Nipmuc High School

Student Course Expectations 2018 – 2019

Course: AGA IV Teacher(s): Mrs. Kennedy Mr. Bisbee

D Period Room 309 Room 306
mkennedy@mursd.org bbisbee@mursd.org
508-529-2130 ext. 1309 ext. 1306

Website: http://mrskennedynipmuc.weebly.com Twitter: @mkennedynipmuc

Course Description: This course is the completion of the Algebra II curriculum. It includes the
study of quadratics, the real and complex number system as it applies to polynomial functions,
and radical functions.

Online Text: We have an online textbook, Algebra 2 (Pearson). This book will be online
accessible from your IPAD and home computer. Please contact us if you do not have access to
a computer with internet at home. Sign-in information is provided below.
Home Computer: www.pearsonrealize.com
Ipad: Pearson eText for Schools App
Login: lastname,firstinitial,graduationyear@student.mursd.org
ex. John Smith graduating in 2018 would be typed in as:
smithj18@student.mursd.org
Password: Mursd####
The textbook can use the internet or the chapter can be downloaded onto the ipad (one
chapter at a time). In the textbook are problem sets and practice worksheets.

Notebooks: All students will be required to maintain a notebook. Keep everything (including
handouts, tests and quizzes) in an organized manner for future reference.

Homework: Homework may be assigned after each class and will be due the next time our class
meets. Homework will be checked for completion and then reviewed in class. Late homework
will not be accepted for credit. All homework should include copying the original problem
from the text and you must show all work to receive credit. Homework should take about 30
minutes at most per night and you may have time in class to begin your assignment.

Homework will be posted on Google Classroom. To access google classroom and see your
assignments go to www.classroom.google.com Class Code: nxsozsj
Login: lastname,firstinitial,graduationyear@student.mursd.org
ex. John Smith graduating in 2018 would be typed in as:
smithj18@student.mursd.org
Password: Mursd###
***homework is also listed on Mrs. Kennedy’s weebly website.
Absence: If you miss a class for any reason, (illness, field trip, band practice, etc.) It is your
responsibility to make up any missed class work and homework. Your student handbook
explains time allowances for such absences.

Calculators: Graphing calculators are required & can be used on SOME assignments &
assessments as this course will begin preparation for SAT exams which allows the graphing
calculator approximately half of the time. TI-84 /TI-84 Plus are preferred and will be used as
demonstration tools. Students with other calculators will be responsible to learn how to
complete required tasks on their own. Calculators cannot be shared between
students. Calculators will not be loaned out. If you forget to bring your calculator, you will be
responsible for all material that day regardless (including quizzes and tests that may include
calculator problems).

Approximate Grading:
We will be working on a points system. Daily homework quizzes (announced and
unannounced) should be expected and will count between 10 and 40 points on
average. Tests will be worth between 80 and 120 points. Each homework/classwork
assignment will be worth up to 4 points (if complete), 2 points for at least 50% complete and
0 points if not done.
• A Midterm and Final may be given: Be sure to keep tests and quizzes to study from.
• Extra Help: We will be available for help most days at break and after school.
• Projects: There will be projects assigned in this class and will count as a quiz grade.
• Cheating: Any form of cheating will of course not be tolerated. If you are caught cheating,
you will receive a zero on the assignment, We will call home and report the incident to
administration and National Honor Society if applicable. Please note that talking during a
test or quiz will be considered cheating (even if you have passed in your
assignment). Also note that whether or not you benefit from the cheating you will have the
same consequences. Please see one of us or your handbook for further clarification.

Cell Phones: Cell phones will not be allowed in class at any time! If We see or hear a cell phone
it will be taken from you and turned in to the office (per the student handbook). If it is out we
will assume you are using it.
IPADs: IPADS should be brought to class daily & be fully charged. We will be accessing
assignments, our textbook and demonstration/graphing applets. Students will be allowed to
use IPAD APPs to take notes, photos of important facts or problems done on the whiteboard.
Inappropriate IPAD use: No taking pictures or videos of anyone (including us) without prior
permission. No taking control of the Apple TV without permission (this will be considered a
class disruption and dealt with accordingly). No texting, tweeting, snap chatting, face-timing
etc. during class. The school acceptable use policy must be followed in class. You need to stay
on task while you are in class-if something comes up and you need to look something up JUST
ASK!