Algebra I                                      

Instructor: Mr. Bach

 

 

Teacher Availability:  My open hours are 2nd and 4th.  During 2nd hour, I can be found in Newton’s Niche (Room 203).  During 4th hour, I can be found in Room 217.  Also, I am usually in my room by 7:00 a.m.   If you need to speak to me before school, after school, 2nd or 4th period, please make an appointment. 

 

Absences:  Attendance in this class is essential, therefore absences must be kept to a minimum.  In the event of an absence, you’re make-up work will be due one school day after the date of your return.  If you miss the day before a test (a review day), you will take the test as regularly scheduled.  If you miss the day before a quiz, you have one full school day after you return to complete the quiz.  If you miss the day of a test or a quiz, you must complete that quiz or test within one week from the date of the test. 

 

Grades:

-          The following equation will be used to determine your percentage:

          % = Points Earned/ Total Points

-          Grading Scale :  Traditional 90/80/70/60 will be used

Note:  Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole percentage.

 

Homework:  Will be checked regularly.  If your homework is complete, you will receive a “+” in the grade book.  If your homework is not complete, you will receive a “0” in the grade book.  If, at the end of the tri, you have 90% or more of your homework completed, your grade will be raised by a third of a letter grade.  If, at the end of the tri, you have between 70 and 90% of the homework completed, your grade will be unchanged.  If, at the end of the tri, you have less than 70% of the homework completed, your grade will be lowered by a third of a letter grade. 

 

Homework Grade Recovery System:  If you fail to complete an assignment, you have one school day to turn the assignment in and change the “0” to a “+”.  The late assignment must be turned in by 3:30 the following school day to receive credit. 

 

Assignment Guide:  After every test you will be given an assignment guide that will provide you with a list of assignments for the next unit.

 

Books and Book Covers: You will be issued a book and a book cover.  The book is to be covered at all times.  Failure to do so will result in a book fine at the end of the year. 

 

Passes:  Passes to the restroom, locker or drinking fountain are granted sparingly. 

 

Calculators:  You will need a scientific calculator (TI-30 or higher) for this class.

 

Calculator Usage:  Calculators are not allowed on most quizzes and tests.  However, you will need your calculator for most assignments.

 

Expectations: 

1.      Be in your seat when the bell rings, otherwise you will be counted tardy.

2.      Have all your materials ready (book, notebook, writing utensil, calculator).  No passes will be given to retrieve these items.

3.      If you want to address the class, raise your hand.

4.      Grade Discussion- I will give you a grade update three times a semester.  This is the only time I will discuss grades with you.

5.     Use class time productively.

 

 

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