LCHS Raiders
WELCOME RAIDERS!
Algebra 2 with Trigonometry
Blocks 4, 5
Mr. Maines
mark.maines@lcps.org
About me
• 13th year teaching – 2nd at LCHS
• Undergrad degree in electrical engineering from the
University of Dayton
• Masters in Education from Marymount University in
Arlington
• Married with 2 daughters, ages 18 and 15
• Live in Winchester, VA
• 3 years as a process engineer at a steel company
• 20 years in Navy
– Served on submarines, at Naval Nuclear Power School as a
Chemistry, Materials, and Radiological Fundamentals
instructor, at US Strategic Command in Omaha, NE, and at
the Pentagon
– retired as Lieutenant Commander
in May 2002
Algebra 2/Trig
What we will study…
• First Term
– Basics of graphs and functions
– Absolute Value Functions
– Quadratic Functions
• Second Term
– Higher Order Polynomials
– Rational Functions
– Radical Functions
• Third Term
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Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Counting Methods and Probability
Data Analysis and Statistics
Sequences and Series
• Fourth Term
– Trigonmetry
General information
• Help opportunities
– I am available almost every morning before school
(exceptions for faculty and various other meetings)
– Raider Rally
– After school 4:00 – 4:30 (if requested)
• Calendar – Algebra 2/Trig information in green
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– Documents posted as needed
– Quizzes, tests, projects, problem sets on day due
Grading – 100% summative (Total points)
Missed Assessments – Make up as soon as possible after return to
school
Suggested Practice – Reviewed, not graded, not included in grade
Tissues – If possible, send a box to share for heavy cold, flu, and
allergy seasons
• Contact me
– Email preferred (mark.maines@lcps.org)
– Phone (571-252-2000)
Expectations
I expect the students to…
• Be in class on time
• Bring necessary materials to class (pencil,
paper, calculator, assignments, etc)
• Complete all assignments and assessments in
a timely manner
• Respect
– Adults
– Fellow students
– Themselves
If your child has a problem in this
class, please advise them to see me
ASAP.
Questions???
Thank you for coming this evening!