Algebra II

Teacher:  Denise Silveira         Phone: 634-6467         Email- dsilveira@Keyestolearning.com

Date/Time/ Location:  Tuesdays & Thursdays / 12:40-1:55 / Room 34

Prerequisite:   Successful completion of Algebra 1 and Geometry       

Supplies:  Binder with dividers, notebook, graph paper, pencils (preferably mechanical), scientific calculator, dry erase markers

Texts:  Algebra 2, Glencoe Mathematics

Course Description:  This year long course will expand on what students learned in Algebra 1 and Geometry. (See scope and sequence for a list of course objectives.)

Teacher Availability:  I am available every Tue. and Thur. morning during Math Lab from 8:10-9:00.  I can also be reached by email.

Attendance:  Regular attendance is expected and necessary.  Students are expected to be active participants in class.  Class participation will account for 10% of your overall grade.

Assigned Work:  Practice problems will be assigned each class period and will be due the following class period. Students are expected to show all work on scratch paper.  Homework will account for 15% of your grade.

Tests:  Tests will count for 25% of your grade.  Tests will be given on an individual basis.  Once you have mastered approximately three objectives, as evidenced by your practice, you will be given a test. 

Objectives Mastered:  The number of objectives you master this school year will account for 50% of your final grade.  There are over 150 objectives for this course.  Any student who masters all objectives will be given special recognition. 

Math Lab:  Students who need intervention may be required to go to Math Lab until they are back on track.  Math lab is an opportunity for students to get the extra help they need to be successful.  Most students will need some extra help at one time or another throughout the year. 

Please note that students who do not receive a C or higher in this course will need to repeat all or part of it the following school year.