1. Doral Academy Open House 2015-2016 Mr. Cesar A. Pulido Algebra 1 Honors & Math Research cpulido@doralacademyprep.org 305-591-0020

2. Course Description This course has been structured to teach students the fundamentals of Algebra 1. Topics of discussion will include: Foundations of Algebra Equations and Inequalities Descriptive Statistics Relations and Functions Linear Models Exponential Models Polynomial Expressions Quadratic Functions Rational Functions

3. Grading Policy Students grades will be based as follows: A: 90-100, B: 80-89, C: 70-79, D: 60-69, F: 59 or below Tests are 50% of the grade Quizzes are 30% of the grade Classwork /Homework/Other is 20% of the grade

4. Class and Supplemental Materials Students are expected to bring: Pencil/ Red Pen / Highlighter 3 ring Folder with textbook pages of current chapter Previous class notes Any supplemental material Class Fees will be paid online. Students are to use the textbook Glencoe Algebra 1 by McGraw Hill (Common Core Edition) Class set of textbooks; students have online access at home. http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do

5. Carnegie Online Cognitive Tutor online.carnegielearning.com Carnegie Customer Support Info Phone: 877.401.2527 Email: help@carnegielearning.com Students are expected to bring complete their Carnegie weekly assignments by Sunday nights at 8pm. Given a pacing guide at the beginning of school year showing all deadlines for the first semester (middle of January). Only technical assistance a teacher can give is to reset password or restart and unresponsive problem. (*Must be given notice during the school week.)

6. Student Expectations Students are to come prepared and ready to learn. That means having all materials and having completed any homework that was assigned. After 3 verbal warnings and a call home student will receive a detention for not improving or modifying his/her behavior. Electronic devices are not allowed in class. (It will be confiscated and sent to the main office per school policy). Eating and Drinking are not allowed in my classroom unless a student has a valid medical reason that has been cleared by the office (i.e. a diabetic student). Bathroom passes are for emergencies only- will be given three passes per nine week unless a student has a valid medical reason that has been cleared by the office. Complete their homework daily and continually studying for the course.

7. Recommended Websites www.khanacademy.org www.learnzillion.com www.virtualnerd.com http://floridastudents.org/# www.mathisfun.com www.mathtv.com *Links are also available through my school webpage.

8. Contact Information You may contact me at cpulido@doralacademyprep.org If you wish to setup an individual parent conference you may do so by calling the main office. 305-591-0020 You may look up anything about the course on my class website: http://www.doralacademyprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=113289&t ype=u&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=102423 In order to help be able to get a hold of you, please complete “Parent Contact Form” on my school website. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12B- t1c4jXWoSqI1yWWaePvKirXW_OYLH7NCaZ-V5M7k/viewform?c=0&w=1

9. Parent Volunteer Hours Parents can bring in supplies from my wish list (attach the original receipt to the bag, along with your child’s name and student ID). Opportunities for parent hours (ex. Field trips, school events).