Algebra 2 Syllabus

Instructor: Ms. Wendy Hernandez

Room 237
(213)454-6460

Semester: Spring 2016

E-mail Address: whernandez.teach@gmail.com

Augustus Hawkins- Community Health Advocacy School (CHAS)

825 W. 60th Street Los Angeles, CA 90044
School Phone #: (323) 789 1282
REMINDER TEXTS for this class:

Text: @alg2msh to the number 81010

Other CHAS Math Teachers: Ms. Warrick room 328, Ms. Gaston

room 339

Course Description:

Unit 3: Quadratic Functions

Graphing

Quadratic Function

Factoring

Modeling

Materials that must be brought to class DAILY:

Composition notebook
Pencils (more than one)

Pens (more than one

Tape, glue or small Stapler
Grading Policy:

Unit 4: Polynomial Functions

Polynomial Arithmetic

Graphing Polynomials

Multiple Representations of Polynomials

Categories:
Assessments: total 70%
Projects- 25%
Tests- 20%
Final- 15%
Quizzes- 10%
Assignments: total 30%
Participation- 10%
Notebook- 10%
Homework- 5%
Classwork- 5%

Grading Scale:
A
B
C
F

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90 100%
80 89%
66 79%
0 65%

NOTICE!!!!
You cannot receive a D
for a GRADE!

Unit 5: Complex Numbers

Arithmetic Operations

Simplifying and Rewriting Rational Expressions

Classroom Rules and Expectations:

Be RESPECTFUL to yourself and others.

Take care of our tools and equipment.
Be in your seat when class BEGINS.
Have proper materials to BE PREPARED for class.
Keep our classroom CLEAN by throwing away your trash.
You earn a ZERO on the assignment or assessment if you are
found CHEATING.
If you are ABSENT, you are still RESPONSIBLE for the notes
and homework you missed.
NO CELL PHONES or ELECTRONICS:
1- WARNING, verbal
2- I WILL TAKE IT AWAY, give back at end of period.
3- TAKE IT AWAY + PARENT CONFERENCE, parent
must schedule a conference to pick it up.

Category Description:
Assessments: A unit Test will be given at the end of each
unit. Quizzes will be announced. Projects will be completed
during class and/or as homework. Some projects may
require students to work individually or with others.
Assignments: Homework will be checked the day it is due.
Classwork is due in class. If you do not finish in class you
will have to stay afterschool to finish the assignment. All
your work MUST be completed in your Notebook.

 Make up Work: Students will be able to make up any

assessment or assignment (2 per week) up until FRIDAY
MAY 27.

Math Buddy Info:

Name:
Phone #:
Email:

Disclaimer: All information is subject to change.

I, (print student name)________________________________________________ (Period ______), and my parent/guardian have read

the syllabus. We understand what is expected of me in this course.
Student Signature:__________________________________ Phone # (_____)_______-________Date:________________
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