Mrs. Neher’s Algebra I
2008-2009
Dear Students and Parents,
Welcome to Algebra! The goal of this class is for students to acquire an array of problem solving strategies so that they will be prepared to be successful in college mathematics courses and the workplace of the 21st century. While students will be learning fundamental skills and procedures, students will also learn to work together in study teams on challenging problems. Students will discover four major ways to approach mathematics: numerically, symbolically, graphically, and verbally. Below is my contact information, feel free to call or email anytime if you have questions or concerns. I am really looking forward to our year together!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Neher
Office Hours:
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Before School |
After School |
Monday |
9:15-9:45 |
3:05-4:00 |
Tuesday |
7:30-8:00 |
3:05-4:00 |
Wednesday |
Not Available |
3:05-4:00 |
Thursday |
7:30-8:00 |
3:05-4:00 |
Friday |
7:30-8:00 |
3:05-4:00 |
I will be available in room 357 during my office hours or by appointment. Below is my contact information; the best way to get a hold of me is by email.
WHS Phone: 663-8117
Email: neher.m@mail.wsd.wednet.edu
Grading:
In this class there are two grading categories. Academic grades are based solely on tests, quizzes, notebook, and your performance. Below is the academic grading scale:
93 - 100% A 77-79% C+ Tests: 40%
90 - 92% A- 73-76% C Performance: 30%
87 - 89% B+ 70-72% C- Quizzes: 15%
83 - 86% B 67-69% D+ Notebook: 15%
80 - 82% B- 60-66% D
Below 60% F
The other category you will be graded on is citizenship. This category is graded on the following four criteria:
Behavior
Attendance
Time Management
Participation
Each quarter a letter will be sent home with feedback regarding your citizenship grade.
You will receive a print out of your grade after every chapter test. Grades are also available on my web site at http://whs.wsd.wednet.edu under Departments.
What you should expect from me:
1. To believe in you.
2. To treat you with respect.
3. To always tell you the truth, a straight answer.
4. To have a positive attitude.
5. To be prepared to give you an experience to help you to be successful in the high school.
What I should expect from you:
1. Enjoy the class.
2. Please no food or drink in the classroom. Water is fine.
3. Absolutely no cell phones, i-pods, mp3 players, etc….
4. Have a “can do” attitude. You don’t know until you try.
5. Respect school property and that of others. Do not write on the desks!
6. Show up everyday on time and let me know if you are going to be late or absent.
Attendance:
If you arrive less than 10 minutes late, you are tardy. After 10 minutes, you are considered absent. Absences are considered unexcused until they have been cleared. Absences can be cleared with a phone call from a parent or a written note from the parent. Clearing absences must be done within 48 hours. If unexcused absences are not cleared within 48 hours you will be required to serve a detention or a Saturday school. Report with a note to the Attendance Office before school, during passing times, during break, lunch or after school.
Materials:
Students will be required to keep their textbook in their binder at all times. Damaged textbooks at the end of the semester will be fined up to $25.
After reading the syllabus thoroughly, please sign below stating that you understand the classroom expectations.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________ Date: ________________
Student Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ________________
A telephone # where a parent can be reached: _______________________________________