Algebra 1

1. Algebra 1 Course Description Algebra 1 is a course designed to meet A-G requirements. We will examine the following mathematical concepts: Quantities and Relationships, Graphs, Equations and Inequalities, Linear Functions, Sequences, Exponential Functions, Systems of Equations, Systems of Inequalities, Analyzing Data Sets, Correlation and Residuals, Quadratic Functions, Polynomials, Real Number System, and Mathematical Modeling. You will also have many opportunities to see how mathematics relates and applies to other areas of content. Student presentations of work will be required regularly. Graphing calculators and computers may also be used for instruction. Students will work alone, in pairs, and in groups. The following information will help you understand what is expected of you. Mr. Swytak Room H-5 Office Hours: M-F: 8:00 am – 8:30 am After school by appointment Voice mail: Phone: (209) 832-6600, extension 4274 Contact: jswytak@tusd.net website https://www.tracy.k12.ca.us/sites/jswytak/ I have spread MY dreams beneath YOURfeet. Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.W.B. Yeats • Materials • To be prepared for learning in this class the following list of supplies are highly recommended: • ruler • Pencil • Loose Leaf Paper • Graph Paper • Binder, or section in a binder • Grading Pen (not black) • Post-its • Whiteboard Marker & • Straight Edge • Highlighters, Colored Pencils and Pens • Scissors (to be used at home) • Glue Sticks or Scotch Tape • Basic Scientific Calculator • Small envelope or bag to contain small pieces

2. TARDY POLICY Students are expected to be in their seats, ready to work, when the bell rings. Tardy # Consequence 1-4 Teacher assigned consequences. 5 Student remains in class; assigned 30 minute detention; teacher-Parent contact; complete detention form; original to teacher; copy to student; detention served within two days; detention form signed by detention teacher; form turned in to teacher who assigned detention; teacher sends form to AP secretary for filing. Student remains in class; referral to AP; parent contacted by AP. 7+ Student remains in class; referral to AP; parent contact by AP. ASSIGNMENTS Homework and classwork will be assigned on a day-to-day basis. Students are required to do all assigned work in pencil, and correct in pen that is not black. All assignments will follow board policy 6154. It is essential to practice the concepts taught in class. Remember that homework isn’t a punishment, it is a way to reinforce what you have learned. COURTESY Creating an effective learning environment requires the cooperation of all people in the classroom. EVERY student is important in the classroom and has something to contribute. Questions, answers, and sharing oft thought processes all lead to everyone’s success. Our environment will be strong if we keep the following in mind: Respect my right to teach and students’ right to learn. Because each student’s learning is important to me, I will not tolerate student behavior which keeps this from happening. • Common Courtesy: • Be Honest! • Pay attention, follow all directions and stay on task. • Please don’t create distractions, they make learning difficult • Speaking out of turn • Eating, drinking, or using electronic devices • Wandering around the classroom • Use manners • Always use appropriate language without profanity or slander when you come to school. Remember, you are a professional student. • Please wait for the teacher to excuse you. The bell does not excuse the class. • Leave the classroom in as good or better condition as when you entered • Protect our learning environment. • Possible Consequences: • Loss of an educational opportunity • Loss of Computer Privileges • Detention • Alternate Assignment • Seating Change • Parent Contact • Office Referral • Classroom Suspension

3. Missing class affects not just one assignment, but two…the one that is due and the one assigned. It is critical that close attention be paid when missing class for any reason.. Make-Up Work Policy: Students will have the same number of days that they were absent from school to make up their work for an absence. When you are absent IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITYto make arrangements for making up class activities, presentations, quizzes, assessments, or tests. In some cases, it may be necessary to use an alternative form of assessment. Late Work Policy: Late work is NOT accepted for credit. Students are to expect daily homework assignments and to arrange their schedules accordingly. The overwhelming majority of assignments will be due the next day. Suspension Make-Up Policy: Students are allowed to make up work while in the support room. It is the STUDENT’s responsibility to obtain the assignment BEFORE they are assigned to the support room. Dare to be REMARKABLE ABSENT FOR AN ACTIVITY (sport, dance, leadership, field trip, band, choir, etc)? You MUSTreceive assignments BEFOREyou leave for the activity and the assignments will be due the following day. Appointments are to be made with me ahead of time regarding making up tests. GRADES Letter grades are based according to the following percentages: Ges: ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Cheating, the use or submission of another’s work as your own, in any form, will not be tolerated, nor will allowing another to use your work to cheat from. Additionally, the use of any unauthorized notes or technology are considered cheating. Any student found to be cheating or aiding another in cheating will receive a zero on the assignment, a referral and parents will be notified. Quarter Grade Your semester grade will be determined by the following weighted scale: Assessments 40% Assignments 25% Lab 35% Semester Grade Quarter 1 40% Quarter 2 40% Final 20%