Mr. Jacobs 2008-2009
Parent/Guardian
Communication:
It is the responsibility of the student and
guardian to please ask or call me if you have questions or concerns about this
class. I will send a progress
report home every other Friday. I
generally do not call about grades or attendance unless progress reports have
not been returned or if a student has over five unverified absences. If you need to have an update on grades,
attendance, or any other matter, please call at anytime. It is your responsibility to communicate
with your student or call me to stay up to date on grades and attendance. I do not answer the phone during class but
if you leave a message I will return your call as soon as possible. 334-9414 ext 1356
Class
Description: This
year we will learn about absolute value, perform operations involving
decimals/fractions/percentages, solve one and two variable equations and
inequalities, graph lines, use rules of exponents, factor polynomials, solve
radical and quadratic equations, and perform simple probability problems. Special attention will be given to apply
algebra to real-world applications.
Expectations:
I expect each student to complete
all tasks on time and be prepared to work each day, put forth honest effort, and
contribute to our class in a positive manner.
I value hard work, responsibility, and integrity. It is
recommended that a student earn a 70% or better in Algebra I to move on.
1.
NO
TALKING OUT OF TURN
2.
NO
CELL PHONES OR HEADPHONES IN CLASS
-All other SCHOOL RULES
1.
Verbal
Warning
2.
Classroom
service and/or detention and/or student-teacher conference
3.
Classroom
service and/or detention and/or parent-teacher conference
4.
Office
Referral
Students
are expected to be in the classroom when the tardy bell rings
1st
& 2nd : Warning
3rd
– 5th : Lunch Detention and Parent Contact
6th
+ : After school detention
Daily
Assignments: 35% of total grade
Tests/Quizzes: 50% of total grade
Midterm/Final:
15% of total grade
All WORK MUST BE SHOWN on each problem or no
credit will be given. Late work will be accepted up until the test on each unit
is given. If your semester homework
average is >85%, one test score may be dropped. Class notes will be required and will count 10% of each unit
test. Test retakes are permitted
(deadlines and details will be given in class). Some extra credit opportunities will be provided, details will
be given in class. As always, no credit
will be given for cheating, so please don’t compromise your integrity!
The textbook for this class is the Holt Algebra and must be covered at all times. You will be responsible for excessive wear or damage to the book. The cost to replace it is $53. There are many online helps available for this book.
Occasionally students need additional help with assignments outside of class. The following are some options that are available to students seeking supplementary help.
1.
I am available most days during lunch to help tutor
2.
Native American Dorm Tutoring: Call dorm for more
information
3.
AHS tutoring: 334-9414 to sign up (ACE program after
school Mon, Thurs.)
4.
Sylvan Learning Center: This center charges a fee,
599-9390 for information
5. The text book has online help that is great! Visit go.hrw.com for homework help.
If you have any questions or wish to contact me please call or log on to:
Mr. James Jacobs:
334-9414 ext 1356; [email protected]
If you have additional questions about policies in my classroom, please refer to the AHS student handbook. Please ASK if you have any question.
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