Algebra II Accelerated---Marshall County High School

Spring 2015 Course Syllabus

Mike Whitehead
Course Text: Holt McDougal Algebra II 2012
Course Description:

This course is an 18-week course. This course extends the topics first seen in Algebra I and provides advanced skills in
algebraic operations. Additionally, linear and quadratic functions and relations, conic sections, exponential and
logarithmic functions, graphing, and sequences and series will be explored.

Course Calendar & Common Core State Standards

Chapters

Quarters 4.5 weeks

1st Quarter (Jan. 6- Feb. 5)

2nd Quarter (Feb. 6 Mar. 13)

3rd Quarter (Mar. 14 Apr. 20)

4th Quarter (Apr. 21 May 22)

EOC May 6

Ch. 1 Foundations for Functions; Ch. 2 Linear Functions; Ch. 3 Linear

Systems
CCSS: N.RN.1, N.RN.2, F.1F.1, F.IF.2, F.BF.3, A.CED.2, A.REI.12, S.ID.6,
A.CED.1, A.REI.6, A.REI.11, A.REI.12
Ch. 4 Matrix (4.4 and 4.5 only); Ch. 5 Quadratics; Ch. 6 Polynomials
CCSS: A.REI.6, F.IF.4, A.CED.1, A.CED.2, F.IF.8, F.IF.9, A.REI.4b, N.CN.1,
N.CN.7, N.CN.2, A.APR.1, A.SSE.2
Ch. 6 Polynomials Cont.; Ch. 7 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
(7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 only); Ch. 8 Rational and Radical Functions;
Ch. 9 Properties and Attributes of Functions(9.4 and 9.5 only); Ch. 11
Statistics (11-5 & Normal Distribution)
CCSS: A.SSE.2, A.SSE.1, A.CED.2, A.CED.3, F.IF.5, F.IF.7, F.IF.8, F.BF.4,
A.APR.7, A.REI.12, F.BF.3, A.CED.1, A.REI.11, F.BF.1, S.MD.7, S.CP.6,
S.CP.8, S.ID.1, S.ID.2, S.ID.3, S.ID.4, S.IC.1, S.IC.3
Ch. 12 Sequences and Series; Ch. 13 Trigonometric Functions (13.1
and 13.2 only); Ch. 14 Trigonometric Graphs (14.1 only);
Surveys, Experiments, Probability, EOC Review
CCSS: F.IF.3, F.BF.2, F.LE.2, A.SSE.4, F.TF.5, F.TF.3, F.TF.2, A.CED.2,
A.CED.3, F.IF.5, F.IF.7, F.BF.3

Calendar is subject to change.

Grading Procedures:
A.

1.
2.
3.
B.
1.

Assessments
Testsgiven at the end of each unit
Quizzesgiven daily; a vocabulary quiz will also be given on unit test days
Classwork/Homework given DAILY; checked for completeness and effort
Grading
Grades for each nine-weeks are based on a weighted average:

1st Nine-Weeks

Tests
Quizzes/Tasks
Daily Grade (Classwork, Homework)
Midterm

2nd Nine-Weeks

Tests
Quizzes/Tasks
grade.
Daily (Classwork, Homework)
End-of-Course Exam
2.
3.

45%
20%
10%
25%

60%
30%

This grade represents 75% of your 2nd 9-wks

10%
25%

Letter grades are assigned at the end of each nine weeks based on the District grading scale,
as follows:
A: 93-100 B: 85-92 C: 77-84 D: 70-76 F: 69 and under
Final Course Grade: 50% --1st nine weeks, 50% -- 2nd nine weeks

Instructor:
Mr. Mike Whitehead
Room:
144
Phone:
(931) 359-1549, (931) 359-2007
E-Mail:
mwhitehead@k12tn.net
Web Site:
http://mchs.marshall.k12tn.net/academics/Whitehead.index.html

Materials:

3-ring notebook (at least 1.5 inch)

available. However,
Index tabs for binder
of your own.
Composition book

- Graphing calculators are not required. A class set is

as an Honors class student, I SUGGEST that your purchase one
I recommend the TI 84+ model.

Classroom Expectations/Consequences:
1. Respect (for teacher, students, school property)
1st offense: Verbal warning
nd
2. On-time
2 offense: Loss of one break
3. Prepared (Have materials & homework.)
3rd offense: Contact parents & loss of two
breaks
4. Everyday
4th offense: Disciplinary referral to administration
It is expected that students will follow all rules of Marshall County High School, as listed in the
MCHS Student Handbook.

Renaissance Rewards
If you are a Renaissance card holder, you will receive the following rewards each 9-week grading period in
my classroom. Blue Card: Omit a question on every test.; White card: Omit a question from each quiz..;
Black card: One Daily Grade pass..; Gray card: One FREE piece of candy EVERY day.. Mid-term exams, EOC
practice tests, final exams and EOC exam grades CANNOT be dropped.

Extra Assistance:
Available by appointment, dailybefore (by 7:30) or after school (until 4:00). Students may also get help
during Tiger Time on Grade Recovery days. It is the students responsibility to let me know if he/she needs
to come for extra help. It is very important that a student does not fall behind, because it is often very
difficult to catch up. Please ask for help before you get behind.

Attendance and Tardy Policy:

Each student is expected to be in class every day on time! Attendance and tardy policies are listed and
explained in the student handbook.

Make-Up Work Policy:

It is the students responsibility to gather all make-up work and complete it in a timely manner (You have 2
days for every day you were absent). Generally tests and quizzes that need to be made up will not be
done during class time. Please arrange to make up tests or quizzes before or after school or during Tiger
Time on Grade Recovery days.

Homework Policy:
Homework will be assigned on a regular basis and is to be completed by the next class day. Homework will
be checked daily for completion and effort and a homework grade will be given each week. Homework
assignments will be posted on my door each day.
Test Retakes:

Students will have the opportunity to retake any test to improve their grade. Retakes will be full test
retakes and must be completed one week from the date graded work is returned to do a retake. The

better grade will be kept. Retakes may be done before or after school or during Tiger Time on Grade
Recovery days. Test corrections may be done for half credit.

Quiz Policy:

Quizzes will be given at minimum three days a week. They will be a short four to ten question quiz that will
be graded daily Two notebook quizzes will be given each nine weeks grading period. . NO retakes or
corrections will be permitted.

Algebra II Accelerated Syllabus (Whitehead)

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Dear parents,
Welcome to Algebra 1I Accelerated! Please read over this syllabus with your child. Sign
the bottom of the sheet with a contact number and your email address (if available),
and have your child return it to me by Fri., Jan. 9. I look forward to an exciting semester,
and I encourage you to keep in touch with me in order to ensure your childs happiness
and success. Also, please feel free to make any comments or voice any concerns on the
bottom of this sheet if you have any questions with regard to the syllabus or the class.
Thank you,

Mike Whitehead

I have read the above syllabus and understand the rules and expectations of Mr.
Whiteheads Algebra II Accelerated class. I understand that each student is responsible
for staying on task, completing all assignments and abiding by classroom and school
rules.
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