1. Welcome Back! Algebra 1 – Mr. Gurysh
1. 14−7+ 7 14 ∙2 82
−(6−3) 22

2. Introduction Married Father of two Daughters
Graduate of Penn State University (1992)
Sports Fan (Especially PSU)
Girls Bowling & JV Softball coach at NHS
“Free Time” spent running my girls all over the place (Softball, Basketball, Field Hockey)
25th year of teaching NHS)

5. Control vs. Freedom
Choice

6. Student Choice in Math:

7. Student Choice in Math:

8. Student Choice in Math:

9. Student Choice in Math:

10. Student Choices Big Picture:
Be where you're supposed to be...when you're supposed to be there.
Follow directions and directives...the first time given.
Accept and appreciate differences among us.
Lead by doing the 'next right thing.'

11. Student Choices in Class:
Put Your Phone Away (or not)
Take Notes (or not)
Participate in Class (or not)
Complete Homework (or not)
Check Answers (or not)
Ask Questions (or not)
Study for Tests & Quizzes (or not)

12. Common BTSN Questions Will my child be successful in this course?
Will this teacher communicate with me?
Is what I heard about the teacher from others true?
Is the teacher fair, flexible, and caring?
What will my child learn in this course?

13. Algebra 1 My “Mission”… Preparing for Algebra
Expressions, Equations, and Functions
Linear Equations and Functions
Linear Inequalities
Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
Exponents and Exponential Functions
Quadratic Expressions, Functions, and Equations
Rational Functions and Equations
Statistics and Probability
Radical Functions and Geometry
Keystone Preparation
My “Mission”…

14. Keystone Exams
May 2018
Graduation Requirement
Graphing Calculator

15. “Back in the Day” Question: Keystone Exam MC Question:

16. Keystone Exam Constructed Response:

17. Class Expectations Expect to take a lot of notes
Expect class to fly by quickly
Expect to be challenged
Expect homework every night
Expect class to be fun (your choice)
Expect to be successful (your choice)

18. Classroom Behavior
Seated
Prepared
On Time
Respectful
Tolerant

19. Materials Needed 1” Binder with college ruled loose leaf paper
Pens/Pencils – No Red Pens!
Calculator (Graphing is recommended)
Ruler – Optional
Agenda Book – Optional

20. Normal Class Day Warm – Up
Go over last night’s homework – Ask Questions!
Today’s Lesson – Take Notes!
Homework

21. FACT
Algebra is a disease
for which we have a cure!
HOMEWORK

22. Importance of Homework
Reinforces concepts covered in class
Helps in studying for quizzes and tests
It is worth 4 points, possibly 10 points if it is a Homework Quiz!

23. IDENTIFYING AREAS OF DIFFICULTY

24. IDENTIFYING AREAS OF DIFFICULTY
DO HOMEWORK

25. IDENTIFYING AREAS OF DIFFICULTY
DO HOMEWORK
DO NOT DO
HOMEWORK

26. IDENTIFYING AREAS OF DIFFICULTY
APPEAR TO DO
HOMEWORK BUT REALLY DO NOT
DO HOMEWORK
DO NOT DO
HOMEWORK

27. Calculators
You may use your own calculator for all quizzes and tests provided you come to class prepared. Leaving it in your locker does not count as being prepared!
Graphing Calculators are not required but they are recommended!!!
NO CELL PHONE!!!

28. Progress Reports
Grades will be available online through the Home Access Center and will usually be updated daily.
Interim Progress Reports will be posted online in Home Access at the halfway point of each marking period.

29. Classroom Procedures
1. Be on time for class. You must be in the classroom PRIOR to the late bell. Lateness will be recorded on eschool/home access every time it occurs. The third time you are late you will receive an office referral.
2. Always come prepared for class with your textbook, pen/pencil, calculator, notebook/binder, and HOMEWORK. Keep in mind that if you forget something you need, you are out of luck – No Locker Passes!
3. Please sit in your seat once you enter the room. Once you are in the room, you are not to get out of your seat without permission.
4. Once you are in your seat, get out the previous night’s homework, check over it for any questions you may have, and begin the Warm-Up Assignment.
5. During the lesson, take notes. If it is on the board, you should be writing it in your notebook/binder.
6. Once homework has been assigned, begin working on it quietly.
7. If you have something to say, please RAISE YOUR HAND and wait to be called upon. If you have a question, please ASK! (I cannot help you if you are not willing to help yourself!)
8. Restroom privileges are to be used at the beginning or end of class. If possible, please request to use the facilities during the warm-up or after homework has been assigned and not during instruction. Emergencies are obviously a different story.
9. No Electronic Devices are permitted to be used during class. If you break this rule you will receive an office referral.

