PRE-AP ALGEBRA II/TRIGONOMETRY Syllabus

Bob Jones High School Teacher: Kimberly Cox 650 Hughes Road Email: [email protected] Madison, AL 35758 Phone: 256-772-2547

I. Course Description: Pre-AP Algebra II with Trigonometry provides a more in-depth treatment of algebraic concepts presented in Algebra I while introducing several higher-level topics. Averages of 90 or above in both Algebra I and Geometry are recommended.

II. Course Objectives: This is an accelerated course that covers quadratic equations, function graphing, systems of equations and inequalities, and trigonometry. Sequences and series, complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, and matrices are introduced. Statistics and probability topics include determination of regression line and application of the counting principle.

III. Classroom 1) Be on time! If you arrive to class without a pass after the tardy bell rings, you will Expectations: have to serve detention after school from 3:32 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. in room N115. 2) Stay seated during discussions. Please sharpen pencils and throw away paper before the tardy bell rings or after discussions are completed. 3) There will be no food or drink in the classroom. 4) Do not talk while I am talking. I encourage you to ask questions and participate in class, but you may not have separate conversations during lectures or discussions. 5) Please use the restroom in between classes. 6) Use of cell phones in the classroom is prohibited. 7) Follow directions and show respect for classmates and teacher at all times. 8) Consequences of violating classroom procedures may consist of a verbal warning, serving detention in the classroom, a parental contact, or referral to the office.

IV.BJ Grading Policy: 1) Students will receive a letter grade based upon the school scale. The quarterly grade will be calculated with 30% to include class work, homework and quizzes and 70% to include tests. 2) Grades may be checked online using iNow. Progress reports will be sent home every three weeks. 3) A cumulative semester exam will comprise 20% of the semester grade. 4) If a student is caught cheating on any assignment, a grade of zero will be assigned. Copying another student’s work will result in a zero for both students.

V. BJ Make-up Test 1) It is the student’s responsibility to get missed notes and make-up assignments. Policy: 2) With an excused absence, make-up assignments must be turned in within three days of returning to school or a zero will be assigned for each missed assignment. 3) Unexcused absences result in a zero for any missed assignments. 4) Make-up tests will be given on Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m. in the AV room S104. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain a pass from the teacher in order to enter the building early. All tests must be made up within two weeks (ten school days) of returning to class. A student who misses a test due to an unexcused absence will receive a zero for the test grade.

VI. Text and Other Algebra 2 Common Core (Pearson) Required Reading: Online textbook: www.pearsonsuccessnet.com Enroll using the class access code: D9A2AE1FA42E028EF2A0 This code only works for students taking my class. Anyone else will be deleted. Page 1 PRE-AP ALGEBRA II/TRIGONOMETRY Syllabus

Bob Jones High School Teacher: Kimberly Cox 650 Hughes Road Email: [email protected] Madison, AL 35758 Phone: 256-772-2547

VII. Materials and Pencils Supplies Needed: Folder or 3-Ring Binder Loose Leaf Notebook Paper Scientific or Graphing Calculator Quarter-Inch Graph Paper

Concerning laptop utilization: 1. Under no circumstances are student laptops to be wired to the network or have print capabilities. 2. No discs, flash drives, jump drives, or other USB devices will be allowed. 3. Neither the teacher, nor the school is responsible for broken, stolen, or lost laptops. 4. Laptops will be used at the individual discretion of the teacher.

Note: 1. The academic misconduct policy of the school will be followed in this course. 2. The attendance policy of the school will be followed for this course. 3. Any student who receives failing grades during this course is urged to discuss this with the teacher immediately.

18 – WEEK PLAN * Week 1 Chapter 1 Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities Week 2 Chapter 2 Functions, Equations, and Graphs Week 3 Chapter 3 Linear Systems Week 4 Chapter 4 Quadratic Functions and Equations Week 5 Chapter 5 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions Week 6 Chapter 5 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions Week 7 Chapter 6 Radical Functions and Rational Exponents Week 8 Chapter 13 Periodic Functions and Trigonometry Week 9 Chapter 13 Periodic Functions and Trigonometry Week 10 Chapter 14 Trigonometric Identities Week 11 Chapter 14 Trigonometric Identities Week 12 Chapter 7 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Week 13 Chapter 8 Rational Functions Week 14 Chapter 11 Probability and Statistics Week 15 Chapter 9 Sequences and Series Week 16 Chapter 10 Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections Week 17 Chapter 12 Matrices Week18 Review and Exams * Dates are subject to change.

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