In order to focus on student success, provide quality instruction, and communicate openly and honestly
with students and parents, secondary teachers will publish a course syllabus each term.
2015-2016 Course Syllabus for Algebra 2 Term 3
Teacher: Eric Sanchez E-mail: eric.sanchez@biloxischools.net
Phone: 435-1421 ext: 2222
Teacher’s Web Site: http://www.biloxischools.net/Domain/1029
Objectives: Below is a general overview of what the teacher will teach, and what the student is
expected to master. Objectives may change throughout the term. Any updated information will
be distributed and added to the teacher website (http://www.biloxischools.net/Domain/1029)
found on the biloxischools.net website:
Unit 1 Matrices
Unit 1 consists of adding, subtracting, and multiplying matrices. The unit will also focus on
scalar multiplication of vectors and matrices along with applying properties of matrices. The
ACT College and Career Ready Standards for unit 1 are N406, N505, N607, N705, and N706.
Unit 2 Rational Exponents
Unit 2 will involve determining square roots and cube roots along with exploring rational
exponents. The ACT College and Career Ready Standards are A509, A510, N605, and N703.
Unit 3 Tessellations
Unit 3 is a small unit that will explore tessellations and how tessellations can be related to the
coordinate plane. The ACT College and Career Ready Standard for this unit is G407
Unit 4 Quadratic Functions
Unit 4 consists of modeling quadratic relationships, graphing parabolas, and transformations of
quadratic functions along with solving quadratic equations by factoring to include complex
solutions. The ACT College and Career Ready Standards are F401, F504, F701 AF303, AF603,
AF604, AF602, AF702, AF704, AF705, and AF706.
Unit 5 Quadratic Inequalities
Unit 5 involves graphing quadratic inequalities utilizing technology. The ACT College and
Career Ready Standards for unit 5 are AF602 and A702.
Tests and Grades
Grading: A=90-100 B=80-89 C=70-79 D=65-69 F=below 65 I=incomplete
Unit Test 55%
Activity Grades 35%
Term Test 10%
Grading follows the policies of Biloxi Public Schools. A mid-term progress report and a report
card following the end of each term are issued.
Unit Test. Unit tests are given at the completion of each unit. A missed test can be made up
after school on each day after school except Wednesday. Students must sign up in classroom
1 day in advance to stay after school. Missed test will show up as a “1” in the online gradebook
until made up.
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In order to focus on student success, provide quality instruction, and communicate openly and honestly
with students and parents, secondary teachers will publish a course syllabus each term.
Activity grades are earned through graded assignments and quizzes.
 Missed activities in this category are to be made up after school on any day except
Wednesday. Sign up the day before.
 Graded assignments are similar to a quiz. Students should be to the point where they can
do this activity on their own; however, students may use notes and ask the teacher questions.
This activity will be graded for accuracy. Each graded assignment represents 1 activity grade.
Graded assignments are typically given the day before a quiz.
Bell Ringers, classwork, and other assignments
Bell Ringers and classwork assignments are used daily as an important part in the learning
process. Bell ringers and assignments are critical for the teacher and student to determine the
level of understanding during the introduction of material that will be tested. These activities can
have a very positive effect on a student’s average by preparing the student for graded items.
These items will be checked for completion and documentation, and students must complete
these to qualify for retesting.
Unit Test Retesting: Students have 10 school days from the date that a test score is
made available to the student in INOW to attend a reteach session and attempt to
improve a unit test score through retest. Students are to sign up in the classroom at least
1 day in advance to attend an after school reteach session to qualify for retesting. Per
page 24 of the student handbook, this privilege is not to be abused. Graded assignments
and quizzes do not qualify for a retest. All assignments of the unit must be completed to
qualify for a retest.
Helpful Math Websites: http://www.biloxischools.net/Domain/1029, khanacademy.org,
purplemath.com, coolmath.com, shmoop.com.
Important Dates:
Midterm progress report: February 15th
Common Term Assessment: Week of March 7th
Report Cards: March 24th
I am proud to be your teacher and part of the Indian Nation.
Student Signature__________________________
Eric M. Sanchez
eric.sanchez@biloxischools.net
Printed Name______________________________
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