Algebra II
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Jennifer Arms
Email address: Jenniferarms@mooreschools.com
Phone: 735-4800
Class Schedule (Room 164)
1st hr 8:20-9:17
2nd hr 9:22-10:22
3rd hr 10:27-11:24
4th hr 11:29-12:26
Geometry
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Algebra II
Geometry
2nd lunch 12:26-1:11
5th hr 1:11-2:08
6th hr 2:14-3:11
Geometry
Geometry
Course Description (Prerequisite: None)
This course is recommended for any student who wants or will need a broad algebra base for his/her vocation.
It is designed to help students understand the structure of the real number system with the techniques of algebra
emphasized. Appropriate technology is integrated into the curriculum. Completion of this course is required for college
entrance.
Textbook: McDougal Littell Algebra 2 (2011). The book is accessible online through my webpage.
EOI Testing: The State of Oklahoma will require all students enrolled in Algebra 2 to take an “End of Instruction” test.
This test is one of the four out of seven high school EOI exams that can be counted as a successful pass for the new state
graduation requirements. The test will be given towards the end of April or the beginning of May as we near the
completion of the instruction for the year.
Technology
Although technology has the power to enhance and support the course, technology does not drive the course.
Several scientific and/or graphing calculators are available for student use during the class period.
Extra Help
I will be available most days before school at 8:00 and after school until 3:30 in my room. I will also be available
during lunch from 12:26 – 1:11. Students can come in during any of these times for extra help or to make up
test/quizzes. Students need to be responsible for their education and their work, so ask questions when they arise if you
do not understand.
Department Grading Policy
 Each mathematics teacher will record grades numerically using a point system.
 Extra credit, when offered, must be directly tied to instructional objectives and the amount will not
exceed 5% of the total semester points.
 Assignments to be completed at home serve to reinforce skills practiced in class and their timely
completion is necessary for success on future objectives. For this reason, late assignments are not
accepted. Makeup work for excused absences that meet the district attendance criteria will be
considered full credit. Please refer to the school policy concerning homework due during an activity
absence.
 The semester examination will count for 20% of the student’s semester grade. Only supplemental aides
(formulas and/or calculators) provided by the teacher will be allowed on the semester exam. To prepare
the students for EOI testing, scientific and/or graphing calculators will be allowed on portions, if not all
sections, of the semester test.
Classroom Expectations
Assignments and Assessments:
Most days students will have work assigned to them. They will be given time in class, so much so that on most days they
should finish the work in class. If students have homework it will usually be due the next day. Assessments will be given
on a regular basis.
Grading Policy
 DARES: Random grades will be taken for these. No talking during DARES.
 Homework: completion and accuracy grades will be taken (total of 10 points for each assignment).
 Quiz grades will count for 20-50 points and chapter test grades will count for 100 points.
 The Semester Grade will be calculated as follows:
80% -- Cumulative average of DARES, homework, quizzes, and tests for the entire semester
20% -- Semester test
Every student starts the school year with 100% but it is their responsibility to maintain that grade.
Grades
The school sends out progress reports every 3 weeks. All parents/guardians with internet access can use the schools
portal to see the student’s grades and attendance. Parents/guardians can call or e-mail me throughout the year with
any questions about their student’s grade.
Attendance:
Attendance is vital to success in all courses the student is in. Although students are allowed to make up work for
absences they incur that will not replace being in the classroom and receiving the teaching first hand. Being on time is as
important. We start class as soon as the bell rings. Tardiness will put the student behind for the day.
The district attendance policy will be followed in this class: 2 tardies = 1 unexcused absence
10.5 unexcused absences = No Credit for the course
Absent work policy:
Student has excused absences & the number of days absent is the number of days given to complete missed
assignments.
 All daily assignments will be written on the agenda board, and placed in the monkey folders near the door.
 If a student is absent, it will be the student’s responsibility to get the information about missing work.
 If a student is absent, they are responsible for grading the assignment.
 If a student is absent the day of a quiz or test, they must come in during lunch or stay after school (the test must
be completed within 1 week, or it will be a zero).
 For school activities, assignments need to be picked up before student leaves and turned in the day they return.
 Those on school activities will either take quizzes and tests before they leave or the day they return.
