Algebra 1 (Section 1)

Algebra 1: C

Spring 2015 - Victor Castorini ([email protected])

Calendar (subject to changes)

Plagiarism

To “plagiarize” means:

• to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own
• to use (another's production) without crediting the source
• to commit literary theft
• to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source

In other words, plagiarism is an act of fraud. It involves both stealing someone else's work and lying about it afterward.

All of the following are considered plagiarism:

• turning in someone else's work as your own
• copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit
• failing to put a quotation in quotation marks
• giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation
• changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit
• copying so many words or ideas from a source that it makes up the majority of your work, whether you give credit or not (see our section on "fair use" rules)

Classroom Expectation

Class Time: (Tardiness/Attendance/Bathroom)

We agree that:

Electronics

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Other Behaviors

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4-Point Rubric

For all assignments I will be using an adapted 4-point grading scale.

Late work will still be graded but cannot score higher than a 2 and will inform Pathways to College eligibility.

Formative Assessments (33%)

Homework Check:

I will not scour over every single homework assignment but I will check to see that you are completing these as we go.  Perfect practice makes perfect.

Quizes:

Every week we will have a quiz to assess your understanding of the material thus far.  These questions will be taken directly from your homework.

Summative Assessments (67%)

Tests:

There will be three Module Tests (unit tests) and a final.  These will be weighted evenly.

Late Work

In an ongoing effort to prepare all students for college there will be a strict late work policy.  At higher levels late work is often unacceptable.  To prepare you for this next step late work in out class can be accepted but at penalty.  

• Late work will only be eligible for a maximum “2” grade to show that the student did not demonstrate proficiency.

Acknowledgement of Syllabus and Course Policies

I have read the syllabus and by signing this form show that I understand and agree to follow the expectations and requirements of the course.  This includes policies pertaining to:

• Calendar
• Plagiarism
• Attendance/tardiness/bathroom
• Electronics
• Behavior
• Grading policy
• Assessments
• Late Work

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