Welcome to Algebra I You will learn how to solve equations such as 3x + 15 = -12x What is the answer to this?

Amanda Parady, math specialist aparady@nburlington.com Elaine Harland, learning specialist eharland@nburlington.com

You will study these topics… Unit 1 - Systems of equations Unit 2 – Inequalities Unit 3 – Absolute Value inequalities Unit 4 – Linear Functions Unit 5 – Exponents and Exponential Functions Unit 6 – Quadratics and Polynomials Unit 7 – Quadratic Functions Unit 8 – Radical Functions

Google Classroom for HW and announcements Code for this class: t8wicdu

Here’s what you need for class most every day Daily/weekly packets or notes Folder for organizing your tests and notes Pencils and erasers – no pens please! Homework Calculator (TI-84 Plus is best or TI- 30xs) Open mind, good work ethic, common courtesies and a smile!

Here’s how we do homework 10 points for completing entire assignment 5 points for completing about half of assignment 0 points for little or no attempt at completing assignment We will accept late HW but only for partial credit. You only get one extra day to make it up. After that, it will not be accepted.

Passes You will receive 8 passes per marking period to use to leave the classroom. These passes are used for lav, locker, nurse, guidance, etc. Once they are used up, you are not permitted to leave class unless for an emergency. You must have a teacher sign the pass before leaving.

Cell phones and other technical gadgets We don’t want to see them! Either you put them away or we take them away and then you get them back at the end of the day!

Calculators Please bring your own! Either a TI-84 graphing calculator Basic TI-30xs Cannot use calculator on your phone.

Good Advice If you want to pass, you have to be in class! Frequent absences or tardies will cost you your grade. You won’t understand what’s going on. Come to school on a regular basis, get help when needed, and you’ll do fine. The key to success is keeping up with the assignments. Don’t fall behind. Trust me on this one. I will be available for extra help one day after school every week. NHS is also available.

A few things about Mrs. Parady… I am starting my 31st year of teaching. I enjoy biking, painting pet portraits, crocheting, swimming, and anything having to do with dogs. I have a West Highland Terrier named Charlotte Anne and a rescue Chi-mix named Sophie.

I take Charlotte to agility classes and she loves it!

I got inspired this summer to do pet portraits I got inspired this summer to do pet portraits. Here are a few that I did. I am taking lessons to improve.

I also love to crochet. I am currently making kids’ hats and will sell them at craft shows. I donate all the proceeds to Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice and the Dementia Society of America.

I love going to rock concerts I love going to rock concerts. This summer I saw Rod Stewart in Saratoga Springs, NY. I have also seen Aerosmith, Peter Frampton, Styx, and Bryan Adams in recent years.

Some info about Mrs. Harland I have been a teacher for nine (9) years. Before teaching, I worked for Verizon for 30 years I have also been a waitress and babysitter. During the summer, I live in Wildwood. My favorite sport is football. My husband’s favorite sport is weight lifting. The only food I will NOT eat is liver!!!! I have a 31 year old son. When I was in high school. I participated in the choir. I love singing, but I love dancing even more! In total, I have three cats. I have visited eleven countries

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Have a great school year!