Welcome to Your Favorite Math Class!!
Mr. Williams’
Classroom Expectations:
As a serious math student you will be expected to come to class on time with a
PENCIL, your homework, notebook/binder, and a desire to learn 
1. Be on time
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You must be in your seat and working at the time class begins.
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Example, if class begins at 9:13, you must be in your seat with materials
out at 9:14 or you will be marked late and earn a level
2. Be Prepared
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All materials must be brought to class everyday (pencil, planner,
notebook/binder, completed homework)
3. Follow Directions
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Listen carefully to all given directions
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Raise your hand to ask questions
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Remain on task once you have begun your work
4. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself
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Be respectful of your peers and your teacher
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Do not distract yourself and others
5. Use appropriate language
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Keep your voice at an appropriate level
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Do not use foul or disrespectful language at any time
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Use Academic Language often
Course Textbook: Algebra I (Glencoe)
If you cannot find your textbook, you are in luck…you can still do your
homework every night!! Here’s how:
Algebra I Online Textbook
Website: http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/ose/index.html
User Name: ALG1
Password: wRec84ehed
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Algebra I Course Topics:
Unit 1: Solving Linear Equations
Unit 2: Solving Linear Inequalities
Unit 3: Ratios, Percents, and Proportions
Unit 4: Relations and Functions
Unit 5: Linear Algebra
Unit 6: Solving Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
Unit 7: Statistics
Unit 8: Polynomials
Unit 9: Factoring
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Expect each unit to consist of homework, classwork and/or labs, and
assessments.
Classwork/Homework:
 Any work to be turned in must be done in pencil. Use an eraser!
 All work should be neat, legible, and organized. No exceptions . . . I will not
accept the work if it is illegible. You will be required to resubmit the
assignment assuming possible deductions.
 You must show work so that you and I can understand your answers. Again,
no exceptions unless otherwise stated.
 Homework will be calculated as 3 points each day for a 15 point grade at the
end of the week (see HW rubric).
Tutoring:
 Don’t wait until it is too late
 Available Daily 2:55 - 4:00 (regular) or 2:55 to 3:25 (for sports)
 If you sign up for tutoring attendance is mandatory
 Tutoring is a privilege to those who show effort (i.e. must have evidence of
notes and homework)
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Grades:
School-Wide Scale (per MP)
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
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Percent
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
Below 60
School-Wide Policy (year end average)
Marking Periods
1st Marking Period
2nd Marking Period
3rd Marking Period
4th Marking Period
Final Exam
Weight
20%
20%
20%
20%
20%
100%
Midterm Exam will occur the week before Christmas break
Final Exam will occur at the end of the year and count as 20% of your
ENTIRE grade
I want you to succeed! I look forward to not only sharing my knowledge with each
student, but to learn from each of you as well. Houseparents, if you would like to
discuss a student’s performance with me, please email me at williamss@mhs.pa.org or
call me at ext. 3024. Let’s have a great year working together!!
Houseparent’s Signature:_____________________________
Student Home: ____________________________________
Phone:__________
Student’s Signature:__________________________________
Date:___________
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