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Red pen
A very detailed rubric will be distributed with each project
including a breakdown of the points. Ms. Nixon
Markers or colored pencils nixona@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Scientific calculator *Please check my website for info,
Algebra Nation book (will be issued) links, and assignments.
Issued hardback text should remain
at home Course Description
Tests
Grading Policy Welcome to Algebra 1! I am Annette Nixon,
Tests must be rigorous to prepare students for
this is my 3rd year at GBHS, but I have
The breakdown of the 9-week grading policy is: the EOC, and will be graded accordingly.
been teaching for over 25 years. And I am
Tests: 50% A study session will be provided for most tests looking forward to this year!
Quizzes: 35%
Homework 15% BEFORE SCHOOL, THE DAY BEFORE THE Algebra is the basis for all higher level
TEST, in Ms. Nixon’s room. math, and I plan to make it rigorous,
Homework will be assigned every day! We will go
over 2 each day before it is graded. Each relevant, and try to throw in some
On-line practice tests are available on Algebra
assignment will be worth 20 points, 5 will be added enjoyment. I want you to love math as much
together to make a weekly grade which will be
Nation. as I do (or at least, not hate it!) by the end
posted in the grade book. of the year.
Students will have the opportunity to do
Quizzes will be given at least twice per week. Most test corrections for each test, earning back
will be only 6 questions. Some will be announced,
partial credit. Test corrections must be done
some will not. Longer quizzes may count as two quiz
in class, in the allotted time, and must
grades. I will drop the lowest quiz grade. Quizzes
missed due to absence will not be made up, but follow the prescribed format exactly.
instead will be marked with NG, and will not count
at all in the average.
I have high expectations for all students. I expect It is difficult to learn Algebra if you aren’t here! If you miss class, it is YOUR
students to achieve academically to their fullest You have 3 days to make-up work for excused responsibility to get necessary make-up
potential. I also expect students to contribute in a absences. If it is an unexcused absence, you will be work. Complete all work that you missed,
positive manner to the classroom. The following is a list given a zero. If it is a pre-arranged absence, your
of classroom rules. within 3 days of your absence.
work should be complete and turned in on the day of
Be on time. your return. If you are absent on a review day, but Check the MAKEUP FOLDERS (by day of
have been here for material instruction, you will be the week) located near the front
Leave all classroom materials and calculators in the
required to take the test, the day you return. classroom door for any needed handouts.
CLASSROOM.
All cell phones MUST be placed in cell phone locker will be given: of your return.
1 HW pass
1 late pass
1 bathroom pass
1 hall pass