1. Doral Academy Open House 2016 – 2017
Mr. Cesar A. Pulido
Algebra 1 Honors

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: , 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 binder and composition notebook (optional)
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.

5. Carnegie Online Cognitive Tutor
online.carnegielearning.com
Carnegie Customer Support Info
Phone:
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. Students are to come prepared and ready to learn
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.
Student Expectations

7. Recommended Websites www.khanacademy.org www.learnzillion.com
*Links are also available through my school webpage.
Recommended Websites

8. 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
You may look up anything about the course on my class website:
In order to help be able to get a hold of you, please complete “Parent Contact Form 16-17” on my school webpage.
Contact Information

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).