Algebra II
Class Expectations and Procedures
Mr. Todd Pfeifer
“Learning is finding out what you already know. Doing is demonstrating you know it.”
I. MATERIALS
Algebra II textbook (Prentice Hall Mathematics)
Pencil and spiral or composition notebook for note taking
Graph Paper
3 ring loose-leaf binder and regular notebook paper for homework
Calculator  I recommend the TI-84 (any version) or the TI-83+
II. EXPECTATIONS
Be prepared to class on time everyday and have the necessary materials
Complete all assignments on time
No food or drink allowed in class (water is fine if it is in a clear closed container)
Cell phones are not allowed during class time
iPods are allowed only during homework time (at a reasonable volume)
Be respectful of yourself and others
Participation is key!
III. ATTENDANCE AND TARDIES
Students are expected to be in class every school day and be involved in the lesson. Anyone arriving 20
minutes or more late to class without a valid pass will be counted as absent (unexcused).
Students will receive a purple pass at the beginning of each quarter. Each pass may be punched up to
three times, with one punch given for every tardy or trip to the bathroom or locker. Three points extra
credit will be given for each hole left un-punched at the end the quarter (added to Homework category).
All attendance and tardy issues will be handled in accordance with the current RMHS policy. At three
(3) absences, an attendance contract will be enforced and I will call home. At five (5) absences, I may
recommend that you be dropped from the class due to excessive absences.
IV. GRADES
Grades will be weighted as such:
3rd Quarter
Exams/Quizzes
HW/HW Quizzes
Notebook/Particip.
70%
20%
10%
4th Quarter
Exams/Quizzes
HW/HW Quizzes
Final Exam
Notebook/Particip.
50%
20%
20%
10%
Overall
100 - 90%
89 - 80%
79 - 70%
69 - 60%
< 60%
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A
B
C
D
F
 It is recommended that students earn a grade of C or better to continue on to the next level of
mathematics. The moment that you experience any difficulty in this class, please check with me
and schedule an appointment for some extra help. I am here to help, so please feel free to ask.
 The times I am most available:
Contact Information:
 In the mornings (after 7:00)
Work 488-7166
 During lunch
tpfeifer@psdschools.org
 After school
V. DAILY WORK
Math requires practice. Expect to have homework every night. I plan to give you a generous amount of
time in class to get started on your homework, so I expect you to use it wisely.
All assignments are due on time. In the case of an excused absence you will have one day to make-up
each day of absence. Late assignments will be taken ONLY if you had an excused absence on the date it
was assigned.
 Criteria for credit on daily work:
 Name AND Section #
 Standard sized paper
 Done in pencil
 Neat and organized
 WORK SHOWN!!!!
Grading for daily work:
 Homework will be graded each day and will be worth a total of 5 points:
 3 points will be distributed as follows:
3 Points
Attempted/completed
ALL problems
2 points
Attempted/completed
MOST problems
1 point
Attempted/Completed
FEW problems
0 points
Incomplete
 The remaining 2 points will be determined by a homework quiz during the beginning of
class. These quizzes will be graded for correctness and completeness. I will use these
quizzes to check for your understanding of the previous night’s homework and offer
valuable feedback on your progress.
VI. NOTEBOOK
Students are expected to keep a well organized notebook in a three-ring loose-leaf binder. The notebook
should be well organized, neatly written and will include the following information:
 Lesson Notes (spiral or composition notebook)
 Dates
 Headings (topic for the day)
 Notes and sample problems
 Homework assignments (3-ring binder)
A notebook quiz will be given for each unit. Students will be asked to copy certain information from
notes given on specific days. As long as notes are taken and organized, this should be an easy task.
VII. ASSESSMENTS
Unit exams will be given at the end of each unit, and quizzes will be given at the end of shorter units.
Announced quizzes will be given periodically during units with emphasis on basic concepts.
All work must be NEAT and LEGIBLE or no credit will be given.
There will be no retakes on exams, so preparation is very important.
VIII. CHEATING
Everything that you produce and turn in must be your own. The point of homework, assessments, and
any other assignment is that it represents your knowledge.
I have zero tolerance for cheating. If you choose to cheat, it will result in a zero on the assignment or test
and a phone call to your parent or guardian.