Algebra 3 Syllabus
Ms. Stapley
I. General Information
Room Number:
2413 (White House)
School Phone: 281-641-7591
Email:
shamber.stapley@humble.k12.tx.us
Tutorial Times:
Wed. 6:45 – 7:15 am; Tues. 3:00 – 3:45 pm; Wed. 3:00 – 4:00 (testing only)
If students are unable to attend my tutorial sessions they are welcome to attend
Mrs. Harrison’s tutorials or Mrs. Hanson’s tutorials. Their tutorial schedules can
be found on my website.
II. Textbook and Materials
Textbook: Intermediate Algebra, Martin-Gay, K. Elayn, Fourth Edition.
Individual Materials: Notes (Paper), Pencil, Math Notebook or folder.
Calculators: TI-84 Plus calculators will be assigned to each student for in class use only. They will NOT be
checked out to students at any time for any reason. You are responsible for the safe return of the calculator,
every day. Links to online calculators are listed on my web page. Students are welcome to purchase a graphing
calculator for their personal use but this is not required.
III. Classroom Expectations, Rules, and Consequences
Classroom Expectations:
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Upon entering take out homework, check solutions, and turn homework into the box (this should be
completed within the first five minutes). Follow instructions written on the board under the daily
agenda.
During class students are expected to participate both in note taking as well as in-class assignments. Off
topic conversations are unacceptable during lessons. Students are expected to remain in their assigned
seats unless they need to get materials. Students should continue to work until the last two minutes of
class.
During the last two minutes of class students will return their calculators to the proper place. Failure to
return calculators could result in the loss of calculator privileges. They will return books to the book
shelf and any materials they may have borrowed. Desks should be returned to their original position and
trash should be thrown away. Students must remain in their seats until the bell releases them.
Classroom rules:
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Be respectful. Respect all others in the classroom as well as their personal belongings.
Be prepared. Bring supplies every day, participate and work in class, and turn in assignments on time.
Be responsible. Take care of personal needs prior to coming to class. Get missed notes and assignments
when you are absent. Stay awake and participate during class.
No cell phones or other media devices in the classroom.
School rules:
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Tardy students will not be allowed in class until they have received a pass from the secretary.
Student will not be allowed in the room without an ID properly displayed.
Bottled water only within the classroom.
Students must remain in the classroom for the first and last ten minutes of class.
Students may not leave the room without a pass.
Behavioral or academic concerns will be handled in the following manner:
1. Redirection/correction of the behavior
2. Parental contact by teacher
3. Teacher issued detention (only in cases pertaining to classroom rules). Student will be assigned a 30
minute teacher detention before or after school. Failure to attend teacher detention will result in a
referral to your principal and a further consequence will be assigned. All campus rules are subject to
immediate principal referrals.
4. Written referral
Academic Honesty:
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We will utilize secure testing practices for every test. Cellphones, media devices and all personal belongings will
be placed at the front of the room. If a cell phone or other media device is seen or heard while testing is taking
place it will be considered a testing irregularity and will result in an automatic zero as well as a written referral. In
this situation a student will be unable to retest the exam.
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If a student is found copying homework, both students will receive a zero for the assignment in addition
to a teacher issued detention. The student will be unable to make up the assignment.
Absence Policy:
Students are responsible for obtaining missed notes/information, from classmates, during tutoring, or
online when available. Missed assignments and worksheets will be posted on my website or can be obtained
from the absent work box in class. Students who are absent are expected to turn in the homework due on the day
they missed class upon return to class. If this work is not complete it is then considered late and will follow the
late policy listed below. Students will be given one extra day for each day they are absent to turn in homework
assignments they missed while absent.
IV. Grading Policy
Formative Assessments: Academic Practice, Daily Grades, Exit tickets and Quizzes = 30%
Summative Assessments: Tests= 70%
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Assignments will be checked daily and graded periodically. Answers only will NOT be acceptable.
Students must show work to receive credit. Homework may be used on warm-ups and some quizzes so
it is important to show work.
AHS Late Work Policy 2015-2016
On time:
1 day late:
2 days late:
3 days late:
4 days late:
5 days late
full credit
max of 80
max of 60
max of 40
max of 20
0
AHS Retest Policy
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Students have a deadline of one week to reassess after receiving original graded assignment.
Students may choose to reassess one summative assessment per 9 week period. The original assessment
and reassessment grades will be averaged regardless of the second test score.
Reassessment may not be available for the last summative assessment of a grading period due to time
constraints.
Students may be reassessed on the objective(s) they missed and in the modality the teacher selects, i.e., a
different test, oral defense, written modes, explanations, demonstrations, etc.
If students want an opportunity to be reassessed on a summative assessment, students must:
1. Attend 1 tutorial session on the non-mastered material.
2. Make corrections to the original assessment and discuss the assessment.
3. Complete the reassessment form requiring both teacher and parent signatures (students can obtain this
form from me or print one from my website).
V. How to be Successful in a Math Class
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Attend class every day
Follow class procedures, expectations and school rules
Do assignments on the day it is assigned
Attend tutorials when absent or for extra help
Use the on-line resources and tutorial videos when you need extra help
Keep an organized notebook or folder
Check your class status on Home Access Center (HAC) regularly
Ms. Stapley
I have read, understand, and agree to the terms outlined in the syllabus. I will perform to the best of my ability
and be respectful in class.
Student Name:
Parent Signature:
Student Signature:
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Date: __________