La Quinta High School

Course Syllabus and Outline

Course Title: Algebra 2/TrigTeacher: M. Conlay

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COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OVERVIEW

The purpose of this course is to ready you for a future in Advanced Placement Mathematics courses. Since this is an honors class, it will cover all topics seen in a regular Algebra 2 course, but to a significant depth and at a quick pace. Additionally, we will cover topics in Trigonometry.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Regular Attendance in Class
  • Students Should Bring the Following Supplies DAILY:
  • Textbook
  • Pencils, Pens, and Paper
  • Scientific Calculator
  • A basic calculator is fine, but you may consider a TI-83, TI-84, or other calculator accepted by the

College Board if you plan on taking AP math classes in the future.

  • No late work Acceptedwith the exception of make up work

GRADING CATEGORIES

Formative assessments (quizzes) and summative assessments (tests) will be given, along with benchmark exams and a final exam. A suggested study guide to review for these exams would consist of your notes, classwork, and assignments for that unit.

The overall semester grade will be broken down as follows:

Quizzes: Typically one or two per chapter. These will vary in points, but will typically be between 10-50 points.

Tests: Tests will be typically be given at the end of each chapter. They may, however, include material from previous chapters. They will also include problems from that chapter’s assignments. Tests will be 100 points.

Final Exam: There will be a Final at the end of each semester. It will be worth 200 points and cover material from the entire semester.

Assignments: You will be given practice assignments almost every day. You are expected to begin these in class, time permitted, and complete them at home. We will spend a significant amount of time each day going through problems from the previous day. Usually, assignments will NOT be collected. However, up to 1/3 of a test may include problems directly from the assignments from that chapter.

GRADING SCALE

A90% and higher

B80% – 89%

C70% – 79%

D60% – 69%

F59% and lower

You are required to have this syllabus signed by FRIDAY.

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