1. Craig Ledbetter 8th Grade Algebra Room 1105
Welcome, Parents!
Craig Ledbetter
8th Grade
Algebra
Room 1105

2. Conference Times 1:50-2:30 Craig.Ledbetter@cfisd.net
Please call the counselor (Ms Green) to schedule a conference.

3. Goals:
To help your student successfully complete Algebra 1 and Algebra EOC.
To be thoroughly prepared for High School.
To provide a safe and supportive learning environment.
To have fun while we learn!!

4. Grading Scale:
20% Check for Understanding
30% Relevant Applications
50% Summative Assessment

5. Redo Policy Daily Grades:
Within 1 week of receiving a failing daily grade, redo the assignment and turn in to your teacher.
The highest grade a student can earn on a redone assignment will be a 70. A student may not earn a grade lower than the original grade.

6. Redo Policy Major Grades:
Students will have the opportunity to redo one Summative Assessment grade per grading period. The highest grade a student can earn on a redone test will be a 70.
Students will have the opportunity to redo two Relevant Applications per grading period

7. Homework Policy: No Work No Credit!
You will have at least 3 days of homework a week.
You are expected to have your homework the next class day.
Homework counts as a daily grade which is 30% of your overall average.
If you do NOT have you homework you will get one week to turn it in for a 70.
Failure to follow directions will result in a 0.
No Work No Credit!

8. Level One Requirements
Must have at least a 70 each nine weeks
Must have at least a 75 each semester
If requirements are not met, students will be removed from level 1 and placed in an on-level math class.

9. Tutoring: Every Tuesday and Wednesday afterschool from 2:40 to 3:20.
Tutoring is a quiet study time that can be used for asking questions, working on homework, organizing your work, test corrections and do-overs.
Students must have a tutoring slip or written note to stay after school.
I will have the tutoring slips.

10. Curriculum Unit 1 Linear Functions
Unit 1 Linear Equations and Inequalities
Unit 2 Systems
Unit 3 Quadratic Functions
Unit 4 Polynomial Operations
Unit 5 Quadratic Equations
Unit 6 Exponential Functions and Equations
Unit 7 End of Course Exam Review
Unit 8 Algebra Methods