Math II Course Information

Ms. McLain
Course Overview
This rigorous course formalizes what students have learned about geometry in the middle
grades, with a focus on reasoning and making mathematical arguments. Mathematical reasoning
is introduced with a study of triangle congruency, including exposure to formal proofs, and
geometric constructions. Then students extend what they have learned to other essential
triangle concepts, including similarity, right triangle trigonometry, and the Laws of Sines and
Cosines. Moving on to other shapes, students justify and derive various formulas for
circumference, area, and volume. Students then make important connections between geometry
and algebra, including special triangles, and slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines, before
delving into an in-depth investigation of the geometry of circles. The course closes with a study
of set theory and probability, as students apply theoretical and experimental probability to make
decisions informed by data analysis.
Required Course Materials
Large 3-ring binder
Loose leaf notebook paper
Pencils
TI-83/TI-84 graphing calculator
Optional/Recommended Course Materials
Ruler
Protractor
Class Rules & Expectations
It goes without saying the importance of a safe and orderly classroom in order to create a
conducive learning environment for all students. Class rules and expectations should be upheld
at all times. Violation of any class rules will result in disciplinary actions at the teachers
discretion.
Class Rules
(1) Follow all school rules and class expectations.
(2) Do not disrupt your classmates from learning.
(3) Do not disrupt the teacher from teaching.
(4) Help create and maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
(5) Keep a positive attitude and do your very best.
(6) Expectations
- Students are expected to show respect him/herself, other classmates, and the teacher.
- Students are expected to arrive on time and be prepared for class.
- Students are expected to play an active role in their education by fully participating during all
class discussions and activities.
- Students are expected to keep track of their grades and maintain an organized notebook for
personal reference and documentation.
- Students are expected to seek the help of the teacher when necessary.
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(8)Attendance & Make-Up Work
(9) It is very important that students are present every day. In the event that an absence
does occur, it is the students responsibility to get the notes and assignments missed at a
non-instructional time. All missed work is to be made up in a timely manner. Please speak
with the teacher when you collect your work to set up an appropriate time for the work to
be completed. If you miss a quiz, it will not be made up due to the fact that quizzes are
graded and returned quickly. Instead, a missed quiz will be marked as such until the
chapter test is completed; then, the test grade will take the place of the missing quiz

grade in addition to counting its normal percentage. If you miss a test, you have
five days to make up the exam. If you schedule a time to make up a test and fail
to show during this scheduled time, the teacher reserves the right to count this
grade as a 0.
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Grading
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40% Tests
Students will be given a comprehensive test at the end
of each chapter to demonstrate his/her
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mastery of the material covered.
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30% Quizzes
Quizzes will be a used frequently for more immediate
feedback on learning. These may be both
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announced and unannounced at the teachers discretion.
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20% Homework Nightly homework will be given for students to practice
the concepts covered in class that day.
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Homework assignments will be checked variety of ways including but
not limited to the
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following: collected and graded for accuracy, collected and checked
for completion, checked for
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completion, checked during whiteboard discussions, checked with
answer keys.
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10% Classwork Assignments completed in class will be checked in the
same methods described for homework.
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A teacher-made Mid-Term Exam will count as two tests grades for the first
quarter report card. A teacher-made Final Exam will count as 25% of the overall
course grade.
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(1st Quarter Grade .375) + (2nd Quarter Grade .375) + (Final Exam .
25) = Final Grade
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Late Work Policy
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No late homework will be accepted. No exceptions. If you are absent, the
latest homework assignment will be due on the day that you return. For all other
assignments (projects, papers, take-home test/quizzes), the following will occur:
teacher will deduct 20 points per day for each day the assignment is late. This
includes weekends, as those days are viable time for assignment completion. After
5 days, the assignment will not be accepted.
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Cell Phone/Electronics Use Policy
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We are living in a technologically driven age and education is no exception.
You will have to do research beyond the textbook and your notes to complete many
assignments in this class; therefore there may be times students will need to use
their own electronic devices. If we are unable to be on school computers, I will
give students a heads up that they may bring in their laptop, iPod, iPad, or phones
in order to do research. This will be the only time students are allowed on any
electronic device. If cell phones/electronic devices are out without teacher
permission the following consequences will occur:
(33) 1st violation- warning
(34) 2nd violation- teaching will collect the device until the end of the class
(35) 3rd violation- teacher will collect the device and the student will pick it
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day; a parent will be notified
(37) 4th violation- teacher will collect the device and a parent/guardian will
have to pick it up
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If student continues to violate the electronics use policy, detention will be
assigned and a parent/guardian will have to pick up the students phone every
time it is collected.
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(40) Academic Integrity Policy
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A student who engages in or attempts to engage in cheating, plagiarism, or
falsification of school-related assignments and/or documents shall be subject to
disciplinary action included but not limited to all parties receiving a zero on the
assignment and administrative referral.
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East Wake Academy Student Handbook Policies
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Please refer to the East Wake Academy student handbook online to
reference other school-wide policies not included in this syllabus. These policies
are also expected to be upheld in the classroom at all times.
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Contact Information
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Visit our class website: http://cmclain.weebly.com If any questions or
concerns arise, please contact me by email and I will do my best to respond
promptly. [email protected].
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1st Period Common Core Math II
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2nd Period Common Core Math II
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3 Period Advanced Functions & Modeling
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4th Period Planning
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I have read the course syllabus and I understand what is expected
for a successful year in Common Core Math II. I comply with the class
rules and expectations and will uphold them fully. I acknowledge that I
have read and understand the policies regarding academic integrity and
electronics. Finally, I also agree to comply with all policies outlined in the
East Wake Academy student handbook.
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PRINTED Student Name
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Student Signature
Date
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I have read the course syllabus and I understand what is expected
for my student and agree to encourage my students success this year in
Common Core Math II. I know the class rules and expectations, academic
integrity policy, and electronics policy and will see that my student is in
compliance at all times. I also acknowledge that I have reviewed the East
Wake Academy student handbook with my student and will see that
he/she fully upholds these standards.
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PRINTED Parent/Guardian Name
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Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

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STUDENT INFORMATION
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Email address:
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Final Grade in Math 1: ________________
Textbook Number:
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PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
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Name(s):
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Phone: (____________)_________________________________
Additional
Phone: (____________)_________________________________
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Email address:
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ANYTHING TEACHER NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT STUDENT (please
describe below):

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