Doral Academy Open House 20152016 Mr Cesar A

Doral Academy Open House 20152016 Mr. Cesar A. Pulido Algebra 1 Honors & Math Research cpulido@doralacademyprep. org 305 -591 -0020

Course Description • This course has been structured to teach students the fundamentals of Algebra 1. Topics of discussion will include: • • • Foundations of Algebra Equations and Inequalities Descriptive Statistics Relations and Functions Linear Models Exponential Models Polynomial Expressions Quadratic Functions Rational Functions

Grading Policy • Students grades will be based as follows: • A: 90 -100, B: 80 -89, C: 70 -79, D: 60 -69, F: 59 or below • Tests are 50% of the grade • Quizzes are 30% of the grade • Classwork /Homework/Other is 20% of the grade

Class and Supplemental Materials • Students are expected to bring: • Pencil/ Red Pen / Highlighter • 3 ring Folder with textbook pages of current chapter • Previous class notes • Any supplemental material • Class Fees will be paid online. • Students are to use the textbook Glencoe Algebra 1 by Mc. Graw Hill (Common Core Edition) • Class set of textbooks; students have online access at home. • http: //connected. mcgraw-hill. com/connected/login. do

Carnegie Online Cognitive Tutor online. carnegielearning. com Carnegie Customer Support Info • Phone: 877. 401. 2527 • Email: help@carnegielearning. com • Students are expected to bring complete their Carnegie weekly assignments by Sunday nights at 8 pm. • Given a pacing guide at the beginning of school year showing all deadlines for the first semester (middle of January). • Only technical assistance a teacher can give is to reset password or restart and unresponsive problem. (*Must be given notice during the school week. )

• Students are to come prepared and ready to learn. That means having all materials and having completed any homework that was assigned. • After 3 verbal warnings and a call home student will receive a detention for not improving or modifying his/her behavior. • Electronic devices are not allowed in class. (It will be confiscated and sent to the main office per school policy). • Eating and Drinking are not allowed in my classroom unless a student has a valid medical reason that has been cleared by the office (i. e. a diabetic student). • Bathroom passes are for emergencies only- will be given three passes per nine week unless a student has a valid medical reason that has been cleared by the office. • Complete their homework daily and continually studying for the course. Student Expectations

• www. khanacademy. org • www. learnzillion. com • www. virtualnerd. com • http: //floridastudents. org/# • www. mathisfun. com • www. mathtv. com *Links are also available through my school webpage. Recommended Websites

• You may contact me at cpulido@doralacademyprep. org • If you wish to setup an individual parent conference you may do so by calling the main office. 305 -591 -0020 • You may look up anything about the course on my class website: http: //www. doralacademyprep. org/apps/pages/index. jsp? u. REC_ID=113289&t ype=u&term. REC_ID=&p. REC_ID=102423 • In order to help be able to get a hold of you, please complete “Parent Contact Form” on my school website. https: //docs. google. com/forms/d/12 Bt 1 c 4 j. XWo. Sq. I 1 y. WWae. Pv. Kir. XW_OYLH 7 NCa. Z-V 5 M 7 k/viewform? c=0&w=1 Contact Information

Parent Volunteer Hours • Parents can bring in supplies from my wish list (attach the original receipt to the bag, along with your child’s name and student ID). • Opportunities for parent hours (ex. Field trips, school events).