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Algebra 2 Syllabus
2016-2017
Teacher: Steve Bearss
East Room #: 100(log100)+4 (204)
Mr. Steve Bearss
sbearss@zps.org Cell 616-403-2088
Materials: Ipad, Binder, Pencils, Pens, TI 84 calculator.
Algebra2 Text: my.hrw.com
Username: 2algebra36
Password: algebra2
Website: zealgebra2.weebly.com
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Review and develop algebraic concepts and skills.

Expand trigonometry and statistic concepts.
Work to the best of your ability. Invest time, energy, and thought daily.
Make a commitment to outstanding attendance.
Make an honest attempt on homework for every section. Ask questions.
Problem Solve!!! Try to find multiple ways to solve a problem.
Get along. Treat everyone with respect. Encourage. Compliment.

Grading: Tests: 70% Homework: 10% Quizzes: 20%

Homework: Do your best to complete each homework assignment. Each assignment is worth 10 points. The
points you receive will be determined by the number of problems attempted, amount of work shown, and
corrections. Late work will be accepted, but for reduced points until the chapter test.
Semester Grade: 1st 9 weeks is 40%. 2nd 9 weeks is 40%. Exam is 20%.
Grading Scale:
94-100
90-93
87-89
83-86

A
AB+
B

80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72

BC+
C
C-

67-69
63-66
60-62
0-59

D+
D
DF

Retesting: You will be allowed to retest. You will have 1 week to retest after the return of your chapter test with
evidence that you have made an effort to learn what you missed.

Expectations: 1) If you want food in class bring enough for everyone.

2) Attendance is crucial. If you miss a class, stop by to get notes and handouts ASAP. Check to see if the note
lessons are available on the class weebly site.

3) Keep an organized notebook. Be ready to ask questions.

4) Bring a smile with you to class. Applaud something good.
5) Use your class time wisely, but get to know someone new this year. Work together.
6) You are capable young adults. Work hard. Raise the standard. Take a chance. Say yes to new opportuni
Talk to someone new. Have a conversation with your teachers.
7) Do things in such a way that you wont cause a problem for you, your classmates, or your
instructors.
8) If the entire class is here for 5 straight days your class will receive a treat.
Tardies: It is important and respectful to be on time. Think of others and be considerate. If this is an issue, I will
prescribe an appropriate consequence. If you are late because you are getting a treat for the class every once in a
while..... well that really isnt being late.
Cell Phones: Please manage your cell phones carefully. Engage in the class and with each other by turning them off
when you arrive in room 204.
Ipad protocol: This is year 6 of the Ipad rollout. We know that the Ipad is powerful and useful. We have learned
that it can be distracting and addicting. It is a wonderful communication tool while at the same time it gets in the
way of communicating. We also recognize that using the Ipad in math can circumvent learning how to do the math.
The Ipad may not be allowed on tests or quizzes. You may use and will want to use a calculator. Furthermore you
will have limitations placed on Ipad use during class. Sometimes it is appropriate and other times not so. You are
expected to follow my lead on that.
IPAD policies subject to change. If I need to adjust them I will let you know.
This year I will be using short video clips as a way of challenging you or inspiring you or maybe just to inform you.
You may want to have a notebook in which you can respond/react to the video clips. Most are quite memorable and
meaningful.
Classroom rules are posted within the classroom. I think they are appropriate for where we are in life.
Our time: What is taught, learned, questioned, demonstrated, performed, and shared during class is our time. It is
not meant to be tweeted, photod, recorded, or posted. Respect for these boundaries is very important. Let me share
with you why.