Algebra 2-Course Guidelines 2016-2017
Mrs. Gillis
Class Rules
· Be honest and respectful of others and the property of others.
· Take responsibility for your education by preparing for class and participating appropriately.
· Do not wear hats or earbuds to class
· Do not eat or drink in class (water is allowed).
Consequences for inappropriate behaviors will include warning, removal of privileges, parent contact, detention, administration involvement
Materials Needed
· 3-ring binder. Please put a few pages of lined paper and graph paper at the back of notebook.
· Sharpened pencils and erasers for daily use. Note: all work handed in for a grade must be done in pencil.
· Calculator (TI-84 or TI-84 Plus) highly recommended. Please contact me if you would like t check out a calculator for the year.
· 1 box tissues (requested, not required)
Grading
· Homework- assigned daily, graded for completion and work shown. (2 points each)
· 0 for less than half complete
· 1 for half or more complete with all work shown
· 2 for complete with all work shown
· NO LATE Homework accepted unless absent
· Quizzes- assigned three or four per quarter. Typically covers 2-5 sections of a Chapter (~100 points each)
· Group Quizzes- assigned the class after the original quiz. (~20 points)
· You must have completed the original quiz and be present the day of the group quiz to take advantage of this opportunity.
· No make ups. Students not present on day of Group Quiz will receive an x.
· Problems Sets- assigned one to three times per quarter, graded for accuracy. (~40 points each)
· 2 bonus points will be awarded if turned in at least a day early.
· Only a maximum of 20 points are eligible for any late problem sets.
· Quarter Tests- These tests will be comprised of questions similar to the note examples, homework/classwork questions, problem sets and quizzes from the quarter. (~100 points each)
· Grade Replacement- lowest quiz grade may be replaced by the quarter test grade if the quarter test grade is better.
Cell Phone Policy
· Phones are expected to be docked at the cell phone caddy, unless otherwise specified by the teacher. Students can charge their phones at the caddy and earn up to 5 bonus points on each Quarter Test.
· Phones that are out during class without permission will be confiscated and taken to the front office. Students can only retrieve them at the end of the day.
· If students use their phone any time during a quiz or test they will receive a zero for the assessment.
Make-ups
· If you are absent the day an assignment is due, it must be turned in the day you return. If you are out for 1 class, you’ll have 1 class to make up that day’s homework. If you are out for more than one class, please see the teacher the day you return.
· If you miss a quiz or test, you must make arrangements to make-it up with Mrs. Gillis before the next class. If no arrangements have been made within that time you will be given the quiz/test on the day you return to class. The student is responsible for any material missed while testing. If you miss the Review Day, you are still required to take the quiz/test on time. Please be prepared.
· It is your responsibility to get the work you missed and make arrangements for quiz or test. Mrs. Gillis will not remind you.
Extra Help
· Mrs. Gillis is available before school on most days from 8:00 to 8:45. Please email me or let me know in advance if you plan to get extra help. After school help is by appointment only.
· Students can request a pass to Math Learning Lab (room 177) during their study hall at any time.
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Contact Information
· I use “remind” for occasional reminders of due dates, tests, and class updates. Please check my website if you are interested in signing up for “remind” text messages.
· Visit Mrs. Gillis’ website for syllabus, homework calendar, summary of daily class activities including copies or of worksheets distributed available for download, and answer keys.
· I love Email! Send your questions/concerns to:
To insure your success in math, you need to keep a positive attitude about your work, to review your work each night, and to PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Pay close attention in class and ask for help. I am happy to help you understand a concept better or to find an error for you.
Mrs. Gillis
GO SPARTANS!
Please Return this Paper!
Student: I, ______(print student name), in block ______have read and understand everything in this informational letter. I agree to be honest, to be respectful, and to do my best in Mrs. Gillis’ math class.
Student Signature ______Date ______
Parents: Please sign this sheet and return to school with your child by the next class. Feel free to call or email if you have any questions throughout the year.
· I have read the course guidelines and have discussed it with my child.
· I understand that a graphing calculator is strongly recommended for Algebra 2.
· I understand that missed quizzes and tests will be made up within two days.
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature ______Date ______
Please make sure your preferred email is accurate on the parentVUE.