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Algebra II Honors Syllabus - Kenzie Sanchez
Room 169 ksanchez2@eanesisd.net (512) 732-9280 ext. 33420
Conference – 3rd period
Tutoring – Every Morning 8:00-8:40
Textbook: Algebra 2 by Carter, Cuevas, Day & Malloy (McGraw Hill Education)
Textbook Website: connected.mcgraw-hill.com
Grading Policy: Your quarterly grade will be calculated with the following weights:
Daily Grades – 10%
o In class assignments both individual and collaborative
o Homework
o Late submissions will be taken for up to 70%
Quizzes – 20%
o In class including individual and collaborative
Tests – 70%
o Three or more tests will be given each 9 week period. There are no retests given, but there will be a cumulative exam at the end of each quarter which can replace exactly 1 lower test grade.
o Students will take a Quarter Final at the end of the quarter that can replace their lowest test grade.
Quarter Final
o The Quarter Final will be a culmination of the material for the quarter. This exam will replace your lowest test grade.
Homework
Completing homework is the most critical part of the learning process and it will be checked periodically. The effort that you put into your homework has the greatest bearing on how well you learn and retain mathematical knowledge. All problems should be attempted with work shown and you must check to see if your answers are correct.
Make-up Policy
If you are absent from class, it is YOUR responsibility to make up the work missed. All assignments are posted in Google classroom and you will have a calendar that gives you plenty of warning for important dates. Please follow the absence policy in the student handbook regarding quiz and test makeups
UIL Eligibility
It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of his/her grades and how those grades will affect their eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities. Refer to the Student Handbook for more information on eligibility rules.
Classroom Rules
Be on time! School tardy policies will be enforced.
Listen attentively, take notes, and ask questions – be present!
Be courteous to all others in the class – listen patiently, offer encouragement, etc.
Make mathematical thinking your top priority for the duration of class.
Follow the Westlake Honor Code. School policy will be enforced.
Required Class Materials
Required Class Materials
Virtual Instruction:
3-ring binder with lined paper and graph paper
Writing utensils - pencil is preferred
Charged iPad
Stylus (optional but recommended)
TI 84+ graphing calculator
Basic function calculator
Expo markers (chisel tip 4 pack assorted colors including black)
Highlighters and/or colored pens
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Students can access the student drive through google classroom and then download the folder into their drive. The student drive has completed notes, practice problem solutions, and lesson videos.
Course Overview
Course Overview
Topics studied in Algebra II Honors include:
· Solving linear and absolute value equations and inequalities
· Graphing linear equations and functions
· Solving systems of equations and inequalities using algebraic and matrix methods
· Graphing quadratic functions; solving quadratic equations and inequalities
· Graphing polynomial functions; solving polynomial equations
· Writing inverse functions; graphing and solving radical equations and inequalities
· Graphing exponential and logarithmic functions; solving exponential and logarithmic equations
· Graphing rational functions; solving rational equations
· Investigating arithmetic and geometric sequences and series
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