Algebra II Syllabus

School Phone: 706-367-5003

Mrs. Romero

cromero@jcss.us
Class Website: jcchsromero.weebly.com

Course Description
It is in Algebra II that students pull together and apply the accumulation of learning that they have from their
previous courses, with content grouped into six critical areas organized into units. They apply methods from probability
and statistics to draw inferences and conclusions from data. Students expand their repertoire of functions to include
exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, rational, and radical functions. And, finally, students bring together all of their
experience with functions to create models and solve contextual problems. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply
throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a
coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations
Materials
Students need to come to class everyday with a pencil, spiral notebook, 3 ring binder, paper and scientific
calculator. I recommend purchasing a Casio fx-300 ES or TI-30XS Multiview calculator. Calculators will be provided in
the classroom. Please see me if you have trouble obtaining any of these materials.
Makeup Work
The attendance policy can be found in your student handbook. If you miss class, you will need to check with the
teacher and get any handouts or notes for that day. YOU are responsible for getting makeup work and learning the
material taught in class on the day you were absent..

Late Work
Any student that fails to turn in an assignment on the due date assigned by the teacher
will be able to earn a maximum grade of a 70 on that assignment moving forward. The student
will have until one week after the next summative assessment to turn the late assignment in for
credit. The teacher will mark the assignment Missing in the gradebook with a comment as to
the last day to turn in the assignment and assign the student to a Late Work Detention session to
make up the assignment. These detentions will be after school. The teacher will contact the
parent. If a student still fails to turn in the assignment one week after the summative
assessment, a zero will be recorded for this assignment and the teacher will enter a comment as
to why the grade is a zero.
Grading
It is encouraged that students keep all work and double check their grades. If there is a question about a grade
that was given, the student must be able to present their work to overturn a teacher mistake. A detailed explanation of
your final average calculation can be found on the Grading Policy Handout. Your final grade at the end of the school year
will be calculated as follows:
Course work average..80%
Final exam...20%
The course work average will be computed as follows:
Inferences and Conclusions from Data...15%
Quadratics Revisited..16%
Operations with Polynomials16%
Polynomial Functions....16%
Rational and Radical Functions...16%
Exponentials and Logarithms...16%

Midterm Exam..5%
Under each of these main categories, the following percentages will hold be calculated:
Formative Topic Masteries..15%
Formative Quizzes...30%
Summative Test.55%

JCCHS Academic Honesty Policy

Academic dishonesty is inexcusable conduct and will not be tolerated. Students at Jackson County High School
are expected to submit work for evaluation that has been completed solely by that student, unless group assignments
have been so designated. Students are expected to maintain academic integrity at all times. A student who chooses to
cheat will receive a zero for the assignment, the teacher will contact the parents, and the student will be referred to the
administration. For first time offenders, teachers will work with the student to establish a timeline to make up / retake the
assignment; however, the highest grade they will be able to receive will be a 70. For any subsequent cheating infractions,
a zero will be received for the assignment without the option to re-submit. The JCCHS Academic Honesty Policy in its
entirety is available in the student handbook.
Classroom Rules and Procedures
1. Enter the classroom on time with all materials and immediately begin working on the
opening assignment on the board.
2. Participate in class discussions and group work.
3. Be respectful of yourself, the teacher, and your classmates.
4. Wait until I finish teaching to throw trash away, sharpen your pencil, ask to go to the restroom, etc.
5. Clean the area around your desk and make sure you put all materials in their proper place before leaving the
room.

Discipline Policy
If you choose to disrupt the class, you will receive the following consequences. A severe disruption will result in
an immediate administrative referral.
1st offense:
Verbal Warning
2nd offense:
Student/Teacher Conference after class
3rd offense:
Parent Contact
4th offense:
Parent Conference
5th offense:
Administrative Referral
Homework
Homework will be assigned occasionally. Since I only assign homework occasionally, it is extremely important that
you get it done when assigned. Homework is for your benefit and is not a punishment. You must practice math to get
better at it!!
Important Dates to Remember
Midterm Exam:
Final Exam:

December 14th (more details to follow)

May

Dear Parents,
I am very excited about working with your child in Algebra II and helping him or her succeed this semester.
Homework will be assigned occasionally and I would really appreciate your help ensuring your child completes his or her
assignment. If your child needs extra help, please make sure to let me know and I will make sure arrangements are
made. Email is the best way to contact me, but you may also call the school and leave a message. I will return your call
during my planning period. Also, be sure to check our class website for weekly updates about our class and sign up with
Remind.com for updates as well. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns about the class. I look
forward to working with you and your child this semester!

Sincerely,
Cristie Romero
Below is a checklist of things you can do to ensure your childs success in Algebra II:
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Make sure your child comes to school every day with pencils, paper, notebook, and calculator

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Check your childs homework each night for completion and understanding

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Check our online grading system, Infinite Campus, weekly to make sure that your child is turning in work
and doing well on tests and quizzes

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Sign up with Remind.com for updates about our class (Information is attached)

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Communicate with me and your child regularly to ensure that every step is being taken for his or her
mathematics success