Algebra 2 2020-21 Website

Welcome to Algebra 2

We are your teachers for Algebra 2. We are excited to have you in class and look forward to a great year. The best way for you to reach us is through email. Please note that any email received after 4:00 p.m. may not be answered until the following day.

Mr. Balhan: sbalhan@d94.org

Mrs. Komaniecki: ekomaniecki@d94.org

Mr. McCollum: jmccollum@d94.org

Mrs. Palka: dpalka@d94.org

Ms. Thornton: kthornton@d94.org

Office hours will occur during your regularly scheduled class time on any day we do not have a live sessions. During office hours, you can connect with us directly using the Google Meet link that is on the top banner of your Google Classroom or a permanent Zoom link that will also be posted on Google Classroom. Please ask your teacher which method will be used. You can also get assistance by appointment, Monday - Friday 7:30 - 10:30. There may be times we are unavailable, so the early notice you can give the better. Again, we will use the Google Meet or Zoom link on Google Classroom.

Course Overview

In this course you will learn:

  1. Function analysis (Tabular, Graphical and Algebraic forms)

  2. Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

  3. Solving Algebraic Equations (linear, quadratic, absolute value, square root, polynomial and systems of equations)

  4. Exponents and Logarithms

  5. Trigonometry

Algebra 2 Syllabus 19-20

Learner Expectations and Course Policies

Click on the syllabus (left) and read through: Introduction, Required Materials, Grading Policy, Class Expectations and Extra Help

Technology You Will Need for This Class - Click to Expand

We will use a variety of learning technologies in this course. If you are unfamiliar with any of the technologies listed below, simply click on the title to visit their help page. When I ask you to use a tool for the first time in the course, I will provide you the link, remind you how to log in, and remind you where to can find technical support.

  • Google Docs [Insert links to district-made support resources]

  • Google Slides

  • Google Sheets

  • Google Forms

  • Google Drive

  • Padlet

  • Flipgrid

  • Online Textbook

If you are experiencing issues with your student Chromebook, your Google Account, or other district provided apps,

please email elearning@d94.org


Module Objectives

During each 2 week learning block, I will be populating this site with the course objectives and important vocabulary for the unit. You will be able to access these for the entire year.