Ms. Batiste
Bachelor of Science, Intermediate Education/Mathematics
Texas A&M Commerce
Algebra 2/Pre-AP Algebra 2
 Algebra 2 :purpose of this course is to continue the study of algebra and
to provide the foundation for applying algebraic skills to other
mathematical and scientific fields.
 First Degree Equations and Inequalities
 Linear Relations and Functions
 Systems of Equation
 Matrices
 Quadratic, Polynomial, and Radical Equations and Inequalities
 Advanced Functions and Relations
 Rational Expressions
 Exponential and Logarithmic Relations
 Conic Sections
 Discrete Mathematics
 Sequence and Series
 Probability and Statistics
Daily Classroom Routine
 Sharpen pencils as you enter the room
 Place assignment in the appropriate tray
 Proceed to your assigned seat and begin working on
the bell-ringer
 The bell ringer will be checked and explained after the
attendance is taken
 The lesson for today begins after the bell-ringer
 Class dismissal is not when the bell rings, however
when you are told by Ms. Batiste, “ you are dismissed”
Attendance
 Attendance is taken when the bell rings
 I am tardy if I am not in my seat when the bell rings
 I am absent if I am not present within the first ten
minutes of class
Cellphones and Other Electronic
Devices
My cellphone/iPod etc. ,must be turned off and put away in my
backpack, purse etc.
Should I decide to violate the District Policy, my cell phone will be
taken and turned in to the front office.
No Exceptions! No Exceptions!
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No texting of any kind is allowed during class
No responding to text messages is allowed during class
I cannot answer my cellphone during class
I cannot use the calculator on my cellphone during class
I cannot charge my cell phone during class
I cannot listen to music during class
Disciplinary Actions and
Consequences
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THESE ARE YOUR LIFE LINES!!!!!
Verbal warning
Parent contact
Parent conference
Referral to the appropriate Assistant Principal
Class Requirements: Guidelines
For Success
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Be Respectful
Be Prepared
Be On Time
Participate
Be Responsible
No Restroom Permits
Follow District Rules
No Eating! No Food!
I am allowed WATER ONLY in Ms. Batiste’s classroom!
 BE READY TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Class Supplies
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1 subject 70 page spiral
#2 pencils – several packages
3-Ring 1 ½ inch Binder. This is your math notebook.
5 Dividers
Red Pens-Grading
Expo Markers-black/red/green/blue
Personal Pencil Sharpener
Notebook paper
Highlighters
One large box Kleenex
One large bottle Hand sanitizer
One package of 4 or more AAA batteries
TI84 Graphing calculator (although calculators are provided by the
district, it would be a wise investment to purchase your own.)
 2gb Flash drive
MATH NOTEBOOK
 The Math Notebook is a graded assignment and
counts as a quiz grade
 The notebook must include 5 dividers
 The headings of the dividers are: Syllabus, Table of
Contents, Notes, Graded Assignments, Newsletter
NO WORK SHOWN,
NO CREDIT GIVEN
 ALL MATHEMATICS WORK MUST BE SHOWN TO
RECEIVE CREDIT
 CORRECT ANSWERS WITHOUT THE PROPER
PROCEDURE WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT
 TEAMWORK
DISTRICT Grading Policy
 The students Mastery level shall be a major factor in
determining the grade p18
 50%: classwork, homework, take home quizzes,
formula quizzes, math notebook, graded bell ringers
and class participation
 50%: Unit Exams, Semester Exams, Group Projects
 Teachers are required to take a minimum of 10 distinct
assessments and 3 major assessments per six weeks
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Assignments
 ALL LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE PENALIZED
 Assignments turned in one day late will receive a maximum
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grade of 70
Assignments turned in two days late will receive a
maximum grade of 60
A ZERO may be given after the second day
Teachers will notify parents if a second zero occurs of any
assignment
Provisions will be made to allow students to make up two
zeros in each subject per six week grading period
The maximum grade for an alternate assignment may be a
50.
DISTRICT Grading Formula
50% Distinct assessments
+50% Major assessments
100% Student six week average
Semester Exam is 20% or 1/5 of the final grade
HOW TO DO WELL IN ALGEBRA 2
 Always watch the corresponding video for the next days
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material in advance
Use the video notes and the appropriate sections of the
handouts/textbook after each lecture
Should I fail to understand anything in my notes, come to
math tutorials for help
Do a good job on all assignments. Re-work the problems
that seem difficult to solve
Be courageous enough to ask questions in class where I do
not understand. It is my responsibility to tell Ms. Batiste
where I do not understand.
Assignment Heading
The heading for all assignments must have the following
information.
 Algebra 2 (Class Period)
 Name
 Date
 Assignment Name
 Any assignment turned in without the proper heading
will be deducted by 10 points.
NO EXCEPTIONS! NO EXCEPTIONS!!
Monday, September 10 6:30-8:00pm is
Goals Night @DHS
 *Bring your parent and have
them send an email to Ms.
Batiste, with their contact
information at
sonja.batiste@desotoisd.org –
receive two 100% quiz grades
 *Should your parent not
attend due to other
commitments, they may
send Ms. Batiste an email –
receive one 100% quiz grade