Honors College Algebra Chesapeake High School

Bardoff 1801 Turkey Point Road

Room 35/44 (Office in Room 39) Baltimore, MD 21221
(410) 809-0100
Course Description

Designed as a college freshman level course for highly able mathematics students, this course focuses
on function theory and topics from linear algebra. College Algebra requires the use of a graphing
calculator
Course Outline

Textbook and Classroom Materials

Lial, Hornsby, Schneider, College Algebra & Trigonometry, Fourth Edition. Pearson Education 2009.

3 Ring Binder with Mathematics Section

Sharpened Pencils, daily
Looseleaf Notebook Paper (refill daily)

All grades will be computed using Engrade accessible via BCPSOne.

Grading Policy and Procedures
Marking period grades will be based upon a body of evidence that is aligned to standards and expectations which will include
multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate what they know and can do as a result of taking this course. All grades will be
computed using the BCPSOne Learning Management System on a 50-100 scale. Assignments (graded and non-graded) will be updated
in BCPS One at a minimum of every two weeks.

Throughout the course of the school year, students will have opportunities to improve their prior performance (redo or retake teacher-
identified assignments), given the following criteria:
1. The student must show evidence of new learning, as defined by the teacher or department, which demonstrates the student
has progressed as a result of provided feedback.
2. The student may not have incomplete or missing non-graded assignments related to the assignment he/she is seeking to redo
or retake.
Students will not be allowed to retake end-of-unit summative assessments.
Please reference the BCPS Grading and Reporting Procedures Manual for additional information:
https://www.bcps.org/academics/grading/Grading-and-Reporting-Procedures17-18.pdf

The Mathematics Department will be calculating grades based on a distribution of points by reporting progress on Learning Checks,
Unit Exams, Periodic Assessments, Curriculum-Embedded Assessments (CEAs) and other identified assignments in the Graded
category. The Graded category will include Major Assignments (Summative Assessments) worth approximately 33% of the marking
period grade and Minor Assignments (All Other Graded Assignments) worth approximately 67% of the marking period grade. Other
category which will not affect the overall marking
formative assignments will be recorded in the Scored Feedback
period grade. The following gradebook codes will be used to report student progress:
LMS Code Meaning Impact on Overall Grade Examples of Use
LS Lowest Score Automatically calculates to be A student attempts a task and earns below 50% of the total
50% of the total possible points points possible.

IN Incomplete* No impact on overall grade. A student is absent when the task is assigned.
A student does not put effort in completing the task.
 Honors College Algebra Chesapeake High School
Bardoff 1801 Turkey Point Road
Room 35/44 (Office in Room 39) Baltimore, MD 21221
(410) 809-0100
A student does not complete the task.
*If students have one or more Incomplete Assignments, there is a possibility that the student will earn an Incomplete (I) grade on his/her report card for the marking period.
The student will have two weeks to complete any incomplete assignments or the grade will automatically change to an E for the marking period.
Reassessment Opportunities
As defined by the teacher, students will be provided a minimum of four (4) redos or retakes per marking period. Students must show
evidence of new learning and may not have any incomplete assignments in order to participate in reassessment opportunities. There are
NO retakes on summative unit exams or county-wide Periodic Unit Assessments. Redos/Retakes and Incomplete assignments need to be
COMPLETED BY THE UNIT EXAM. Teachers will communicate with students the assignments that are eligible for reassessment and
use a modified Request to Redo/Retake form. Students will be expected to use this form in order to request a redo or retake on a specific
assignment. Students will only be allowed to redo or retake identified assignments one time.
Extra Help Availability
I will be available for extra help after school from 2:15 4:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays (after October 5)
for coach class. See me at least two day before you plan to stay so I can issue you an activity bus pass. I will be
available during A lunch and other days after school by appointment only
Classroom Expectations

Respect: I can:
Use appropriate language volume and tone
Follow adult instructions
Take care of classroom materials and keep the area clean
Listen to others while they are speaking and value their opinions
Be considerate of others personal space
Handle and use devices appropriately

Responsible: I can:
Attend school regularly
Come to class on time
Bring supplies daily
Complete and submit ALL work on time
Frequently check my academic performance as well as messages on BCPSONE
Carry device in provided case

Ready to Learn: I can:

Actively engage and participate in my own learning
Use feedback to persevere
Minimize time out of class
Eat at an appropriate time and place
Bring my fully charged device to school daily

Teacher Contact Information

Email: cbardoff@bcps.org
Phone: (410) 809 - 0100
 Honors College Algebra Chesapeake High School
Bardoff 1801 Turkey Point Road
Room 35/44 (Office in Room 39) Baltimore, MD 21221
(410) 809-0100

Parent and Student Signatures

I have read the above and understand the expectations that I am to follow in this class.

Students Name ___________________________________________________

Student Signature__________________________________________________

Parents/Guardians Name___________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature___________________________________________

Parent / Guardian Contact Information

Parent/Guardian Name (s): __________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Home Phone: ____________________________________

Parent/Guardian Work Phone: ____________________________________

Parent/Guardian Cell Phone: _____________________________________

Parent/Guardian Email Address ___________________________________

How do you prefer to be contacted? Home Work Cell Email

Additional Notes or Comments: _____________________________________________

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Student Information

Hobbies/Interests: _______________________________________________________
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Extracurricular Activities at CHS (e.g., Clubs, Sports, etc)

______________________________________________________________________
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Outside School Jobs

_______________________________________________________________________
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Concerns or Questions (i.e., seating, comfort with math, anything pertinent to your success, etc)
_______________________________________________________________________
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Please complete the calculator agreement on the back and return this by the next class.
Honors College Algebra Chesapeake High School
Bardoff 1801 Turkey Point Road
Room 35/44 (Office in Room 39) Baltimore, MD 21221
(410) 809-0100

Calculator Agreement
Mr. Bardof

I, ________________________________________, understand that I by signing this I

agree to be responsible for the calculator, a TI-83 or TI-84 graphing
calculator, that I am allowed to using during my mathematics class with Mr.
Bardoff. I know that this calculator is not allowed to leave the room with me
and shall be returned to its correct location at the conclusion of class
everyday or at another time if indicated by my teacher. The vandalism of this
calculator may result in cost of replacement which is $130. If this calculator
is broken I may be held responsible. I promise to treat this piece of
equipment as if it were my own and to be respectful of others who must also
use it.

By signing this agreement you acknowledge that you have read and agree
with the above information. This will be a great year. Thank you!

Student Signature

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

__________________

Please sign and return next class