Algebra 1: Syllabus Quiz

What day is my tutoring session?

• Monday before school

• Tuesday after school

• Wednesay before school

• Wednesday after school

Answer explanation

Since we start so much later this year, tutorials will be before school.

What is the phone policy at TSA? (and, therefore in my classroom?)

• in your backpack (out of sight)

• sitting on my desk (as long as I am not on it).

• in your back pocket.

Answer explanation

According to the Student Handbook, teachers are supposed to take up phones if we see them at all.

What supplies do I require for Algebra 1?

• Binder (1") preferred, something to write with, ruler

• Nothing, my teachers will supply me with everything I need.

Answer explanation

Actually if you don't mind used, I can probably find a binder for you, but please don't count on this as your solution.

I can eat or drink in the classroom....

• True

• False (with the exception of bottled water).

Answer explanation

Drinks can spill on chromebooks and calculators and ruin them. Food invites pests, please don't eat in my classroom unless we have a reward day.

When will work no longer be accepted.

• After the unit exam for that particular concept.

• Due dates, what are due date?

• I can always turn in assignments.

Answer explanation

All assignments are due the Sunday following the assignments posting for full credit. Then partial credit for late work up until we test. After that, you can no longer turn it in.

How do I find out about make up work when I am absent?

• I don't have to make up work when it is an excused absense.

• Look on Schoology and do what I can as soon as possible.

• Interrupt Mrs. Johnson when she is trying to start class and ask her to stop everything and tell me what I can look up on my own.

• Wait until Mrs. Johnson has time and ask her.

Answer explanation

If you still don't understand what you are to do, feel free to ask when I am not presenting to the whole class.

How do I make up tests and quizzes?

• I don't a zero won't hurt me.

• I schedule a time with Mrs. Johnson (either at morning tutorials or if there is time in class one day).

What if I do poorly on an exam, can I correct it or retake it?

• According to the AP Student hand book, no.

• Yes, as many times as it takes. This way I can get help from others and I don't have to study beforehand.

Answer explanation

There might be some exceptions to this, but you will need to schedule a time to discuss it with me.

Algebra 1 is a high school credit course and how I do reflects on my high school GPA.

• True

• False

What is one question you have for me?