1. Algebra 1
Mrs. Mack and Mrs. Trace

2. CURRICULUM
This course covers the Common Core State Standards for Algebra and 8th grade mathematics.
Students will be expected to pass the same curriculum requirements and to pass the very same Algebra Final as the high school students.
Those who do not pass will remain in Algebra next year and will have the benefit of a year of experience and exposure to the material.
Those who pass the high school final could move onto Geometry or Accelerated Geometry.

3. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
Homework is due at the beginning of the period the day after it is assigned.
Homework is to remain in a spiral notebook and will be checked for:
Completeness with all work shown
Work completed in pencil only and is in the proper format

4. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
Students should correct their homework daily with the solutions on Google Drive. All mistakes should be fixed and students should make note of any problems they still do not understand. We can discuss and clarify those confusing problems in class the following day.
Students will submit a stapled packet of all corrected assignments at the end of the chapter. Credit will not be given toward their grade until the chapter packet is submitted and scored.

5. CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
Students will complete a chapter notes handout in class during each lesson. The notes presented in class are also on Google Drive, in case of absence.

6. LATE WORK POLICY
It is the student's responsibility to show the teacher any make-up work for credit and to refer to Google Drive for notes when absent.
Absent work that is received before the Chapter Test will be given full credit.
Late work that is received before the Chapter Test will be given half credit.

7. EXAMPLE OF CALENDAR CHAPTER 1 – EXPRESSIONS, EQUATIONS, AND FUNCTIONS
Name _________________________
Period__________
CHAPTER 1 – EXPRESSIONS, EQUATIONS, AND FUNCTIONS
Date
Section
Pages
Title
Raw Score
Percent
Credit
1-1
7-9
Variables and Expressions
11-33 odd, 34-40, 43-46, 49, 52, 53, 56
/ 27 %
1-2
12-15
Order of Operations
15-35 odd, 36-38, odd, 55, 59, 61, 65-68, 73, 76, 78
/ 31
1-3
19-22
Properties of Numbers
9-29 odd, 30, odd, 48, 50, 55-57, 61-64, 66, 69, 72
/ 33
1-4
29-31
The Distributive Property
11-47 odd, 48, 49, 53, 56, , 67, 71, 72, 76
/ 32
QUIZ thru 1-4
/ 10
CH.1
REV 1 32
Mid Chapter Quiz
1-25
/ 25
1-5
36-39
Equations
11-55 odd, 58, 61-65, 67, 71-74
/ 36

8. GRADES BASED ON Quizzes – 1-2 quizzes per chapter
Chapter Tests - If a student does poorly, the test may be retaken once a review assignment is completed and a permission slip is signed.
Cumulative Exams - Comprehensive tests will be given each trimester.

9. GRADES BASED ON
Quizzes, Tests and Cumulative Exams will be given during class. Cheating will not be tolerated and will result in a score of zero on the exam or assignment.

10. GRADES BASED ON
Daily Homework - See chapter calendars, parent signature is required before the test
Letter of Appeal - may be submitted at the conclusion of each grading period

11. Weighted Grading System
GRADES BASED ON
Weighted Grading System
Tests %
Homework %
Quizzes %
Please check the Aeries portal frequently!!

12. GOOGLE DRIVE
Students can login to their OVSD Google Drive account to access many resources for our class, including the homework solutions, completed notes packets, blank notes packets, homework calendars, worksheets, retake permission slips, and many other important documents.

13. ONLINE TEXTBOOK http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com
The online textbook provides access to the Interactive eBook including personal tutor videos, self-check quizzes, practice tests, step-by-step solutions, virtual manipulatives, worksheets, multi-lingual glossary, and more!

14. http://www.edline.net/pages/ springview/Classes/TraceMack
CLASS WEBSITE
springview/Classes/TraceMack
The class website provides a general overview our classes and expectations.

15. SUPPLIES Plenty of Pencils with Erasers!!!
Mechanical pencils are preferred
Don’t forget replacement leads
Plenty of Red Pens!!!
Spiral Notebooks – 8½ by 11, college ruled, perforated edges
Paper – Lined, 8½ by 11, 3-hole punched
Graph Paper

16. SUPPLIES Yellow Hi-Liter
Straight Edge – Ruler or protractor
Scientific Calculator – no graphing calculators
Yellow Hi-Liter
3” by 5” Index Cards – to make study cards for extra credit
Blue or black ballpoint pens
Colored pencils