Algebra II Honors

Boca Ciega High School

Teacher: Mr. Michael Willey Room: 4-308Email: willeym@pcsb.org *email only*

Teacher Objective: As your Algebra II teacher, it is my goal to meet your needs to achieve the high standards needed to be successful in this class and to prepare you for the next. For this school year, I will prepare lessons that will help you become successful with this coursework. You will have daily opportunities to practice the work both inside and outside classroom, and both individually or collectively.

Course Objective: Algebra II is a continued study of algebraic concepts and procedures in addition to its applications. This course is a requirement for students wishing to move on towards post-secondary education – including higher mathematics – and as such will have a high level of rigor involved. The website below has helpful information on the standards and practice problems encountered in this class. http://www.floridastudents.org/#37|9|13012|0

Topics Covered: The contents of Algebra II include: building on topics covered in Algebra I, polynomial, rational, and radical relationships, trigonometric functions, modeling with functions, inferences and conclusion from data, and applications of probability.

Materials: To be brought everyday

1. Pencils, pens, and colored pencils2. AVID Binder3. Loose leaf paper4. Textbook5. Suggested Graphing Calculator (TI or Casio Suggested)

Criteria for Credit:

1. Complete on required paper (loose leaf or printed document)2. Name, date, period in top right hand corner of paper3. Write the problem (key points of word problems)4. Answers must be boxed or highlighted5. Attempt EVERY problem6. Check and correct EVERY problem7. Show ALL work8. Assignments must be completed, in full, at the start of class, by the

student9. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED

Classroom Expectations:

1. Follow all school and district rules.2. Be prepared for class by being on time with all materials and

assignments.3. Be inclusive in class by working with partner(s), teacher(s), and

others.4. Be respectful of self, fellow students, teachers, and all physical

objects.5. Positive attitude is required while in this classroom.6. Be tenacious since this class will challenge you. 7. Be empowered to elevate your own learning.8. When entering the class begin warm-up9. No electronic devices are allowed during this class. They must be

out of sight.

Consequences:

1. Verbal Warning2. Detention/Student-Teacher Conference/In-Class Consequence3. Parent Contact4. Referral to Administrator (can be used immediately depending

upon degree of infraction)

Classroom Site:

Students are expected to use FOCUS as a regular means to track their progress in the class and have outside of classroom communication with the teacher. Students are also expected to use the Boca Ciega HS lesson plans tab on the school website. Agendas, assignments, and documents will be uploaded here on a regular basis.

Grading: The following county grading scale will be used:

90 – 100 A

80 – 89 B

70 – 79 C

60 – 69 D

0 – 59 F

Grades will be calculated as follows:

1. Tests/Quizzes: (60%)

At minimum two tests will be given each quarter on topics covered in this class. School board requires all make-up tests be done upon returning to school after absence. Students are responsible for scheduling to make up the test with the teacher – before or after school or during lunch.

Preparing for tests is a continuum process by completing study guides, reviewing homework and class notes, participating in class activities, asking questions about unclarified content, and after school tutoring.

Quizzes will be given during the year – announced or unannounced. Quizzes can include but not limited to content covered in class, homework quizzes, or a binder/note quiz.

2. Assignments/Practice Work: (15%)

Doing assignments is important! It is vital that you attempt the entire assignment. Parent/Student will be responsible for checking homework for accuracy on school website. Homework is to be completed as an individual assignment. If caught working together this will be considered cheating and school consequences will be utilized. The homework assignments are worth 5 points. The following is the Fundamental Policy for additional information on demerits.

5 points 0 demerits Homework completed by beginning of period due date. Criteria for credit met. All problems written and attempted.

0 points 2 demerits No homework completed, or incomplete homework

*Applies only to students in the Fundamental Program.

3. AVID Binder/Cornell Notes: (15%)

Boca Ciega HS is now becoming an AVID certified school. As such, there is a school wide initiative for all students to now have a school binder and adopt the Cornell Way for note taking.

4. Cognitive Tutor: (10%)

The curriculum used by Pinellas County Schools has an additional computer students will be expected to work on. This will be an additional way to build proficiency through practice for students. There will be a rubric given to students on how this component will be graded.

5. Midterm/Final Exam:

Midterm: Since this is an FSA course the midterm is mandatory for everyone.

Final: The FSA takes place of our final so there is no final exam.

Attendance: Attendance is required for academic success. Please be responsible and use the restroom and go to lockers before school, during lunch, or during passing time to avoid missing class time. Most days we will discuss new concepts and/or vocabulary. Also most days you will have homework. Please be on time to class. Class starts when the bell rings with the warm-up.

Make-Up Policy: Students will be given an equal number of days absent to make-up work (classwork, homework etc.) Students are responsible to check the weekly lesson plans posted on the school website or talk to the teacher (before or after class) to obtain make-up work. If you are absent the day an assignment is due, it will be due or made-up the day you return. Turn in all make-up work to class period basket with date on top.

In accordance to the school board policy, all tests must be made-up upon return to school.

Desired community materials:

Hand Sanitizer, Disinfectant Spray, Lotion, Tissues, Pencils, Erasers, Dry Erase Markers, Batteries, Paper

I have read and understand the rules, expectations, and policies for Mr. Willey’s class.

Students and parents please initial and sign in the appropriate place and turn into Mr. Willey by requested date.

Student Name (print): __________________________________________________

Period: ___________________________

Student Signature: __________________________________________________

Date: ____________________________

Parent/Guardian name (print): _____________________________________________

Parent/Guardian signature: ________________________________________________

Date: ____________________________

Parent/Guardian phone number: ____________________________________________

Parent/Guardian e-mail: __________________________________________________