Syllabus and Classroom Expectations

Algebra II (2x1) Mr. Kieer

Mission! Stri"e or Excellence in All #$ings
Algebra II %"er"ie&! Algebra II (2x1) is the first of a two-year Algebra II class. Both years must
be passed in order to graduate. his class builds on s!ills obtained in Algebra I. he first part of the
course includes a re"iew of Algebra I that goes into the concepts with more depth than Algebra I.
#ome of the topics in the class include linear e$uations and ine$ualities% functions and function
families ($uadratic% exponential% logarithmic% rational% and trigonometric)% polynomials% exponents%
probability% and statistics. ext Boo!& Algebra 2% 'lencoe-(c'raw-)ill% 2**+.
Supplies! #tudents are expected to be prepared with pencils and paper. he ,lawson )igh #chool
(athematics -epartment re$uires students to ha"e a .-ring binder de"oted only to mathematics.
he binder must contain di"iders with the following categories&
,lass /otes
0ntry 1ui22es
3roblem #ets
ests 4 1ui22es
est ,orrections
If obtaining a .-ring binder with di"iders is a problem% parents can contact (r. 5iefer and a solution
will be reached.
Assignments '2() o *rade+! It6s extremely important that students diligently complete
assignments. here will be sufficient time in class to wor! on assignments7 it is expected that
students will ta!e ad"antage of that time. he assignments will consist of 3roblem #ets (chec!ed
daily for completion and sometimes collected and graded for accuracy) and est ,orrections.
Assignments that are turned in and graded for accuracy can be re-done for a higher grade% up to 1*
out of 1* points8 3oints are gi"en for homewor! turned in on time (.pts) and !ept trac! of separate
from the accuracy grade. he points accumulated for on-time assignments will appear as a separate
assignment grade at the end of the mar!ing period.
Assessments ',( ) o *rade+! Assessments include ests% 1ui22es% and the (athematics
/oteboo!. he /oteboo! grade will consist of the following&
(.. 9) 5ept up to date (reading notes and problem sets done on time)
(.. 9) :rgani2ed and /eat (di"iders labeled and in order)
(.; 9) ,omplete (if reading notes or problem sets are not done on time% they #I<<
need to be completed8)
It is possible to re-ta!e a est (not the =inal 0xam) if the student is not satisfied with their grade.
Before a re-ta!e is allowed% the student must meet with (r. 5iefer outside of class and pro"e that
they ha"e learned the content in $uestion (homewor!% extra-problems that (r. 5iefer pro"ides).
he second test will be ta!en outside of class with (r. 5iefer and the second test score will be the
recorded test score% e"en if it is lower than the first. (A#0>? of content is the ':A<88
Cla&son *rading Scale! (Appropriate rounding will be made)
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A/ -() / -2) C2 4,) / 4-) 1 3.) / 34)
02 ,,) / ,-) C 4.) / 44) 1/ 3() / 32)
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Syllabus and Classroom Expectations
Algebra II (2x1) Mr. Kieer
#utoring! (r. 5iefer will be a"ailable before school e"ery day beginning at @&;A a.m. utoring
during <unch BBC is a"ailable for those who ha"e <unch BB.C he times in which (r. 5iefer is
a"ailable after school will be posted in the classroom daily% howe"er (r. 5iefer will probably be
a"ailable during #cholar6s ,lub (uesdays% Dednesdays% and hursdays)
1iscipline and Expectations! If a student enters the classroom% it is assumed that the student has
made the choice to stri"e for excellence. his not only includes achie"ing academically% but also
treating themsel"es and others with respect. De can only succeed if e"eryone is respectful enough
to pre"ent disruptions to the learning process. All students and the teacher are expected to be in
class% in their assigned seats% and ready to begin the learning process immediately after the bell
rings. :f course% all items in the ,lawson #tudent )andboo! will be adhered to (including ha"ing
all electronic de"ices either out of sight or confiscated% the tardyEattendance policy% and dress code
policies).
,onse$uences for disrupting the learning en"ironment include a discussion with (r. 5iefer% calls
home to parentsEguardians% detention assignments% referrals to administrators% and conferences at
school with (r. 5iefer% student% and parentEguardian.
6ote to Students 7rom Mr. Kieer! I promise to put forward my best effort to present the Algebra
II content of this class in a respectful and thorough manner. (y main goal is to not only help each
student reach hisEher potential in stri"ing for excellence% but also create potential for the future. I
will address those who are Bnot good at mathC as well as those who ha"e a solid mathematics
foundation. ?:F are why I am here8
3lease help yourself and others reach their potential and create new potential by&
1. #tri"ing for 0xcellence 2. Being >espectful .. #howing 3erse"erance
Important Class Inormation! his syllabus% assignment sheets% web-lin!s% and other information
are a"ailable on (r. 5iefer6s web-site&
https&EEwww.edline.netEpagesE,lawsonG)ighG#choolE,lassesE.1
Contact Mr. Kieer! 3lease feel free to call or e-mail with any $uestions or concerns using the
following&
0-mail& Hames.!ieferIclawson.!12.mi.us
Joicemail& 2;+-@AA-;2**% extension& K2L.
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