Angie Cole
Grade 8 (A-D) Ms. Jenny Hinton
Grade 8 (E-Z) Ms. Hunter Bolling
: 757-648-4950, ext.
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Course Description: Algebra 1 Honors is a high school credit-bearing class. Students who successfully complete the class and the Algebra 1 End-of-Course
SOL Test will earn one verified credit in math. The next course in the sequence is Geometry Series or
Geometry Honors.
Course Objectives: All of the Algebra 1 Honors Sol’s for the Commonwealth of Virginia are included in the
Virginia Beach City Public School’s Algebra 1 Honors curriculum. The goal is to equip students with the skills they need to succeed as 21 st century learners. A detailed listing of the objectives for math and their correlation to the Sol’s will be posted on
and can be accessed two ways from the homepage:
section and/or
link.
Students mastering the material will be prepared to pass the Algebra 1 Sol test.
Course Scope and Sequence:
Unit 1: Variables and Expressions
Unit 2: Solving Equations
Unit 3: Linear Functions
Unit 4: Graphing and Writing Linear Equations
Unit 5: Solving Inequalities in One Variable
Unit 6: Solving Systems of Equations
Unit 7: Laws of Exponents and Polynomials
Unit 8: Factoring and Solving Quadratic Equations
Unit 9: Quadratic Functions and Curve Fitting
Unit 10: Statistics
Unit 11: Rational Expressions and Equations
Texts and Materials
The textbook is Algebra 1 by Glencoe. The textbook will be available on-line with a given password. The following items should be brought to class every day:
Binder, Spiral Notebook, Pencil, Paper, Graphing
Calculator (issued by the school and kept in a zippered pouch or pocket in binder), and Agenda. All graded assignments, notes, and handouts should be kept in the binder. All Math work must be done in pencil.
Assessment Measures and Grading Procedures
and Policies: Please sign up for Parent Portal.
Grades will be updated at least once a week. A blank means the grade has not yet been entered. “0” means your child is missing that assignment. Please discuss all “0”s with your child. Concept Tests
(Standards Based Grading) count 75% of the grade.
Concept Tests may be retaken. Students have the option of arranging to take a second version of a
Concept Test after successfully completing corrections to the first version. The higher grade is recorded.
Skills Reviews (Cumulative) count 15% of the grade.
Skills Reviews may not be retaken.
Classwork/Homework counts 10% of the grade.
Homework may be shown one block late for half credit. Incomplete work is also given half credit, which includes not following directions (such as showing work). Projects may be counted in any of the three categories.
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The VBCPS grading scale is as follows:
Range
90 - 92
87 - 89
83 - 86
80 - 82
77 - 79
73 - 76
70 - 72
67- 69
64 - 66
93 - 100
Below 64
Letter
Grade
A
A-
B +
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
E
Points
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.0
Help Sessions: Please make sure your child is working on homework assignments on the day they are assigned. If they have trouble, then they should come see me the next day during homeroom to discuss the problem or to arrange a before or after school time for extra help. I will sign an appointment time in your child’s agenda. Homework centers are available in both the a.m. and p.m. in the cafeteria.
Please see the school’s website for more information on those sessions.
Procedures for conferences, parental contacts:
If something comes up that you would like to discuss in a conference, please feel free to contact the guidance department. Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time with any concern you might have. Email is the best way to reach me, even if the email says that you would like me to call you.
Attendance Information: Algebra 1 Honors is a
High School Credit class. This class applies to your child’s high school GPA. Please make sure your child attends class regularly. The high school attendance policies outlined in your child’s Agenda also apply. If your child misses class, please encourage him/her to get on my wikispace and attempt the homework. If that is not possible, they are allowed one day for every day missed.
Citizenship Expectations: Students are expected to show respect for the staff, the other students, and themselves at all times. During class, your child will be expected to sit correctly, keep hands and feet to self, pay attention during instruction, work silently at times and collaboratively at others, copy all notes and examples, and participate appropriately in all activities.
They are to refrain from unkind comments and actions at all times. Students should know and adhere to all policies stated in the
as well as all classroom policies. Students must also adhere to the
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Algebra 1 Honors Course Expectations Please return by September 13, 2013
I have read the class expectation sheet and reviewed it with my child and will support the teacher’s efforts to meet the goals listed therein.
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