3500 Hillen Rd. Baltimore MD 21218Tel No. 410-396-6496

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MISSION STATEMENT:The mission of Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School is to produce global leaders through excellence in the areas of college preparedness and Career and Technology Education.

Course Title: ALGEBRA 2 Grade Level: 9-12

Teacher: Zacharia Musong ZMusong@bcps.k12.md.us

Phone: 3014333402

Textbooks/Resources: Eureka Math, Khan Academy, Imagine Math. McDougal Littell ALGEBRA 2 by Larson et. Al. Glencoe Algebra 2 by Carter et.al. Maryland HSA Coach for Algebra and Data Analysis Fellow students, accept my greetings. I am looking forward to seeing you in the new academic year, and I am so happy to be your teacher and that you are in this class. The following guidelines for my classroom will help ensure that all students are given the opportunity to succeed to their fullest potential.

Each student will:Demonstrate respect, collaboration, tolerance, openness, and understanding and acceptance of individual roles within an assigned group.

Course Goals/Objectives:This course focuses on three areas of the Common Core State Standards for Algebra II: Polynomials, Trigonometric functions, and Exponential functions.The goals and objectives of this course align with the Common Core State Standards for Algebra II. The Content Standards can be found on www.mdk12.org. Reading and writing standards are a part of every course curriculum. In addition to coursework and tests, benchmark assignments will be used to assess student mastery of the standards.

Course Expectations: All Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School teachers expect students to conform to the Mervo Attendance Policy, Student Code of Conduct, Rights and Responsibilities of the School Community, Dress Code, Academic Integrity Policy, and Technology Acceptable Use Policy. These policies can be found in the Parent-Student Handbook. In addition, this course has the following expectations: Course Description:The Algebra II curriculum provides the students with the basic mathematical and technological skills necessary for progress to further levels of mathematical study in secondary and post-secondary schools. The development of concepts based on real-life situations and patterns enables students to use and understand algebra skills in order to solve problems, communicate, connect, and integrate mathematics into their daily lives. The major organizing themes used to help students make

connections and ‘understand the broad scope of the course are functions and relations, language and representation, and mathematical modeling. Students represent situations and solve problems that involve variable quantities with words, graphs, expressions, expressions, equations, and inequalities. With the aid of technology, students explore the language of algebra in verbal, tabular, graphical, and symbolic forms. Problems solving activities and applications engage students in modeling patterns and relationships with variables and functions.

Materials needed for Class: Notebook, Papers, Folder, Ruler, writing utensil, TI-84 Calculator, Index Cards, Markers, Graph Papers

Topics1 Polynomials-From Base Ten to Base x2 Factoring-Its Use and Its Obstacles3 Solving and Applying Equations-Polynomial, Rational and Radical4 Finding Zeros of Polynomials Functions with Complex Numbers5 Trigonometry and Its Contexts 6 Trigonometric Functions 7 Real Numbers 8 Relationship between Logarithms and Exponentials9 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions and Their Graphs10 Logarithms in Modeling Situations11 Geometric Series and Finance

Grading

70% Assessments (Quizzes, Tests, and Projects, Exit tickets, etc.Summative (20%-District/Quarter assessments)Formative (50%-Exit tickets, Prove Its )

15% Participation: Chat Responses, Verbal Responses, Break out sessions.

15% Classwork:Class activities (10%)Homework (5%-Khan academy, Imagine Math)

Grading Scale:

A+ 97-100 B- 80-82 D 63-66A 93-96 C+ 77-78 D- 60-62A- 90-92 C 73-76 F 0-59

B+ 87-89 C- 70-72 B 83-86 D+ 67-69

Homework:

Homework will be assigned most nights and will be reviewed the following day and graded.Late assignments will be counted for partial credit and must be completed within 5 days of the original due date. Any assignments submitted after 5 days will not receive any credit.

Class Expectations (Virtual):

1. Find a quiet space with good lighting.2. Be prepared and on time.

3. Mute your microphone when it’s not your turn.4. Use a headset with a microphone.5. Dress appropriately.6. Don’t share the class link with others.7. Use your full name.8. Raise your hand or click on the icons.9. Be respectful on the chat and on video.10. Always check Google Classroom Stream for any announcements from your teacher.

Class Expectations(Face to Face):

1. Be respectful. 4. Be productive2. Be punctual 5. No use or displaying of electronics3. Be in uniform

Class Consequences:

1. Verbal Warning 4. Parent-Teacher Conference 2. Students Conference 5. Referral to the Administration3. Call Parent/Detention

Class Procedures:

TURNING IN HOMEWORKVirtual: Mark as done on Google Classroom(attach proof of work)1. Take out homework.2. Some problems will be discussed to check whether you solve them correctly.3. Teacher will collect the homework when done with discussing some problems.

