Class Year: 2023-2024 Time: Tue 11:00 am - 12:30 pm; Thu 08:00 am - 09:30 am; Teacher:Deb Greco Tuition: $700 / Year Pays for Both Days of Class ($675 if paid in full by first day of class) Supply Fee: $50 / Year - Due Upon Registration (Non-Refundable) Location: West (Katy)
THIS IS A TWO-DAY CLASS.
(NOTE: Class times are NOT necessarily the same for the 2 class days.)
This class is appropriate for students who have successfully completed a year of Pre-algebra and have strong problem-solving skills. Class time will be spent teaching concepts and applications. Students are to take detailed notes and copy examples worked in class to review at home. Students will use the text as a resource for reference, daily homework assignments, and test review. The text must be purchased before class begins.
Topics covered:
Number system
Basic equation solving
Ratios and proportions
Linear equations and systems
Polynomials and factoring
Quadratic equations and inequalities
Other non-linear equations
Organization and study skills, to be a more independent student
Development of logical reasoning and thinking skills
Concepts will be applied to real life situations and graphing will be integrated into the teaching. Students will be expected to memorize formulas and definitions throughout the year. Much of the material in this course will be found on the math portion of the SAT and the ACT. Successful completion of this class will prepare a student for Geometry followed by Algebra 2.
TEXTBOOK and WORKBOOK: Holt Algebra 1 & Workbook
Specific book and class information will be sent to students upon receipt of the deposit and supply fee.
Students should expect to spend as much time outside of class on their work as they do attending class per week (3 hours). This class will earn the student 1 high school honors credit in math.
Tuition: yearly tuition of $700 covers both classes per week
($675 if paid in full by the first day of classes)
Deposit: $100 (refundable before August 1)
Supply Fee: $50 (non-refundable)
Installments: $100 per month (Sept – Feb)
Student is NOT registered for the class until the Deposit and Supply Fee have been paid.