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Algebra 2

2016-2017 Parent Letter


Atlantic High School
I.

Required Materials:
3-ring Binder (1 - 2 inches), Dividers (5), Loose Leaf Paper,
Pencils, TI-84 or higher, 4 AA Batteries

II.

Textbooks:
Springboard: Algebra 2

Students will be assigned a workbook during the first


week of class and keep it in the classroom
The book can also be accessed online. Please see me for
access to the online book
Math Nation: Algebra 2

III.

Students will be assigned a workbook during the first


week of class and keep it in the classroom
The book can accompanies a set of online videos
please see me for access to the website

Grades:
Diagnostic 0% of total grade
Formative 40% of total grade
Summative 60% of total grade
* Diagnostics are used to assess students prior knowledge
before learning a new topic. For this reason, they are not factored
into their overall grade.
* Formatives are classwork, homework and quizzes. We use
formatives to monitor student progress and practice new skills.
Classwork = 20%
Homework = 40%
Quizzes = 40%
* Summatives are tests and projects. Summatives are used to
determine whether or not the skills practices in the formatives
have been mastered.
Unit Tests = 50%
Midterm/Final = 25%
Project = 25%
A
100-

B
89-

90

80

C
79-70

D
6960

F
59-0

IV.

Course Standards:
The standards covered in this course are the Algebra 2 Florida
Standards. You can access these standards through the following
websites:
Algebra Florida Standards:
http://www.cpalms.org/public/search/Search#Domain

V.

Assignments:
a. Classwork/Homework: Daily homework will be given and turned
in at the beginning of the following class. Any classwork not
finished during class is to be completed at home and returned to
class the following day.
b. Quizzes: A quiz will be given before each test. All quizzes will be
announced at least one day prior.
c. Test: Tests will be given at the end of each chapter/unit. All tests
will be announced at least two days prior.

VI.

End of Course Exam:


All students will be required to take the Algebra 2 End of Course
Exam at the end of the course. The exam will be given in March
and will assess whether or not the student has mastered the
skills associated with Algebra 2.

VII.

Late Policy:

VIII.

Classwork/Homework: Each nine-weeks, students may submit


three late Formatives up to one day late
Project: For each day the project is late, the grade goes down
10%. Projects will not be accepted more than three days late.

Make-Up Policy:
If a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to find out what
assignments were and notes were missed and to make up that
work promptly. For missed tests/quizzes, please schedule time
with me to take it.

IX.

Retakes:
Classwork/Homework: No retakes
Quizzes: Two retakes per nine-weeks. Must be taken within a
week of the original quiz
Tests: One failed test (C, D or F) per nine-weeks. Must complete
test corrections and retake within a week of original test

X.

Online Grades:
Grades are tracked online via Gradebook. You can access
Gradebook through the school or county website. For login
information, please contact the Guidance Office. Grades will be
updated weekly.

XI.

Behavior:
Inappropriate behaviors will not be tolerated. Students are
expected to follow all school and county behavior policies, as
well as respect me and their classmates.
1st offence: Verbal Warning
2nd offence: Phone Call Home
3rd offence: Referral & sent to the Deans Office

XII.

Accommodations/Modifications:
All required accommodations and/or modifications will be made
for students in accordance to the IEPs, EPs, and 504 plans.
Accommodations/modifications will also be made for ESOL
students. If you have any questions, comments or concerns
regarding your students accommodations/modifications, please
contact me using the contact information included in the Parent
Letter.

XIII.

Technology
We will be using minimal technology in this class. However,
if/when we do, students are expected to use technology in an
appropriate, ethical and safe manner at school. The
abuse/misuse of technology will not be tolerated. Please review
the Florida Department of Educations policy in regards to
technology: http://www.fldoe.org/bii/Instruct_Tech/

XIV.

Resources:
Additional resources can be found on either the school or county
websites:
Atlantic High School
http://www.atlanticsharks.com/
Volusia County Schools
http://myvolusiaschools.org/Pages/default.aspx
I look forward to a terrific year with you!

Please sign below and return to me by the end of the first week of school.
Student Signature: _____________________________________

Student Name Printed: _____________________________________


Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name Printed: _____________________________________

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