Syllabus Information

Textbook:  Algebra 2 Michigan Edition  (C) 2008  
                    McDougal Littell Publishing
                    By Larson, Boswell, Kanold, & Stiff
                    ISBN: 0618923939  or  0618923934

Online Textbook Resouces (activation code: 2393872-240):  http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/algebra_2_2007_na/book_home.htm?state=MI

Course Description:

• This course is designed for hardworking motivated students who are independent thinkers and excel at and enjoy mathematics. 
• Honors Algebra 2 is an intensive study of algebra; the course covers more material, is more in-depth, has more homework, and moves at a much faster pace than Algebra 2. Typically students who take this rigorous class are students who have successfully completed Honors Algebra 1 and Honors Geometry with A’s.
• Students in this class can expect 30-60 minutes of homework each night. 
• Successful completion of this course will leave students prepared for the study of Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry or Honors Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry and basic college level mathematics courses. 

Required Materials:

• Pencils
• Erasers
• Blue/Red Pens
• Notebook & Folder or 3-Ring Binder for only Honors Algebra 2
• Lined Filler Paper
• Scrap Paper
• Graphing Calculator

Recommended Graphing Calculator:  
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition

Classroom Expectations:

• Responsibility
  
  • Being in control of your own behavior
  • Having your work finished on time
• Consideration
  
  • Treating others the way that you want ot be treated
  • Showing kindness and respect
• Honesty
  
  • Being truthful to others and yourself
  • Doing what is right regardless of who is around

Tardy/Absent Students: Students are considered tardy if they are not in the classroom when the bell rings.  Students who have been absent should check my website, ask a classmate, or immediately check with me at the beginning of class to receive the materials that were missed.  It is the student's responsibility to collect and turn in his/her missing work and get notes from a classmate.  Students have as many days as they were absent to make up any work that was missed.  Tests, homework, or assignments missed, because of unexcused absences or suspension, may not be made up. (These are school wide policies.)

Daily Expectations:  I expect that students bring their book, three-ring binder, homework, paper, pencil, pen, calculator or other necessary materials to class daily. I also expect students to be in their seat when the bell rings.  Students should not get up from their seat or talk with out permission.  Sleeping in class will also not be tolerated.  Any behavior that interferes negatively with the educational environment is unacceptable.  Persistent action of any of the previous behaviors will result in e-mails and/or phone calls to guardians before further action, such as detention, is taken.  Cheating will NOT be tolerated in my classroom and will be dealt with according to the student handbook. My expectations, and the rules outlined in the Student Code of Conduct Manual will be strictly enforced in my classroom.

Passes:  Each student will be allowed one pass per quarter. Other than this one pass, passes will NOT be given out during my class; going to the bathroom, drinking fountain, locker, office, etc... should be taken care of in the five minutes between classes, lunch, or at the beginning or end of the school day.  Extra credit will be given to any student  with an unused pass at the end of each quarter!

Extra Help: If a student is struggling with a topic or concept, I expect the student to ask questions in class or ask for extra help if he/she feels it is necessary.  I am very willing to stay after or come in early to help a student.  It is the student's responsibility to ask and show up.  I will make myself available as much as possible to help students.