Math 1 Honors Syllabus

Mrs. Traci Dayvault Lake Norman High School Fall 2018

Email: traci_dayvault@iss.k12.nc.us Phone: 704-799-8555 ext. 1608 Website: Ask for link!

Welcome to Math 1 Honors! In this class, we will cover the basic, important concepts to
prepare you for high school and college math. Also, because this is an honors course, we will delve
deeper into the Math 1 standards to prepare for advanced upper-level math classes. There is a
great deal of material to cover, and not a lot of time to cover it. We will be learning something
new almost daily, and the material builds on itself. Therefore, if you miss a day, or don’t practice
the concepts, it is easy to fall behind. I ask that you set goals on the first day and work hard to
reach them ALL year and not just at the beginning and end of the year. I am here to help you
reach your goals!

Materials Needed
Required
• ***TI-83 or TI-84 Graphing Calculator and batteries*** Recommended Teacher Wish List J:
• Colorful erasable pens • Large binders/dividers
• 3 Ring Binder (1.5” or larger) for other students
• Highlighters
• Dividers: • AAA batteries
(1) Warmups (2) Practice (3) Discoveries (4) Quizzes • Tape or Glue
• Scissors • Colorful Printer Paper
• Dry Erase Marker
• Tissues
• Pencils and Erasers • Tape/ Glue
• Headphones

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Unit 1: Functions and Linear Equations
Unit 2: Linear Functions
Unit 3: Coordinate Geometry
1st Block @honmath1st
Unit 4: Exponential Functions
Unit 5: Polynomials
Unit 6: Quadratic Functions 2nd Block @honmath2nd
Unit 7: Systems of Linear Equations
Unit 8: One-Variable Data and Statistics 3rd Block @honmath3rd

SMART Lunch:

I am closed Monday A & Wednesday A and usually open otherwise.

You will receive one extra credit point on a quiz each time you work on math in my room for a FULL A
OR B lunch period. You will also receive an extra credit point if you work with another math teacher
or a peer tutor during a full lunch period. Working on make-up assessments does not count. When
you come in, YOU MUST SIGN IN using the link at the top of the class website in order to receive extra
credit!
 The class website is the most helpful
resource for this course. You will find
copies of everything I hand out in class, as
well as extra practice and videos for each
concept we cover!
Make sure to check PowerSchool
frequently as it will be updated
constantly with your current grades and
attendance info.
Please let me know if you need help
accessing PowerSchool.

Grading A= 90-100% B= 80-89% C= 70-79% D= 60-69% F= Below 60%

50% Tests Tests will cover unit material and review material. There will be no test corrections allowed
because this is an honors course.

The semester-long project will count as a test grade on the second 9 weeks grade. The
project involves creating a 25-question multiple choice test, and specifics can be found by
clicking “PROJECT” on the class website.
30% Students can earn on extra credit point on a quiz for each time they attend a FULL smart
lunch session.
Quizzes:
15% Practice work (homework and classwork) is your opportunity to practice what you have been
learning. Practice work will be graded randomly:
Practice o sometimes based on accuracy and sometimes on effort
Work: o sometimes before and sometimes after teacher reviews the answers
• Effort grades will be given on a10-point scale.

5% Other: • Binder check quizzes may be graded either by me taking them up, or by a quiz that asks
you to find selected information in your organized binder.

The final exam will count as 20% of your overall grade and is a challenging North Carolina EOC test.
DO NOT ASK ME FOR EXTRA CREDIT OR TO TRY TO CHANGE YOUR GRADE AFTER THE FINAL EXAM!!!!
For the first quarter of the course, late work will be accepted up to 5 days after the due date for half credit.
For the second quarter, NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED in order to prepare for Math 1 Honors.

Classroom Rules
You are expected to RESPECT your teacher, your classmates, yourself, directions you are given, and the
school rules. Failure to be respectful will result in:

First Offense: Verbal Warning Second Offense: Parent Contact Third Offense: Referral to administration

When you need Extra Help: When you are absent:

ü Please ask questions! ü Look at the class webpage to complete all

ü Look at the class webpage for extra help missing assignments or copy any notes.
(videos and practice quizzes) for concepts ü Make plans to take any missed quizzes or tests
taught. during SMART lunch.
ü Come to SMART Lunch Tutorials üTurn in any missing assignments within 5 days.