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Advanced Algebra 2 Honors Algebra 2 College Algebra 2011-2012 Advanced Algebra 2 Instructor: John Kennedy Room 413 Text: Algebra and Trigonometry Structure and Method Book 2 (Houghton Mifflin) Course description: This course begins with a review of basic concepts of Algebra 1 which includes solving linear equations and inequalities. Other topics include graphing, functions, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, complex numbers, quadratic equations, variation, analytic geometry and sequences and series. Required Materials: Textbook Grading Scale: Below is the diocesan grading scale that may be found in your agenda.
A+ 99-100 A 94-98 A- 92-93
*effective July 1, 2010
Grades: Grades are based on homework (20%) and tests/quizzes (80%). Homework is assigned nearly every day and is due at the beginning of the next class. Work must be shown for full credit. One late assignment will be accepted for half-credit each semester and other late assignments may be accepted for half-credit at the discretion of the instructor. Each assignment will be worth 10 points regardless of the number of problems assigned. Quizzes will be worth 5-20 points and tests will be worth 50-100 points. Adding points earned and dividing by the total possible each nine weeks will determine homework and test/quiz averages. The semester average will be calculated by counting 20% of the homework average and 80% of the test/quiz average. The final semester per cent will be calculated using 10% of the semester exam and 90% of the semester average. Make-up Work: It is your responsibility to make up assignments missed due to absences and school activities. I will post assignments in my agenda which will be kept in Room 413 before and after school. In general, two days per absence will be allowed to turn in make-up work. For extended absences, arrangements should be made with the instructor. Suspensions: As outlined in the agenda, any student who has been suspended must complete all missed work. Out-of-school suspensions will result in ¼ credit for the missed work and in-school suspensions will result in ½ credit. This applies to homework, test and quizzes. A zero score will be recorded for work that is not made up. Unexcused absences will follow the same guidelines as out-of-school suspension. Cheating: Any student found to be copying another student’s homework, or allowing another student to copy his/her homework will receive a zero for that assignment. Any student found to be communicating in ANY way during a test or quiz will receive a maximum score of 50%. There will be no communications between students until the teacher has notified the class that all tests have been completed. For more serious infractions, the student may also be reported to the office. Further action could be taken. Behavior: At ALL times, students are expected to be respectful to the teacher, and just as important, to each other. No food or drink except water in clear containers, is allowed in the classroom. Visible or audible cell phones and other electronic devices will be confiscated and turned into the office. A student is counted tardy if the student is not in the room when the bell rings to start class. Minor infractions of class rules and procedures will result in demerits while repeated infractions may result in teacher assigned detentions or referrals to the office. (See the agenda/or demerit card for more information.)
Advanced Algebra 2 Instructor: John Kennedy I have read and understand the information in the course syllabus. Parent Signature________________________________Date_________
2011-2012
Instructor: John Kennedy Room 413 Text: Algebra and Trigonometry Structure and Method Book 2 (Houghton Mifflin) Course description: This course begins with a review of basic concepts of Algebra 1 which includes solving linear equations and inequalities. Other topics include graphing, functions, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, complex numbers, quadratic equations, variation, analytic geometry, sequences and series, logarithms and matrices. Required Materials: Textbook Grading Scale: Below is the diocesan grading scale that may be found in your agenda.
