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Algebra II Course Syllabus Year 2013 2014 Teacher: Ms. Jennie Elrod
elrodhonorsalgebra2.weebly.com
Honors
Algebra
II
is
a
fast
paced
third-year
course
that
extends
the
concept
of
algebra
and
geometry,
and
prepares
students
for
enrollment
in
Precalculus.
This
serves
as
one
of
the
math
requirements
for
entrance
at
the
college/university
level.
The
curriculum
includes
topics
from
Algebra
II,
but
is
at
a
higher
level
of
rigor.
Students
will
use
analytical,
numerical,
graphical,
and
verbal
approaches
to
solving
problems.
Textbook:
Algebra
2.
Holt
McDougall,
2013.
Quarter
1
Topics
Quarter
2
Topics
Complex
Numbers
and
Functions
Exponential
and
Trigonometric
Functions
Quarter
3
Topics
Quarter
4
Topics
Polynomial
Expressions
and
Equations
Statistics
and
Probability
Required
Tools
for
Success
Classroom
Procedures
1) Three
ring
binder
with
paper
1) Be
Respectful
2) Calculator
(scientific
or
graphing)
3) Pencils
and
erasers
2) Be
Responsible
4) Graphing
paper
3) Be
Positive
5) At
least
one
dry
erase
marker
Discipline
will
be
handled
according
to
Catalina
Magnet
High
School
and
TUSD
policies.
The
use
of
electronics,
including
cell
phones,
are
not
permitted
inside
classrooms
during
school
hours.
All
devices
should
be
turned
off
or
silenced
when
entering
the
classroom.
Calculators
are
the
only
exception.
Grading
Policy
Students
earn
their
grade
by
completing
weekly
assignments
in
a
timely
manner
and
performing
their
best
on
quizzes
and
tests.
Grade break-down: Homework 8% Class Assignments 8% Unit Quizzes 24% Unit Exams 40% Final Exam 20% Class work: All class work assignments are due the same day unless otherwise stated. Full credit is given full effort shown during class and on the assignment. Homework: The point isnt to earn points -- the point is to gain experience! Homework assignments are due within 24 hours unless otherwise stated. Late assignments will receive a maximum of 6 points by default unless the assignment is turned in within 1 week and with a tardy coupon is attached. All homework assignments will be given at the end of class and posted on the course website http://elrodhonorsalgebra2.weebly.com 9 All problems are attempted with effort clearly shown. 8 7 6 5 - 0 Most problems are blank or no visible effort or assignment not received.
Most problems 2 or 3 blanks or no attempted with One half of visible effort, but effort clearly assignment is at least 2/3 of shown. 1 blank or no effort assignment problem blank or shown. complete. no visible effort
Class
work
and
Homework
grading
rubric:
Tests
and
Quizzes:
We
will
have
quizzes
every
week
or
two
and
tests
about
once
a
month.
Students
are
allowed
to
use
notes
during
quizzes
but
not
during
tests.
Students
who
complete
their
daily
assignments,
and
seek
tutoring
when
needed,
will
have
no
problem
passing
quizzes
and
tests.
Retakes:
You
may
retake
any
test
if
you
are
not
happy
with
your
grade.
In
order
to
retake
a
test,
you
must
make
full
corrections
to
your
old
test
during
tutoring
and
turn
in
at
least
2
missing
homework
assignments.
The
highest
grade
you
may
earn
on
a
retake
is
a
75%.
You
may
not
retake
quizzes.
Tutoring:
My
tutoring
hours
will
be
posted
weekly,
but
in
general
I
am
usually
available
for
tutoring
until
3:40
on
Monday
and
Thursday.
Please
cut
along
this
line
and
keep
the
above
portion.
Honors Algebra II Student Name: Phone number: Email address: Parent Name & Signature:
Will your son/daughter have internet access after school to view homework assignments? yes no