ENTERING THE CLASSROOM

Virtual: 1. Enter the call quietly 2. Have all materials for the day within reach 3. Begin working on the drill immediately 4. When done, review your answers and wait for further instructions from the teacher.

Face To Face:1. Enter the room quickly and quietly.2. Get your folder, homework sheet, and all necessary materials for the day at the table located on the right side of the room.3. Take your seat and begin working on the drill immediately.4. Sharpen pencil one at a time (only when you need to).5. When done review your answers and wait for further instruction from the teacher.

SHARPENING PENCILS: Pencils may be sharpened during the first three minutes of class only. If you need to sharpen your pencil during this time:

1. Raise your pencil. If I gave you thumbs up, that is a sign that you can sharpen your pencil.2. After you are finished, go back to your seat immediately.

COMING TO ATTENTION

1. Look at the teacher.

2. Stop talking.3. Listen for instructions.4. Continue working when instructed.

DURING INSTRUCTION1. Remain seated and quiet during instruction. You will have ample opportunity to engage in productive discussions in the class. You will not be allowed to disrupt the instruction for any reason like failure to bring your materials to class, standing or talking without permission, sharpening a pencil, etc. You can ask permission to speak by raising your hand.2. Follow directions at all times. You are not permitted to tell Mr. Musong how the class should be conducted. 3. Avoid profanity. (Bad language, swearing, or cursing) 4. Do not disrespect anyone for any reason. Verbal shout-outs, emotional outbursts, and other inappropriate behavior will result in consequences.5. Any personal electronic device such as cell phones, digital cameras/cameras/laser pointers, iPads are considered disruptive to the educational environment, and must be in full off mode from the start of the instruction and must be stored during the instructional day. 6. Eating inside the room is prohibited.

ASKING A QUESTION OR PARTICIPATING IN CLASS DISCUSSIONS

1. Raise your hand and wait to be acknowledged.2. Once I call on you, ask your question.3. Wait until I respond to your question before you begin to talk.4. I want to hear your questions, but I can only answer one question at a time.

GETTING MATERIALS WITHOUT DISTURBING OTHERS1. Quietly walk directly to where the materials are located. Avoid walking in front of the classroom especially when the teacher is teaching.2. Get your materials.3. Return directly to your seat.4. Continue work.

BATHROOM POLICY

▪ The 15-minute rule. Students will not be allowed to use the bathroom during:

the first 15 minutes of the class period, the last 15 minutes of the class period. With this, look at the clock before asking permission.

▪ Students are also not allowed to use the bathroom when the teacher is teaching.

▪ Raise your hand and ask permission.

▪ The teacher will sign a bathroom pass.

▪ Take the pass and leave the room quietly.

▪ You need to return to class immediately to finish your assignments.

LATE WORK Late work due to negligence is definitely not accepted. However, if there are extenuating circumstances for lateness, you must see Mr. Musong after school hours to discuss this matter.

MAKE-UP WORKYou are not allowed to complete missed/make-up work when there is an unexcused absence or when you attend school but neglect to do work. However, if a valid reason is accepted, you must see Mr. Musong after school hours to discuss this matter and to pick up makeup work. Please remember the date of your absence so you know which folder you need to look at to get your missed work. Makeup work must be turned in within 5 school days. If you failed to submit the work after 5 days, a grade of 0 will be given.

CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE AND DISMISSAL:You are responsible for helping to maintain a peaceful, orderly, and clean classroom environment. You are required to keep track of your own personal belongings. Do not write on your desk for any reason. Make sure to accomplish the following before Mr. Musong dismisses you:1. Exit ticket2. Copy or look into your homework.3. Return all materials/books to their proper places.4. Clean up the work area.5. Wait to be dismissed. You will remain seated until I tell you to proceed to your next class.

Students are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior at all times. If a student is unable to maintain self-control, the teacher will warn the students and ask him/her to stop the offensive behavior. If the behavior persists, the student will be directed to an administrator and/or will need to bring a parent or guardian to discuss the behavior.

Once the student leaves the classroom, he/she will be responsible for all missed work.

Office Hours: 3:15 pm-4:05 pm. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday via zoom.

Communication with Parents:

Parents will be contacted by way of phone, e-mail, and standard mail (personal letters and newsletters) regarding student progress and school-wide information. Information will also be posted on the Teacher Support System (TSS) page.

By signing below I acknowledge that I have reviewed the syllabus for Algebra II and understand the expectations set forth in the course.Additional information: For any questions or concerns, please contact me at 3014333402 or by email at ZMusong@bcps.k12.md.us

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