2017-2018 Algebra I Syllabus for Mr.

Schutzberger
Room D-117 email: brian.schutzberger@aps.edu (505) 833-7540 ext. 57562
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Algebra I Course Description:

This course is an introduction to mathematical functions and applications. This is a participation based
class, which emphasizes group work, mathematical discourse, and understanding the real world around
us using mathematical applications. In this class we will be exploring concepts of algebra including (but
not limited to) function analysis, polynomials, systems of equations, statistics, number theory/modeling,
and multi-variable algebraic expressions.

CLASSROOM RULES & EXPECTATIONS

Be in your seat, with all supplies, and ready to work when the class period begins.
Follow the 5 Ps: Please be Prompt, Prepared, Productive, Polite, and Patient.
Please be respectful to your teacher, your classroom, and each other.
Please try and use the restroom before or after class.
Please clean up after yourself and put away all materials before end of class.
Cell Phones must be turned off/silent and kept in your backpacks during class time.
Students must adhere to the behavior and discipline polices outlined in the student handbook/agenda.
Students are expected to follow JCMS dress code policy.

SUPPLIES Please have the following available within the first week of school:
Pens, Pencils, Colored Pencils
Composition notebook (Advisory only)
3 ring binder with loose-leaf ruled and graph paper.
Scientific calculator (recommended) Phones will not be allowed as calculators
One box of tissue for the classroom.
Package of copy paper.

GRADING
Course grades will be 40% classwork/participation, 30% tests/quizzes, & 30% homework.
Test corrections will be available for ALL tests and required for students that do not pass a test.

ABSENCES/MAKE-UP WORK/LATE WORK

Please refer to your agenda/student handbook regarding our schools Absence Policy.
It is the students responsibility to make-up missing assignments, quizzes, or tests due
to an absence.
There will be a designated area in the classroom where students may check for missing
assignments.
Make-up quizzes, tests and test corrections may be done at lunch time or after school.
It is strongly suggested that you take quizzes and tests in class on the scheduled dates.
Missed/Late work for a unit will not be accepted once the Unit Test has been given to
the class.

IMPORTANT DATES/SCHEDULE
Important dates will be posted. These will updated frequently, and students and parents
will be notified well in advance.
BEHAVIOR
All students are reminded to follow the code of conduct outlined in the behavior and
discipline policies in their student handbook/agenda.
JCMS follows a student accountability system and tardy policy.

Rewards:
Verbal Praise
Classroom Privileges
Call or Email Home (Positive Feedback!)
Homework Pass

Consequences: Failure to comply with classroom rules and expectations may result in
disciplinary action including but not limited to:
Verbal Warning
Lunch Detention
Community Service
Parent Contact
PLC/Student Conference or Parent Conference
Administrative Discipline Referral

ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is encouraged and essential to being successful in math. Excessive
absenteeism and/or tardiness will result in a parent/teacher conference. Please
reference the attendance policy in your student handbook/agenda.

EXTRA HELP!
I will be available for tutoring/extra help in my classroom during lunch and after school.
The days & times will be made available to students and posted in my room once
established. Students should not hesitate to seek out extra help if the material in class is
not understood. I will gladly make time for any/all students requiring extra help.
I ___________________________, understand that failure
to abide by Mr. Schutzberger course rules and expectations may
result in disciplinary actions including, but not limited to, verbal
warning, lunch detention, community service, parent contact,
parent/teacher conference, and/or administrative referral.

Students and parents/guardians please sign below upon reviewing the

2017-18 Algebra I Syllabus and turn it in by Friday, August 18, 2017.

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