Common+Core+Algebra

__**Welcome to Mrs. Lancaster's Common Core Algebra Page!**__

**GENERAL INFORMATION **

 * __Course Content __****: **

Unit 10: Quadratic Equations
Unit 11: Systems of Linear Equations

ü Sharpened #2 pencils ü Folder/1-inch 3-ring binder ü Notebook paper ü Agenda
 * __Supplies needed Daily __****: **


 * //Optional (yet encouraged) //**//: Graphing Calculator, Ruler, Colored Pencils, Markers, Scissors, Glue Stick //


 * TJMS WEBSITE: **<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;"> []

<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">Your math grade will be determined in the following way: //<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;"> Grades will be updated weekly using the Pinnacle online grading program. //
 * __<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">GRADING __****<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">: **
 * **<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">Tests/Projects **<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">: 40%
 * **<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">Classwork **<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">: 30%
 * **<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">Quizzes **<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">: 20%
 * **<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">Homework **<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">: 10%


 * __<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">Class expectations __****<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">: **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">Students are to try their best, in and out of class, to master the curriculum. Your attitude, not your aptitude, best determines your altitude!
 * 2) <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">Students are to do their own work. (A parent/guardian will be notified in the case of //any// failure to meet this expectation.)
 * 3) <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">Character Counts! Students are to demonstrate trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship at all times!
 * 4) <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">Students are to notify me when they have a concern about their learning, my teaching, or any aspect of class which may be preventing them from achieving their potential.

<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">Failure to follow the classroom and/or school rules will result in one or more of the following consequences: verbal warning, student/teacher conference after class and completing a T.O.S. slip, parent/guardian contact, after-school detention, and/or office referral.


 * __<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">Quizzes and Tests __****<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">: **
 * <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">Quizzes will be given periodically throughout each unit. The material covered will follow from homework and classwork assignments. Therefore, if you do not complete your homework, you are not likely to pass the quizzes.
 * <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">Tests will be given at the end of each unit and will be announced in advance.


 * __<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">HOMEWORK POLICY __****<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">: **
 * <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">You can expect math homework about 3-4 days a week (Mon-Thurs).
 * <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">Homework will be checked the day after it is assigned. I will be checking homework for completeness. If all of the assignment is complete, you receive 2 points. If the assignment is partially complete or it is one date late, you receive 1 point. I will __NOT__ accept homework after two days.
 * <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.66px;">If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out the homework assignment and make up the homework assignment within 2 days. There will be a board with your classwork and homework assignments that you should check when you return to class.

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