A+ 99-100 A 94-98 A- 92-93
*effective July 1, 2010
Grades: Homework is assigned nearly every day and is due at the beginning of the next class. Work must be shown for full credit. One late assignment will be accepted for half-credit each semester and other late assignments may be accepted for half-credit at the discretion of the instructor. Each assignment will be worth 10 points regardless of the number of problems assigned. Quizzes will be worth 5-20 points and tests will be worth 50-100 points. Adding points earned and dividing by the total possible will determine homework and test/quiz averages. The semester average will be calculated by counting 20% of the homework average and 80% of the test/quiz average. The final semester per cent will be calculated using 10% of the semester exam and 90% of the semester average. Make-up Work: It is your responsibility to make up assignments missed due to absences and school activities. I will post assignments in my agenda which will be kept in Room 413 before and after school. In general, two days per absence will be allowed to turn in make-up work. For extended absences, arrangements should be made with the instructor. Suspensions: As outlined in the agenda, any student who has been suspended must complete all missed work. Out-of-school suspensions will result in ¼ credit for the missed work and in-school suspensions will result in ½ credit. This applies to homework, test and quizzes. A zero score will be recorded for work that is not made up. Unexcused absences will follow the same guidelines as out-of-school suspension. Cheating: Any student found to be copying another student’s homework, or allowing another student to copy his/her homework will receive a zero for that assignment. Any student found to be communicating in ANY way during a test or quiz will receive a maximum score of 50%. There will be no communications between students until the teacher has notified the class that all tests have been completed. For more serious infractions, the student may also be reported to the office. Further action could be taken. Behavior: At ALL times, students are expected to be respectful to the teacher, and just as important, to each other. No food or drink except water in clear containers, is allowed in the classroom. Visible or audible cell phones and other electronic devices will be confiscated and turned into the office. A student is counted tardy if the student is not in the room when the bell rings to start class. Minor infractions of class rules and procedures will result in demerits while repeated infractions may result in teacher assigned detentions or referrals to the office. (See the agenda/or demerit card for more information.) Honors Algebra 2 Instructor: John Kennedy I have read and understand the information in the course syllabus. Parent Signature________________________________Date_________
College Algebra Credit hours: 3 Office hours/hours of availability: 7:00-7:50 most mornings and 3:15 by appointment. Textbook: College Algebra Enhanced with Graphing Utilities: Fifth Edition. Michael Sullivan and Michael Sullivan III, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009. Course Goals: Upon completion of this class, students will be able to understand and apply the following mathematical concepts:
Course Objectives:
Required Materials: Textbook Grading Scale: Below is the diocesan grading scale that may also be found in your agenda. I am required by Newman University to use this grading scale.
A+ 99-100 A 94-98 A- 92-93
*effective July 1, 2010
Grades: Grades are based on homework (20%) and tests/quizzes (80%). Homework is assigned nearly every day and is due at the beginning of the next class. Work must be shown for full credit. One late assignment will be accepted for half-credit each semester and other late assignments may be accepted for half-credit at the discretion of the instructor. Each assignment will be worth 10 points regardless of the number of problems assigned. Quizzes will be worth 5-20 points and tests will be worth 50-100 points. Adding points earned and dividing by the total possible each nine weeks will determine homework and test/quiz averages. The semester average will be calculated by counting 20% of the homework average and 80% of the test/quiz average. The final semester per cent will be calculated using 10% of the semester exam and 90% of the semester average. For those receiving college credit, Newman University requires that I average the final first and second semester per cents to determine the course grade. Attendance: Students who are enrolled for college credit and are absent an excessive number of class periods may be required to make up the missed class time before school. Make-up Work: It is your responsibility to make up assignments missed due to absences and school activities. I will post assignments in my agenda, which will be kept in Room 413. In general, two days per absence will be allowed to turn in make-up work. For extended absences, arrangements should be made with the instructor. Suspensions: As outlined in the agenda, any student who has been suspended must complete all missed work. Out-of-school suspensions will result in ¼ credit for the missed work and in-school suspensions will result in ½ credit. This applies to homework, test and quizzes. A zero score will be recorded for work that is not made up. Unexcused absences will follow the same guidelines as out-of-school suspension. Cheating: Any student found to be copying another student’s homework, or allowing another student to copy his/her homework will receive a zero for that assignment. Any student found to be communicating in ANY way during a test or quiz will receive a maximum score of 50%. There will be no communications between students until the teacher has notified the class that all tests have been completed. For more serious infractions, the student may also be reported to the office. Further action could be taken. Behavior: At ALL times, students are expected to be respectful to the teacher, and just as important, to each other. No food or drink, except water in clear containers, is allowed in the classroom. Visible cell phones or other electronic devices will be confiscated and turned into the office. A student is counted tardy if the student is not in the room when the bell rings to start class. Minor infractions of class rules and procedures will result in demerits while repeated infractions may result in teacher assigned detentions or referral to the office. (See the agenda/or demerit card for more information.) Instructor’s Note: Please understand that this class may be taken for college credit and, as such, may require an increase in effort and study time over Algebra 2. It is not simply a preparation for College Algebra although some students may take the course with that intent. Those students who wish to receive college credit through Newman University will be enrolled in the class when the Newman University representative comes this fall. Students may not wait until the spring semester to enroll. More information on the details and costs for Newman credit will be available during the first two weeks of the class.
I have read and understand the information in the course syllabus. Parent Signature________________________________Date_________
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