1. INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
Mrs. Erickson
Citizenship Academy
Office in Room 216
eerickson@albany.k12.ny.us
PURPOSE:
This class is designed to offer activities and assessments to strengthen student
performance in the principles of algebra, introductory trigonometry, problem solving,
mathematical thinking, and basic algebraic concepts. Topics include: operations on
polynomials, first degree equations, special products, factoring, algebraic fractions,
exponents, radicals, quadratic equations, right angle trigonometry, and graphic linear
equations.
CLASSROOM RULES:
1. RESPECT yourself, your peers, and your teachers
2. BEHAVE LIKE A YOUNG ADULT, not like a child
3. BE ON TIME- if you are late, you SHOULD have a pass
4. BE PREPARED- bring your materials to class every day!
5. DON’T TALK while I am teaching or while others are talking
6. EAT IN THE CAFETERIA- not in my room!
7. THROW AWAY YOUR TRASH- I am not your maid!
8. HATS, COATS, WRAPS, ETC. are to be left in your locker
9. CELLPHONES, I-PODS, ETC. are to be left in your pocket, bag, or locker
10. ARTWORK is to be put on paper, not on my desks, walls, etc.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
1. Pen or pencil (everyday)
2. 3 or 5- subject notebook, for Math only (or binder with loose leaf paper)
3. TI- 84 graphing calculator
4. Math textbook (unless I say otherwise

2. CLASS GRADES:
Averages are determined by the following:
• Homework and participation- 10%
• Cumulative Reviews- 10%
• Quizzes- 25%
• Benchmark Tests- 10% (1 per quarter)
• Tests- 45%
Homework is assigned almost daily. It is either checked the next day or collected. My
policy is simple, “Do it and receive 2 points, don’t do it and receive a 0.” No homework will
be accepted late without an excuse. If you are absent, you have 2 class days to make up
the work (with an excuse). 1 point is given if you do half of the assignment.
Tests, quizzes and cumulative reviews dates are posted at the beginning of the chapter.
Review for each exam will be done in class the day before the exam. If you are absent for
the review, you still have to take the test the next day. If you are absent the day
of the test, you will take it the next day you are in class. There are no exceptions to
this rule!
HVCC Part of the class:
If you choose to take this class for HVCC credit, your HVCC grade will be calculated the
following way:
37.5% Quarter 1
37.5% Quarter 2
25% Final
Only test scores count for your HVCC grade. Your HVCC Final will be given in January. This
final is also the midterm of the Albany High Intermediate Algebra class.
The cost of this class is $50/ credit. If you earn above a 70%, you will earn 3 HVCC
credits. The cost to take this course is $150.
EXTRA HELP:
I am available afterschool on Tuesday or Thursday. You can always e-mail me any questions
or concerns you have.
Please have your parent/ guardian sign below signifying that both of you understand the
rules and procedures for this class. Return to me by Friday. Thank you.
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Student Signature Parent/ Guardian Signature