Algebra 2 Syllabus Mr. Douglas Harrington dharrington@troy.k12.mi.

us Course Description: This course will prepare you for success in college, your careers, and your daily lives by aiding in your ability to: explore real-life problems and find mathematical solutions, think critically and utilize problem-solving techniques, understand and apply mathematical concepts, work cooperatively with others and communicate ideas effectively. Resources: 1. Textbook: Algebra 2 McDougal Litell (2008) Online textbook may or may not be available at (due to changing publication): http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/algebra_2_2011_na/book_home.htm?state=MI 2. Classroom Website: www.mrhalgebra2.weebly.com 3. Graphing Calculators (optional, but recommended) free online graphing calculators can be found by performing a search on Google. 4. Notebook/binder and pencils Expectations and Rules: 1. 2. 3. 4. Hear what is being said. Respect everyone. No slackers. Clean it up. Fall Semester 2012 Room 1200

* Cell phones and music devices cannot be used in the classroom if it is seen or heard, it is gone. Absence Policy: If a student is absent, it is his or her responsibility to approach the teacher for any missed work. All assignments will be available on the classroom website. Students will have the same number of days missed on absence to complete the missed work. Quizzes and tests must be completed before or after school. Assignments: Homework These assignments will be graded on a weighted-system of completion and correction. Students can expect homework after every instructional period to practice the skills from class. Each homework assignment will be worth a maximum of 3 points; missing or incomplete work will receive less. (May also contain previously skills from previous sections or chapters.) Homework one day late will receive 60% of its score and anything after will receive no credit. Tasks Authentic assignments designed to link concepts from class with real-world scenarios. Manny of these assignments will be completed by groups (less than 5 students) during the class period; however, one project may be on a larger scale. Quizzes Assessments designed to highlight student thinking about current topics and provide feedback for growth. Scores will be used to direct instruction. These assessments can be retaken (completely new quiz), in terms agreed upon by teacher and student, to increase scores.

Tests Large summative assessments focusing on a single unit/chapter to quantify student achievement. Small portions may include previously learned skills as preparation for mid-term examination. Grading: Quarter grades will be computed using the following weighted-system: Assignment Type Summative (Tests, Quizzes) Formative (Quizzes, Tasks, Homework) Engagement Weight 75% 20% 5% Grading Scale (%) A+: 96-100 C+: 77-79 A: 92-95 C: 73-76 A-: 89-91 C-: 70-72 B+: 87-88 B: 83-86 B-: 80-83 D+: 67-69 D: 63-66 D-: 60-62

E: Anything below 59

Semester grades will be calculated using the following: Quarter A: 40% Quarter B: 40% Mid-Term Exam: 20% Semester Outline (Approximately): Equations and Inequalities (Chapter 1: 2 weeks) Sequences and Series (Chapter 12: 2 weeks) Functions and Linear Equations (Chapter 2: 2 weeks) Linear Systems (Chapter 3: 1 week) Quadratic Functions and Factoring (Chapter 4: 4 weeks) Polynomial Functions and Factoring (Chapter 5: 6 weeks) A Note on Grading Engagement: Since I am a new teacher, I reserve the right to change grading standards, but not without prior notice and explanation to both students and parents (in written form and/or on the website). At this time, every student will start with 80 out of 100 points. Effort, achievement growth, and participation can gain students points up to a maximum of 110 points. Choosing to disregard classroom expectations which have been clearly stated will result in point deductions. A loss of more than 10 points will result in the parents being contacted. Parental Acknowledgement: As an instructor, I understand the importance of informing both students and parents/guardians about the classroom. I want to keep you up to date and so I ask you to provide your e-mail as well as your signature acknowledging you saw this syllabus. Parent/Guardian Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ E-Mail: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________