1. Algebra I Algebra I Jennifer Najera

2. Mrs. Jennifer Najera Jnajera@wvusd.k12.ca.us Jnajera@wvusd.k12.ca.us Jnajera@wvusd.k12.ca.us (909) 861- 6227 (909) 861- 6227

3. Homework Policy Homework Policy Math homework will be issued regularly Math homework will be issued regularly Late work is penalized 50% Late work is penalized 50% No-name papers will be deducted 50% No-name papers will be deducted 50% Absent work – students will be given as many days as they are absent to turn in their absent work Absent work – students will be given as many days as they are absent to turn in their absent work Homework will be due during the beginning of the next class meeting Homework will be due during the beginning of the next class meeting They will need to show their work on their homework. Answers should be boxed, circled, or highlighted. Homework should be done in pencil. They will need to show their work on their homework. Answers should be boxed, circled, or highlighted. Homework should be done in pencil. Assignments should be written in the Binder Reminder. Posted in class and on Chaparral Middle School website. Assignments should be written in the Binder Reminder. Posted in class and on Chaparral Middle School website.

4. General Information Attendance – Regular attendance is necessary for school success. This includes arriving on time and leaving at scheduled dismissals. Please notify the office if your child is absent. It is your child ’ s responsibility to obtain missed assignments. Attendance – Regular attendance is necessary for school success. This includes arriving on time and leaving at scheduled dismissals. Please notify the office if your child is absent. It is your child ’ s responsibility to obtain missed assignments. Supplies – Your child is responsible for bringing necessary materials to class daily. Supplies – Your child is responsible for bringing necessary materials to class daily.

5. Materials Used in Class Textbook – class set, Prentice Hall Textbook – class set, Prentice Hall Algebra 1 Covers emphasized Standards in the entire book Covers emphasized Standards in the entire book Spiral notebook – brought to class daily Spiral notebook – brought to class daily “White Boards”, marker, and eraser “White Boards”, marker, and eraser

6. Interactive Notebooks Daily Skills Practice (Opening Activities) Daily Skills Practice (Opening Activities) Notes Notes Textbook assignments Textbook assignments Graded periodically—focus on organization Graded periodically—focus on organization

7. Problem of the Week Metacognition: thinking about thinking Metacognition: thinking about thinking Word problems Word problems Review of a variety of math skills Review of a variety of math skills Practicing problem-solving strategies Practicing problem-solving strategies

8. Grading Weighted Grades – 70% Assessments, 30% Homework/Class work/Projects Weighted Grades – 70% Assessments, 30% Homework/Class work/Projects Grades available to view on parent portal Grades available to view on parent portal May retake one test <80% per quarter for as high as 80% - Retakes will be towards the end of each quarter. May retake one test <80% per quarter for as high as 80% - Retakes will be towards the end of each quarter. Must maintain 80% or higher to remain this class Must maintain 80% or higher to remain this class

9. Common Core Standards Interdisciplinary Lessons Interdisciplinary Lessons Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Computer-Based Assessments Computer-Based Assessments More Real-World Application and Problem Solving More Real-World Application and Problem Solving

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