Dear Parents,
I hope you will find this information very helpful. I am looking forward to teaching your son or daughter. I want all of my students to be as successful as they can be in my math class. I realize that this happens most often when we all work together. I am asking that you look through your child’s notebook on a regular basis and help make sure that homework assignments are being completed and grades are staying satisfactory. If you have any concern regarding your child’s progress in my class, feel free to contact me.
Sherry Weddle
SEND E-MAIL TO ME AT:
sherryw@wcs.k12.va.us
My Schedule
1st Period - Algebra 1
2nd Period - Conf./NTA
3rd Period - Trig./Analysis/ Trig./Analysis
4th Period - Algebra 1/ Trig./Analysis
5th Period - Algebra 1
MATERIALS
Math
3 ring notebook, pencils – not ink (a deduction will be made on all papers turned in ink), paper, calculator for home use (must be scientific for trig.)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Algebra I - Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra. Algebra I is a course for those students who have completed Pre-Algebra or the vocational program through Vocational Algebra, Part I. This course is also offered as the first academic course to eighth grade students who were enrolled in Modern School Mathematics in grade seven and who are recommended by their teachers. Course content includes sets and set notation, the study of the structure and properties of the number system, the system of polynomials, first degree equations and inequalities in one and two variables, factors of polynomials, rational expressions, irrational numbers, graphing, and quadratic equations
Mathematical Analysis/Trig - Prerequisite: Algebra II. This course is divided into two semesters of study. The first semester includes the introduction of trigonometry with emphasis of the following topics: basic circular functions, graphs of circular functions, inverses of circular functions and their graphs, and trigonometric functions. The second semester includes the study of the following topics: vectors, analytic geometry of points and lines, coordinate geometry of conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions, and complex numbers.
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GRADES
Grades will be obtained in various ways (quizzes, tests, homework, class work, worksheets, etc.) Each item will be worth a certain number of points. The more points an item is worth, the more weight it has on a student’s average.
HOMEWORK
Homework is an essential part to mastering math concepts. The sole purpose of homework is to practice concepts presented in class. I strongly encourage you to seek help from others when you have difficulty with assignments. “I didn’t understand” is not an acceptable excuse for not completing assignments. SEEK HELP! (A deduction in a student’s grade will be the consequence for incomplete homework)
TUTORING
Tutoring is available after school in room 411 with Mrs. Borror. No appointments necessary. JUST SHOW UP! I am also available often.
ATTENDANCE
I can’t teach you if you’re not here. If at all possible don’t be absent. YOU are responsible for all information missed when absent. School Board Policy will be followed regarding attendance. PERFECT attendance (no absences, no tardies and no early dismissals from my class) will be rewarded with 3 points on the average each nine-weeks. School related tardies, absences or early dismissals will not be counted against your perfect attendance.
TARDIES
A student is tardy if they are not in the classroom when the bell starts to ring. The five minutes between classes should be sufficient time for everyone to arrive on time. Punishment will be dealt with consistently on an individual basis according to school policy.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Please email me at sherryw@wcs.k12.va.us if you need an assignment sent to you.
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