1Clintondale Community High School

Mathematics Class Syllabus: Algebra1/Algebra 2/Geometry

A. Taylor, Instructor Room 205

This syllabus is designed to help you organize yourself so you will be prepared for
success. My expectations for each student are high, because I believe all students have
greatness within them. This syllabus should help you and your parents become familiar
with structural concerns in this class. It is also hopeful that parents take an active role in
your success. My blog is: www.ATaylorsCorner.blogspot.com . Check it out!

Class Overview
Algebra 1 will concentrate on the following Big Ideas:
1. Rational Numbers
2. Expressions, Equations & Inequalities
3. Solving Linear Equations & Inequalities
4. Polynomials
5. Exponential Functions
6. Radicals
Algebra 2 will concentrate on the following Big Ideas:
1. Functions
2. Quadratics
3. Polynomials
4. Trigonometry
5. Sequences and Series
Geometry will concentrate on the following Big Ideas:
1. Polygons
2. Proportions
3. Trigonometry
4. Circles
5. Equations

Materials
For the class, students are encouraged to bring a ruler and a calculator. Paper
and pencils are the responsibility of the student. The textbook is Algebra 1 (or
Algebra 2 or Geometry): Integration, Application, Connections by
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.

Rules
The rules of the class are simple. The school and district rules will be enforced at
all times. The consequences of violating these rules can range from a zero
participation point for the day to expulsion.

Each pass requires a security escort. This is non negotiable! Handle bathroom
necessities between classes or at lunch. Instructional time is precious!

Tests and quizzes are to be done in pencil (unless otherwise indicated) to receive
full credit. Regular quizzes are unannounced.

Homework is required to be done daily, because every Friday there is a

homework quiz based on what was assigned during the week.
 Show all work to receive partial credit.

Rules maybe modified to ensure classroom management without notice. There

will not be any conflict with district or local school rules, should any rules be
added or deleted.

Assessments

Grades will be based on Tests, Notebook Checks, Quizzes,

Class Participation/Special Projects & Homework.
Tests will count 40%.
Quizzes will count 35%.
Special Projects/Class Participation & Notebook Check will count for 15%.
Homework Quizzes will count 10%.
Extra Credit will be available by the decision of the instructor.

There are a variety of assessments.

Grading Scale
100 - 90 = A 89 - 80 = B 79 - 70 = C 69 - 60 = D 59 - 0 = F

Classroom Maintenance:

1] Take out notebooks, homework, text, and pencil at the beginning of the class
hour.

2] Be respectful of all members in the class.

3] Be responsible for your actions and your education.

4] Display proper classroom behavior.

Most importantly remember- through hard work and

consistent believe in your personal greatness- you can
succeed in this class!