Algebra:

San Francisco Unified School District ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE SYNOPSIS

COURSE TITILE: Math Expl/Algebra TEACHER: P. Chew Room 103

TEXTBOOK: Merrill Algebra One by Fostor, Rath, and Winters and other supplementary materials.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: This is a tri-semester Algebra course. Its objective are to:

Review basic math skills:

Emphasize understanding mathematics;

Develop problem solving skills;

Follow the major concepts taught in the standard Algebra 1 course as mandated by the California Mathematics Content Standards (see attachment) at a slower pace.

ASSIGNMENTS, TESTS, AND PROJECTS:

Homework will be assigned daily;

Quizzes and tests will be given on a regular basis;

Projects will be done as needed.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:

Every student must bring their textbook and all necessary materials to class;

Keep all work in a binder or notebook;

Follow all school rules;

Cooperate with the teacher.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Be in school everyday and on time to classes;

5 cuts per month will be put on the cut list and excluded from all extracurricular activities (3 tardies = 1 cut).

GRADING POLICY:

Projects and homework will account for 1/3 of the grade;

Quizzes and tests will account for 2/3 of the grade;

Late and make up work will be accepted, if excused.

Parent and student: Please read, sign, and return the following to me. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 759-2700. Leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Patrick Chew

We have read and understood the expectations and requirements for this course. We will do our best to meet the expectations and to perform at the highest possible level.

Parent’s Name:____________________Parent’s Signature:______________________

Student’s Name:___________________Student’s Signature:_____________________

Date______________

Geometry:

San Francisco Unified School District ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE SYNOPSIS

COURSE TITILE: GEOMETRY TEACHER: P. Chew Room 103

TEXTBOOK: Merrill Geometry by Fostor, Cummins, and Yunker.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS: This is a one year Geometry course. Its objective are to:

Follow the major concepts taught in the standard Geometry course as mandated by the California Mathematics Content Standards (see attachment);

Emphasize understanding mathematics;

Develop problem solving skills;

Connect Geometry to other areas of applications.

ASSIGNMENTS, TESTS, AND PROJECTS:

Homework will be assigned daily;

Quizzes and tests will be given on a regular basis;

Projects will be done as needed.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:

Every student must bring their textbook and all necessary materials to class;

Keep all work in a binder or notebook;

Follow all school rules;

Cooperate with the teacher.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Be in school everyday and on time to classes;

5 cuts per month will be put on the cut list and excluded from all extracurricular activities (3 tardies = 1 cut).

GRADING POLICY:

Projects and homework will account for 1/3 of the grade;

Quizzes and tests will account for 2/3 of the grade;

Late and make up work will be accepted, if excused.

Parent and student: Please read, sign, and return the following to me. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 759-2700. Leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Patrick Chew

We have read and understood the expectations and requirements for this course. We will do our best to meet the expectations and to perform at the highest possible level.

Parent’s Name:____________________Parent’s Signature:______________________

Student’s Name:___________________Student’s Signature:_____________________

Date______________