Syllabus for Algebra A2
Welcome to Mr. Delans’ Algebra A2 class. Following is information that will
help you succeed and enjoy this class.
Contact Information
Mr. Delans
Phone: 692-1951
Email: bdelans@fmschools.org
Room 2226
Extra Help
I will be available in my classroom (room 2226) everyday (with
some exceptions) 9th period for extra.
Class Schedule
The Algebra A2 class is broken into 8 units of study. Over the course of
the year we will work through each unit and combined with your studies
in A1 you will be able to master the New York State requirements for
algebra, preparing you for the New York State Algebra Regents exam in
June. Following are the units that we will study this year in the order of
study:
Unit
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Required Materials
 Pen or pencil
 Graphing Calculator
 Straight Edge
Topic
Exponents and Exponential Functions
Polynomials and Factoring
Graphing and Solving Quadratics
Quadratic Equations and Functions
Radicals and Trigonometry
Rational Expressions
Statistics
Probability
General Classroom Requirements
 Be on time.
 Work on warm-ups when you enter the room.
 Have homework out to be checked.
 Bring calculator to class every day.
 Bring a pen or pencil to class every day.
Grading
Quarterly grades will be made up of warm-ups, homework, quizzes, projects,
preparation, participation and tests. Each assignment has a point value,
which is determined by Mr. Delans. The more points an assignment is worth,
the more it will impact your grade. Most quizzes and tests are announced in
advance on the unit outline.
 Warm-up activities at the beginning of each class will be collected.
Each day is worth 2 points and the full credit is given for a good
attempt of each problem. Warm-ups must be done in the warm up
packet provided.
 Homework: Will be checked everyday and will earn you 2 points if all
problems are attempted, 1 point if at least half of the problems are
attempted or 0 points if less than half of the problems are
attempted. A maximum of 1 point will be awarded for late homework.
 Each quiz and test will be assigned a number of points. For example, a
test may be worth 100 points and a quiz worth 20 points. The more
points assigned to an item, the more it will impact your grade.
Your quarterly grade = total points earned and converted to a
percentage.
total possible points
YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO MAKE CORRECTIONS TO ALL TESTS
AND QUIZZES TO EARN BACK UP TO ½ THE POINTS LOST. (IE.
YOU CAN TURN A 50% INTO A 75%)
The overall grade for the year will be made up of each quarterly grade and
the Algebra Regents exam. Each quarter will be worth 20% of your overall
grade and the Regents exam will be 20% of your overall grade.
Homework
Homework will be assigned on most days and will be due the next class
period. When you enter the class each day you should have your homework
on your desk so that I can check for completion.
Classroom Rules
These are designed to create a positive classroom environment where all
students can learn, feel safe, be respected and enjoy their time in class.
Rules will be strictly enforced and all Fayetteville-Manlius school policies
must be followed:
 Be Respectful
o Be respectful to your fellow students, the teacher, the
classroom, the text book. You should only be talking when
working in groups or when called on if you have raised your hand.
 Be Prepared
o All students should be in their assigned seat when the bell rings
working on the warm-up activity that will be on the board. All
students must bring their notebooks, calculator and pen or
pencil to every class.
 Be Involved
o All students are expected to be engaged in the class and
participate in all activities. We will be doing a number of group
activities that require your active participation to be
successful. The class will be fun and engaging if you are
involved and participate.
Attendance Policy
 Legal absence from school
o Homework must still be completed and shown to me on the day
of return. Homework assignments will be on unit handouts
providing students access to all homework assignments at the
beginning of each unit.
o Missed quizzes and tests must be made up on day of return to
school during 9th period.
o Arrangements will be made for any long term absences.
 Legal absence from class but in school

o Homework must still be completed and shown to me on the same
day during free period or 9th period.
o Missed quizzes and tests must be made up on the same day
during 9th period.
o This applies to music lessons, guidance seminars, field trips and
any other legal absence from class.
Illegal absence from class
o A zero will be assigned for all missed work.
o A detention will be assigned per school policy.
Have a great year!!!