Ms. DedrickCHMS

Room B92012-2013

Monomials & Polynomials Linear Equations & Inequalities Functions & Graphing Systems of Equations Radical Expressions Factoring Exponential Functions Quadratic Functions/Equations Data Analysis **Emphasis on Word Problems & Geometry

Application Questions

Algebra I students will take the 8th grade EOG test in Math as well as the End of Course (EOC) test for Algebra I

Students must have a passing year-end average for the class in order to gain 1 high school credit

The grade for this year’s course will show up on the students’ high school transcript but doesn’t not count toward the high school GPA

100 - 93 A92 – 85 B84 – 77 C76 – 70 D69 – 0 F

55% Formal = Tests/Quizzes/Projects 35% Informal = Warm-ups, Classwork

(some graded for accuracy, some for completion)

10% Homework

Classwork turned in late receives no higher than a 50%

All grades are weighted based on total points (Tests = 100 pts, Quizzes = 40/50, Classwork = 15-30)

Homework: Each homework assignment will count as 10 pts

toward 100 10 homework assignments will be entered in

NCWISE as 1 grade Late or partially completed homework will earn 5

pts instead of 10

◦ Ex: 90% = 9 out of 10 completed on time, OR 8 completed on time & 2 turned in late

Enter class with all materials (binder, workbook, calculator, pencil)

Copy assignment from board into agenda Place homework & agenda out on corner of desk to be

checked Begin warm-up (in Composition Notebook) Grade warm-up & homework Take all notes Participate productively in individual & cooperative work Show all steps to problems in neat & organized manner on

classwork, homework, & assessments Keep Math Binder up to date & organized – notes section,

classwork, homework, returned tests/quizzes

CMS & CHMS policy states that students who score below a 70% on a test are eligible to take a re-test and earn up to a 77%

Date & time will be set by the math department

Students must do the following before being allowed to re-test:◦ Get test signed by parent◦ Make test corrections◦ Attend one tutoring session

In the case of an expected absence, please have student see me before they will be out

In the case of an unexpected absence, students should:◦ copy notes from a classmate or myself upon

return◦ see website for homework assignments missed◦ see me for worksheets given out

*Students have 5 days to make up work from the absence

Friday mornings 8:00-8:45 AM

Must have TI-83 Plus or TI-84!Keep extra batteries in bookbag If calculator cannot be purchased, please have your child see me for a calculator sign-out sheet, they may use a CHMS school calculator for the year

Prentice Hall Algebra I

Online textbook for students◦www.pearsonsuccessnet.com◦Must register for my class using class access code & set up user name & password

◦Once logged in, textbook is able to be viewed

1st Block:436B5397EB8FAD2038D1

2nd Block:0F4C6F094DE8A47DB138

Website:http://tdedrick.cmswiki.wikispaces.net*Algebra homework & upcoming test/quiz

dates are posted regularly!! Email:mtracy.dedrick@cms.k12.nc.us Progress Reports – 5 weeks into quarter,

must be returned with parent signature Agenda Phone call

Looking forward to a great year! Please write anything you would like me to know about your child on an index card:◦Strengths & areas for improvement◦Goals for your child this year◦Recommendations for Ms. Dedrick◦Questions/concerns about the course or your child (include email)

Include your name(s) and child’s name

Leave index card with me