ALGEBRA II

Required Text/Materials

• Barron’s Painless Algebra by Lynette Long, Ph.D.

(May STAY in Classroom – used every day!)

• 3-ring Binder or section
• Mechanical #2 Pencils with erasers
• Loose-Leaf Paper
• Pocket Folders
• Blue or Black Pens
• Calculator
• Index cards
• You must have all needed material every day!
• If you come to class without materials, you will receive a referral.

 

Grading Policy  – for the state of Louisiana

A                  100-93

B                    92-85

C                    84-75

D                    74-67

F                     66-0

 

Algebra II prepares students to take the ACT in the spring.

 

Grades are calculated as follows:

ACT Composite score – 10%

ACT Math subscore – 10%

Midterm – 10%

 

Class Assignments – 70%

~ 35% Assessments

Tests, Exams, Projects

~35% Daily Work

Daily Quizzes/Work,  Classwork, Homework., Bell-ringers, Exit slips

All assignments are graded as percentages, not as points.

 

 

SCCS Behavioral Expectations:

“The Knight’s Code”

Respectful

Responsible   

Ready to Learn

 

General Classroom Expectations

Your expectations in this class are to

• Respect me, yourself, each other, and school property.
• Attend every day and have all materials ready to learn when class begins.
• Be responsible!  Always try your best!
• Follow the Knight’s Code.

 

Each student is expected to follow the guidelines and policies outlined in the SCCS Student Handbook along with our classroom expectations.  If a student chooses to interfere with the learning process, the following consequences will be invoked:

 

1^st Infraction:

Verbal Warning

2^nd Infraction:

Re-Direct, Student Conference

3^rd Infraction:

Parent Contact

4^th Infraction:

Office Referral

 

SEVERE Behavior = Immediate Office Referral

 

 

 

**This syllabus may be updated as needed

 

Classroom Procedures

 

Masks (face coverings)

If mandated, masks are required to enter class. They should be worn the entire class time.**

 

Entering the Classroom

• Enter silently, sanitize your hands, pick up a paper towel, and stand beside your desk.
• After I spray your desk with cleaner, clean your desk.
• Throw your paper towel in the trash can and get your book off the shelf.
• Take out the following items:
• Binder/paper
• Book
• pencils / pen
• homework
  • Begin your “Bell-Ringer” activity

 

Bell-Ringers

ALL Bell-ringers will be done on the weekly Bell-ringer sheet which will be turned in each Friday. If you are absent, write “absent” for that day.

Sheets will be graded at least once per 9 weeks.

 

Exiting the Classroom

• When I announce time, pack-up but remain seated in your desk.
• I will announce when books may be returned to the shelf.
• After the bell rings, I will dismiss you.  Throw away trash as you leave the classroom.

 

Tardy Policy

Tardy is not arriving for class at the BEGINNING of the ringing of the tardy bell.  All tardies will be handled as stated in the SCCS Student Handbook.

 

Absences & Makeup Work

• EXCEPT FOR THE END OF EACH GRADING CYCLE, you have 1 class day per absence to make-up work missed, with an excused absence. 
• Students must make arrangements to complete assignments.
• TESTS may be made up after school or during your elective class.

 

Assignments

• You are expected to complete every assignment – the purpose is to provide you opportunities to practice what you are expected to master this school year.
• All papers should use the correct paper heading –
• First & Last Names
• Date
• Class period or section
• Assignment page or title
  • TEN POINTS (10) ARE DEDUCTED IF WORK IS
  • Written in any color other than pencil (math assignments) or blue/black ink (journals, writing tasks)
  • Turned in without the proper paper heading
  • Torn or ripped from spiral notebook

 

Homework & Due Dates

Homework will be due at the beginning of class! Remember it will be on the class website and you should write assignments in your notebook.

 

Returning Work

When I give test papers back to you, we will go over them, correct them, and put them in your file folder for me to keep.  If you have questions, ASK.

All other returned work should be placed in your folder and kept with your notebook.  This includes daily work,homework, bell-ringers, index card quizzes, worksheets, …

 

Assigned Seats

You are always expected to sit in your assigned seats.  You are to sit up straight, no slouching or sleeping.  No exceptions.

 

Attention Getter Signal

When I want your attention, I will raise my hand.  You will respond by stopping what you are doing, looking at me and raising your hand. 

 

Pencils or Trash Can Procedures

Mechanical pencils are required – bring extras! 

Trash will be placed in the trash can on your way out of the class.

 

Restroom Procedure

You are to go at the appropriate times.  This means do NOT ask to go during class.  You will have a school-wide pass that may be used for emergencies only – ask during seat-work only.

 

Neatness

Please keep your area neat and clean, pick up paper, do not write on the desk, and do not move your desk unless working in groups.  This is your classroom too.  I want it to be pleasant for all of us.           Manners Matter!

 

Sickness

If you are unable to do your work, I will send you to the office.  You will not be allowed to sit in class and do nothing (this includes putting your head down).

 

Food

There will be NO EATING in class unless I provide a snack as a reward.  Any food must be in a closed lunch box or bag (invisible!).

You may have bottled water only.  It must be in a closed (preferably plastic) bottle with a screw on cap.

 

PA Announcements/Visitors

Please listen to all announcements - NO TALKING!

Visitors will be greeted by the teacher only! Do not yell out to visitors or anyone in the hall or at the door.

 

Khan Academy

Each student must set up an account and complete assignments on Khan Academy.  Computers will be used in class and additional at-home practice is encouraged!

 

Khan Academy.  Computers will be used in class and additional at-home practice is encouraged!