Algebra II Syllabus
Teacher Information: Mrs. Schmitt
Email: schmittv@waterlooschools.org
Website: http://schmittmath.weebly.com/ --- Each day I upload the topic I covered, as well as
the homework I assigned.
Tutoring: I am available before and after school Monday-Thursday per appointment.
Class Expectations
 Come to class on time and be in your seat when the bell rings or you will be tardy.
 Respect yourself, others, and property while on school grounds.
 Arrive to class prepared to learn with all necessary materials.
 Wait for an appropriate time to leave your seat.
 It is your responsibility to get make-up work at an appropriate time upon returning
from an absence using the calendar on the wall.
 No food or candy is allowed in class. You may have bottled water in a clear container,
no pop.
 Cell phones are not allowed in class. Ipods are not allowed in class. They are not
allowed during a test. If they are seen during class, they will be confiscated and you
will receive a zero if you were working on a test or quiz.
 Remain in your seat and continue working until the teacher dismisses you.
Materials
 Three ring binder with loose leaf paper (notes and homework sections)
 Textbook: CME Project Algebra 2 (Pearson) 2009
 Pencils
 Scientific Calculator (If it has a sin, cos, tan button you should be ok. You can find
some for less than $10)
Assignments
 Assignments will be given every day. Make sure to complete your homework as I
assign it.
 All work must be written out completely NO WORK = NO CREDIT
 All work must be done in PENCIL
 Assignments will be half credit after the assigned due date.
Notes
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Notes will be given every day and will be part of your employability grade.
You are responsible to have your binder up-to-date and organized.
If you are gone it is your responsibility to get the notes you missed.
Notes for each chapter will be due on the day of the test.
Tests and Quizzes
 There will be a quiz and/or test over each chapter.
 Each test you will be given exactly one class period to take.
 If you are gone the day of a test, it must be made up within one week.
 If caught cheating on the test, you will receive a zero.
Grades
 Test: 70 %
 Homework: 25 %
 Employability: 5 %
Topics
 Fitting Functions to Tables
 Functions and Polynomials
 Complex Numbers
 Linear Algebra
 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
 Graphs and Transformations
 Sequences and Series
 Introduction to Trigonometry
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Please return this completed form to Mrs. Schmitt no later than Friday, August 29, 2014
I have read and understand the above syllabus and course expectations for this class. I may
contact the teacher anytime I have a question or need clarification at
schmittv@waterlooschools.org or by calling East High at 319-433-2400.
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