Plainfield High SchoolCentral Campus

ALGEBRA 2 SYLLABUS 2019-2020Mr. StichMs. Stambaugh Room: B213 (formerly 2202)Phone: 815213Email: cstich@psd202.org or astambaugh@psd202.org

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Topics in this course include: solving equations, inequalities, and systems of equations and inequalities; graphing polynomial functions, conics, exponential, and logarithmic functions; simplifying rational expressions and applying properties of complex number and trigonometric ratios to solve problems.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Springboard Textbook, Pencils, Pens, Notebook or loose-leaf paper in a folder or binder, graphing paper.A Graphing Calculator is Required for this class: TI 83 or TI 84 is preferred.

UNITS OF STUDYUnit Unit Description

1 Equations, Inequalities, Functions 2 Quadratic Functions3 Polynomials4 Series, Exponential Functions, and Logarithmic Functions5 Radical and Rational Functions6 Trigonometry 7 Probability and Statistics

Note: Refer to the SpringBoard Table of Contents for additional information.

GRADING:

Course Grades: Course grades will not be based upon a total accumulation of points. Instead, student grades will be determined based on the following weighted categories:

60% Assessments (projects, embedded assessments, quizzes and tests)20% Practice (homework, graded non-assessment assignments)20% Semester Exam

HOMEWORK:

Students should expect problems for practice. Students should be prepared for homework to be collected and/or scored.

CLASS SAFETY:

I ask that you be respectful to the other students and staff in this room with you. It is a smaller classroom and with that it can get chaotic or crammed sometimes.

There are students throughout the day with food allergies who are a part of this classroom. You will not be able to eat while in this classroom. Please do not bring open packages of food into the classroom. All food will be confiscated if it is taken out in class. If there is a medical need for food to be consumed during the class period, then a student should have a pass from the nurse and a conversation will need to be had with Mr. Stich about the type of food brought into the classroom.

Water is allowed in the classroom – not pop/soda, tea, sport drinks, coffee. You will be asked to hand it over if you walk into the room with liquid other than water.

ABSENCE POLICY: (ADAPTED FROM STUDENT HANDBOOK PAGE 30)

For absences less than three days, it is the student’s responsibility to ascertain the assignments and notes for the days missed. Students are welcome to contact Mr. Stich through email for notes and homework. He will do his best to respond before 3 pm of a school day.

If a student is absent for a “valid cause” (phrase taken directly from the student handbook) for three or more days, parents may request that student services personnel collect homework assignments. There is typically a one-day turnaround time.

Make-Up Work: Students who have a pre-excused absence can make up work during the absence. When assignments are provided before the student leaves, the student is required to turn in the assignments upon return to class. Mr.Stich has the authority to adjust this as needed.

For an excused illness absence, the student is entirely responsible for requesting the make-up work from Mr. Stich. Tests/quizzes will be scheduled at the convenience of Mr. Stich. Students will be given one school day for each day of excused absence to make up assignments and tests. Students may need to stay after school or use study hall time to make up assessments. Assessments may be taken (made up) in the testing center or in the classroom depending on the situation.

Daily lessons or activities are going to be put on Google Classroom (I am going to try my best with this) or my website http://pchs.psd202.org/teacher/cstich/home as much as possible. You are responsible to

EXPECTATIONS AND TIPS FOR SUCCESS:

I recognize and understand that math is not everyone’s favorite subject. I also understand that it is not easy for many people and presents a daily challenge. My best advice is that it is JUST A CHALLENGE. I would never challenge you with mathematics in hopes to embarrass you or make you uncomfortable. That is not the goal of this class at all. However, it is a very dense and challenging class. I will do my best as a teacher to ensure that you succeed. I expect that you do the same for yourself. I expect you to apply yourself and work hard in this class. Remember, math is a challenge, so treat it like a challenge!

I am around most days after school until 3:30 pm if you need a little extra assistance, I also usually get to school around 6:30 am and I am happy to help then as well! If you need extra help or just want a different teacher’s explanation of a subject, the Media Center is open almost every day during lunch and study hall hours. There are other math teachers down there that are very willing to help! Ask me and I will be happy to give you a pass!