Academic Algebra II Syllabus 2007-2008
Course 2220 Northern High School
Mr. Yoder, phone: 432-8691 ext. 2323
Course Description:
This course is a
continuation of Algebra I with more in-depth study of the usual algebraic
topics. New topics to be studied include
irrational and complex numbers, polynomial equations and functions and
exponential functions. Topics from
Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry will complete the course. A more independent study of the topics is
expected in this level of Algebra II.
Key Topics and Ideas:
Grading:
93-100% = A
85-92% = B
77-84% = C
70-76% = D
Below 70 = F
Grades are updating as soon as possible (usually within
a day) on PowerSchool. Use it often to
monitor your progress, and to verify assignment scores.
TEXT
Geometry Integration, Applications, Connections by Boyd, Burrill, Cummins, Kanold, Malloy, and Yunker published by Glencoe.
Students are expected to attend class and to be prompt. Attendance is necessary for success. If a student is absent from school, it is their responsibility to complete the missed work.
· Students missing school due to illness or field trips, should make up work as promptly as possible, but not later than the guidelines set by the district
· Students missing class due to activities (band, sports, etc.) are responsible for all work as if they had been in class.
· An orderly notebook will be kept with all notes and homework assignments completed. Students will also keep all tests/quizzes that are returned to them, for future reference. The method/structure of the notebook will be left up to the individual student, as long as it contains the required items and is organized in a way to find items quickly.
· Students are responsible for bringing necessary items to class, including a scientific (not necessarily graphing) calculator.
· Students are expected to be in their seats ready to begin when the bell rings.
·
Students can expect frequent “daily quizzes” on
vocabulary terms from the previous day.
These quizzes will not focus on full comprehension, but instead on
knowing the vocabulary/theorems and being prepared.
Tests will be given at the end of each chapter.
Quizzes (announced and unannounced) will be given throughout the course.
Worksheets and homework will be randomly graded for completion/effort. Notebooks
will be evaluated for contents. A mid-term
will be given at the end of semester I and a final exam at the end of semester
II. Various projects will be assigned
throughout the course. A weekly PSSA
Review will be graded.
EXTRA HELP
Before school and after school – see me to make sure I’ll
be available. Get help before
it’s not too late. Read that
phrase again; it’s not a typo.
MAKE-UP WORK GUIDELINES
Make up time will be equal to the number of days missed
due to illness or field trips.
When a student has a prearranged absence, assignments are to be completed upon
his/her return to school (district policy). Students are expected to make
up ALL missed assignments.
A calendar with daily assignments and test dates will be given to each student. Assignments are to be completed at assigned times unless I change the schedule. These will be useful for you to plan ahead, and to make up work when you miss class. They are also posted on my website for your convenience.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
· All assignments worth 10 or fewer points will be recorded as zeros if they are late. These include daily assignments and weekly PSSA Review assignments.
· Late assignments and projects worth more than 10 points will be -5 for the first day, -10 each additional day.