Algebra 2 H Syllabus

Michelle New
pmnew@oconee.k12.sc.us
Course Description
Algebra 2 consists of an in-depth study of functions, patterns, relations, and concepts of number systems. he
functions studied will include linear, !uadratic, e"ponential, absolute #alue, radical, and rational. $uadratic relations
%conic sections& will also be addressed. 'e#eral topics which were introduced in Algebra ( are e"panded and e"plored
more thoroughly in Algebra 2. (n Algebra 2, hand-held graphing calculators are strongly recommended as part of
instruction and assessment. 'tudents should be able to use a #ariety of representations %concrete, numerical,
algorithmic, and graphical& and technology to model mathematical situations and sol#e meaningful problems. he
course will be taught through the use of best practices and research-pro#en instructional strategies. )ontent in this
course may go beyond the intermediate algebra standards.
Course Pacing Guide
Daily Material Requirements
'tudent e"tbook
Notebook %*-ring binder&
* di#iders
1 composition notebook
+aper
pencil
Notebook
Maintaining a notebook will help impro#e your grades and a notebook !ui, will be gi#en at the end of each unit.
Notebook sections should include notes-classwork, homework, and lastly, graded work.
Grading System Make!"p #ork Policy
Major Grades (60%)
.nit-)hapter est
+ro/ect-+ortfolio
'ectional $ui,
A+ 0abs
1enchmark est
Minor Grades (40%)
2aily $ui,
3omework-)lasswork
1ell 4ork-2aily 5e#iew %'tandardi,ed est +roblems
Math 6ournal
.'A est +rep
'ee website for the Math 2epartment 7rading +olicy
Home$ork
Assigned after e#ery new lesson
5e#iewed at the beginning of class the ne"t
day
)ompleted homework will earn bonus points on
the lesson !ui,
%esson &ui''es
7i#en after each new lesson%s&
8 point bonus for completed homework
Assessed at beginning of class
3omework re#iewed before lesson !ui, taken
8 !uestions similar to homework !uestions
9pen notes %including corrected homework&
General (n)ormation
ests are gi#en at the end of each chapter, and ma/or !ui,,es are gi#en about e#ery * sections. (n order to take a
test on t*e assigned day students *a+e to *a+e completed all o) t*e lesson qui''es and ma,or qui''es- (f
a student has a test score that is below :;, then a mandatory 8
th
block session will be assigned a remediation packet
and the student will retake the test. My website contains lesson notes and practice worksheets completed.
Make!"p #ork
( will ha#e a folder for each class with make-up work and it is the students< responsibility to in!uire about assignments
missed.
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Monday is my reser#ed day, but (<m a#ailable by appointment to pro#ide help any day
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; +reparing for Ad#anced Algebra 1
1 ?!uations @ (ne!ualities 1
2 @ * 0inear Aunctions @ 'ystems 1
> $uadratics 2
8 +olynomial Aunctions 2
B 5adical Aunctions *
C 5ational Aunctions *
: ?"ponential @ 0ogs >
D )onics >
12 rigonometric Aunctions @ 7raphs >

The mission of the School District of Oconee County is to develop life-long learners by providing exemplary educational experiences
for all students.
The School District of Oconee County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in admission
to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities.
!y "lgebra # C$, "lgebra # % and $robability and Statistics syllabi can be found on my &ebsite at
http'((&&&.oconee.)*#.sc.us(&ebpages(mne&(
The syllabus &as distributed and discussed in each class on the +rst day. $lease return this slip to con+rm
that you have read and understood !s. ,e&-s syllabus. .f you have any /uestions, please feel free to email
me at pmne&0oconee.)*#.sc.us.
__________________________________ _______________________
$arent(1uardian Signature Date
__________________________________ _______________________
Student Signature Date
!y "lgebra # C$, "lgebra # % and $robability and Statistics syllabi can be found on my &ebsite at
http'((&&&.oconee.)*#.sc.us(&ebpages(mne&(
The syllabus &as distributed and discussed in each class on the +rst day. $lease return this slip to con+rm
that you have read and understood !s. ,e&-s syllabus. .f you have any /uestions, please feel free to email
me at pmne&0oconee.)*#.sc.us.
__________________________________ _______________________
$arent(1uardian Signature Date
__________________________________ _______________________
Student Signature Date
Math Department Grading Policy
Major Grades (60%)
Unit/Chapter Test
Project/Portfolio
Sectional Quiz
AP Labs
Benchmark Test
Minor Grades (40%)
ail! Quiz
"ome#ork/Class#ork
Bell $ork/ail! %e&ie# 'Stan(ar(ize( Test Problems)
*ath +ournal
USA Test Prep
Math Power of Pi
Stu(ents #ho submit #ork after the (ue (ate ma! be penalize( up to ,-. of the possible points/ Stu(ents ha&e
fi&e class perio(s or ten school (a!s in #hich to submit late #ork assi0nments/ After this #in(o# of time
e1pires2 acceptance of late #ork is at the teacher3s (iscretion/
Before a major test/assessment is 0i&en2 each teacher #ill (etermine a set criteria for the stu(ent to be (eeme(
prepare(/ 4ach teacher3s specific plan #ill be outline( in their class s!llabus/ This 5set criteria3 ma! inclu(e
completion of all lesson 6uizzes2 chapter 6uizzes2 home#ork assi0nments an( projects/
$hen a major assi0nment/assessment is not complete( at the sche(ule( time2 a stu(ent #ill recei&e a 0ra(e of
78ncomplete9 #ith a numerical &alue of -/ The teacher must contact the stu(ent3s parent/0uar(ian in such
circumstances/ :ailure is not an option/ The assessment must be complete( #ithin the assi0ne( time frame/
"i0h school courses of instruction #ill re6uire reassessment opportunities #hen a stu(ent recei&es a 0ra(e
belo# ;- on a major assessment for the 0ra(in0 perio(/ Before a reassessment is 0i&en2 a reme(iation session
#ill be assi0ne(/ Stu(ents #ill be assi0ne( a 0ra(e on the retake base( on the School istrict of <conee Count!
=ra(in0 Polic!/ Correction of errors on a test or an assi0nment (oes not represent a reassessment acti&it!/
Stu(ents #ith missin0 0ra(es #ill be assi0ne( an 789 for missin0/incomplete assi0nments until the assi0nments
ha&e been complete(/ >
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Block can be assi0ne( for stu(ents #ith missin0 0ra(es/ :ailure to atten( an assi0ne(
>
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Block session #ill result in referral to a(ministration/
*inimum/:loor 0ra(es follo# (istrict polic!/
=oals?
@/ To hol( in(i&i(ual stu(ents accountable for their o#n learnin0/
,/ To eliminate zeroes from stu(ent 0ra(es/
A/ To increase reme(iation opportunities for stu(ents/