Course Guidelines 2015-2016, Mrs. Brkic

Algebra II Course Guidelines 2015-2016, Mrs. Brkic

WELCOME to Mrs. Brkic’s Algebra II class. I am looking forward to a great year with you. Please read the following information so you know what to expect in class. Class Rules. Besides following all BRHS rules you are expected to do following: 1. Respect your classmates and your teachers.

2. Listen and follow directions.

3. Participate in class activities from bell to bell.

4. No phone use during class except for education activities.

Consequences for inappropriate behaviors will include warning, parent contact, detention, and administration involvement. Materials Needed  3-ring binder with a few pages of loose-leaf lined paper and graph paper in it.  Two sharpened pencils and an eraser  Colored pens or pencils, highlighters  Calculator TI-84 or TI-84 Plus (TI-83)  1 box tissues (requested, not required),  Ruler (recommended) Homework  Homework will be assigned every class. A homework pass will be given at the beginning of each quarter. The pass can be redeemed at the end of the quarter for two bonus points if it has not been used.

 If you are absent the day an assignment is due, it must be turned in the day you return.  Homework is based upon completion, effort, and shown work (not necessarily accuracy).  There is no credit for late homework, please plan accordingly. Make-ups  Do your best not to miss any lessons. If you are absent for class come see me the day you return.  If you miss the Review Day, you are still required to take the quiz/test on time. So, please be prepared. Group quiz will be based on frequently missed questions after most big assessments. The group quiz is a privilege and will be given only to students who are taking the quiz the day it is given in class or before it is given in class (if you know ahead you will be absent).  If you are absent on a quiz day, you must take it within ONE WEEK or it becomes a zero. Online Textbook  All students will be given a textbook to be used as a resource at home. Online textbook can also be used. Type activate.classzone.com (not www). Activation code will be given in class. Grading  Quizzes most quizzes are 80 points each

 Group quizzes usually 20 points (given one class after most big quizzes)

 Homework 2 points each (only if all problems are completed; if stuck use resources, explain)

 Homework quizzes 4 points; they will be occasionally given in lieu of checking homework

 Tests, Quarter Test Approximately 100 points each

 Problem Sets 20 to 40 points each (3 bonus points if turned in early, ½ credit - F - if late)

 Projects each will have own rubric and assigned number of points

Your nine-week grade: Total points earned divided by total points possible.

Electronic Devices

I will incorporate technology into our lessons and students are encouraged to bring their devices to class daily*. When we are not actively using technology, students are expected to park their devices in the designated holder. Students will have the opportunity to earn bonus points by checking their devices and cooperating with my cell phone policy.  *Students who do not have access to personal electronic devices should discuss this with the teacher and I will work to accommodate them.

Tips for success and Extra Help To insure your success in math, you need to be in class, keep a positive attitude about your work, review your notes and complete your homework each night. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Pay close attention in class and ask for help as soon as you need it. Lessons build onto each other. If you miss important lesson it may create problems for your math success. I am happy to help you understand a concept if you need it. Please ask. Mrs. Brkic is available most B days before school from 8:15 to 8:50 a.m., after school I am available by appointment only. If you are planning on coming in the morning, please email me if possible just so I can confirm I am not in a meeting that day. Communication

 Class syllabus is available on BRHS web site. On most days there will be printable homework and notes available for students and parents to see.

 I use “remind” for occasional reminders of due dates and tests (this is meant to help, not to replace students’ responsibility to keep up with his/her assignments. Please feel free to check my site for more info if you would like to sign up for texts or emails as well.

 I love Email! Send your questions / concerns / comments any time throughout the year at [email protected] Communication is very important to me. If there is anything you feel I should know, please don’t hesitate contacting me, Mrs. Brkic Please ask your parent/guardian to fill out a quick survey for this class. The survey link can be found on the class website www.lcps.org/brhs-brkic under Communication. Bonus points if survey is submitted prior to our next class.  Algebra 2 - Understanding rules Read the rules and try answering following questions

I did my homework, but forgot it at home, what happens?

I forgot to turn in my problem set, what happens?

I know I will be absent on Wednesday, what happens / what should I do if Wednesday is: 1. Quiz day

2. Review day before quiz

3. Class after a big quiz

4. Regular class

I completed all the HW problems except for one problem how many points do I get?

I didn’t get the material from today’s class, what should I do?

Thank you for your help. I am looking forward to a wonderful year 