Santa Ana High School Welcome!!

Course: Algebra I Teacher: Ms. Michelson

“When students delve deeply into mathematics, they gain not only conceptual understanding of mathematical principles but also knowledge of, and experience with, pure reasoning. One of the most important goals of mathematics is to teach students logical reasoning.”

Students are financially responsible for the care of their home textbooks. If the book is lost or damaged, students will be charged the cost of the textbook, $87, plus a 20% restocking fee

Course Content and Expectations: Students are expected to bring a calculator, paper, graph paper, 2 pencils, a ruler, and a Math notebook/folder to class every day. There will be a total of 11 chapter tests consisting of 100 points each and a final exam worth 200 points. Make-up tests for excused absences must be arranged with the teacher and completed within one week of the absence. Make-up tests for unexcused absences will receive a 10% penalty. Failure to make up missed homework or tests will result in “0” points, which will have a great impact on your grade.

Test Retakes: If a student does poorly or fails a test, he/she will be required to attend one tutoring session before/after school before asking to retake the test. The goal of a retake is to allow students a second opportunity to learn the concepts and improve their grades. Retakes have to be done before the following Chapter test. There will be no retakes for the final.

Homework policy: Your son/daughter will be assigned homework daily (and due the following day) as a reinforcement for the concepts taught/learned, along with preparing the student for Chapter tests. Each homework assignment is worth 0-10 points. Late homework is accepted without penalty for students with excused absences. Students with unexcused absences must still complete the work in order to receive half credit for the assignment. Students will be given one day for each absent to complete their homework. 10 points: All homework problems have been attempted and work is shown. All work must be legible and done in pencil. One point will be taken off for using pen. 5 points: Most of the problems have been attempted, but some are left blank or if work is not legible/sloppy. 1 point: ½ (or less) of the assignment is completed. Students put little/no effort into completing the homework.

Progressive Discipline: Each student must conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. If a student disrupts the teacher’s instruction or the students’ learning, there will be a consistent enforcement of progressive discipline. Tardiness, not bringing the needed materials to class or talking during instructional time will result in consequences. Every effort will be made to redirect the student to the instructional task to avoid a referral to the Student Relations Office (SRO). Classroom Rules: The following rules have been devised so that each student has the opportunity to learn and manage his/her success in the classroom. ► Be in your seat before the tardy bell rings, eager to learn. ► Come to class with your textbook, notebook, writing tools and due assignments. ► Participate respectfully with your classmates and teacher in classroom discussions/assignments. ►Communicate any concerns to the teacher before or after class.

Discipline Steps: ►1st infraction: Warning ►2nd infraction: Warning, teleparent message ►3rd infraction: Teacher detention with parent contact ►4th infraction: 1 hour detention after school ►5th infraction and beyond: Referral to SRO and a Saturday detention

Grading Scale/Policy: Test/Quizzes 65% Homework 10% Participation 10% Final 15% A = 90-100% B = 80-89% C = 70-79% D = 60-69%

Good Citizenship: Listens, learns, good attitude, punctual, follows directions, works well with others, respects everyone.

EXACTLY the way you want to be treated? Wouldn’t you LOVE coming to a class where everyone treats you…. EXACTLY the way you want to be treated?