algebra 2 with trigonometry blocks 4, 5 mr. maines [email protected]
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About me• 13th year teaching – 2nd at LCHS• Undergrad degree in electrical engineering from the
University of Dayton• Masters in Education from Marymount University in
Arlington• Married with 2 daughters, ages 18 and 15• Live in Winchester, VA• 3 years as a process engineer at a steel company• 20 years in Navy
– Served on submarines, at Naval Nuclear Power School as a Chemistry, Materials, and Radiological Fundamentals instructor, at US Strategic Command in Omaha, NE, and at the Pentagon
– retired as Lieutenant Commanderin May 2002
Algebra 2/TrigWhat we will study…
• First Term– Basics of graphs and functions– Absolute Value Functions– Quadratic Functions
• Second Term– Higher Order Polynomials– Rational Functions– Radical Functions
• Third Term– Exponential and Logarithmic Functions– Counting Methods and Probability– Data Analysis and Statistics– Sequences and Series
• Fourth Term– Trigonmetry
General information• Help opportunities
– I am available almost every morning before school(exceptions for faculty and various other meetings)
– Raider Rally– After school 4:00 – 4:30 (if requested)
• Calendar – Algebra 2/Trig information in green– Documents posted as needed– Quizzes, tests, projects, problem sets on day due
• Grading – 100% summative (Total points)• Missed Assessments – Make up as soon as possible after return to school• Suggested Practice – Reviewed, not graded, not included in grade• Tissues – If possible, send a box to share for heavy cold, flu, and allergy
seasons• Contact me
– Email preferred ([email protected])– Phone (571-252-2000)
ExpectationsI expect the students to…
• Be in class on time• Bring necessary materials to class (pencil,
paper, calculator, assignments, etc)• Complete all assignments and assessments in a
timely manner• Respect– Adults– Fellow students– Themselves
If your child has a problem in this class, please advise them to see me ASAP.
Questions???
Thank you for coming this evening!