Algebra 1 AB
Mrs. Crowe
katherinecrowe@anderson5.net
Course Description:
Algebra I AB is for students who completed Pre-Algebra with lower than an
overall “80” average. This course covers the basic algebraic principles and their applications. This
foundation is critical to success in all subsequent math courses. To be eligible to participate in Geometry
CP, you must attain a final average of “85” or better. To be eligible for Math Tech 3, you must attain a final
average of “70” or better.
*** For a copy of the district pacing guide go to: http://www.anderson5.net/Page/9297
Materials Needed:
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Three-ring Binder or Spiral-bound Notebook w/pockets
Pencils (no pen)
Notebook Paper
Graph paper
Calculator (TI-83/84)
TLH Classroom Expectations:
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Obey all school rules.
Plan to work from bell to bell.
Behavior that prevents me from teaching and prevents others from learning will NOT be tolerated.
Respect yourself and others.
Personal issues and concerns will be handled privately and confidentially.
Grading Percentages:
 Unit Tests
40%
MAKE UP
WORK
Given at the end of each unit.
 Quizzes
20%
Announced and unannounced.
 Homework
10%
Checked for completion and effort.
 Labs
10%
ALEKS or USA Test Prep assignments.
 Exam
Tests and quizzes are the
ONLY assignments accepted
late. It is YOUR
responsibility to set up a time
with me to complete the
assignment. If you do not
make up the work by the end
of the nine weeks, it will
count as a zero.
You may not turn in
late Homework or
Classwork.
10%
Every nine weeks and cumulative.
 Classwork
LATE
WORK
WILL NOT
BE
ACCEPTED!
10%
State issued exam—20% of final grade
Checked for accuracy.
NEED HELP OR TUTORING?
Power Hour is an excellent program provided on Mondays
and Thursdays (3:50pm-4:50pm) where you can receive help
in all core subjects and Spanish. Power Hour also allows
students time to make up missed tests and quizzes.
Bus transportation is provided.
Students must sign-up each day for transportation.
Tutoring w/ Mrs. Crowe
Come see Mrs. Crowe on
Wednesday afternoons
from 3:50-4:50!
More Information on back!!!
Classroom Procedures:
 Entering the room: Immediately turn in your homework, find your seat, and begin working on the
daily assignment displayed on the front board or in Google Forms.
 Turning in Homework: All HOMEWORK should be placed in “HOMEWORK” basket located at the
front of the room at the beginning of class each day. I will check homework while you are working on
the daily assignment.
 Sharpening pencils and throwing away trash: You may sharpen your pencils or throw away
trash during class without asking as long as you do it quietly and without disturbing others. Only
one person may be at the pencil sharpener or trash can at a time.
 Turning in other assignments (classwork, quizzes, tests, etc.): All assignments, except the daily
assignment, should be placed in “Turn-it-in Box” located at the back of the room upon completion
unless you are told otherwise. Daily assignments should be placed back into the folder at the front of
the room.
 When you don’t have your homework: You will be assigned lunch detention each day that you do
not have your completed homework assignment. The lunch detention must be served by the following
day after it is assigned or you will be referred to Mrs. Anthony.
 When you don’t have your ID: If you come to class without an ID, you will be sent to the office to get
one and will be counted tardy.
 When you are tardy: If you are tardy to class, you must have a pass from the front office or another
teacher. No student will be allowed in class without a pass! (This is a school policy.)
 Going to the Restroom: You must ask permission and must sign out using the “Hall Pass” by the
door. Refrain from asking during instruction. Be quiet in the hallway.
 Going to the Office, Nurse, Guidance Office, or Another Teacher: You must ask permission and
use the “Hall Pass” by the door. When you return, your pass must be signed by the person you went to
see.
 Exiting the room (during class): You must sign out on the “Hall Pass” sheet beside the door.
 Exiting the room (at the end of class): I will tell you when you may pack up your materials and
dismiss you from class. Never line up at the door.
Behavior Consequences:
1st Offense – Verbal Warning
2nd Offense – Conference with student/Parent Contact
3rd Offense – Office Referral/Parent Contact
*I reserve the right to write an Office Referral for any
offense I deem necessary.
Academic Integrity
A TLH diploma is highly esteemed and
rigorous. Cheating of any form will not be
tolerated in my classroom. If I suspect
cheating, then a grade of zero will be
recorded or the earned grade will be shared.
A parent-teacher conference will be
immediately requested.
Additional Information:
Progress Reports: You will receive a school progress report for all your classes half way through each nine weeks. In
addition, I will give you a detailed progress report for this class after each test. It is for your information as well as your
parents. Use these progress reports as well as PowerSchool to stay up-to-date and aware of your grade in this class.
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Monthly Calendars: You will be provided access to a Google calendar for this class listing our daily topics, notes,
homework assignments, quiz dates, and test dates. Please know that these are subject to change. I will announce any
and all changes in class.
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