Bonners Springs High School

Algebra One Syllabus 

Teacher: Mrs. Ready – Room 226

School extension: ________
 E-mail: readyc@usd204.net
 Best meeting time: After school

Textbook: Glencoe Algebra Concepts and Applications

Course Description:  Algebra concepts are widely used in ways that directly relate to life. This course is designed to introduce basic algebra concepts and processes.  Computational, procedural and problem solving skills will be established by making connections between concrete models and abstract concepts. No matter what career path a student chooses, you can expect to see concepts from this course in job placement tests.

Classroom Expectations:

1. Please be on time. This means being in your seat with a pencil and handouts when the bell rings. You are tardy if you are not in your assigned seat as the bell rings.  Please see student handbook for tardy policies.

2. Materials: Pencil, a pen for checking, and notebook paper. A scientific calculator is necessary for home use, and can be purchased for about $10.

Please be prepared for class by having your own pencil and paper, and having your homework ready to turn in. I give full credit for work done in pencil and turned in on time.

3.  Daily notes are an essential part of your grade. You can make-up any missed notes by copying from a friend or by outlining the chapter.

4. If you are absent for a non-emergency, it is your responsibility to get the homework ahead of time and turn it in the next class day. (Non-emergencies are school trips, team sports, doctor’s appointment, etc.).

5. Being in school every day is the best way to be successful. Following an unexpected absence, ask for homework on your first day back to school. This gives you the best chance to make up the work.  You have two calendar (not class) days to turn in missed assignments. 

6. Cell phones, Ipods, CD players, etc. are not to be used in the classroom. If you can turn it on, it should be off and out of sight. Having your cell phone out during class is considered cheating. Water is the only food allowed. Please leave your coats in your locker.

7. Hall passes – Five passes will be issued per semester and should be used wisely for emergencies - to go to the restroom, locker, or office. Passes may not be used to visit the snack machines. Passing allowed only with appropriate hall pass. These cannot be used during the first 5 minutes of class.

Grading Criteria:
 
Homework – I give full credit for assignments done in pencil with all work shown.  (20% deduction when pencil is not used.) Assignments will be collected every class day. I will randomly select assignments each week to record for a grade.  Each assignment will be graded as follows:

10 pts. Assignment complete and correct (corrected as needed)
9 – 5 pts.  Most of assignment completed and/or correct – 50% or more attempted
Zero pts. Less than 50% of assignment attempted.

Late work:  Students who have an excused absence will be allowed to turn in make up work for full credit within two school days. Late work turned in for any reason – illness, vacation, etc. – will be accepted with a pass for 80% credit within one week only of the due date. Late passes will be issued at the beginning of each quarter.

Grade – Tests = 40%,  Quizzes = 20%,  Homework and Notes = 40%.

Grading Scale:  A 90-100
 B 80-89
 C 70-79
 F 69 and below

Be patient and keep trying!  You will learn the correct processes with persistence.  I will be available both before and after school to answer any questions.

Have a great year!

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*Parents: I will return a copy of the syllabus to you at your request.