Algebra 1

SEMESTER 2

info

Mrs. Trimbleatrimble@destinyhigh.com414-353-4430

Office Hours

Office hours: I will be available in my classroom on Monday from 3:30-4:30. Students are welcome to come in during this time to ask questions and receive homework assistance.

Second half

In Algebra 1B we will learn how to graph linear equations, different forms for writing linear equations, and solving systems of linear equations. We will also learn exponent rules, and scientific notation.

 

Supplies needed

  Students will need One folder Loose-leaf paper pencils

New Detention policy

Detention must be served at lunch, either the day assigned, (for 1st and 2nd block)

Or the next day (for 4th block.)

Skipped detentions will be turned in to the office.

Behavior Policy

Students who break rules can potentially earn a log-in, a detention, and a call home. Disrespectful to Mrs. Trimble

On their cell phone-must have away or give to me

In wrong seat- must sit in assigned seat

Out of uniform

Bringing book bag to class

Food/drink in class

Talking excessively

Disrupting class

Swearing

fighting

Passing periods and Pass policy

Passing periods have been extended to 5 minutes to allow students more time to go to their lockers and to the restroom.

No passes are given out during class time. Students who walk out of class are given a log-

in.

Daily classroom schedule

Each day we will follow the same general schedule during class time:

Opening prayerDo-NowLessonAssignmentCompetency work- essential questions and

problem-solvingWrap-up

Do-Now

Graded for participation

For your review- these are to help you

1 do-now/wrap-up sheet for the week (please date these)

Keep in folder

Essential questions/problem-solving

These will be included in lessons.

Answer questions in complete sentences

Provide complete examples with drawings

Show work for problem-solving

Always add title and date, include in folder.

Essential questions/problem-solving will add up to be your first competency (though we will work on them throughout the semester.)

Wrap-up

Daily question

Included in day’s lesson

Always write on do-now/wrap-up sheet

Assessment

Student assessment is based on the following components:

Assignments- 25% - leave all work in folders to be graded.

Competencies- 50% (tests and competency assignments)

Final Exam- 25%

Competencies

Competency 1- Essential questions (given throughout the semester)

Competency 2- Test review questions (given before tests)

Competency 3- Exam questions (given the week before exams)

 

More info on Competencies

I will give you lists of these questions to answer, examples to create, problems to solve.

Answers must be done in complete sentences.

When I ask for examples, they must be numerical examples, with units.

Sometimes you are asked to do drawings or problem-solving as part of your competency. You are not graded on artistic ability, but rather, you are showing me an understanding of the concept being studied.

All questions/examples/drawings are to be kept in a folder (portfolio) in the classroom.

BE patient!!!! If you do the work and leave it with me, it will get graded.

 

Grading scale

A 90-100

B 80-89

C 70-79

D 60-69

F <60

intervention

New students Students who fall at or below a C- Detention schedule is in the student

handbook.

Absences

It is the student’s responsibility to get notes and assignments on days they are absent. Check the website!

Make-up test day is Friday 2:40-3:30. Students are encouraged to come in during office hours on Mondays for extra help.

Khan Academy -Some assignments will be on Khan Academy

Create your own email account if you don’t have one

Yahoo, Gmail, etc

Sign up at khanacademy.org

Visit khanacademy.org/coaches

There, in the "Add a coach" field, enter the class code 4EQX4P

+

Follow prompts on Khan Academy to do practice problems.

Your assignment grade comes in part from Khan Academy work.

I will check your progress weekly.

Happy Learning!