Julia Landon College Preparatory and Leadership

Development School
Curriculum Paper
2009-2010

Seventh Grade Algebra I Honors Ms. Hamlow

Mission Statement: Our mission at the Julia Landon College Preparatory and Leadership
Development School is to create college bound students with a deep commitment to public
service and a true understanding of their leadership skills within the global community.

Course Overview:
Algebra I Honors is a course which involves the structure and properties of the systems of
real numbers. Problem solving techniques for various types of real world and algebraic
problems are developed. Equations, inequalities, graphs, radicals, polynomials, and
functions are some of the topics that will be simply yet thoroughly treated. Discussion of a
variety of ways to solve problems is strongly encouraged. Successful completion of this
course is based on student organization, participation, assignments, assessments and
teacher judgment.
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(Only seventh grade students may enroll in Algebra I Honors)

Tentative Course Outline

Textbook – College Preparatory Math CPM Math Algebra I www.cpm.org

1st nine weeks Module 1: Pre-Algebra Review

Module 2: Properties of Linear Equations
Module 3: Graphing Linear Equations

2nd nine weeks Module 4: Inequalities

Module 5: Systems of Equations & Inequalities

3rd nine weeks Module 6: Polynomials

Module 7: Radical Expressions

4th nine weeks Module 8: Functions

Module 9: Rational expressions

Educational Materials:

Black 3-ring binder (1.5")

5 red pens
Dividers with 5 tabs labeled: #2 lead pencils
1) Homework/Class work (CW/HW) Pencil sharpener with holder for
2) Tool Kit shavings
3) Notes Ruler
4) Test and Quizzes Calculator (basic 4 function)
5) Graph Paper
Notebook paper (loose leaf with 3-ring holes, not from a spiral notebook!)
Graph paper (4 squares per inch)-can also print from tkawas@mathwire.com for
free.

Student Evaluation:
≈100 points Assignments– 5 points
≈100 points Quizzes– 5 to 30 points each quiz (announced and pop)
≈300-400 pts Tests- 3 to 4 each quarter, 100 points each
≈100 points Projects- 25-50 points each (detailed instruction and rubrics will
be given)
50 points Binder- neat, complete and in order
200 points Final Exam- Accumulative for the quarter

Grade Point Average (GPA) = Total points earned ÷ Total points possible
Any extra credit offered will be offered to the whole class, not individually.
Projects accepted late will receive a letter grade reduction per each day.

Homework Policy:
All assignments must be written neatly and in PENCIL!
All problems must be written out and all work must be shown. In other words,
when your parents or teachers read your work, they should be able to understand
how you came up with the solution to the problem. Students will receive full credit
for all problems written out and work shown, even if the problems are wrong. So
please do your best at solving each problem! Compass Odyssey and GIZMOS will be
assigned and counted as a homework assignment.

Complete assignment 5 points

Incomplete but more than ½ 3 points
No assignment 0 points
Using ink 0 points (if redone in pencil, same day, 5 points)
No written problem (answers only) 0 points

“Late work” is not accepted. Math skills are building skills therefore it is
imperative that assignments are completed and turned in on time.

Make-up Work Policy: It is the STUDENTS responsibility to refer to my math blog

for work missed when absent. Students are expected to make-up missed
assignments and turn them in at the beginning of class on the day they return.
Grades will suffer when missed assignments are not completed and submitted. It is
THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to talk to teachers and/or classmates about
what was missed during an absence. It is a good idea to have the name and
telephone number of a trusted classmate to contact about missed assignments
when absent.

For each day absent, an equal number of days are allowed to complete make-up
assignments. If an absence is due to planned travel, parents should notify teachers
in writing at least two days prior to the absence to request assignments that will be
missed.
In case of illness lasting three or more days, assignments may be requested through
the Guidance Office at 346-5650 ext.114. Please allow 24-hours for work to be
compiled.

Grade Recovery Policy: Students will be assigned Compass Odyssey for grade
recovery as outlined in the Duval County Pupil Progression Plan found on the Duval
County Public Schools web page.

Parent/Teacher Conferences: Please contact guidance at 346-5650 x114.

Tutoring: Peer tutoring is encouraged throughout the week in class. In addition,

all students will have a 50 minute team time/resource class each day of the week. I
will be available during this time if a student needs additional help. If a child needs
extended tutoring time, High School students from Stanton and Paxon tutor for
Community Service hours. Please call either school for more information. Stanton
630-6760 Paxon 693-7583
Personal tutor: Mrs. Dawkins 226-7567

Grading Scale: Students will be evaluated in accordance with the standard Duval
County Public Schools’ grading scale. Quarterly averages are computed using test
grades, projects, homework grades and daily performance grades. Letter grades
will be assigned based on numeric averages as indicated:

90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
below 60 F

Progress Reports: In addition to report cards issued at the end of each quarter,
students will receive progress reports on September 22 , December 3, February 24,
and May 6. Students earning a “D” or “F” on a progress report will be required to
return the progress report signed by the parent/guardian within two days.

Other Information: Please refer to the Parent and Student Handbook for
information on guidance services, attendance, morning tardy policy, dress code and
more.

Hotmath.com is linked to our CPM book for additional help.

www.duvalschools.org/landon is the school website (access to teacher blogs).
hamlows@duvalschools.org is my email address.

* Please refer to the Julia Landon website for details about Compass Odyssey.

I look forward to an exciting new year filled with fun math activities, respect for all
and a desire to lead others in a positive direction both academically and
behaviorally!