Algebra 1 Course Syllabus 713-‐580-‐6000 www.houstonchristianhs.org
Subject: Algebra 1 B-‐1/B-‐2/B-‐3
Teacher: Amanda Mellor Performing Arts Center – PAC – Room 207
Conference Period: A1 (by appointment only) Phone: 713/580-‐6039 Email: amellor@houstonchristianhs.org
Tutoring Availability: M, W, Th, F: 7:15 – 8:25 and after school for 1 hr Tu: after school for 1 hr Most days during lunch (Not Chapel Days)
Semester Verse: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” (Colossians 3:23-‐24) Classroom Rules: Grading: 1. Be on time. Tests – 50% 2. Be prepared. In-‐Class Assignments – 20% 3. Be respectful. Homework/Movie Assignments – 15% Participation Grade– 5% Mastery Quizzes – 10% Your lowest Assignment grade will be dropped. Materials Needed: • TI-‐Nspire CAS • AAA batteries (to be kept in the classroom for calculator emergencies) • Binder – notes must be organized. There will be a note check every day. • College ruled notebook paper • Pencil (for all work) • Grading Pen – red, blue, green, purple – not black • Holt-‐McDougal Algebra 1 Textbook • Set of fine-‐tip dry erase markers (bold colors) • Mac Computer – for watching videos