Welcome to Algebra 1/Geometry
SHARYLAND NORTH JUNIOR HIGH
Teacher: Mrs. V. Gonzalez
Room: 143
Conference: 1:23 pm – 2:12 pm
Algebra 1 Course Information
Units of Study for this course include:
Unit 1 – Linear Functions, Equations, and Inequalities
Unit 2 – Number and Algebraic Methods
Unit 3 – Quadratic Functions and Equations
Unit 4 – Exponential Functions and Equations
Geometry Course Information
Units of Study for this course include:
Unit 1 – Logical Argument and Constructions; Proof and Congruence
Unit 2 – Coordinate and Transformational Geometry
Unit 3 – Similarity, Proof, and Trigonometry
Unit 4 – Circles
Unit 5 – Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Figures
Unit 6 - Probability
Tutoring Schedule
In classroom: Tuesday-Thursday 7:30- 7:50 AM in Rm 143
Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:50-4:30 PM in Rm 143
Materials
1 – 5 Subject Spiral or notebook paper
1 - Package of colored pens (not black) and pencils as needed
1 – Glue / Glue Sticks
1 - Scissors
1 – Ruler
1 – Compass
1 – Protractor
1 – Box of Tissue
***Graphing Calculators (TI 84 Plus) will be used in this class. They are NOT required; however, graphing calculators are a smart investment for use in several math classes from this grade level on thru college. If you do not have your own, a graphing calculator will be provided for in class use only!!***
Grading Policy - Access to student grades are available for parent and student through Skyward. To get username and password contact the front office.
Major Assignments (Tests): 60%
There will be a minimum of three (3) tests each grading period. Pre-AP students will not be allowed to retest unless 50% or more of the students in a class fail.
Minor Assignments (Homework, Quizzes and STAAR Review): 40%
- There will be a minimum of nine (9) assignments each grading period.Pre-AP students will not be allowed to submit late minor work.
- Assignments must be done in pencil and turned in at the beginning of class.Quizzes may include teacher made quizzes, pop quizzes, selected homework problems, worksheets, and other miscellaneous assignments.Re-quizzing is not allowed.
Note: Most math assignments require showing all work. This is necessary because the process or strategy is the critical learning task, not just getting the answer.
Absences - Students who are absent for math class will be responsible for picking up their late work when they return to school.
- Students with an EXCUSED ABSENCE from school will have the opportunity to make up missed work at the rate of one day for one day missed, with a maximum of five days.Students will receive a zero for any major or minor assignment not made up within the allotted time.
- Students with an UNEXCUSED ABSENCE may not make up missed work; however, if the unexcused absence is determined to be caused by an extenuating circumstance, makeup work may be allowed.The grade for the makeup work will be no higher than a 70.
Class Procedures
- Bring all needed materials to class.(Pencil, homework, colored pens, and spiral).
- Be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings. Pencils must be sharpened before the bell rings! Only one person at the sharpener at a time.
- Respect and be polite to all people.(Listen and stay seated when someone is talking and behave properly for a substitute teacher.)
- Respect other people’s property.(Keep the room clean and neat, pick up trash, return borrowed property, don’t write on the desks, and get permission before using another person’s materials.)
- Obey all school rules.