Algebra 1
Course Syllabus
2015 – 2016
Instructor: M. Sallinger
Room: 1-105
Contact Information: [email protected]
Course Description:
Algebra I is a 9th grade course. The course is designed to form a strong mathematical
foundation to ensure success throughout high school. It is the study of various types of
functions, mostly linear functions and their applications. ALL students must take the End
of Course test (EOC) administered by the Louisiana Department of Education.
Expectations:
All students are expected to attend class and put forth their best effort. All students will
be responsible for the expectations of the school. In class you are responsible for your
learning and helping your classmates learn. WE ARE A TEAM! When you help each
other, the whole class can become successful. Therefore, I expect you to demonstrate
cooperation, respect, and responsibility at all times. 100% Effort, 100% of the Time.
Attendance:
In order to succeed in this, or any other class, you must attend and participate during
class. Attendance is an important part of this class because each lesson builds on the
one before it. Tardiness is NOT allowed.
 It is your responsibility to get missed notes, assignments, and homework from your
classmates.
 Quizzes and Test: Any test or quiz that you miss must be made up. It is YOUR
responsibility to make arrangements to do this.
 ***Make-ups will NOT be given during class.
***Remember you can only miss 4/5 unexcused days each semester. ***
Parents will be called at the third absence. After the 3rd absence, you are responsible
for making up your seat time after school.
Required Materials:
1. Looseleaf for binder (2 packs)
2. Binder to store work
3. Composition Notebook
4. Pencils- Everyone makes mistakes
5. Calculator- TI 30XIIS or TI 30X Multi-view
Bonus Supplies:
Paper Towels
Kleenex
Pencils
Pack of copy paper
Dry Erase Markers
Electronic Device Policy:
Cell phones will be collected daily as you walk in the door. They will be returned at the
end of the class period. Students that fail to turn-over their phone and are seen with it
will receive the following consequences:
1. Returned after lunch
2. Returned at the end of the day
3. Parent Conference
4. Referral
Grading:
Participation/ Quizzes: This grade comes from completing both class participation and
homework. Credit for homework will only be given at the beginning of class to students
who SHOW WORK.
Test Grades: Test grades come from your actual paper and pencil tests, portfolio
checks, and any projects or group assignments given throughout the nine weeks. You
must SHOW WORK. The bell activity will count for two test grades, one at midterm and
one at the end of the nine weeks. All bell work is completed in your journal.
Your final nine weeks grade will be based on the following:
50%- Tests, 25%- Participation, and 25%- Exam (2nd and 4th Nine Weeks)
or
66%- Tests and 33%- Participation (1st and 3rd Nine Weeks)
The Grading Scale is:
A: 100 - 93
B: 92 – 85
C: 84 – 75
D: 74 – 67
F: 66 - 0
Zero Tolerance Homework Policy:
When a student does not complete a homework assignment, the student will have to
come in that day at lunch. This is not a homework club, but rather a means to hold
students accountable for missing assignments. If a student continues not completing
homework in a timely manner, the progression of consequences is as follows:
1. Student will have agenda signed daily by teachers, 2. One week of Homework
Support after school, 3. Parent Conference
Tutoring:
I am available for tutoring at lunch or after school. Let me know if you are planning to
come so that I can make sure that I am available and issue you a pass.
End of Course (EOC):
Students will take an End of Course Test during the month of May. This test is
administered by the Louisiana Department of Education. It is worth 25% of the final
grade. Students MUST PASS either the Algebra 1 or the Geometry EOC to graduate.