Advanced Algebra II – Period 8

Teacher: Mrs. Carpenter Room: G-207

Email: School Web Site:

Phone: School: (605)336-3644Google Classroom:

Classroom Code: 1bmmuk

Text Book Online:

Register: 1.Go to

2.Click Login

Username: first initial last name og

Example: John Doe – Username: jdoeog

Password: algebra2

3.From the Home Page, click My Account.

4.Click Add Class/Group.

5.Type the class access code: D03A1087E749D24007B1

Course Description:

Advanced Algebra II will focus on building algebra skills for college. Students will prepare for future math classes. Topic cover include: working with linear, quadratic, exponential, polynomial, and logarithmic equations and functions, solving systems of equations, arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, conic sections, and other topics with the unit circle and trigonometric values, and statistics as time allows. The focus will be on using these skills to problem solve and analyze higher level thinking problems. Advanced Algebra II will expect students to persevere in solving problems and construct viable arguments for reasoning.

Materials:

Every day you are required to bring your textbook, notes, paper, graphing calculator, and pencils to class--I do not provide these. A Graphing Calculator is required. If you must purchase a new graphing calculator the TI-84 is the calculator that is used for all O’Gorman math courses. The TI-92, TI-NSpire CAS, and TI-89 may not be used during a test or quiz (or on tests like the ACT.)

Absences:

Student are responsible to find out about any missed notes, information, assignments, and/or tests, and to insure that work missed during an excused absence is made up in time to receive full credit. If the absence is school related, the student is expected to complete the work before the absence. The student is responsible for making sure he or she makes up the assignment when absent. All assignments are on my O’Gorman web page and Google Classroom.

Homework:

Homework will be collected randomly. Late work will receive no credit. Although the homework papers are not always graded, it is critical to do the homework every day. Failing to do the homework, or falling behind in the homework, is a critical error.

Evaluations:

Collected homework, quizzes, and test will be used for 90% of the students’ grades and the semester test will be 10% of the grade. Semester grades will be computed on weighted percentages:

Daily Grades = 15%

Quizzes = 35%

Tests= 40%

Semester Test= 10%

If you miss a test or quiz and have been absent for only one day, the day of the test or quiz, you will be expected to make up the test or quiz the day you return or before school the following day. For example, a missed quiz on Monday must be made up before 1st period on Wednesday.

Academic Integrity:

Academic dishonesty is contrary to the moral standards of O’Gorman High School and will not be tolerated. Anyone who is caught cheating on any graded assignment will receive a zero for that assignment. This includes test.

The following is a PARTIAL LIST of behaviors that are considered to be dishonest.

  1. Asking, discussing or divulging any part of a test or quiz with other students.
  2. Looking at someone else’s test or quiz.
  3. Copying and taking credit for someone else’s work. (this includes copying answers from the back of the textbook)
  4. Using notes without permission.
  5. Putting notes on your body, clothing, textbook cover, calculator cover, in the calculator, or anywhere else and using them on test or quizzes.
  6. Talking during a test or quiz.
  7. Texting on a cell phone.
  8. Letting someone copy your work.
  9. Using a calculator/computer in an unfair way including, but not limited to:

a. Storing unauthorized information in your calculator’s memory for use on a test or quiz

b. Removing test questions using your calculator

c. Passing your calculator to someone else during a test or quiz

Extra Credit:

Extra credit may or may not be offered.

The O’Gorman Letter Grade Scale:

Grade Percent

A100 - 93

B92 – 85

C84 – 77

D76 – 69

F68 or less

Things to Remember:

  1. Use your time wisely. Remain quiet when finished with test and quizzes and use class time to do homework whenever possible.
  2. Treat your book like it is borrowed. Books must be covered at all times. Do not carry notebooks, pencils, or papers in it.
  3. Refrain from writing on desk, walls, in books, or on any school property.
  4. Make a contribution to class it is your education.
  5. Keep up with your work.
  6. Use all class time wisely, be seated and prepared when the bell rings, and remain working until the bell dismisses you.
  7. Come to class prepared. Bring a pencil, your book, notebook, calculator, and completed homework.
  8. Follow all school rules, especially dress code, cell phone, and food and beverage rules.
  9. Do not prevent others from learning.
  10. Playing Games on the Calculator is strictly prohibited.
  11. I reserve the right to reset the memory of a calculator at any time.