Math B2/B3 Department of Mathematics, Schenectady High School Ms. J. Brendese 2007-2008
Course Description This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Math B1 and wish to prepare to challenge the Mathematics B Regents examination. Special emphasis is placed on advanced algebra, functions, trigonometry and the application of mathematics. A school-level midterm exam and final exam will be administered in addition to the Mathematics B Regents examination.
Materials à3-ring binder àfolder àpens/pencils àtext: New York Math B: An Integrated Approach (Prentice Hall) àTI-83, TI-83PLUS, TI-83PLUS Silver Edition, or TI-84 PLUS Silver Edition graphing calculator ***NOTE: Graphing calculators will be available to students who do not own one for use during class. Due to their cost, these calculators may not leave the building. Students may come in during study halls, lunch, or after school if they need to use one to complete an assignment.
Classroom Procedures · Students are to be in their seats by the time the second bell rings. Students who are not in the classroom by the time the second bell rings will be considered tardy. Three tardies will result in a detention. · Students will not be allowed to leave the classroom during instructional time for any reason, including trips to their locker or the bathroom. Exceptions will be made in emergency situations only. No students will be allowed to leave the room without their planner. · All electronic devices (ESPECIALLY CELL PHONES) shall be turned off and put away (ie. not ON or IN the desk) by the time the second bell rings. Failure to comply will result in the student being asked to leave class and bring the electronic device to their house principal. ***ANY STUDENT USING A CELL PHONE DURING AN ASSESSMENT WILL AUTOMATICALLY EARN A SCORE OF ZERO.*** · Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in a teacher detention, an administrative referral, or removal from class based on the severity of the infraction. Examples of inappropriate behaviors include, but are not limited to, the following: àuse of offensive language àtalking while instruction is taking place or another student is asking a question àthrowing objects àtaking things not belonging to you without permission àinitiating unwanted physical contact àvandalism of instructional materials/furniture/property of others · Please refer to the Student Handbook/Code of Conduct for further information regarding school policies and procedures.
Disciplinary Action Instructor reserves the right to detain students for inappropriate behavior, failure to follow classroom procedures, or failure to complete assignments. Failure to report for detention will automatically result in an administrative referral. Two or more teacher detentions will automatically result in an administrative referral.
Homework Homework will be assigned at the completion of each lesson and is due at the beginning of the following class. Failure to complete these assignments will negatively impact your grade and may result in detention. Students who are absent are responsible for completing missed homework assignments and submitting them prior to the end of the week in which they were assigned. ***IF YOU ARE IN CLASS, YOUR HOMEWORK IS DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS. NO LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED UNLESS YOU ARE ABSENT FROM CLASS.***
Assessment & Grading Every week students will complete a quiz. Students should expect 7-8 quizzes per marking period. One comprehensive exam will be given at the end of each marking period. Other forms of assessment include class participation, homework, labs, and Regents Review Packets. Grades will be determined as follows: Quizzes 40% Exams 20% Homework 10% Labs/Regents Review Packets 10% Participation 20% ***Students are responsible for making up missed assessments (both exams AND quizzes) due to absences. Arrangements should be made with the instructor outside of class; failure to do so will result in a zero for the assessment.***
Participation As per the Attendance Policy, the mathematics department has adapted the following policy to determine the participation grade for the 2007-08 academic year. Participation will equal 20% of each quarter’s grade – in determining this grade, the following items will be among those considered. · Attendance will be part of this grade § Students who arrive to class illegally more than halfway through a period will not get credit for attendance. § Students who are sent out of class for disciplinary reasons will not get credit for attendance. · Being prepared for class will be part of this grade. · Submitting work on time will be part of this grade. · Being part of class discussion will be part of this grade. · Completing each day’s activity will be part of this grade. · Returning books will be part of this grade.
Extra Help/Miscellaneous Information · Instructor is available most days after school for additional help if you are having difficulty; a calendar will be posted and filled in weekly to indicate availability. Please SEEK OUT EXTRA HELP immediately if you are having difficulty with the material; mathematics is cumulative. · Please refer to the following website for a weekly list of topics to be covered and homework assignments, as well as other helpful information and link: www.infinitehorses.com · Parents or guardians who wish to contact me may do so at either via email: brendesej@schenectady.k12.ny.us or by leaving a message with the Main Office: 370-8190
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