I have spread MY
dreams beneath YOUR feet.
Tread softly because you tread on
my dreams.
W.B. Yeats
Materials
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To be prepared for learning •
in this class the following list •
of supplies are highly
recommended:
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• ruler
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Pencil
Loose Leaf Paper
Graph Paper
Binder, or section in a
binder
Grading Pen (not black)
Post-its
Whiteboard Marker &
Straight Edge
Highlighters, Colored
Pencils and Pens
Scissors (to be used at home)
Glue Sticks or Scotch
Tape
Basic Scientific
Calculator
Small envelope or bag
to contain small pieces
Mr. Swytak Room H-5
Office Hours:
M-F: 8:00 am – 8:30 am
After school by appointment
Voice mail: Phone: (209) 832-6600, extension 4274
Contact:
jswytak@tusd.net
website https://www.tracy.k12.ca.us/sites/jswytak/
Algebra 1 is a course designed to meet A-G requirements. We will examine the following mathematical concepts:
Quantities and Relationships, Graphs, Equations and Inequalities, Linear Functions, Sequences, Exponential Functions,
Systems of Equations, Systems of Inequalities, Analyzing Data Sets, Correlation and Residuals, Quadratic Functions,
Polynomials, Real Number System, and Mathematical Modeling. You will also have many opportunities to see how
mathematics relates and applies to other areas of content. Student presentations of work will be required regularly.
Graphing calculators and computers may also be used for instruction. Students will work alone, in pairs, and in groups.
The following information will help you understand what is expected of you.
Course Description
Algebra 1
TARDY POLICY
Students are expected to be in their seats, ready to work, when the bell
rings.
Tardy #
Consequence
1-4
Teacher assigned consequences.
Student remains in class; referral to AP; parent
contacted by AP.
7+
Student remains in class; referral to AP; parent contact
by AP.
Respect my right to teach and students’ right to learn. Because each
student’s learning is important to me, I will not tolerate student behavior
which keeps this from happening.
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Creating an effective learning environment requires the cooperation of all
people in the classroom. EVERY student is important in the classroom and
has something to contribute. Questions, answers, and sharing oft thought
processes all lead to everyone’s success. Our environment will be strong if
we keep the following in mind:
Student remains in class; assigned 30 minute detention;
teacher-Parent contact; complete detention form;
original to teacher; copy to student; detention served
within two days; detention form signed by detention
teacher; form turned in to teacher who assigned
detention; teacher sends form to AP secretary for filing.
C OURTESY
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Common
Courtesy:
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ASSIGNMENTS
Homework and classwork will
be assigned on a day-today basis.
Students are
required to do all assigned
work in pencil, and correct in
pen that is not black. All
assignments will follow board
policy 6154. It is essential to
practice
the
concepts
taught in class. Remember
that homework isn’t a
punishment, it is a way to
reinforce what you have
learned.
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Be Honest!
Pay attention, follow all
directions and stay on
task.
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Please don’t create
distractions, they make
learning difficult
o Speaking out of turn
o Eating, drinking, or
using electronic
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devices
o Wandering around •
the classroom
Use manners
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Always use appropriate •
language without
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profanity or slander
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when you come to
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school. Remember,
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you are a professional
student.
Please wait for the
teacher to excuse you.
The bell does not
excuse the class.
Leave the classroom in
as good or better
condition as when you
entered
Protect our learning
environment.
Possible
Consequences:
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Loss of an educational
opportunity
Loss of Computer
Privileges
Detention
Alternate Assignment
Seating Change
Parent Contact
Office Referral
Classroom Suspension
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Suspension Make-Up Policy:
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Students are allowed to make up work
while in the support room. It is the
STUDENT’s responsibility to obtain the
assignment BEFORE they are assigned to
the support room.
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Students will have the same number of
days that they were absent from school
to make up their work for an absence.
When you are absent IT IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY to make arrangements
for making up class activities,
presentations, quizzes, assessments, or
tests. In some cases, it may be
necessary to use an alternative form of
assessment.
Late work is NOT accepted for credit.
Students are to expect daily homework
assignments and to arrange their
schedules accordingly. The
overwhelming majority of assignments
will be due the next day.
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Make-Up Work Policy:
Late Work Policy:
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Missing class affects not just
one assignment, but two…the
one that is due and the one
assigned. It is critical that
close attention be paid when
missing class for any reason..
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ABSENT FOR AN ACTIVITY (sport, dance, leadership,
a
field trip, band, choir, etc)? You MUST receive assignments BEFORE you
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leave for the activity and the assignments will be due the following day.
Appointments are to be made with me ahead of time regarding making up tests.
Letter grades are based according are considered cheating. Any
to the following percentages:
student found to be cheating or
aiding another in cheating will
A
100 - 90
receive a zero on the assignment, a
referral and parents will be notified.
B
Ges:
89 - 80
C
79 - 70
D
69 - 60
F
59 - Below
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Cheating, the use or submission of
another’s work as your own, in any
form, will not be tolerated, nor will
allowing another to use your work
to cheat from.
Quarter Grade
Your semester grade will be
determined by the following
weighted scale:
Assessments
Assignments
Lab
40%
25%
35%
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Final
40%
40%
20%
Semester Grade