Algebra 1 Classroom Procedures/Syllabus

Algebra I

~ SYLLABUS ~

Johnson High School 2021-2022

 

Mrs. Jennifer Koehl e-mail: jkoehl@neisd.net Teacher Webpage:  https://www.neisd.net/Page/8160

Mrs. Koehl’s Tutoring Hours: M, Th, F 8:00-8:30 am M, Th 4:25 – 4:55 pm

Course Requirements:

1 composition book; #2 pencils; red pen; scotch tape or glue sticks

Optional Supplies: Nspire CX graphing calculator (not CAS)

Course Description:

Algebra I is the fundamental course in the high school mathematics sequence.  The material you learn this year will be foundational to your Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Mechanics, Architecture, and Computer Science courses.  You will learn to manipulate and solve equations and inequalities, explore linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, solve systems of equations and inequalities, and explore properties of polynomials.

Grade Determination for each Term:                         

Daily Work 10%              

Quizzes 40%                       

Tests 50%                       

Grades should be reviewed weekly online. 

 

Daily Assignments:

This includes daily warm-ups, class activities, TRACKS (daily learning checks) and assignments. You must show all work for credit.  The completion of this work is essential to the understanding of the material.  If you are struggling, go to tutoring.

Test & Quizzes:

You may or may not be notified of quizzes in advance.   Tests will be given approximately every

2 - 3 weeks on EVEN CALENDAR DAYS.  You will always be notified of tests in advance, and you will be given a test review. 

 

Late and Make-up Work: 

If you are absent, it is your responsibility to collect your assignments.  According to district policy, if you are out of class on school business or have an excused absence, you will have the same number of class periods that you missed to make up the assigned work without penalty.  If the absence is unexcused, the work will be considered late.  In accordance with district policy, a 20% deduction from the total grade earned will be taken for late assignments.  Assignments may be turned in late until the unit assessment.  If you miss a quiz or a test, you need to be prepared to take the assessment upon return to class. 

Quiz Corrections:

Quizzes below an 80 must be completely corrected during tutoring/flex with your teacher to raise your grade to an 80.  The Unit Test is the deadline to complete the corrections.

Test Retakes: 

You may retake unit tests to improve a grade of 69 or below.  In order to retake, you must correct your unit test and attend a tutoring session with any Algebra 1 teacher to show your understanding of the corrected material.  The corrections must be signed by the Algebra I tutoring teacher. If you score higher on a retake than the original assessment, you will receive the retake grade up to a max of 70.  If you score lower on the retake, the retake grade will be discarded.  You may retake only once, so be sure that you are prepared!  All retakes must be taken prior to the next unit assessment unless teacher states otherwise.

Tutoring:  

If your teacher is unavailable for tutoring, refer to the table below for the available Algebra teacher.

 

Day	Morning 8:00 – 8:30	Afternoon 4:25 – 4:55
Monday	Kiniry – A204	Koehl – A322
Tuesday	Moon – A210	No Tutoring – Faculty/PLC Meetings
Wednesday	No Tutoring – Faculty/PLC Meetings
Thursday	Staggs – A206	Koehl – A322
Friday	Kiniry – A204	Heim – A361

 

 

 

1. Honesty Policy: All quizzes, tests, and projects (unless otherwise instructed by me) are to be completed individually.  Any student caught copying/cheating will receive a zero for the assignment.  It is okay to work with other students on the practice assignments (classwork & homework) as long as each student is actively working on each of the assigned problems.

 

Thank you for your support – Mrs. Jennifer Koehl