ALGEBRA Common Core
Mrs. Diaz
EMAIL ADDRESS: MDiaz@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us
Phone Number: (516) 488-9226
Extra Help: TENTATIVE: Tuesday: 7-7:45 and 3-4
Wednesday 3-4 and Thursday 3-4
Dear Parents and/or Guardians,
Welcome back to a new school year, and welcome to Algebra Common Core. This year we will be preparing for the
Common Core Algebra regents which will be administered in June of 2014.
Materials Needed:
 Binder with loose-leaf paper
 Folder for Handouts
 Pen & Pencil
 TI-84+/TI-83+ Graphing Calculator (Not Required but suggested)
Textbook:
 Algebra 1, Glencoe
Homework (10%): Assignments will be given at most 5 times per week. Each will be collected the next day in class.
There are NO make-ups. Homework is to be done COMPLETELY (show all steps, procedures, diagrams, and formulas
used). Even if you do not understand the assignment, an attempt should be made to complete it. Wrong answers are
better than no work at all. If you choose not to do your homework assignment COMPLETELY, then you decide to
receive an INCOMPLETE for that day’s homework grade. Some homework assignments will be given on Study
Island.com and castlelearning.com
Tests (60%): Tests are given EVERY OTHER WEEK. All tests are announced at least two days in advance. Each test
will be expressed as a grade out of 100.
Quizzes (20%): Quizzes will be given during the week when there is NO TEST scheduled. Quizzes may or may not be
announced. Each quiz will be expressed as a grade out of 100.
Lab Class/Class Participation (10%): Going to the board, answering/asking questions and offering alternative
solutions are strongly encouraged. You should participate in class discussions FREQUENTLY, but without calling out
or interrupting each other. Class participation also includes taking notes, completing your class work and coming to
class on time ready to work. LAB Assignments will be given every session. You may earn a 0, 1, or 2 for each session
depending on the quality and quantity of work completed. Your grade will be determined by taking the total points
earned divided by total points possible. This score will be expressed as a grade out of 100.
Attendance: It is your responsibility to make arrangements to copy someone’s notes when you are absent, obtain
missing worksheets, complete missed homework, and immediately schedule a make-up for any missing tests/quizzes.
You will be given the same amount of days you were absent to make-up any missed work. However, if your absence
is unexcused you are responsible for serving a cutting detention. If you are late to class you are expected to serve a
late detention.
Teacher’s Expectations of Students:
1) Come to class on time and prepared.
2) Begin working as soon as the bell rings.
3) Take good notes & listen while taking notes.
4) Ask questions in class and do your HW.
5) Do my homework.
6) Respect others and their belongings.
7) Use proper language at all times.
8) Raise my hand and wait to be called on.
9) Come to extra help with questions when needed
10) Accept personal responsibility for my learning
Please sign and return the section below to Mrs. Diaz by: Wednesday September 11th, 2013
Elmont Memorial High School
I have read and understand the guidelines and procedures for Mrs. Diaz math class and
have shared them with my parents.
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Student’s Signature
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Parent/Guardian Signature ______________________________________________________
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