ALGEBRA 1 COURSE SYLLABUS: 2016-2017 Paso Robles High School Teacher: Mr. Goodin, Room: 801 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 805-769-1500 ext: 801 Website: https://goo.gl/meQxfJ I. Teacher Expectations of Students: A. Attendance—Come to class and be on time. All Math interconnects. Missing class breaks up the continuous flow that is essential to the understanding of this subject. Your attendance will affect your grade through class participation points. Many assignments throughout the year will be class participation points that cannot be earned or made up if you are absent. We enforce all school policies regarding tardies and truancies. B. Materials--Students must come to class prepared and ready for work. They must always bring their notebooks, calculator (recommended), binders, pencil, pen, and assignments. The following are a list of materials that are recommended for this course:  

1” Binder Graph Paper

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Lined notebook paper Scientific calculator (highly recommended), bring daily. Pencils with erasers (two or more), highlighters, markers Small sharpener 12” Ruler Two or more red pens

C. Classwork—Be appropriate and productive. Make the most of your time. Always write down all notes. If given time in class, get to work quickly and work until end of period. We work bell to bell here. Failure to work in class will result in a loss of participation points. D. Homework—Make use of time given in class for homework. Homework will be collected or checked regularly for a grade. Students can expect at least 30 minutes of homework 5 nights a week. 1. Students that are present the day of instruction, your homework will be due the following day. Late work will not receive full credit. 2. For students who are absent, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to get the assignment and to turn it in. Two days will be given for every day absent, to complete their assignments for full credit. 3. Late assignments can still earn 50%; HOWEVER late assignments that are turned in after the completion of the chapter, within which they were assigned, will receive zero credit. The end of each chapter is the day of the chapter test and when the chapter notes are due. Missing assignments will receive zero points. E. Curriculum—The curriculum for each class will cover District and State Standards. 1. Textbook: Algebra 1: A Common Core Curriculum, Big Ideas Math, by Ron Larson, Boswell 2. Online Access: Students will have access to the textbook and materials online as we set up their accounts in class. F. Class Rules 1. Be safe

2. Be respectful

3. Be responsible

4. Show Bearcat P.R.I.D.E.

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Sharpen your pencils at a time that does not interrupt the class. Toss paper into the recycle bin after class. There will be no food, drink or gum in class. (Water is Allowed) Remove your hat and/or hood as you enter the classroom. Electronic devices such as cell phones are not to be audible or visible in the classroom. Do not use the electric outlets to charge your phone in class. EXIT – The teacher, not the bell, will dismiss you. Please wait to pack your belongings until the teacher has given permission. II. Grading: A. A student’s grade is based on a weighted average as follows: Assessments 60% (Tests, Quizzes, Projects), and Practice 40% (Homework, notes, class participation, do-nows) during the semester. 100 – 90% A 69 – 60% D (repeat course) 89 – 80% B 59 – 0% F (no credit earned, must repeat course) 79 – 70% C ***Grades may be viewed on AERIES. If you have trouble logging onto AERIES, please contact the office. B. Grading Scale:

III. Test and Quizzes — Quizzes will be given as needed. Some will be announced in advance and some will not be. All tests will be given at the end of each chapter. To get full credit on your test, you must show your work. Failure to follow these instructions will result in a lowering of your grade. - PLEASE NOTE: I allow one retake on chapter assessments **Retake grade will replace the original grade with a maximum score of 79% III. Intervention: A. Math targeted interventions after school (Mr. Wagner Room 814) 7th period 3-4pm, M-F, Drop-in. B. Teacher office hours by appointment C. One retake on chapter assessments **Retake grade will replace the original grade with a maximum score of 79% IV. Extra Credit—Extra credit is given rarely, but it is given as announced by the teachers. You will not have a ton of opportunities for extra credit, so make the most of what you are given! VI. Cell Phones and other electronic devices: Cell Phones are allowed in school, and may occasionally be used in class. HOWEVER, they, along with all other electronic devices, need to be turned off and silent before the beginning of class. Failure to comply with this policy will result in confiscation of the device and turned into the office. Choosing to refuse to turn over the phone will result in a referral and discipline according to our school policy. If anyone is caught with a phone out during a quiz or test, I must assume that you are involved in some form of cheating with the phone. You will automatically receive a zero grade on the quiz or test. VII. Office Hours and Teacher Contact: I have an open door policy with students and parents to ensure that positive communication is maintained. For questions regarding any of the material covered in class, I am available, by appointment, before or after school. Call, email, or come see me prior to meeting to verify that I am available to meet with you. Email address: [email protected] Phone: (805) 769-1500 ext. 801 Website: https://goo.gl/meQxfJ Text message reminders: I encourage all students and parents to sign up to be part of text message reminders. It is a one-way text message that I use to remind students of tests, quizzes, binder checks, or project due dates. Sometimes I will send a text asking you to bring your book to class, correct any mistakes that may be on the calendar, and even send links to copies of worksheets or homework calendars. To join, text the message @wer801 to the number 81010 or for email reminders go to rmd.at/wer801 on a desktop computer to sign up.

Every student can pass this course if they work hard, participate in class, complete all of their assignments, and pass all of their tests. Student Information Sheet Please return this page. Keep the syllabus in your binder for your records. ********************************************************************************************** Student’s Name: Previous Math Course:

Grade Level:

Period:__________

Grade earned: ___________

Previous Math Teacher & school: ________________________________________________________ We have read and understand the information outlined in Mr. Goodin’s syllabus. We understand the rules and consequences that have been set up for our student. Guardian Signature: ____________________________________________________________ Student Signature: _________________________________________________ Guardian Email address: __________________________________________Please print email address legibly.

Parent Phone number 1: (H/C) ________________________________________________ Comments from guardians: Is there anything else that I should know about your child or anything else you would like to communicate?