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Edgewood Middle SchoolAlgebra 1 Syllabus

Teacher: Mr. Co E-mail: mco@wcusd.net

Webpage: http://ems-wcusd-ca.schoolloop.com/co

Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year at Edgewood Middle School. The goals of thiscourse are to expand the mathematical concepts of Pre-Algebra. By the end of thiscourse, students will have the foundation needed for Algebra 2.

MATERIALS: Algebra textbook (Holt Algebra 1)

1 Composition book (graph paper inside)*ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE IN PENCIL - no excuses*Line PaperCorrection Pen (any color but black or blue will do)

Any other materials will be announced when necessary

COURSE GRADEDESCRIPTIONS:Tests: 60%Final/Midterm: 10%Homework: 10%Classwork: 20%

STANDARDS GRADE

SCALE:A+ 97 100% A 93 96%A- 90 92%

B+ 87 89% B 83 86%B- 80 82%

C+ 77 79% C 73 76%C- 70 72%

D+ 67 69% D 63 66% D-60 62%

F below 60%

EFFORT/WORK HABITSGRADE SCALE:(Homework and Class work)

O 18-20G 16S 14N 8-12U 6 or below

mailto:mco@wcusd.netmailto:mco@wcusd.net

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PARTICIPATION:Participation is very important in this class and in order for all of us to be successful andenjoy this class, all participation must be positive.

ASSIGNMENTS:Homework and classwork are to help students practice material and are 30% of yourgrade. Therefore, if you are absent often or truant and you dont make up your work,this will affect your grade and your learning. No late work will be accepted, so besure to complete assignments daily as not to affect your grade.

Test and quizzes will be given every Friday with few exceptions. This year you will beTesting Twice. We have found that students who take a test two times and compare theiranswers find many of their silly mistakes and improve their score by 10% on average.After receiving your test back you will be doing a Correct and Reflect. Students who notonly fix their mistake but reflect on it are less likely to make that mistake again. This is a

requirement for all students and will improve the test grade because a half point will beadded to the test score for every problem fixed and reflected on. If after the Correct andReflect you are unhappy with your score you may choose to retake the test.You mustmake arrangements with me to retake the test or quiz within one week of the scheduledday for that Correct and Reflect.

MAKE-UP WORK AND ABSENCES: You are responsible for getting and completing any work missed while absent. Youhave as many class days as you were absent from class to turn in the homework.

If you miss a test or a quiz, you must make arrangements with me to make up thetest or quiz within one week of the scheduled day for that test or quiz.

If you are truant, you will not be allowed to make up any work missed and willreceive zero points on any in-class assignments for the day.

CLASS GUIDELINES:1.Be seated on time and prepared to work when the bell rings. Be seated at the end of t

period for dismissal.2.Bring all materials to class every day.

3. Pay attention and do not cause disturbances that interfere with anyone elses learning.4. Participate in active learning. Use appropriate language for class.5.Keep your classroom clean.6. Put forth your best effort into everything you do.

If any issues arise:1.You will be given a verbal warning.

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2.You will be asked to stay after class to discussthe problem with the possibility of a detention

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICYCheating will not be tolerated. Please

see the Academic Honesty Policy in thestudent agenda for consequences.

TARDY/TRUANCY POLICYTardies will affect your citizenship gradeon your report cards. Please makeevery effort you can to arrive to class ontime and ready to work. For the tardypolicy please see the student agenda.

This class will be whatyou, the students, make ofit. It is your responsibilityto get help whennecessary and to put forthyour best effort.Remember that you, as an

individual, determine yourown success and your ownfuture.

Parent Confirmation ofSyllabus Review

Please read the class syllabuswith your child. Sign andcomplete this form and returnto Mr. Co by

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