BHS Algebra
2
Mrs. Kim F.
Collier
Syllabus
OBJECTIVE
Our
primary focus in this class will be preparing for the ACT and higher
mathematics. We will review basic math, Algebra 1, and geometry concepts as
needed and student will be responsible for these as well as new concepts. In
addition we will learn how to take notes, study, and read a textbook.
INDIVIDUAL
SUPPLIES
All
students must have these supplies in class: two sharpened #2 pencils (or a
mechanical #2 with extra lead) with erasers, a highlighter, a notebook with
pockets and lined paper, graph paper, straight edge, a scientific or graphing
calculator, and the textbook.
CLASSROOM
SUPPLIES
Students must bring these
supplies, for use in the classroom, by the end of August:
one
bottle of hand sanitizer, one packs of 4 or more EXPO dry erase markers
(chisel-tip in black or dark colors), and one dry eraser.
CLASSROOM RESPECT RULES AND PENALTIES
All school policies, such as
those for cell phones and dress code, will be strictly enforced per school
guidelines. For rules not specifically addressed in BHS policy, see
below.
Student will show respect
for the:
§
teacher -- pay attention, not complain, stay on task, wait
to be dismissed, etc.
§
teacher’s belongings – do not take or use anything from
teacher’s area, etc.
§
other
students – keep hands to self, do not ridicule at all, be helpful and polite,
etc.
§
learning environment
-- talk when others are not, be still/quiet, sit as assigned,
etc.
§
classroom – pick up trash, do not write on any surface,
straighten chairs, etc.
Teacher will maintain a
record of rule violations. Penalties for breaking these
are:
§
1st
Offense – warning (may be repeated at teacher discretion)
§
2nd
Offense – private discussion with teacher and extra
assignment
§
3rd
Offense – call to parents and extra assignment
§
4th
Offense – trip to office (consequences assigned there)
The number of offenses will
be “reset” at teacher discretion. Note that penalties will reduce the day’s
participation grade significantly, may exempt student from some extra credit
opportunities, and may be reflected in the student’s conduct
grade.
Full
Name Algebra 2,
Odd 4 Date HW section /
Test #
STUDENT WORK/ATTITUDE RULES AND
PENALTIES
Homework, projects, and
tests must be neat and legible,
organized, identified, and submitted on time for full credit.
All work, with the exception
of projects, must be in pencil.
A deduction of 10 points
will be made for illegible or incorrectly
identified. Homework may be in notebook but must begin at
top
of a
new page and be correctly labeled. A deduction of 10 points per class period will be made to any
late assignment. Work more than 3 class periods late will not be
accepted.
SEVERE PENALTIES
Cheating on a test will
result in an automatic zero for that assessment and a retake will not be
allowed. Parents will be called, a grade of “U” in conduct will be entered for
the 9-weeks period, and a trip to the office will result. Aiding another student
in his/her attempt to cheat will result in the same penalties. Fighting will
always result in a trip to the office (consequences to be assigned there) and a
grade of “U” in conduct.
ABSENCE POLICIES
Tests:
Student absent on the class day
before a test but present on the test day must take the test on the test day.
Student absent on test day but not the previous class day must take test on the
day of return. Student absent on test day and previous day must take test on the
second class day after return. Tests will be taken in classroom or a nearby
classroom, at teacher discretion, unless other arrangements are made in
advance.
Homework:
Student must submit HW on day test is taken. Otherwise, it is considered late.
Exceptions apply as stated for tests.
Project:
Determined by group rules in class.
GRADING
POLICIES
Participation (15 % of Nine Weeks
Grade)
A participation grade of 10 points will be given each
day. Student must be seated at the bell, have ALL individual supplies, listen
attentively, participate in board and group work, and not violate respect rules
for full 10 points credit. (Notes are recommended but not required.) More than
one offense per day warrants zero grade.
Homework
(15 % of Nine Weeks Grade)
Homework assignments are listed on the schedule.
Solutions will be provided and questions answered. Homework is graded only on
test days, for possible 100 points, with original problems written and all work
shown. Grade based on completion/correctness.
Tests (50 %
of Nine Weeks Grade)
Tests will be given per the schedule, covering 1-2
chapters. Tests will be largely multiple-choice with some open-ended questions.
Tests will be individual work without book or notes. A review will be done on
the class meeting before the test.
Projects/Comprehensive Tests (20 % of Nine Weeks
Grade)
There will be one project each in the 2nd
and 4th 9-weeks periods. A project, worth 100 points, must be done in
groups according to the rules and consequences established by the class. Work
will be presented as an oral or written report. Rubric will be provided. There
will be a comprehensive test in the 1st and 3rd 9-weeks.
The comprehensive test will cover all material from the corresponding grading
period.
Midterm and
Final Exam
A cumulative test will be given at the end of each
semester. The tests will be multiple-choice and done individually without
book/notes. These will not comprise part of the nine weeks grade but are 20% of
the appropriate semester grade per BHS policy.
Extra
Credit
Check “the pole” in the classroom for a complete list
of extra credit opportunities.
Grading
Scale
Per BHS policy: A 93 –100, B 85 – 92, C 75 – 84, D 70
– 74, F 0 – 69
TEACHER
CONTACT
See
the BHS website to e-mail me. I will also be in my classroom at