Algebra II Course Syllabus
MARQUETTE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1203 WEST FAIR AVENUE
MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN 49855
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Teacher name: Zack Sedgwick Voice Mail: 225-5424
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Course Description: Algebra II is a continuation of Algebra I and Geometry. Algebra II is a graduation requirement and serves as a transition into an intermediate college level mathematics course. Algebra I and Geometry are pre-requisites for this course.
Course Outline:
Semester 1 / Semester 2Quarter 1 / Quarter 2 / Quarter 3 / Quarter 4
Chapter 1-Foundations for Functions / Chapter 5-Quadratic Functions / Chapter 8-Rational and Radical Functions / Chapter 11-Probability and Statistics
Chapter 2-Linear Functions / Chapter 6-Polynomial Functions / ACT-MME
*For juniors only. / Chapter 12-Sequences and Series
Chapter 3-Linear Systems / Chapter 7-Exponential and Logarithmic Functions / Chapter 9-Properties and Attributes of Functions / Chapter 13-Trigonometry
Chapter 5-Quadratic Functions / MME Review
Semester 1 Exam Review / Chapter 10-Conic Sections / Semester 2 Exam Review
Materials
Students must bring a calculator, three-ring binder, paper, their textbook, planner, and a writing utensil to class each day.
When taking NOTES, use these guidelines:
1. Always put your name and date and section/title on each set of notes.
2. Write neatly, completely, and accurately.
3. Use color, underlining, highlighting for important ideas.
4. Use abbreviations as we discuss and use them in class.
5. Include drawings if appropriate.
6. Include ALL sample problems with work.
Expectations…..Refer to the MSHS student handbook for rules/school policy.
· Be in your seat and ready to begin class when the bell rings. Come prepared daily with supplies (including your planner…..which you’ll need to leave class).
· Be respectful and demonstrate appropriate classroom etiquette.
· No eating or drinking in class except during the school designated “snack time”. Water is an exception.
· No phones or personal music devices.
Consequences
First Time – Warning
Second Time – Call Home
Third Time –Referral to guidance counselor and/or administrator.
Typical Class Routine
5-10 minutes Warm-up
5-10 minutes Homework corrections
20-30 minutes Lesson
5-10 minutes Work time
Tardies/Attendance
· Students are responsible to get to class on time. Parents will be contacted on the third recorded tardy. The fifth and every second subsequent tardy will be reported to the office and will result in Saturday School.
Make-up Assignments and Tests
· Excused Absences – CALL THE HOMEWORK HOTLINE or ACCESS MY WEBPAGE!!
You are responsible for any notes/class work/assignments, quizzes and tests that you miss due to an absence. Try to get notes from a classmate. Assignments will be posted in the room and online. If you are absent on the day of a review, and if no new material has been covered, you will be expected to take the test/quiz on the assigned day. Any assignments (including tests or quizzes) brought to you in ISS are expected to be done THAT day. Failure to do these assignments will result in zeroes. Assignments provided for pre-approved absences (such as family vacations or scheduled sporting events) must be completed and turned on the day of your return. Failure to do so will result in zeroes for those assignments. It is your responsibility to get these assignments in advance.
· The student is responsible to have all work completed by the first class session following any absence.
Homework/Warm-ups
· Students are expected to grade their homework each day. The answers will be given for each assignment in class.
Assignments will be graded using the following criteria:
· On the day of a test/quiz, random homework assignments/warm-ups will be collected. Each homework assignment collected will be worth 10 points. Warm up assignments are worth 5 points. The student will be given a “homework check” grade based on the work submitted. If a student is absent on the day of a test/quiz, they will be required to turn in ALL homework/warm-up assignments assigned during the unit.
· A student will earn full points only if ALL problems are attempted AND completed, ALL appropriate work and drawings are shown, AND pages are labeled properly (if notes are included extra points will be added).
· A student will earn 0 points if work and appropriate drawings are not shown or if the student has an unexcused absence for that day. In other words, answers ONLY do not earn points!!! If you skip any problems, you will not receive full points.
· I may occasionally give an UNANNOUNCED homework quiz based on previously assigned and discussed homework/notes. You may be allowed to use your notebook on some of these quizzes. Keep neat and complete notes, take down all problems we do in class, and correct any problems you got wrong on your homework assignments. This will ensure 100% on those homework quizzes. These grades will be part of your homework grade.
· PLEASE NOTE: A student can get 100% on homework points and still fail the tests and quizzes. It is the student’s responsibility to check homework on a daily basis in class, ask questions in class, consult the online book ,and come in after school for extra help when needed!
Grading
Grading for all classes will be based on 20% homework assignments (including notes, classwork, and homework assignments), and 80% tests/quizzes.
GRADING SCALE (all classes):
100-93 A 89-87 B+ 79-77 C+ 69-67 D+
92-90 A- 86-83 B 76-73 C 66-63 D
82-80 B- 72-70 C- 62-60 D-
59-0 E
Citizenship
Your citizenship grade will be based on the following questions:
ü Were you on time and ready to begin class each day?
ü Were you respectful to your peers and teacher?
ü Did you give your best effort? Turn in your homework?
ü Did you have a good attitude? Did you ask questions and/or use your time well?
Quarter/Semester Grade Calculations
(Grades are always available on Skyward Family Access, which is also linked to the class website)
Quarter Grades SemesterGrades
Homework 20% 1st Quarter 40 %
Tests/Quiz 80% 2nd Quarter 40 %
Comprehensive Exam 20 %
Extra Help
· I am always available, within reason, for any student seeking extra help. The student is responsible to come to me and arrange a time either before school or after school. Please note that department/staff meetings are usually planned on Tuesdays after school and I will not be available during these times.
· The textbook publisher’s website is available to all students, at all times, and includes many resources for anyone desiring extra help. Each student will receive a username and password for accessing this website. I highly recommend students take advantage of this resource.
Parents
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. And remember, in order for me to communicate with you via e-mail, you must register with the high school office.
Here is my contact information:
Zack Sedgwick
MARQUETTE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1203 WEST FAIR AVENUE
MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN 49855
Voicemail: 225-5424
E-mail:
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