Algebra II Syllabus

GSE Algebra II is the third course in a sequence of courses designed to provide students with a rigorous program of study in mathematics.  Instruction and assessment will include the appropriate use of manipulatives and technology. This course is required for graduation.

We will not distribute a textbook for this class; however, there are textbooks available. If you would like to check one out for a resource to use at home please let me know.

Behavior Expectations:

• Be on time, sitting in your assigned seat BEFORE the tardy bell sounds.
• Arrive with Interactive notebook, pencils, homework and notes.
• Quietly enter room and immediately pull out your homework and materials and begin working.
• Exercise respect and courtesy for teachers, other students and their property at all times.  Keep your hands to yourself and speak appropriate language.
• Raise your hand/ask for permission to speak or to leave your seat, even to sharpen you pencil or throw away something, or ask a friend for help.
• Remain actively involved in class until dismissed by the teacher. You are required to take notes in class and work on assignments during class time. Use class time wisely: No sleeping or playing with cell phone/electronic devices!
• Dress appropriately; adhere to dress code policy.
• No personal grooming.
• Food and drinks should not be consumed in the classroom.
• No perfume, body spray, or fragrant lotions is allowed in the classroom.
• Clean up any trash on/around your desk, disposing of it as you exit.
• Admin. referral will be given to students who abuse the bathroom policy.

   Academic Expectations:

• Students are expected to arrive in class with the necessary tools and prepared for learning.  
• Supplies must be brought to class every day. 
  • Strongly recommended: A TI-36X Pro (under $20 at many retail stores), or TI-83 calculator will also be used in class. I strongly recommend that each student purchase a calculator for their individual use as student’s will not be able to borrow calculators for use at home! You may use the online calculator www.desmos.com at home if you do not own a calculator.
  • Required: 100 page Composition Notebook, loose-leaf notebook paper, graph paper, pencils with erasers, folders.
  • Optional: Class 3-ring binder, dividers, colored pencils/highlighter.
• Meet all deadlines for assignments.  LATE WORK MAY NOT RECEIVE FULL CREDIT (Only exception is an excused absence). Assignments left at home or in the locker are not excused. No homework will be accepted for after the unit test/retest has been given.
• Do your best work at all time.  Your work should be neat, well organized and labeled with your name or it will not be graded.
• Credit will not be given for work that is incomplete and does not show the process used to derive the answer; No Work = No Credit!
• Be honorable.  Do your own work.  Get help when you need it.

The key to mastering mathematics is practice and practice correctly. Notes and assignments will be given daily. You should start work as soon as you enter the classroom.  Class assignments do have a time constraint and may be graded for completion and on occasion for accuracy.  

Homework will be assigned every day and its completion is necessary for your success in this class.  Homework will be checked for completion and on occasion accuracy.  You will have an opportunity each day in class to ask questions regarding homework.  Homework is accepted until the day of the unit assessment only for full credit. After the test, late homework grade will be given up to two weeks after the test for retest purposes.  No credit is given for homework submitted after the retest date!

Remember you may not receive full credit for late work unless your absence is excused.

**Assignments are graded on a 5 point scale. (0 pts did not complete or incomplete, 1 pt no work shown or inaccurate work, or homework pink slip is submitted. See rubric for other scores.) Daily grades will be added together on test quiz days.  Example: a 20 point grade = 4 assignments total.

A grade of zero (0) will be given for all missed work.  If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get what you need from the makeup folder, via email, blogs, or message me on REMIND to receive a copy of an assignment.  It is your responsibility to talk to me within two days of your absence to schedule any make-up quizzes or tests. Being absent for the review day before a test/quiz does not exempt one from taking it.  

There will be a cumulative final exam at the end of the semester worth 10% of your final grade. You may be able to exempt the final if you qualify.  Please refer to the school handbook for the requirements to exempt finals.

Attendance is an extremely important part of this class.  Your success in Algebra II (as well as any other class), is contingent upon your being here.  You cannot be successful if you are absent frequently.  If you are absent at any time, you will follow the school’s policy for make-up assignments (number of days absent plus one additional day).  It will be YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to get the handouts, notes, and/or assignments that you may miss.  Work with a partner in class to get the answers to the notes, or check with me for a printed copy of notes as well as any other handouts that may have been distributed.    If you miss an announced test or quiz, you are expected to schedule to make it up upon your return or receive a zero for quiz or test.

Tests                    55%

Quizzes                25%

Daily Assignments 10%

Final Exam             10%