ALGEBRA II
MRS. GLETTENBERG
Welcome to Algebra II! This handout will provide you information on:
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Course Overview
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Classroom Policies
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My Expectations Of You As
A Student
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What You Should Expect
From Me As Your Teacher
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Grading Rationale
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Missed Work Policy
I will ask you and your
parent/guardian to sign indicating that you have read and agree to the terms in
this handout.
COURSE
OVERVIEW
In Honors Algebra II, you will be
introduced to many of the foundations of advanced mathematics. Our textbook is Focus on Advanced Algebra.
Your summer assignment included work from this book. As indicated in your summer assignment, you
will be keeping a journal in this class.
Many of the explore activities from the textbook will be assigned as
journal entries.
Typically, the course will cover the
following topics from the book in the order listed:
Chapter 1: Mathematical Models
Chapter 2: Linear Functions, Equations, and Inequalities
Chapter 3: Solving Systems of Linear Equations and
Inequalities
Chapter 4: Patterns and Structure in Algebra
Chapter 11: Advanced Techniques for Chance and Data
Chapter 6: Counting and Arranging Discrete Objects
Chapter 5: Quadratic Functions and Relations
Chapter 9: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Chapter 7: Investigating Roots and Powers
Chapter 8: Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
Chapter 10: Trigonometry
All school policies as outlined in your
student handbook will be in effect in our classroom. In addition:
You will:
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Come to class on time and prepared
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Show respect to others – this includes
your teacher, your fellow students, and any visitors to the classroom
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Listen when someone is speaking – they
may have the same question you do
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Raise your hand to be called on
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Be dismissed by the teacher, not by
the bell
You will not:
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Arrive late to class without a pass
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Leave the classroom without permission
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Bring
or consume food or drinks in the classroom – this is a safety issue
Students are expected to come to class
prepared and ready to work. Coming to
class prepared means that you will have the following materials with you
every day unless you have been told differently:
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A 3-ring binder (I suggest a 1 ˝”
binder with either a spiral bound notebook or loose-leaf paper inside)
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Your covered textbook
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A writing instrument
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A calculator (a TI-83 is recommended;
we have a limited number available in class but these cannot leave the
classroom)
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Completed homework or other
assignments on their due dates
Classroom expectations work both ways. In order for us to have a successful year, it
is as important that I meet your expectations as it is that you meet mine. To that end, I will:
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Come to class prepared to teach each
day, with clear objectives for the day’s lesson
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Allow sufficient time in class for
questions
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Be available for extra help, either
before or after school or during free periods
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Return tests, quizzes, or other
assignments the next school day whenever possible
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Maintain a positive classroom
environment
GRADING RATIONALE
Your grade for this class will be based on
the following:
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Tests |
35% |
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Quizzes and Projects |
30% |
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Journal |
20% |
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Work Ethic |
15% |
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Tests will always be announced in advance. Typically tests will cover an entire chapter
and may include material from earlier chapters.
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Quizzes may or may not be announced.
Occasionally you will have notebook quizzes, so keeping your notebooks
complete is critical. Generally quizzes
will be given after one or two sections of a chapter.
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Projects will include a biography
assignment during the second quarter and a lesson plan assignment during the
fourth quarter.
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Journals will offer you the chance to reflect on topics we have covered
throughout the year. Some reflections
will be on assigned topics; others will be more “free choice.” Journals will be collected and graded –
grades will be based on completion of all journal assignments and not on
specific content as these are personal reflections.
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Your
Work Ethic grade will be based on your work
in group settings, your willingness to work through topics you may find
difficult, and how much effort you put forth in class. Homework will be counted as part of this
grade.
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All assignments, including homework and tests/quizzes, will be posted
in three places: on my whiteboard, on a
homework calendar in my classroom, and on my faculty webpage. If
you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to determine what
assignments you have missed. If handouts
are distributed when you are absent from class, these will be available in a
binder in the classroom.
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If you are absent on the day before an
announced test or quiz, you will be expected to take the test or
quiz as scheduled.
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If are absent on the day of
a quiz or test that has been announced in advance, you will be responsible for
making that quiz or test up within one week of your return to school or you
will receive a 0. This may require that you make the assignment
up during a study hall or before or after school rather than missing new
material that may be introduced the day following a test or quiz.
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If you are out of class
for a substantial amount of time and have missed a significant amount of
material to be covered on a test or quiz, I will work with you to schedule a
make up.
I hope this handout has given you an idea of
what to expect during this school year.
I am looking forward to working with you and to a great year!
Honors Algebra II
Mrs. Glettenberg
2008 – 2009 School Year
I have received and read the course handout
for Mrs. Glettenberg’s Honors Algebra II class, and understand the classroom
policies and expectations.
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Student’s Signature
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Student’s Name (Please Print)
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Date
Honors Algebra II
Mrs. Glettenberg
2008 – 2009 School Year
Parent Contact Information
Dear Parent or Guardian,
I am very excited to begin the 2008-2009
school year and am looking forward to having your son
or daughter as a student this year.
Your child should have provided you with a
copy of the course overview for my Honors Algebra II class. Please sign this page and return it to me so
I can be sure that you are aware of what will be expected from my students this
year.
In addition, I invite you to visit my faculty
web page to see what we will be working on as the year progresses. On my web page, you will be able to find
general information on our course as well as links to calendars that will
provide you with details on daily homework assignments and any upcoming tests
or quizzes.
I would also like to take this opportunity to
get updated contact information from you so I know best how to reach you during
the school year.
I look forward to meeting you and to having
your child in my classroom this year!
Regards,
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Occasionally
I may need to contact you during the year regarding your child’s progress in
class. Please indicate your preferred
method of communication below.
□ Phone at the home number
□ Phone at the work number
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