Grade 8: Algebra 2 Honors

Student Expectations

Student Name (Please Print Clearly) ______

Student Expectations

  1. Students should bring the following to class every day:

3-ring binder of lined paperTI-83 Plus calculator¼ inch square graph paper

2 sharpened pencilseraser2 dry erase markers

1 highlighteragenda1 sock or dry eraser

1 correcting pen

**STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE PEN!!**

(Except when checking work)

Leave textbook at home, but covered.

  1. In-class assignments should be completed in a timely manner. If assignments are not completed during class, hand completed assignments in to the teacher during the next day’s class.
  2. Homework will be assigned on a daily basis and should be completed by all students regularly, and on time. Homework counts towards your total grade.
  3. Binders must stay organized and up-to-date. Binders will be checked periodically throughout the marking period.
  4. Any missed notes, class work, homework, quizzes, tests, or projects must be completed in accordance with the UMS Student Handbook.
  5. Arrive to class on time, be seated immediately, complete the Do Now assignment and be ready to actively participate.
Grading
  1. Grading will be based upon homework, class work, projects, notebooks, quizzes, tests, and exams.
  2. Final grades for each marking period will be determined as follows:
Assessments – 90%

These include and will be scored in the following manner:

 Quizzes: given after completing 3-4 sections and worth 30-50 pts.

 Chapter Tests: given at the end of each chapter and worth 100 pts.

 Projects: assigned at various points throughout the year, rubrics are given for each and will count for 25-50 pts.

 Midterm & Final Exam: The midterm will be averaged into the marking period 2 grade and the final will be averaged into the marking period 4 grade.

Homework & Classwork – 10%

Homework - will be assigned and checked on a daily basis. Each assignment is worth 2 points. The assignment will be graded as:

 Check plus = all work completed (2 pts.)

 Check minus = ½ to ¾ work completed (1 pt.)

 0 = less than ½ of all work completed (0 pts)

* Homework will only be accepted ONE DAY late and will receive half credit.

Classwork – Depending on the length and complexity of assignments in this category, point values will range from 5-20 points.
Examples:

 Notebooks- checked at least once per marking period and will be graded on neatness and completeness. NO late notebooks accepted!

 In-class assignments & Activities that are collected and graded.

 Portoflio- Students will be asked to keep and reflect upon certain pieces of their work in a student portfolio. This will include corrections/reflections on all Chapter Tests.

 Participation & Preparedness

  1. Re-take Policy: There are no re-takes of any assessments.
  1. All work MUST be shown for all tests, quizzes, and homework assignments.

NO WORK = NO CREDIT!!!

Curriculum

Algebra 2 (Holt McDougal Larson text) including the following topics:

 Algebra 2 ReadinessData Analysis & Statistics

 Quadratic Functions & FactoringSequence & Series

 Polynomials & Polynomial FunctionsQuadratic Relations & Conic Sections

 Rational Exponents & Radical FunctionsTrigonometric Ratios & Functions

 Exponential & Logarithmic FunctionsTrigonometric Graphs, Identities & Equations

 Rational Functions

Extra Help
Extra help is available after school on ______.
*Due to after school obligations, help days may change throughout the year. New days will be announced to students as soon as possible.

Student Signature ______Date ______

Parent Signature ______Date ______

STUDENT MUST MAINTAIN AN OVERALL CUMULATIVE AVERAGE OF 85% TO CONTINUE TO PRE-CALCULUS HONORS.