Algebra 1A
Course Syllabus
2007-2008
Ms. Grassl
Course Description: This course is the first year in a 2 year Algebra
course which was developed because of the requirement to pass Algebra in
order to graduate. The course will cover topics in Algebra such as
simplifying Algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and writing linear
equations.
Materials: The following materials are necessary for success
in this class and you are required to have them by the end of the first week:
o 1” ring binder
o Pencil with eraser
o Covered textbook
o Lined paper
Homework: Homework will be assigned everyday, including some
weekends. It will be collected at the beginning of the next class meeting.
Late work will not be accepted. The original problem must be copied
and all work must be shown. Answers must be boxed or circled.
All work should be done in pencil so that mistakes can be erased. Every
assignment must have the following heading in the upper left corner of the
page:
o Name
o Teacher
o Class and Period
o Date
o Assignment
Binder: You are required to have a 1” binder dedicated to this class.
This binder will be used on a daily basis and must be brought to class everyday.
This is part of your grade and I will be checking them throughout the semester.
Grading: The semester grade is based on the total points earned
during the semester. It is NOT the average of the two quarter grades.
The 1st and 3rd quarter grades are just progress reports towards the semester
grades.
o Tests = 50% of grade
o Homework = 40% of grade
o Binder = 10% of grade
Absences: Regular attendance is critical for success in this course.
It is your responsibility to get assignments that you have missed and to
arrange a make-up test time with me. Be sure to get the notes you may
have missed as well.
o Call a classmate.
o Check the class binder.
o If you have an excused absence, you have the same amount
of days to turn in your work as the number of days you were absent.
o If the absence is unexcused, no make-up work or tests
are allowed.
o Be prepared to make up any missed tests or quizzes the
following day in class.
Extras: I will make grades available online via my classroom
website. You can access my website through the El Molino website at:
www.elmolino.org. Please check your grades often and let me know if
you notice any discrepancies.
Contact Information:
Email: lgrassl@elmolino.org
Phone: 824-6550