Honors/Gifted Algebra II	Mrs. Michelle Venable-Foster Mr. Ben Lukowicz
Fall 2002	E-mail: Michelle_Venable_Foster@gwinnett.k12.ga.us Ben_Lukowicz@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
South Gwinnett High School	Math Department: (770) 736-4327

Course Description

Honors Advanced Algebra is a high level, fast paced course geared toward college preparation, and you will be required to think critically and deeply about the material presented. The course builds on algebra and geometry concepts, and it will explore advanced topics in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. In addition, this class will focus on the importance of problem solving and reasoning skills. Success will require active participation, diligence in completing assignments, strong study skills, and a willingness to learn.

Text Algebra II, Holt, Rinehart and Winston Cost: $48.75

Course Outline
Chapter 1: Data and Linear Representations	Chapter 5: Quadratic Functions
Chapter 2: Numbers and Functions	Chapter 6: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Chapter 3: Systems of Linear Equations & Inequalities	Chapter 7: Polynomial Functions
Chapter 4: Matrices

Grade Distribution	Grading Scale
Tests: 50%	A 90 – 100
Quizzes: 20%	B 80 – 89
Homework, Daily & Lab Grades: 10%	C 74 – 79
Final Exam: 20%	D 70 - 73
	F 0 - 69

Homework	There will be an assignment almost every day. Always write the problems and show steps used to solve them. My assignments are the minimum that I feel will help you understand the material and master the skills. Every problem should be attempted, even if it seems difficult to you. Homework can be collected and graded for accuracy and/or effort AT ANY TIME.
Materials	Non-graphing scientific calculator, graph paper, protractor/ruler
Notebook	Students are responsible for maintaining an orderly notebook. Homework, notes, classwork, labs, quizzes, tests, and correction of past tests and quizzes should be organized and easily located. Late work will not be accepted. If assignments are left in your car, locker, etc., it is unexcused.
Extra Help	Additional help is available before and after school by appointment. Students who have difficulty are encouraged to come for extra help before frustration creeps in and before test eve!
Tests & Quizzes	If you are present on the day of a quiz or a test, you will be required to take the test. If you have been absent just prior to a quiz or test, your quiz or test will be evaluated with that in mind and you may be asked to redo all or part of a make-up before or after school. Missing a review day does not excuse you from taking the test.
Make-Up Work	All make-up work must be taken care of within five days after an excused absence. Any non-excused late work is not accepted and will be recorded as a zero.
Discipline	The goal of this class is to help students learn mathematics. Any behavior that interferes with this goal will be handled accordingly. Any and all detentions will be held after school only.

Gateway Information

All students must demonstrate knowledge of the Gwinnett County Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum. Students will be provided a booklet listing each of these AKS by course at the beginning of the school year. Ninth graders enrolling in 1998 – 1999 and beyond will need to pass the Gwinnett County Gateway Assessment over the AKS before graduation. The Gateway Assessment will measure students’ ability to write effectively about 9^th and 10^th grade science and 10^th grade social studies. The assessment will be administered in the spring of the 10^th grade year. Students will have several opportunities to retake the assessment if they are not successful the first time.

** This syllabus may be modified at the teacher’s discretion. **

LAB PROCEDURES – MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

SOUTH GWINNETT HIGH SCHOOL 2002 – 2003

The following are the established guidelines and procedures for use of any of the computer labs. Failure to follow established guidelines may result in the loss of lab privileges and/or discipline consequences as outlined in the SGHS handbook.

I agree to:

1. notify the teacher immediately if I notice anything wrong/strange/unusual about my computer station;

2. abstain from tampering, altering, defacing any SGHS property including, but not limited to the computer and its accessories, and furniture in the room;

3. not bring disks from home (CD or floppy);

4. follow all directions from my teacher concerning lab rules;

5. straighten keyboard, turn over mouse, and push in chair upon leaving;

6. follow shut down procedures if I am in the lab 6^th period.