Syllabus Algebra II

Instructor: Office: Office Phone: E-mail: I. Mr. Dale Brauer 213 Pittsburg High School (620) 235-3200 [email protected] Office Hours: 7:25 A.M. 3:45 P.M.

COURSE DESCRIPTION Provide mathematical problem solving and logical skills needed for future classes, college, and/or career readiness.

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ETHICAL BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS and ACADEMIC HONESTY A. All students are expected to conduct themselves with integrity, punctuality, and reverence to themselves and others. It is expected that each student will respect themselves, others, and resources available to students. 1. We will respect others and their alternative views 2. We will collaborate with others on classroom topics 3. We will demonstrate honesty and integrity to self and to others 4. We will demonstrate moral excellence and trustworthiness 5. We will not throw things 6. We will not say negative comments about other students 7. We will be flexible to change 8. We will analyze and take responsibility for own behavior 9. We will give positive constructive criticism 10. We will learn from both success and failure We are a team and it is expected in this class to help each other. This does not mean to copy each others work but to help explain the process to arrive to the answer. There will be no helping each other on tests and quizzes because I want to know what each person knows. Mutual respect is to be reciprocated between students, teacher, and each other. Dont take my kindness for granted. We can have a fun laid back atmosphere as long as I feel as though my kindness isnt being abused. Leave the classroom as you found it. When you leave make sure that your area is picked up and the desk are placed back in order.

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GRADES A. 100 90% B. 89 80% YOU EARN YOUR GRADE C. 79 70% D. 69 60% F. 59 0% Why are you here?

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TESTS 50% of total grade Students will be notified at least four days in advance of when a test is scheduled. There will be at least one review day before each test. Procedure for test retakes Correct test Show me Journal of completed chapter work dealing with the test Work some more practice problems with the teacher *Student has to finish the retake before the next test is given, or as discussed with the teacher. The final test score will be comprised of 75% of the retake score and 25% of the first attempt score. If the retake has a lower score than the original, then we will keep the original test score for the grade book.

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HOMEWORK 10% of total grade Late work will not be accepted after the chapter test. The homework will be graded by picking several problems to grade and 5 points for completion. Late work will lose three points of completion. Homework is practice for game day and will be addressed as such. QUIZZES 25% of total grade A weekly quiz will be given every Friday. Exempting the Fridays of the weeks we take tests. Pop quizzes are given at the teachers discretion. On some quizzes students may be able to use their journal to assist them. Journal 15% of total grade. Journals are worth 20 points each time graded, and the journal will be graded once at the end of every nine weeks and once at the teachers discretion every nine weeks with four days notice. Use a three ring binder for each semester or use a three prong folder. A. Syllabus B. Information by section, newer material in the front 1. Notes 2. Homework 3. Miscellaneous handouts 4. Quizzes 5. Reviews/Study Guides 6. Test Extra Credit Students receive extra credit in a variety of ways. They receive 8 hall passes each semester to use anytime they need to leave the room. At the end of the semester, each remaining pass is worth a % increase in their overall grade (up to 4% total) but they must be turned in at the end of the semester, and if I feel as though manipulation of the system happens it will be disbanded.

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Classroom Procedures When coming into the classroom grab a calculator from the wall, and any papers laid out on the desk. Write on the board a question that you want me to work. I will work up to two questions per class period. Students are considered tardy if not in the classroom when the bell rings. Student only can go to the bathroom if they have a hall pass. Do not ask otherwise. Student will receive four every nine weeks, 16 every year. Students are responsible for keeping track of their hall pass. Work on the problems posted on the board. When I am standing and addressing the class, I expect the class to be quite so everyone can hear me. I will leave the last fifteen minutes for students to work on assignment. Students will work on assignment until the bell. Students are not to stand by the door when the bell rings. Keeping up in class It is expected that students will attend class. I do not make distinctions between excused and unexcused absences. Your only penalty for missing class is missing the points for anything collected and/or the material explained in class. If you know you will be gone, let me know in advance, so that I can save any handouts for you. Do homework ASAP after class while the concepts are still fresh in your mind. When you know that you are struggling with the content, you owe it to yourself to get help. Mandatory Tutoring If students grade is less than 60% then the student is to report to my room after school for extra help in getting their grade up or other arrangement can be made between the student and teacher.

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Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in you own powers you cannot be successful or happy. Norman Vincent Peale Say what you mean, mean what you say. Kent Runyan To play the game you have to know the rules. Kent Runyan