30. Consequences First Offense: Warning Second Offense: Parental Contact
Consequences for not following classroom procedures or disrupting class in any way read as follows:
First Offense: Warning
Second Offense: Parental Contact
Third Offense: Office Referral

31. Absentee Procedures
1. Class Notes and Warm-Up Assignments should be copied from another student when you return or see me.
2. You can get missed assignments from my website. They are due one day after you return.
3. If you are absent for a single day on which a quiz/test is given, you will be expected to take it the day you return.
4. If you are absent for more than one day at a time, see me to make arrangements.
5. You will be expected to keep up with present assignments while working to make up assignments missed due to an absence.
6. Bottom Line: It is your responsibility to make sure that you have made up all exams, quizzes, and assignments if you are absent. Failure to do so will result in a zero for anything not made up.

32. How to Succeed in Class During Class Arrive to class on time
Arrive to class on time
Come to class prepared with all needed materials
Pay attention to the lesson and take good notes
Ask questions when you have them
Keep visits to the bathroom to a minimum
Homework
Complete all assignments on time
Complete all assignments for understanding; do not just go through the motions
Show all necessary work
Check odd numbered answers in the back of your book and try to fix them if they are wrong
Ask questions in class the next day if you do not understand mistakes made on homework
Quizzes & Tests
Study by reviewing your notes and practicing problems from the textbook
If you are absent
Copy notes from another student or make plans to get them from Mr. Gurysh
Get missed assignments from Mr. Gurysh’s website
Missed homework assignments are due one day after you return to school
If you are absent for more than one day, see Mr. Gurysh to make arrangements
Need Extra Help?
Morning help with a certified teacher is available Monday-Friday in the library from 6:45-7:10
Afternoon help with a certified teacher is available Monday-Thursday in the library from 2:30-4:00
Mr. Gurysh is available Monday & Thursday from 2:15-2:40 in Room F-101, F-104, or the Math IPC

33. Grading Procedures
Grades will be determined through a point system. Points will be earned as follows:
1. Tests: Tests will usually be given at the end of a chapter or unit and will almost always be worth 100 points. NSD Quarterly Exams will also be given.
2. Quizzes: Quizzes are usually worth 20 – 30 points and are given approximately 2 or 3 times during each chapter.
Every so often there may be a “Quest” which is a 50 Point “Hybrid” of a Quiz and a Test.
3. Assignments: Homework is the most common type of assignment but there may also be in-class assignments. Homework assignments are usually worth 4 points and are given almost daily. In-class assignments are similar to homework assignments but must be finished during class time. Occasionally I may give a “Homework Quiz”…This is when I grade your homework based on correctness and not just 4 points for completion as explained below. Homework Quizzes will usually be worth 10 points and will be given randomly and unannounced…This is to keep you from “going through the motions” when completing your homework.
Once all of these grades are put together, you can figure out your percent by dividing the total points you’ve earned by the total possible points. Once you have a percent, it will then be assigned a letter grade as follows:
A: B: C: D: F: Below 60

34. Have you completed your Homework?
• Have you shown all necessary work?
• Have you attempted every problem?
• Have you checked the answers to the odd numbered problems in the back of your book?
• Have you tried the problem again if it was incorrect?
• Have you asked questions and fixed the incorrect problems in class the next day?
If you can answer “YES” to all of these questions, then your homework is complete.
You may earn FULL CREDIT for incomplete homework assignments provided they are completed with all answers correct by the next Chapter Test or by the end of the marking period, whichever comes first.

35. Mr. Gurysh’s Website

36. I’m looking forward to a great year with your child! Mr. Gurysh