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Building:  Eastmont High School

Course Title: Intermediate Algebra       

Teacher: Ryan Goodwin

Email: goodwinr@eastmont206.org                        Phone:  (509) 884-6665 

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide a firm foundation in algebraic properties and applications. Topics will be approached from a variety of ways, providing students the opportunity to solve problems in different ways. An emphasis will be placed on understanding of the concepts and the importance of being able to support or verify an answer with written work. This math class will assess students’ conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and mathematical reasoning with regards to algebra. A simple numerical answer may be insufficient evidence to fully support a solution that attests to these three criteria. This course will also focus on how we can use math to enhance life outside of the classroom.

Pre-Requisites:

None

Textbooks and Instructional Materials:  

There are a variety of instructional materials that support learning in this course. The primary textbook is varied. Technology is integrated in this course through a variety of supplemental digital media resources.

Grading:  

Students achieve their grade in a points based grading system.  Grades are maintained within the Eastmont School District Student Information System.  The secure student information system including the gradebook for this course, are accessible to students and parents 24/7/365 through the student and parent portal via our website at www.eastmont206.org.

Grades are based on the following percentages and points for GPA calculations:

Accommodations and/or modifications:  

Appropriate accommodations and/or modifications will be provided for students with documented disabilities.  Accommodations and modifications are types of adaptations that are made to the environment, curriculum, instruction, or assessment practices in order for students with disabilities to be successful learners and actively participate with other students in the general education classroom or in school-wide activities. Specific accommodations and modifications are determined by the student’s Section 504 team or Individual Education Program team.  If a student with a documented disability is eligible to receive accommodations and/or modifications their special education case manager will contact me within the first two weeks of class and provide me with explicit directions and/or resources to implementing the accommodations and/or modifications that are included on the student’s Section 504 plan or Individual Education Program.  Communication with me is essential to the successful completion of course expectations and the implementation of accommodations and/or modifications.

Attendance, Behavior, and Performance Expectations:  

Student success is dependent upon respecting and following the rules of conduct outlined in Board Policy #3241 and described in the student handbook.  Both are available on the website at www.eastmont206.org.

Make-up Work:  

Eastmont School District Policy and Procedures #3122 for excused absences and make-up work apply to this course.  Specifically, “If an absence is excused, the student will be permitted to make up all missed assignments outside of class under reasonable conditions and time limits…”  All the activities and learning opportunities for this course are expected to be completed.  Absences, whether excused or unexcused, cause gaps in learning.  

Late work will be accepted for assignments under the following conditions: Work that is submitted one day after the due date will be penalized by reducing the student's score by 20%.  Work submitted at the end of the unit will be reduced up to 50%. Late work will NOT be accepted after the unit test. Any exceptions to this policy will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

Clubs, Activities, and Leadership opportunities:

Miscellaneous: 

I am available on most days from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and during lunch. Students are strongly encouraged to come in for extra help whenever they feel like they are not completely understanding the material or need extra practice.

Grades are calculated using category weights as follows:

• 25% assignments (including classwork and homework)
• 75% assessments (including tests and quizzes)

Students are required to have a single-subject notebook that is brought to class daily.

Calculators are available in the classroom, but students may wish to purchase their own.

Notes are allowed on quizzes. Quizzes cannot be retaken.

Tests may be retaken for full credit through the end of the trimester. The final may not be retaken. To be eligible to retake an assessment, students must have turned in all work associated with that assessment. Students are strongly encouraged to seek individual help from me prior to retaking to ensure that their score improves.

Research tells us that cell phone use in the classroom is negatively correlated with academic success. Therefore, cell phones and other personal electronic devices, including smart watches, are prohibited in the classroom unless otherwise specified by me for a specific, academic purpose. I will confiscate phones for the day if students are using them in class without permission