Chaffey High School
Algebra I
 Current Information

 
Updated 22 May 2014

 

 

 

 

On this page:

 

1.  Expectations

2.  Unit Synopsis Updated each unit

3.  Assignments Updated weekly

4.  Syllabus Updated 5 August 2013

5.  Letter to Parents: English or Spanish Updated 5 August 2013

6.  Parent notes

7.  Grades Grades will be posted on School Loop

8.  Final Exam Schedule

9.  Our Textbook (shown at right): You should have one of these at home.  If not, see Mr. James right away!

10.  Links to web resources  Updated 1 June 2012

11. Final Exam Schedule Updated 22 April 2014

 

Linked files in PDF format; you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader (or equivalent) to view

 

My expectations:

 

Of me, your teacher

Of you, my student

1.  To treat you with respect at all times.

1.  To treat me and your colleagues with respect at all times.

2.  To provide you with an orderly environment.

2.  To attend class and participate in an orderly manner.

3.  To provide necessary discipline. 

3.  To always cooperate and never disrupt.

4.  To provide competent instruction and   motivation.

4.  To study and do all of your work.

5.  To provide the required content.

5.  To learn and master the required content.

 

Our class will be its best if we each do our part!

  • Strive to attend school every day.

  • Respect all others at all times.

  • Commit to complete all assignments and turn them in on time.

  • Get help early (don't wait until it's too late!).

 

Unit Synopsis:  

 

This Week in Algebra:  Schedule Key:  Gray is for past weeks. Aqua is for current and future weeks.

 

Date

Activity

Assignment
     

 

 

Web Resources for Algebra I:  Like all tools, they're great to have, but they become valuable only when they are used.

Khan Academy (These are quite good; visit the algebra I section or the arithmetic and pre-algebra section.  There is also a CAHSEE section. I'm pretty sure that a Common Core section is probably in the works.)

Harvey Mudd College tutoring

Varsity Tutors offers free resources for learning an practicing algebra.

Mometrix Academy for Algebra I

 

Parents: Yes, there is homework nearly every day, due the next day. Success always comes at a price:  There is a cost to your student, your student's teacher, and to you. All three costs are necessary and these costs are worth paying because your student is worth it.

Your child's success, just like growing up and developing good character, is your most important responsibility. How to help your child succeed in our class: 

  1. If you haven't done so, register with School Loop.

  2. Provide plenty of time and a place in your home for your child to do homework and to study free from distractions. If this means rearranging things or your schedule, by all means do it: the sacrifice is worth it.

  3. Consistently have a high expectation for your child's academic progress. Don't accept sloppy work, slacking off, or excuses.  Compared to life's realities, nothing that your child is required to learn in high school is that unreasonable or that difficult.  Keep the big picture in mind:  together we are trying to develop your child's thinking skills and character.

  4. Make sure that each day's assignment is finished that day.  As adults we are not permitted by our bosses to lag behind; our children should act responsibly just as we do.

  5. Hold your child accountable:  ask her/him to show you the day's assignment and to explain it to you. We are accountable to our bosses, elders, landlords, pastors, mentors, and other leaders.  Children should be accountable to their parents or guardians at all times.

  6. Know what your child is required to master. Parents cannot effectively guide children if they do not know what is happening in their lives. Of particular importance for our class is your awareness and your student's awareness of the California State Framework for Algebra.

  7. If your child is having trouble, find out why. Provide, or require that he/she receives, the help that is needed. Children do not automatically know how to manage their time nor do they always know how to positively handle the difficulties they encounter.

  8. Communicate with me (see below).

Communication: Contact me by e-mail or call me at (909) 988-5560 ext. 2434 if you have any concerns regarding your child's progress in Algebra, my teaching, or the course content.  I will respond within 24 hours.

 

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