Algebra I B Course Expectancy Sheet

Instructor: Taylor Stringe

Room: 1191
School Year: 2017-2018

Contact Me Course Description

taylor.stringe@sahuarita.net Algebra 1 includes functions and their graphs,
writing, solving, and graphing algebraic
(520) 625-3502 ext. 1837 equations and inequalities, systems of
taylorstringe.weebly.com equations and inequalities, quadratic
equations, exponents, polynomials, and radical
expressions. This course is only the 2nd
half of Algebra 1!

Textbook: Glencoe Algebra 1 by McGraw-Hill Education

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Required Materials: All students are expected to have the

following materials with them when
they are in the classroom.

o Pens (not pencils!) in a variety
of colors
o Expo Markers
o Composition Notebook for
note-taking
o Spiral Notebook or second
Composition Notebook for
everyday classwork

Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from
11:50 to 12:15 during session 2 of M.Y.P.

Grading Policy
A total point grading system will be used
for the course. All points earned from
assignments, quizzes, and exams will be
totaled together. A comprehensive final
exam will be given at the conclusion of
each semester. The final semester grade
will be calculated as follows:

Grading Scale: Semester Grade Weights:
90%
80% < 90% Quarter 1/3 = 40%
70% < 80% Quarter 2/4 = 40%
60% < 70% Final Exam = 20%
< 60%

Homework & Make-Up Work:

I am not a believer in excessive homework. When homework is assigned, it is because I
believe it is valuable to student learning. As a result, homework is due at the beginning of
class on the due date. Students will be allowed to complete make-up assignments missed
during absences according to school policy. If a student would like extra help or practice, I
can always find valuable practice for them to do even when there is not homework.
However, extra credit is not an option.

Classroom Rules: Teacher Expectations:

1. Follow all WGHS rules. 1. Be safe.
2. Respect all people and 2. Be responsible.
things in the classroom. 3. Be respectful.
3. Use cell phones only 4. Be on time.
when directed by the 5. Ask questions.
teacher.

Positive Outcomes: Negative Outcomes:

o Environment that o Verbal Warning
supports learning o Parent Contact
o Personal success o Administrative
o Teacher gratitude Referral

Classroom Procedures:

Bell Work Students should be seated and working on bell work before the
tardy bell rings.

Late Work Students can make up work per district guidelines. All formative
assignments can be resubmitted up to the unit exam.

Signal Stop everything and listen at the classroom signal.

Attendance Attendance will be taken within the first five minutes of class on
a daily basis. Students are expected to be in their assigned seats
and working on bell work before the tardy bell.

Not working on bell work at the sound of the tardy bell

will result in being marked tardy.

WGHS Tardy Policy:

o The first tardy results in a warning.

o Tardies two, three, and four result in parent contact
and lunch detention.
o Five or more tardies will result in a referral.
o After ten tardies, the student will be dropped from the
class with no credit.

Food and Drink Student will ask permission before consuming food or drink
other than water and follow all WGHS food and drink policies.

Restrooms Ask permission first, sign out to leave, and sign in when
returning to class.

Restroom Pass Policy: Students will receive 10 bathroom

passes per quarter. Use them conservatively!

Course Timeline
Below are the topics that will be covered in the course, broken down by quarter. For a
more detailed breakdown, including specific Arizona State Standards, head over to the
class website!

Quarter 1 Review of first semester Algebra 1 concepts, graphing and solving

quadratic functions, Data analysis: measures of center and spread,
types of plots

Quarter 2 Applying domain and range, projects, geometry preview

Textbooks and Calculators

Textbooks will be provided to students as a courtesy by the school. Students (not
teachers!) are responsible for their textbooks, including damage to them. Please be
aware that students are financially responsible for the books they are issued. Textbooks
should not be left in the classroom, unless a prior agreement has been made with the
teacher.

Calculators will be available in the classroom only. Students will not be able to take
calculators home. Therefore, it is extremely encouraged that students purchase a TI-
83, TI-84, or TI Inspire model calculator to have as their own to use at home and in
class. Purchasing a calculator is a wise investment because it will be used in all classes at
WGHS and in any college mathematics class.