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Algebra 1
Instructor Mrs. Saltzman Phone (714)986-7460 ext. 47444
Room 44 E-mail nsaltzman@pylusd.org
Morning
Tutoring
Hours
Room 44 by appointment; I am often
in the room and willing to help
Afternoon
Tutoring
Hours
Room 44 by appointment



Assignments:
Math homework is given DAILY. Assignments are listed weekly on the website. Homework is always due the
next day unless there is an excused absence or family emergency (please send a note). Fifty percent will be
given to an assignment that is one day late, and no credit will be given thereafter. Homework assignments are
worth 3 points, late assignments receive 1.5. ALL WORK MUST BE SHOWN in order to receive credit.
Homework must always be done in the spiral-bound notebook for the class, unless otherwise noted.
Website: Homework assignments, and other information regarding the class can be found on the website. To
get to the website go to www.travisranchschool.org, hover over MIDDLE SCHOOL, click on Staff, scroll
down to click on my name: Saltzman, Nicole. The link will take you to my general website, then you need to
click on Algebra 1 for the class page where homework will be posted.
Make-Up Work: If you are absent on the day an assignment is due, you will be given one day to make up work
for each school day you were absent. Have another student in the class to call (study buddy) or look online
for the homework missed. Please check student planner for school rules on absences. It is up to YOU to
show me the homework the following day to receive credit for it. In general, I will NOT ask you for the
homework, so dont forget it!!
Required Materials:
Planner (track all assignments and tests; allow for communication between parents and teacher)
Student Workbook (given to you in class, use this for notes and some homework assignments)
Notebook (2, spiral bound, 9x11, 100 pages, preferably with pockets in the front)
Pencils and eraser (ALL work is to be done in pencil), red pen (or other non-blue color for correcting)
Ruler
*please notify me if you cannot provide these materials so that other arrangements can be made*
Recommended Materials:
Graph paper, note cards, basic 4-function calculator, graphing calculator might be useful
Textbooks:
Main text is Prentice Hall Algebra 1 (green book), this text will seldom be used, though
Main Teaching Text is Big Ideas Algebra 1, this is the Common Core text on which the teaching and
learning materials are based. You will not receive a hard copy of this text, but it will be available online.
Workbook is a complement to the Big Ideas text, given out in class. Bring with you EVERY DAY.


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Classroom Standards:
1. Be courteous to all, and at all times.
2. Follow directions the first time they are given.
3. Be in your assigned seat when the tardy bell rings.
4. Follow appropriate safety standards.
5. All homework assignments will be completed and turned in on time.
6. Be prepared with all materials for class.
Citizenship: Having a positive attitude, enthusiastic effort, and good classroom behavior will ensure the best
learning experience for all. Participation in class is an important part of good citizenship. This includes
participation in, or support of, activities like the canned food drive and pennies for patients later this year.
Consequences for Violating Classroom or School Standards:
First Offense: Student will have PRIDE card initialed
Second Offense: Student discusses problem with Mrs. Saltzman
Third Offense: After school detention is assigned, parent contact
Fourth Offense: Parent/Student/Teacher conference scheduled, Saturday Work may be assigned
Fifth Offense: Administrative referral given with appropriate follow up.
Resources:
Email is by far the best way to contact me. The address again: nsaltzman@pylusd.org.
I am available for tutoring before and after school. Talk to me the day before to make sure Im there.
Students looking for before-school tutoring need to request a pass the day before to be allowed through
the main office and onto campus.
You can visit my site for notes and information on assignments and tests
Help with math concepts can be found at www.math.com, www.webmath.com, and
http://mathforum.org/dr.math/. You can also google math help and find more resources.
Academic:
Grades for the class are based on a percentage using tests, homework, quizzes, projects, and class work.
A=90-100%, B=80-89%, C=70-79%, D=60-69%, F<60%
80% of the grade consists of tests and quizzes
20% of the grade consists of participation, class work, and homework

Progress Monitoring:
Reports are given half way through the quarter and at the end of each quarter. Please check AERIES as
needed for ongoing progress. Homework scores are usually posted on AERIES daily. Classwork is usually
posted the day it is collected. Tests are posted usually within two days of the day they are given. Participation
is usually given as one lump grade at the end of a grading period.

Wish List:
I am grateful for all your support and would appreciate any of the following donations:
boxes of tissue, rulers, safe scissors, glue sticks, white copy paper, colored copy paper, card stock, scotch
tape, dry erase markers, and toner cartridges for HP LaserJet Professional P1606dn (HP 78A Black, CE278A)
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I look forward to working together with you to make the 2014-2015 school year a success! Please complete
the following and return this page only to class tomorrow.

I have read and reviewed Mrs. Saltzmans Math 2014-2015 classroom policy.
Students Name (print): __________________________________________________ Period: _________
Parents name (print): ___________________________________________________
Parents Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: ______________

Important Information
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Please list anything (particularly unique characteristics or struggles) you think I should know about your student
for this school year.






Permission to watch a video - Mrs. Saltzmans Class:

I hereby give permission for my child, ___________________________, to watch a PG video and/or a district
approved video at Travis Ranch Middle School. This will be kept on file for the 2014-2015 school year.

Parent Signature: ______________________________ Date: __________________