Mr. Fitz Algebra 1
2015-2016
Course Syllabus
Teacher:
Earl Fitzpatrick (Mr. Fitz!) Room E5
Cell/Txt: (805) 668-8961
E-mail: efitzpatrick@uusd.net
Website : https://sites.google.com/a/uusd.net/mr-fitz-algebra-1/
School:
Eagle Peak Middle School
8601 West Rd. Redwood Valley, CA 95470
Phone: 707-472-5250 Fax: 707-485-9542
Website: http://www.edline.net/pages/Eagle_Peak_Middle
QUARTER 1
QUARTER 2
QUARTER 3
QUARTER 4
Unit 1: Expressions and Operations
Unit 2: Equations
Unit 3: Functions
Unit 4: Rate of Change/Variation
Unit 5: Forms of Linear Equations
Unit 6: Variation of Data/Statistics
Unit 7: Inequalities
Unit 8: Systems of Equations
and Inequalities
Unit 9: Exponents and Radicals
Unit 10: Polynomials
Unit 11: Quadratics
Unit 12: Radical and Rational
Functions
Materials: A Three Ring Binder, Loose Leaf Paper Lined Paper, Graph Paper, #2 Pencils, Composition Book, Index Cards, 3 Hole
Punched Pencil Case. Each student should also bring a box of tissues.
Expectations: Students are expected to follow the Eagle Peak MS Dress Code and Attendance code found in the student handbook
and student agenda. All assignments must be completed in PENCIL and students are REQUIRED to SHOW ALL THEIR WORK. I
believe each student has a right to learn, the teacher has a right to teach, and the classroom will be a safe environment, both physically
and emotionally.
Technology: Technology is allowed in the classroom, as it is expected that we are 21st century students. However, normal respect and
classroom expectations apply. Headphones are required when used, no ringer volume, only used when approved by Mr. Fitz, and only
used for classroom educational purposes or specifically approved use by Mr. Fitz. Tech is not allowed for quizzes and tests.
Homework: Homework is an integral part of this course. Homework is the minimum amount of practice necessary to master the
topics. I encourage students to practice extra problems on topics they are having difficulty with. To have a successful year, homework
needs to be completed the night assigned. It is the student’s responsibility to complete any homework missed when absent and to turn
it in upon their return. Parents will be notified, via progress reports and parent porthole access, if incomplete or poor quality
homework is a recurring problem, via grades. Students will be required to access the internet for Textbook, website, Khan Academy,
and other assignments as assigned.
Class Work: Class work may be assigned either as individual work or as group work. If a student is absent it is the student’s
responsibility to complete any missed class work and to copy missing notes. ALL LESSONS AND TASKS ARE AVAILABLE
ONLINE @ https://sites.google.com/a/uusd.net/mr-fitz-algebra-1/
Make-up Requirements: If an absence is un-excused, the student will be given an opportunity to make up any missed work, including
tests. If the absence is excused, the student will have as many days to complete all make-up work as the student was absent, unless
special arrangements are made before the work is due. All quizzes and tests are to be made-up the next class period in which the
student is at school.
Quizzes and Tests: There will be both announced and unannounced quizzes in this course. All chapter tests, cumulative tests, and
comprehensive tests will be announced.
Test Re-Takes: At times, Students may receive a poor score on a test. Students who would like to retake a test must meet the
following requirements:
a) All Unit assignments (example: classwork, homework, and projects) must have been completed and submitted prior to the
first sitting.
b) Student must attend an after school session to receive assistance on the subject.
c) Higher Grade must/will be used
Mr. Fitz Algebra 1
2015-2016
d) Only one re-test opportunity will be provided each unit.
e) Re-takes must be completed prior to the next unit assessment.
Extra Help: After school help is available on days specifically noted by Mr. Fitz, but at least two days per week.
Tardiness, Discipline, and Detentions: Should a discipline need occur, consequences will ordinarily fall on an escalating continuum
(such as verbal cues, lunch or after-school detention, parent phone call, counselor/team intervention, and disciplinary referral). Some
behaviors will result directly in a disciplinary referral. District Policy will be followed.
Grading Policy: It is my policy to grade student work. Quarter grades and final grades will be obtained on a weighted average scale.
Grades will be determined by students’ performance on Formative assessments 30% which include homework, class work, projects,
computer and writing assignments and Summative assessments 70% which will include quizzes and tests.
FCPS Grading Scale (end of quarter)
A
92.5 - 100.00%
A89.5 – 92.49%
B+
86.5 – 89.49%
B
82.5  86.49%
B79.5 – 82.49%
C+
76.5  79.49%
C
72.5  76.49%
C69.5 - 72.49%
D+
66.5 69.49%
D
63.5  66.49 %
F
below 63.5%
Weights for overall scoring
Test 45%
Quiz 25%
Classwork 20%
Homework 10%
Annual Grading Weights
Quarter 1 = 25%
Quarter 2 = 25%
Quarter 3 = 25%
Quarter 4 = 25%
NHI/Latework: Up to 10% deduction may be incurred for assignments turned in past due dates, but received prior to unit conclusion.
Assignment may not accepted after the unit assessment in which it was assigned, and will not be accepted after the quarter ending
date. “NHI” is used in grade reports to designate work that has “Not been Handed In”. NHI = 0. All coursework must be completed
prior to end of quarter due date for grading to occur.
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Mr. Fitz Algebra 1
2015-2016
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Progress reports will be electronically. Please make sure you have a working email address on file with
the school and with me. Please provide your email address (both student and parent) to receive your
class announcements & weekly updates. Thank you! I am looking forward to a great year.
Earl Fitzpatrick
(Please call me “Mr. Fitz”)
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