ALGEBRA 1
TEACHER: Mr. Paul Ruggles
CONTACT INFORMATION: E-mail is the preferred method of communication should you have questions regarding your daughter's/son's performance in class.
Work room phone: 440.779.8799
E-mail: pruggl@leeca.org
Website: http://www.nohsteachers.info/pruggles/index.htm
TEXTBOOK: Algebra I, McDougal Littell (Larson, Boswell, Kanold, Stiff)
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES: The Algebra I course is a full year
course designed to familiarize students with concepts such as variables, sets of
numbers, graphing linear equations, and basic problem solving. Course objectives
are as follows:
" To
extend and formalize arithmetic ideas to the set of real numbers " To make
statements, rewrite and simply
expressions that contain variables. " To recognize and use functions and
relations. " To develop and improve
problem-solving skills. " To apply formulas. " To determine the
probability of a given event.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS:
Please bring the following items to class every day:
1. Textbook
2. 3-ring binder
3. Paper/Graph paper
4. Pencils
5. Scientific calculator (OGT Calculator for 9th/10th grade)
6. Notes Workbook
GRADE BREAKDOWN: Tests 50%
Quizzes 30%
Homework 20%
Extra Credit is rarely offered in this course.
GRADING SCALE: The grading scale will follow that of North Olmsted High School. Please refer to Student Handbook for questions regarding the calculation of grades.
TESTS: Tests will be given approximately once every two weeks. Students must discuss with me a possible time to make up a missed test. An unexcused absence on the day of the test will result in a score of 0.
QUIZZES: Quizzes will generally be announced, but unannounced quizzes will also occur. There will usually be at least 1 quiz per week.
HOMEWORK: Assignments will be given daily and are due the next school
day after being assigned. These assignments are checked for completeness, not
correctness. It is the student's responsibility to understand the material.
Homework missed due to excused absences can be turned in without penalty within
the number of days missed. Please refer to the Student Handbook regarding make
up work.
" Although assignment sheets will be provided for each chapter, students
should use their planner to remind
themselves of assignments, tests, and quizzes.
EXTRA HELP: Students seeking extra help should contact Mr. Ruggles to schedule a time to discuss the material. Preferred times for extra help are directly before or after school.
DISCLAIMER: This is not meant to be all encompassing. As the year progresses, there may be a need for additional assignments or modifications to expectations.
