Advanced Algebra 2
Mrs. J. Cunningham – Mathematics
Phone: 372 – 1100 Ext. 2106 Room: 106
http://www.cityschools.com/jfcunningham/
E-mail: jfcunningham@cityschools.com
I. Materials:
1. Textbook: Holt McDougal Larson Algebra 2 (Students can access their
textbook online by going to www.classzone.com and registering as a
student with the following information Activation Code: 6278357- 460
2. TI – 83/TI - 84 calculators will be needed in class and for homework.
3. Each student should have a separate 3 ring binder for your math
work.
4. Paper, pencils, 1 pack of graph paper.
II. Course Content:
1. Textbook Chapters 1- 14
2. The course will cover additional topics such as Law of Sine, Law of
Cosine and Trigonometric Identities
3. All of the Standards of Learning for Algebra II will be covered. All
students are required to take the Algebra 2 SOL on January 23rd.
III. Expectations for Students:
1. To be in assigned seat and quiet when bell rings. Students not in their
seat will be given a tardy.
2. Take care of personal needs before coming to class. (Only 5
Emergencies per semester will be excused and you must have an
agenda to be permitted to leave the room)
3. Always come to class with books, paper, calculators and pencils.
(You will not be excused to get your materials.)
4. No candy drinks or food allowed in the classroom.
5. No cell phones or i-pods are to be used in the classroom
6. Full class participation is expected of everyone.
7. Everyone is expected to complete all homework. (Note homework is
assigned daily.)
IV. Classroom Behavior:
1. Students will behave in a way that is conducive to maintaining a positive
learning environment.
2. Students will be courteous and respectful to each other and me.
3. Students will always listen while others are talking.
V. Absences and Make-up work:
1. Anyone absent from class must make-up any missed work.
2. Anyone absent on the day of a test or quiz will be required to take the
test on the day he/she returns.
3. If a student is absent for several days or an extended period of time,
every effort will be made to allow the student a reasonable amount of
time to make-up the work.
VI. Extra Help:
I will be happy to work with any student who needs extra help and all
students receiving an 80 or below will be required to attend JAYEM A.M. on
Thursday mornings from 7:30 – 8:00 A.M. Any student desiring extra help
after-school should see me to make arrangements and try to give me a
days’ notice. Also the math department provides tutoring every Tuesday
and Thursday from 3:00pm – 4:00pm
VII. Grades:
Your overall grade will be divided into the following four parts:
Test grade: 50%
Quiz grade: 30 % (drop lowest quiz grade at end of each grading
period)
Class work grade: 10 %
Homework: 10%
Term 1
Interims
1st Nine Weeks
September 20th
October 11th
December 6th
January 10th
2nd Nine Weeks
End of Grading
Period
November 4th
Report Cards
November 8th
January 24th
January 31st
Dear Parents,
I would like to welcome each of you to the start of a new academic school
year. I will be teaching your child Advanced Algebra 2 this term. It is an
honor and a privilege to teach your student, with your help and support
your student can achieve a high level of academic success.
I expect your student to come to class prepared and ready to learn on a
regular basis. Homework will be assigned and checked throughout the
semester, therefore I expect all students to maintain a neat, organized three
ring binder separated with a section for notes, homework, quizzes and test.
This binder should be brought to class every day. It is also expected that
all students have a TI – 83/TI - 84 calculator, if your student does not have
one I prefer they purchase one, however if that is not an option they may
check one out from library to use this semester.
My grading consists of the following components:
Test –
50%
Quizzes – 30%
Classwork – 10%
Homework - 10%
Contact Information: If you have questions or concerns or simply want to
check your student’s progress please feel free to contact me at (540) 3721100 ext. 2106 or by e-mail jfcunningham@cityschools.com
I look forward to working with both you and your student this semester.
Please complete and sign the attached sheet and have your student return
it tomorrow, this will count as your student’s first homework assignment.
Sincerely,
Jewell Cunningham
Jewell Cunningham
Mathematics Teacher – James Monroe High School
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