Algebra I and Algebra Enrichment!

Course Description!
Algebra I formalizes and extends the mathematics students learned in the middle grades. Five critical areas
comprise Algebra I: Relations and Functions; Linear Equations and Inequalities; Quadratic and Nonlinear
Equations; Systems of Equations and Inequalities; and Polynomial Expressions. The critical areas deepen and
extend understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by
applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend, and students engage in methods for analyzing,
solving, and using quadratic functions. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course
and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent,
useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.!

Algebra Enrichment is a mathematics support course for Algebra I. The course provides students with
additional time to build the foundations necessary for high school math courses, while concurrently having
access to rigorous, grade-level appropriate courses. The five critical areas of Algebra Enrichment align with the
critical areas of Algebra I: Relationships between Quantities and Reasoning with Equations; Linear and
Exponential Relationships; Descriptive Statistics; Expressions and Equations; and Quadratic Functions and
Modeling. However, whereas Algebra I contains exclusively grade-level content, Algebra Enrichment combines
standards from high school courses with foundational standards from the middle grades.!

End of Course Assessment!

In order to receive a high school diploma, students must pass Algebra I and the Algebra I End of Course
Assessment (ECA). The ECA will be administered in May. Failure to pass the ECA will result in the student
repeating Algebra I in summer school or the following school year. Algebra I classes meet two periods to
provide extra instructional and practice time for students to be successful in Algebra I. Successful completion
of Algebra I and Algebra Enrichment fulfill the math requirements for a General Diploma.!

Facilitator!

Mr. Jake Koressel!

Headphones with Microphone!

Personal Stylus!

Suggested Materials!

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Course Outline !
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1ST 9 WEEKS!

Solving Linear Equations!

Graphing Linear Equations!
Systems of Equations!

2ND 9 WEEKS!

Linear Inequalities!
Quadratics!

3RD 9 WEEKS!

Polynomials !
Factoring!
Radicals!

4TH 9 WEEKS!

Exponentials!
Statistics!

Grading!
Letter grades for each nine weeks will be determined by the school's official grading scale located in your
handbook. Semester grades will be determined by averaging the nine weeks grades (40% each) and the final
(20%).!

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Grades will be calculated using the following percentages.!
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Tests 80%!
Quizzes 10%!
Assignments 10%!

Late Work!
Late papers will not be accepted.!

Make-Up Policy!
If a student is absent (excused) the day an assessment is given or the day a graded activity is assigned, the
student will have one period for every period missed to make-up the material.!

Expectations!

Be seated in assigned seat when the bell rings. (at the beginning and end of class) !
Inappropriate language, sound effects, or hand signals will not be tolerated. !
Cheating, copying or talking during a test, quiz, exam, or other assignment will result in an F for that
assignment. !
Care will be used with all classroom equipment (iPads, calculators, lab equipment, furniture, etc.).
Equipment will not be damaged, written upon, scratched, broken, taken apart, or vandalized. Vandalism will
not be tolerated and will be result in an F for the day's activities and additional disciplinary action. !
Cell phones and other personal electronic devices should not become a distraction or interrupt the learning
environment.!
Attendance and tardy policies will be enforced. !
Pay attention and participate.!
If additional help is needed, please see the instructor.!

Consequences!

1st offense - Written and/or verbal warning !

2nd offense - In-class detention and/or alternative assignment !
3rd offense - Office referral and/or parent or guardian contact !

Severe misbehavior, defiance, or profanity will result in student being referred immediately to the office.