Algebra II Honors
About the Course
Algebra II is a rigorous math course that is designed to prepare students for advanced math, science, and social science courses including, but not limited to, Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Finance, and Economics. This course focuses on four fundamental areas of mathematics:
Supplies: Students are required to have a pencil, paper (lined and graph paper), a notebook, scientific calculator, a protractor, and a 12” straight edge ruler. Calculator Requirement: Students are required to have at minimum a scientific calculator capable of solving trigonometric and logarithmic functions. Although it is not necessary for this class, Sophomores and Juniors that plan on taking AP Calculus next year are encouraged to purchase a TI-84+ Graphing Calculator. Discipline Policy: Our class follows the school-wide discipline policy. I expect students to be prompt, prepared, and ready to work when the bell rings. Most importantly, I expect students to grant their fellow classmates with an opportunity to learn; therefore, when I am teaching, I expect students to quietly pay attention and focus on the lesson at hand. Students who are disruptive will be removed from the classroom. Unless otherwise stated, cell phones must be turned off and put away during class. Students caught using their phones during class will have their phones confiscated and turned in to the front office. Grading Policy: Students’ grades will be calculated as follows-- · Assessments (Tests and Quizzes)…………………. 85% · Daily Assignments/Homework…………………… 15% All math assignments (class work, homework, tests, and quizzes) must be done in neatly in pencil and properly headed to receive credit. If an assignment is sloppy, not properly headed, or not completed in pencil, it will be returned to the student ungraded, and the student will have until the end of the day to redo the assignment. Late Work: To receive full credit, all work must be submitted by beginning of the period that it is due. Unless otherwise stated: 10% will be deducted if the assignment is submitted by the end of the day it is due. 50% will be deducted if the assignment is submitted a day late. No credit will be given to assignments that are turned in more than one day after it is due. Make-Up Work: If a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to ask the teacher for missing work. I will do my best to regularly post all assignments on my class website. Students will have 3 calendar days from the day they return to school to complete any missing assignments. Textbook: Students will not be assigned a textbook. Instruction material will come from a variety of sources including, but not limited to, various state approved textbooks, Mathnation.com, and teacher generated worksheets. The |