ALGEBRA II
Welcome to Algebra II. I am Mr. Stanley and I am eager to start the upcoming semester. I have some exciting activities arranged for Algebra II. Hopefully you will learn a few things as the year progresses. So let's begin and get the boring stuff out of the way (materials needed, rules, grading procedures, etc.)
A.
CLASS MATERIALS
You will need the following items in class everyday:
-
pencils (no pens in
this class)
- 3-ring
binder with loose leaf paper
- Calculator
(TI-83 plus or TI-84 family)
- Graph or grid
paper
B. CLASS RULES
Please print and sign a copy of the Class Expectations form on my website. Consequences for breaking these rules are further outlined in the Student Handbook.
C.
GRADING PROCEDURE
The grading policy is as follows:
I will grade using the
point system A: 93 and above
B:
85 92
Grade = points earned C:
77 84
total possible points D: 70
76
F:
below 70
Homework will be checked using a stamp page. It is your responsibility to maintain your stamp page and turn it in when I collect it. If absent the day of a test, you will have three days to complete the test at a time convenient for you and me.
All quizzes and tests that cover the same topic will use my 50 rule. If your quiz is at least a 50% and your test is better, then your test grade will replace your quiz grade. If your quiz is below 50% and your test is a passing grade, then your quiz grade will be bumped up to 70% (passing).
FIRST
NINE WEEKS
SECOND NINE WEEKS
FINAL GRADE
average
90%
average 100%
first nine weeks
40%
mid-term exam
10%
second nine weeks 40%
final exam 20%
D. SMART LUNCH
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Lunch A
Mornings, afternoons, and other days are possible by appointment. Please notify me at least one day in advance so you can have my complete attention.
E. COMMUNICATIONS
My primary form of communication is through email. I will use email almost exclusively unless it is not possible.