 Late work will be accepted if completed/graded and turned into me before each chapter test. They may receive
full credit for the completion score only.
Behavior:
The following are the expectations for my class:
Be…
Present – Be here and be attentive! It’s very difficult to make up missed class time.
Prompt – Be on time! Class starts when the bell rings.
Prepared – Bring your supplies to class! This includes your homework, ID and agenda!
Polite – Be respectful to other students, faculty, and school property!
Positive – A good attitude will make the difference in everything you do!
No food or drink is allowed in the classroom. (Bottled water is an exception)
Discipline (steps may be skipped if behavior warrants):
1. After 3rd Warning, students will be assigned lunch detention and a parent will be contacted.
2. After 3 lunch detentions, an office referral will be made.
The Student Handbook will be followed especially in the situations of:
Cell Phones  If they are taken out for any reason during class, they will be taken and given to the grade office.
(Students must put bags, backpacks and purses on the floor or under their desks so that I do not assume and
students are not tempted to mess with their phones.)
School Dress Code  Please read and follow the school dress code.
 If dress code is not followed you will be sent to the office, where you will be sent home to change.
Supplies (Due by Mon, Aug 24):
 Pencils
 Notebook paper
 Composition Notebook, 200 pgs (100 sheets)
 1 pack (4 ct) AAA batteries
 Agenda (required by school and a student may not use a hall pass without it)
 ID (required by school and a student may not borrow a calculator or use a hall pass without it)
The following are required supplies for classroom use.
1st Hr: 1 pack of pencils
2nd Hr: 1 box of Kleenex
3rd Hr: 1 box of Kleenex
4th Hr: 1 package of tape
5th Hr: 1 pack of pencils
6th Hr: 1 pack (4 ct) red pens
Notebooks
Composition Notebook: All students will keep a composition notebook that contains notes and will be collected and
graded the day of the test. Each notebook grade will be worth 25 points. I will also record homework completion grades
for that chapter on the day of the test. Students are responsible for stapling the assignment grade sheet to all homework
assignments from that chapter and turning it into the homework box.
Set-Up:
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The first 4 pages will be left for the Table of Contents.
Students should keep the table of contents up to date.
All pages should be numbered in the top outside corner of the page (1-200).
Notes should always be labeled.
If you are given a handout for notes then staple it into your composition notebook.
The cover will contain the student’s first and last name, my name (Ms. Arms), and class hour in a clear way.
Notes: All students are expected to keep notes in their composition booklets for future reference and for studying. Each
booklet will be turned in the day of the test. You will not have your textbook at the end of the year, so take good notes!
Class work: Homework is assigned to reinforce skills that are learned in class. To be successful, homework needs to be
thorough and complete. Assignments will be given on a daily basis. Homework will be graded in class on a regular basis.
The following symbols/points will be used in grading for completion. Assignments must always be turned into the
assignment folder before the bell rings. An accuracy grade will be taken as well (5 questions will be graded from each
assignment).
Student attempts all problems in a neat and orderly manner, including proper justification, and
demonstrates a good understanding of the concepts. Each “plus” is worth 5 homework points.
Student attempts at least 75% of the problems in a neat and orderly manner, including proper justification,
and demonstrates a good understanding of the concepts. A “check” is worth 3 homework points.
Student attempts less than 75% of the problems. Each “minus” is worth 0. If the assignment is not
completed by the end of the unit, additional points will be lost when the notebooks are graded.
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ALGEBRA II
Parents/Guardians,
Your son/daughter has been asked to share my classroom expectations with you. Your signature indicates
that you have had that opportunity. Please feel free to contact me anytime during the year.
My email address is jenniferarms@mooreschools.com
My webpage can be accessed through the Westmoore homepage (click on “Our Staff”).
Student Name_________________________
Date__________________
(please print neatly)
I have received a copy of Mrs. Arms’ classroom expectations and understand
how to be successful while enrolled in this class.
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Student signature
Guardian Name: _______________________________
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Parent/Guardian signature
Relation: ________________
Tell me something I may not know about your student:_____________________________________
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What makes you most proud of them?: _________________________________________________
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What are your goals/expectations for your student?
For this school year: ________________________________________________________________
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For after high school: _______________________________________________________________
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