HONORS ALGEBRA II
FALL 2007 SYLLABUS
MRS. MALONE
malones@fulton.k12.ga.us
TEXT: ALGEBRA II, Holt, Rinehart and Winston Cost: $48.75.
OVERVIEW: Topics in first semester include data and linear representations, numbers and functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, matrices, quadratic functions, and polynomial functions.. Material is taken from chapters 1-5 and 7. This course covers 1-34 of the GA High School graduation test objectives.
MATERIALS: Textbook, 3-ring binder, pencils, paper and a calculator. We will be using TI 83+ in class frequently. I strongly encourage you to purchase one for many homework assignments. Use of TI-85 or higher will not be permitted.
CLASS WORK: Students will work independently and also in groups, depending on the activity. Full cooperation is expected at all times.
Grading Policy: Your final grade will be calculated by the following:
Tests 55%
Final Exam 15%
Homework/CW 15%
Quizzes 15%
Tests will always be announced about a week ahead of time. Quizzes may or may not be announced. The final exam is cumulative. Any student absent the day before the test (review day) will be expected to take the test on the scheduled day. If you are absent the day of a test, you will be required to take the test the day you return to school. NO EXCUSES!
Homework will be checked regularly. All problems must be copied from the book and all work shown. SWONC- show work or no credit. In addition, homework/notebook quizzes will be given regularly. These will contain questions from homework and class notes. Be sure you put the date on all notes and assignments so you can find them easily.
FULTON COUNTY GRADING SCALE
A = 90-100
B = 80- 89
C = 70 – 79
F = 69 and below
Make Up Work: If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get all make up work. No excuses will be accepted on notebook quizzes. You must make arrangements with the teacher to make up tests and quizzes.
CONDUCT: All students are expected to treat everyone with respect. One person talks at a time. Appropriate language is expected at all times. By the time the tardy bell rings, you should be in your seat, working on the warm up problems listed on the overhead or front board. Anyone not in his or her seat will be counted tardy. All rules of classroom behavior will be enforced as seen in the student handbook. NO FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED, EXCEPT BOTTLED WATER.
ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance in this class is essential in order for each student to be successful. In the event of an unexpected absence, it is the student’s responsibility to find out the work to be made up and have it completed in a timely fashion. If absence is due to a field trip or TAG, it is the student’s responsibility to get the assignment ahead of time and have it completed upon their return to class.
FULTON COUNTY RECOVERY POLICY:
(High School version)
Provision for Improving Grades
1. Opportunities designed to allow students to recover from a low or failing cumulative grade will be allowed when all work required to date has been completed and the student has demonstrated a legitimate effort to meet all course requirements including attendance.
Students should contact the teacher concerning recovery opportunities. Teachers are expected to establish a reasonable time period for recovery work to be completed during the semester. All recovery work must be directly related to course objectives and must be completed ten school days prior to the end of the semester.
2. Teachers will determine when and how students with extenuating circumstances may improve their grades.
CHATTAHOOCHEE HIGH SCHOOL GUIDELINES FOR RECOVERY:
Recovery is available to students with a cumulative grade below 74% after a minimum of two (2) major grades. The average of the original score and the recovery test will be posted, with a maximum grade a student can earn for a recovery activity is 70%. There will be only one recovery opportunity per failed major assignment or test. The individual teacher will determine the means of recovery. THE STUDENT MUST INITIATE THE PROCESS WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS OF NOTIFICATION OF A FAILING GRADE ON A MAJOR ASSIGNMENT/TEST.
PARENT CONNECT: Using Parent Connect (http://chattahoocheepc.fultonschools.org/ ) on the Web is a great way to keep up with your student’s grade. You will be able to periodically check their grade and dates of upcoming test. Daily grades will not be available, but an overall grade summary will be available. Please remember that it may take a few days for me to actually enter the grades into the system.
USE OF GRAPHING CALCULATORS: Graphing calculators are powerful mathematical tools. Through their use students can visualize problems more quickly, discover mathematical properties, and validate their work done with pencil and paper. They MUST be used appropriately. Graphing calculators are NOT substitutes for students learning mathematical concepts and processes. They are to be used to enhance student learning. I have a set of graphing calculators for students to use while in my classroom. In order to ensure security, students will use only my TI83+ calculators on all tests and quizzes when a graphing calculator is allowed. Game playing during class is NOT an appropriate use of the graphing calculator and it will not be permitted. If a student is found playing a game on a graphing calculator, I will clear the memory of the calculator and decide if further disciplinary action is warranted.
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