Integrated Math II is a year course offered primarily to students who are in 10th grade. Students not in grade 10, but have met the standards of first-year Algebra or Integrated Math I, can also take this course for credit. Passing this course or Integrated Math II Advanced is required for graduation. This course is designed to further develop comprehension of algebraic geometric concepts. Standards for the course are based on California's Common Core Standards.
The class "flips" around - that is, learning takes place at home and tasks normally done at home are instead attempted in class. Lessons can be accessed online. If internet is not accessible, please notify me as soon as possible so that an alternative can be arranged.
This involves almost any in-class tasks - assignments, warm-ups, notes, etc. Classroom assignments are a pivotal part of the course. Students can ill afford to skip attempting any assignments for each assignment builds upon the next. Generally, classwork assignments are due the day after it is assigned, at the beginning of the period. Students can request more time if needed. However, students who abuse class time intended for classwork lose the chance to turn it in the next day.
When the class flips, homework will consist primarily of videos that students must view. Credit for viewing will come from the notetaking on a credit/no credit basis. Notes would be due the next school day. Students are encouraged to take complete notes for credit. If notes are not complete on the due date, students may complete them later for half-credit.
Sometimes, an optional supplemental video will be offered. Students can view them in-class or at home. Supplemental videos usually cover additional examples.
No Deadline Exceptions Unless ... there is an illness (must be excused), a death in the family, technical issues (must email me at rreese@sandi.net), or Armageddon.
Quizzes are open-notes and will usually take place on late-start Mondays. Therefore, it is in the best interest of students to take clear notes of their lessons. The format of the quizzes will be a combination of multiple-choice and open response questions. Once graded quizzes are returned, students are encouraged to study the questions they missed since they might resurface on tests.
No Quiz Retakes: Unless there is an extraordinary reason, students cannot retake any quiz.
Students may use one page of notes as reference for every test. In general, students may use a scientific calculator, but not a graphing calculator. Grades can swing dramatically as a result of a test, so it is vital that students get help on topics when they first encounter difficulties. Students with special needs might receive modified versions instead of extended time to ensure they finish within the standard time limits.
Test Retake is available one time per test, except for the semester final. The conditions for a test retake:
If absent on the day of a test/quiz, an alternative time will be given provided the absence is cleared. Otherwise, the student will receive a 0 for a grade.
The seven P's (rules for the class) are:
In addition, school rules will be strictly enforced.
Poor behavior has its CONSEQUENCES. Penalties for infractions will range from a warning to detention (15 minutes in most cases) to being sent out. Excessive tardiness (four in one grading period for example) will mean a 30-minute detention. Referral to the counseling office are reserved repeated offenses, major infractions, or refusal to serve detention. Detentions are served after school, never during lunch. I do not give math help during detentions, and students cannot use electronic devices during that time.
Academic dishonesty on a quiz or test is cause for a zero (0), a referral, and notification of parents. If a student is caught twice for academic dishonesty, he/she can fail the semester. This has happened before. It is very unpleasant. Please resist temptation. You'll sleep better at night.
Every student begins with a “U” in citizenship. “E” and “G” marks may be earned by following classroom and school rules and by being a positive and cooperative influence in class. Considerations for citizenship include, but is not exclusive to, attendance, tardies, behavior, preparedness, and participation in classroom activities.
Students are advised to bring materials to class including: textbook, pencils, notebook, paper, protractor, compass, and calculator. A scientific calculator is recommended. A calculator is scientific if it computes: 4 + 3 x 2 = 10 , not 24. A graphing calculator is not required for this course. Since students can check out a scientific calculator from the library, it not required for students to purchase them. Students are free to share calculators in class, except during quizzes and tests - even after quizzes and tests are completed.
Generally, help is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch. For any other day, please ask for availability.
A student would need to speak to counseling about schedule changes. Likely, a student would receive a form to collect input from various parties - parents, teacher, counselor. I recommend making requests early (and often) in the semester. Understand that this course is required for graduation. Counselors and administration frown on students teacher-shopping.
Only for students who have a citizenship of G or E. Rounding to the nearest whole percent occurs only at the end of the semester and applies only to percentages of 0.5% through 0.9%.
Napes.
Generally, no electronic devices are permissible and no earbuds or earphones are allowed. Exceptions can be made with prior approval - for instance, reviewing last night's video or reading a book is okay, but not for playing Fortnite, Instant Messaging, or catching some tunes. Absolutely none are allowed during quizzing and testing - even if those devices have a calculator app.
A calendar of assignments is continuously updated on the Assignments page. One can, at any time, refer to this schedule to learn what was assigned in class and for homework. Because of the flipped aspect of the course, a student can keep pace if out for a considerable amount of time.
Either Integrated Math III or Advanced Integrated Math III. To take Advanced IM III, you would need my recommendation. Because of the way Advanced IM III is structured, I am hesitant to recommend most students. Therefore you'll need an A first semester and crush every test in IM II in order to get that consideration.
Only if I have to. Last time I made a house call ... the student was plenty embarrassed - which was the point. Next day, he came to class wearing a blue "God is good" t-shirt. ... Previously, another parent was very gracious and invited me to have dinner with the family. It was fun for me and I left with a new appreciation for chicken casserole. Her friends saw me enter the apartment, so they had something to Snapchat about for the rest of the year.
Yours In Education,
R
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