Algebra II

2018-2019 Syllabus

Coach Kuehl

Course Description:

Type of Course: Regular

Grade Level: 11 – 12

Credit: 0.5 per semester

Text Book:

• “Big Ideas Math: Algebra II” – Larson, Boswell
  • Classroom Set.  Students may be assigned a book at the request of the parents or student.

Materials:

• 1 Folder with brads or binder (choice of student)
• Loose-Leaf Notebook Paper
• Pencil - use pencil only on all assignments
• Spiral or Journal for Notes
• Calculator (provided by school)

*Bring all materials to class daily.

Rules/Expectations:

• Respect
  • Respect yourself.
  • Respect others.
  • Respect property (yours and others)
• Be on time and prepared.
  • Be seated before tardy bell rings.
  • Bring materials to class every day.

• Maintain a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

Tutorials:

• Before School: Monday – Friday from 7:30 to 7:45 (except Tuesdays (parking lot duty) and the first Wednesday of every new six weeks)
• Break: Monday –Friday (except on pep rally days, assemblies or during UIL)

Grading:

Semester Grades

• 40% Test (including but not limited to test and projects)
• 40% Daily (including but not limited to classwork, homework, quizzes, participation)
• 20% Six Weeks Test

Cheating results in a zero for the assignment/test/quiz and disciplinary actions.

Homework:

Homework will be assigned daily and posted on the FISD web page @ www.fairfieldisd.net. Work must be shown on all assignments.  If there is no work, credit will not be awarded for the assignment.

 Late Work:

Assignments are accepted within 1 day after the due date for a maximum grade of 70.   Projects and long-term assignments will not be accepted late. Please refer to guidelines in Student Handbook.

Make-Up Work:

• Student is responsible for getting make-up work before/after school and during break.
• Student is responsible for attending tutorials to receive assistance.
• Please refer to guidelines in Student Handbook.

Tardy:

• When a student is tardy, that student will remain by the classroom quietly without distraction. When the ten minute single tone rings, the teacher will open the door for the tardy student.
• Assignments due at the beginning of class will be considered late.
• Extra time will not be given during class.
• Please refer to guidelines in Student Handbook.

Failing Assignments/Exams:

• The student is responsible for making arrangements with the teacher for an alternate assignment on daily assignments and test for a maximum grade of 70.
• Students will not be allowed to re-take nor re-do a long term project, a six-week exam or semester exam.
• Please refer to guidelines in Student Handbook.

Contact Information:

Email: joel.kuehl@fairfield.k12.tx.us

Phone: 903-389-4177

Conference: Conferences must be scheduled at least one day in advance as a professional courtesy.  Please schedule conferences with the school secretary, Mrs. Briley at (903)389-4177.