1. Welcome Algebra 1a Andress High School Freshmen

2. Sun Valley D-Bldg Admin Library Band Cafe Gym Science A B C Stadium ROTC

3. Course Objectives. Classroom Procedures. Classroom Procedures. Disciplinary Procedures. Disciplinary Procedures. Grading Policies. Grading Policies.

4. Course Objectives. Use symbols to express mathematical relationships Use functions to represent and model problem situations Express relationships between functions & equations or inequalities Use technology such as graphing calculators to explore problem situations Use symbols to express mathematical relationships Use functions to represent and model problem situations Express relationships between functions & equations or inequalities Use technology such as graphing calculators to explore problem situations

5. Course Objectives. Use symbols to express mathematical relationships Use functions to represent and model problem situations Express relationships between functions & equations or inequalities Use technology such as graphing calculators to explore problem situations Use symbols to express mathematical relationships Use functions to represent and model problem situations Express relationships between functions & equations or inequalities Use technology such as graphing calculators to explore problem situations

6. Course Objectives. Understand dependence of one quantity on another Describe functions using models, tables, graphs, equations or inequalities, and verbal descriptions Manipulate symbols to solve problems Understand how changes in parameters effect functions Study the underlying mathematical processes of problem situations Understand dependence of one quantity on another Describe functions using models, tables, graphs, equations or inequalities, and verbal descriptions Manipulate symbols to solve problems Understand how changes in parameters effect functions Study the underlying mathematical processes of problem situations

7. Course Objectives. Functions Linear Equations InequalitiesSystems Polynomials Non-Linear Functions

8. Pencil Materials Three-ring Binder. Paper Dividers

9. Absences: When you are absent YOU are responsible to: Get notes from classmate Pick up homework from the absent folders Tests and Quizzes must be made up after school 10 absences from this class will result in the loss of credit.

10. I will be on time by being in my seat ready to work when the bell rings. I may not leave my seat for any reason without permission. This includes but is not limited to throwing away trash (we have clean up time) and sharpening a pencil. I will show respect for myself, my classmates, and my teacher at all times. I will take responsibility for myself and my surroundings. I will accept a “no” answer with dignity. Rules:

11. Consequences: 1. 1st violation: Personal warning.1. 1st violation: Personal warning. 2. 2nd violation: “Last Chance” card.2. 2nd violation: “Last Chance” card. 3. 3rd violation: Parent Contact.3. 3rd violation: Parent Contact. 4. 4th violation: After-school Detention.4. 4th violation: After-school Detention. 5. 5th violation: Administrative intervention/ Citation5. 5th violation: Administrative intervention/ Citation

12. 1st offense – you may come back and get them after the end of the next period. (if I take it first block, you may get it after 2nd block 2nd Offense – your parent will have to come in to get it, and pay $15 fine 3rd Offense – referral and phone will be turned in to the office Cell Phones, Make up, and Electronics:

13. Academic Achievement GroupPerformance IndividualPerformance Teacher Expectations

14. Teacher ExpectationsStudent Expectations. GroupPerformance IndividualPerformance AcademicAchievement IndividualPerformance GroupPerformance

15. Course Objectives. Classroom Procedures. Classroom Procedures. Disciplinary Procedures. Disciplinary Procedures. Grading Policies. Grading Policies.

16. Homework. Notes/Notebook. Quizzes. Tests. Classwork. Extra Credit. Groupwork. Grading Policies. Grading Policies.

17. Homework: 10% Notes/Journal: 10% Quizzes: 20% Tests: 25% Classwork: 5% Extra Credit. Groupwork: 10% Grading Weights Grading Weights Projects: 20%

18. Roads of Peril Be careful of your thoughts, for your thoughts become your desires. Be careful of your desires, for they become your actions. Be careful of your actions, for your actions become your habits. Be careful of your habits, for they become your character. Be careful of your character, for your character becomes your future.

19. Student Questions