Algebra 1

2015-2016 COURSE SYLLABUS

Contact Information:

Tutoring:

Teacher:
Ms. Valdez
Irving High School: (972) 600-6300
Email: lvaldez@irvingisd.net
Conference period: 2nd Period

T, R, F mornings 7:45-8:30 am
M, T, R afternoons 4:15-5:00 pm
Tutorial times are subject to change; please
check the board each week for any changes

Supplies:
3 inch binder (to be used for all subjects), composition notebook (for this class only), pencil,
red pen, notebook paper, TI-83 or TI-84 calculator (also available on student laptop)
Summative Assessments: (70% of six weeks grade)
The summative portion of your grade will be based on a minimum of 3 assessments given periodically
throughout the grading period. These will be announced prior to test day and will assess your mastery of
the content covered during the previous unit.
Students who receive below a 70 on any summative assessment will be required to re-assess. Students
receiving a 70-85 will be allowed to retest if they choose. The maximum grade on any retest is an 85 for
all students. In order to retest, the student must attend two re-teach sessions to clarify concepts and
complete corrections. It is the teachers responsibility to select appropriate materials for the re-teach
sessions. Materials used may differ for each student depending on individual learning needs. The entire
re-teach/re-assess process must be completed within 2 weeks of the original assessment or no reassessment will be allowed.
Formative Assessments: (30% of six weeks grade)
Class work and Homework: Class work and homework will be assigned daily and you are expected to
have it completed by the due date. If work is not turned in on time, students
may be asked to complete an alternate assignment.
Quizzes:

Quizzes will be given and may not be announced. They will be similar to homework and
warm-ups given throughout the unit.

Other:

Notebook checks, warm-ups, and various other assignments may be included in the
formative portion of your grade.

Any late or failed formative assessment must be reassessed within 3 days of the original due date.
The process of reassessment will vary depending on the assignment. If you choose to redo an assignment
you will receive half of the missed points with a maximum grade of an 85.
Make-up Work:
Per district policy, you will be given an additional day for each day of an excused absence to make up any
outstanding work. If you are missing for any UIL or school sponsored activity, you are expected to get
the notes and assignments prior to your absence.
Binders:

School policy requires all students to keep a 3 to 4 inch binder. The math section is to have 3 dividers:
Class notes/handouts, homework and quizzes, and summative assessments. Binders and spirals may be
graded at random times throughout the year. Homework is to be kept until the end of the six weeks.
Summative assessments are to be kept for the entire semester. All work is to be in chronological order.
Note taking:
A composition notebook is required for note taking. Students will be in charge of keeping up with
their interactive student notebook, ISN for short. Your ISN should be brought to class daily and used for
this class only. Each entry should be dated. All notes missed due to absence should be made up. This
notebook will be critical as you review for comprehensive tests throughout the year, especially the
semester exams. Your interactive notebook will be your most valuable tool this year. Notes and new ideas
will be presented in a clear manner that you will be able to use as your own personal how-to guide to
geometry and algebra 2.You will need the skills you learn this year when you take geometry next year. If
maintained well, the ISN will travel with you to 10th grade and be an extremely useful guide as you
review topics that we learn this year.
Cheating:
I expect YOUR best work. Any incidents of cheating will result in disciplinary action. You will also be
required to complete an alternate assignment or test before or after school to receive credit.

Scope and Sequence of Algebra 1

Fall Semester
2015-2016
First Six Weeks
Third Six Weeks
Unit 1 Solving Equations and Inequalities
Unit 2 Functional Relationships
Second Six Weeks
Unit 3 Graphing and Writing Linear Equations
and Inequalities

Unit 3 Graphing and Writing Linear Equations

and Inequalities

Parent/Guardian Information and Communication Preferences

Student name: ________________________________________
Parent/Guardian name: _________________________________
Please complete at least 2 contact entries in the space below.
Name

Relationship to Student

Phone Number

Email

What is your preferred language preference for school communication?

English only

Spanish only

English or Spanish

Other: _________________

Are you registered on Parent Portal? (Parent Portal gives you online access to the teachers gradebook and
allows you to communicate with the teacher via email).
Yes

No, but I am interested in registering.

No, and I am not interested in registering.

When is your student available for tutoring?

Morning (8-8:30) Afternoon (4:15-4:50)
Monday
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Friday

Saturday School

What academic/behavior goals do you have for your child in this class?
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What are your childs strengths and weaknesses?
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What can the teacher do to help your student be successful in this class?
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Note: a parent conference and/or classroom observation may be required if student is not meeting
academic or behavior expectations.
What are your hopes for your child after high-school graduation?
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I have the read the class syllabus and I am aware of the expectations and procedures associated
with this class.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________________________
Student Signature: ________________________________________________________

Informacin del padre / tutor y Preferencias de comunicacin

Nombre del estudiante: ________________________________________
Nombre del padre: _________________________________
Por favor, de por los menos 2 entradas de contacto en el siguiente espacio.
Nombre

Relacin con el estudiante

Nmero de telfono

Correo Electronico

Cul es su preferencia de idioma para la comunicacin de la escuela?

English only

Espaol solamente

Ingls o espaol

Otro: _________________

Est registrado en el Portal de Padres? (Portal de Padres le da acceso en lnea al libro de calificaciones
del profesor y le permite comunicarse con el profesor a travs de correo electrnico).
S

No, pero estoy interesado en registrar.

No, y no estoy interesado en inscribirse.

Cuando es su estudiante disponible para tutora?

Maana (8-8:30)
Lunes
Martes

Tarde (4:05-4:50)
Mircoles Jueves

Viernes

Escuela Sbado

Qu metas acadmicas / comportamiento tiene para su hijo en esta clase?

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Cules son las fortalezas y debilidades de su hijo?
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Qu puede hacer el maestro para ayudar a los estudiantes a tener xito en esta clase?
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Nota: una conferencia con los padres y / o observacin en el aula puede ser necesaria si el estudiante
no est cumpliendo con las expectativas acadmicas o de comportamiento.
Cules son sus esperanzas para su hijo despus de graduarse de escuela secundaria?
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Tengo el leer el programa de clases y soy consciente de las expectativas y los procedimientos
asociados a esta clase.
Firma del Padre: __________________________________________________________
Firma del Estudiante: ______________________________________________________