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Welcome!. Mrs. Barone Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 Certified to teach grades 7-12 This is my 14 th year teaching Taught 3 years at CD East High School Fifth year at CD East Middle School. Textbooks. Textbooks will remain in the classroom.
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Welcome! Mrs. Barone Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 Certified to teach grades 7-12 This is my 14th year teaching Taught 3 years at CD East High School Fifth year at CD East Middle School
Textbooks • Textbooks will remain in the classroom. • Students may sign out a textbook to keep at home. Rebinds: $11.00, Replacements $56.00 • Online Textbooks: • Pre-Algebra http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078738180/student_view0/ • Use the following code to access the online Pre-Algebra textbook CBA0069400
Supplies • Three-ring binder or Notebook • (Don’t do notebook checks.) • Calculator – scientific is O.K. • Pencils/Pens (no colored gel pens)
Grades • Three Categories: • Classwork – 25% of total grade • Quizzes – 25% of total grade • Tests – 50% of total grade • Algebra 1 students must maintain an 85% average each marking period to move to geometry • Pre-Algebra students must have at least an 80% average at the end of the year to move to Algebra 1.
Classwork • 25% of the student’s grade • 3 days to complete • Most nights • Posted on website and in the room • Graded on effort • Must attempt every problem for full credit • Reviewed daily but may not be graded!!! • Free Homework Pass for Birthdays!!!
Quizzes and Tests • 75% of the student’s grade • All quizzes and tests are announced in advance • All quizzes and tests are worth 100 points • Study Guides with all Chapter Tests • Quizzes-receive partial credit for correct work • Tests (District Assessments) • No partial or extra credit • Cannot drop the lowest grade • Cannot leave the classroom
Retake Exams • A students may retake a District Assessment no more than once per semester. • Students must attend math help or meet with the teacher to retake a District Assessment • A students cannot earn more than 70% on a retake exam.
Absences • Students are given missed work when they return • 3 days to complete work • Students may need to coordinate to stay after school to get assistance with new material.
Contact Information • Lisa Barone • E-mail: lbarone@cdschools.org • Phone: 545-4709 ext 411