1. Homework Policy Extra Help Mrs. Arroyo Website Addresses
CLASSROOM RULES:
Be prepared
You don’t have to like everyone, but you do have to treat everyone with respect (adults and youth)*
Any behavior that interferes with a teacher from teaching, and a student from learning will not be tolerated*
*see handbook
Website Addresses
Textbooks
Big Ideas Math Algebra I Access online version of the textbook through Big Ideas Math website.
Holt Physical Science
*Both must be covered
School Website: olphsc.org
Textbook: Bigideasmath.com
Grades: gradelink.com
User Name:______________
Password:_______________
Moby Max: Mobymax.com
Homework will be given frequently.
Work/Explanation MUST be shown for every problem.
Late homework will be docked 10% of the grade if submitted within 1 week of due date.
Homework Policy
Consequences:
Warning (verbal or nonverbal)
Refocus sheet
Home
Meeting with parents
*if 2 or more refocus sheets are given for same behavior in 1 week, will be sent home
Projects: will be periodically given and can not be made up or fixed as a rubric was given and multiple days to work on this assessment.
Algebra I & Physical Science Syllabus
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
*If you are absent, you have that many days to make up that assignment. The work must be labeled ABSENT and put in the absent drawer. Include the assignment title
Mrs. Arroyo
(661) 259 – 1141
Daily Supplies Needed:
Test Policy
Learners have 1 week after the graded test is returned (if they did not get 90% or higher) to either:
Keep score as recorded
Schedule a time & take a different version of exam (retake)
Do test corrections on a separate paper and submit with test (corrections) [directions on website]
Extra Help
Pencils
Binder/Notebook with unit’s notes
Blue/Black Pens
Red Correcting Pen
Ruler
Scientific Calculator (Phone Use Not Allowed)
Coloring Supplies
Glue
Textbooks (covered)
Scissors
Paper (lined & graphing)
*make sure your name is on your supplies
Homework
*you are responsible for making sure these are brought.
If you are having trouble you need to speak with the teacher. Extra help is available, just ask.
The course moves quickly with many interrelated skills.
Office hours are Thursdays from 3:10 – 3:45.
Or schedule time for extra help.

2. I have read and understand the syllabus.
8th Grade Syllabus
ALL Work MUST:
Have complete heading & Title
Be organized
Be neat
Math Problem written
All Work shown
Answer clearly indicated in complete sentence
Name #
Date
Algebra I
Title of Assignment
Page xx #yy - zz 1.
Problem Written
Work shown
Answer 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
I have read and understand the syllabus.
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Student Name
Student Signature
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Date
Physical Science
We use Next Generation Science Standards focusing on Physical Science Standards, hence modeling matter’s interactions with other forces and the outcomes including energy used or produced.
Monthly STEM projects
Units have at least 1 lab.
Algebra I Topics:
Solving Equations & Inequalities (sem 1)
System of Equations (sem 1)
Graphing Linear Equations (sem 1)
Linear Functions (sem 1)
Exponential Functions (sem 1)
Polynomial Equations & Factoring (sem 2)
Graphing Quadratics (sem 2)
Solving Quadratics (sem 2)
Square Root Functions (sem 2)
Rational Equations & Functions (sem 2)
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Parent/Guardian Name
Parent/Guardian Signature
_____________
Date
Always Be
* an active learner *a positive force in your education
*an advocate for your education *Courteous
*Don’t walk around class without permission *Go to bathroom/ get water before class
*Raise your hand *Support everyone