure and Policies: === (1) Come to class prepared with **all** necessary materials which includes the following:

Pencil Paper (loose leaf) Notebook Homework Calculator (2) You are responsible for all material covered in this class and any assignments given when you are absent (for **__any__** reason). You will have five (5) days to make up a test. (3) You must show **ALL** your work on all assignments NO WORK = NO CREDIT (4) NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED. No Exceptions! (5) No talking during any test or quiz; you will receive a zero if this occurs. (6) The teacher dismisses the class, not the bell. (7) Respect others and their property (including school property). (8) All JSHS rules will be enforced (please make sure you read your handbook so there are no problems).