Welcome to Huntsville High School. The course that you have enrolled in is Algebra One A. Algebra One is a formal, in-depth study of algebraic concepts and the real number system. In this course students develop a greater understanding of and appreciation for algebraic properties and operations. This course reinforces concepts presented in earlier courses and permits students to explore new, more challenging content which prepares them for further study in mathematics.
By the end of this course you will have learned:
1. Foundations for Algebra
2. Solving Equations
3. Solving Inequalities
4. An Introduction to Functions
5. Linear Functions
6. Data Analysis and Probability (chp 12)
Classroom Material ( Must have DAILY)
1. 3 ring binder w/pockets
2. Loose leaf paper
3. pencils
4. calculator
5. laptop (fully charged)
Classroom Procedures
1. Be in your seat with all material ready for class before the tardy bell rings
2. Begin Bell Assignment when the tardy bell rings
3. All assignments must be properly label (name, date, period, assignment name)
4. No assignment will be accepted that has been done in pen
Classroom Rules
1. Absolute respect must be given to the teacher and your classmates
2. Follow directions the FIRST TIME they are given
3. Raise your hand and wait to be recognized before speaking
4. Do not touch without permission A-V equipment, light switch, thermostat, anything on or in the teacher's desk
5. No food or drinks are allowed (except a bottle of water)
6. Follow all HCS and HHS policies
Classroom Consequences
1. Verbal warning
2. Phone call to parent or guardian
3. Office referral
Classroom Attendance Policy/Makeup Procedure Each student is allowed 10 unexcused absences per course. Once you have exceeded this number, you will be denied credit for the course. A tardy also count towards an unexcused absence. Three unexcused tardies will equal one unexcused absence. Make-up work must be handed to me with the original due date written at the top of the page.
Classroom Grading Policy Grades will be computed from test, quizzes, and homework. Each test is worth 100 points. There will be at least one test per chapter. There will be 5 to 7 quizzes each nine weeks. Homework will be given daily. At the end of the 1st and 3rd nine weeks, there will be a cumulative exam.
