Welcome to Dr. McMichen's Algebra II and Honors Algebra II class at the Academy for Advanced Studies. I am so happy to be a part of your educational journey. Whether math brings you enjoyment or apprehension, my mission is to provide you with the support you need to do your absolute best! Always feel free to speak with me before, during, or after class with any questions or concerns. You can also use the "Contact" tab above to reach me outside of class time.
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Algebra II (Advanced Algebra) / Honors Algebra II (Advanced Algebra)
Algebra II / Advanced Algebra is the culminating course of the three high school courses designed to ensure career and college readiness. It is designed to prepare students for fourth-course options relevant to their career pursuits.
Course Objectives:
● :Communicate descriptive and inferential statistics by collecting, critiquing, analyzing, and interpreting real-world data
● Extend knowledge of quadratic solutions to include real and non-real numbers.
● Solve and graph polynomial functions and model real-world examples
● Analyze the behaviors of rational functions to model mathematical problems
● Explain and analyze structures and patterns for radical functions, and use radical expressions, equations, and functions to model real-world phenomena
● Explore and analyze structures and patterns of exponential and logarithmic functions
● Represent data and perform operations with matrices
● Create and solve linear equations that arise from matrices
● Develop an introductory understanding of the unit circle
● Solve trigonometric equations using the unit circle
Course Syllabus
2025 2026 Syllabus Updated.pdf
About Dr. McMichen
Personally, I have a wonderful husband, Lee, two amazing adult sons, Jordan and Reese, and two awesome rescue doggies, Alice and Hank. I love cooking, crafting, cruising, thrifting, and watching football. I was born and raised in Georgia. Go Dawgs!
Professionally, I am beginning my 28th year of teaching. I have taught elementary, middle, and high school. I began teaching in 1998 and came to Henry County Schools in 2001.
Academically, I consider myself a life-long learner and have earned the following degrees and certifications:
Degrees
B.A. Middle Level Education, Clayton State University, 1998
M.A. Curriculum and Instruction, Central Michigan University, 2001
Ed.S. Educational Leadership, Lincoln Memorial University, 2004
Ed.S. Curriculum and Instruction, Kennesaw State University, 2024
Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction, University of West Florida, 2023
Certifications
Mathematics (9-12)
Middle Level Education - All subjects
Elemenary Education - All subjects
Gifted Education (K-12)
Curriculum and Instruction - All levels
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