Course Syllabus and Expectations Math 2

Math 2: Algebra 2, Geometry and StatisticsMs. Sheppard-Brick 617.596.4133http://lps.lexingtonma.org/Page/2434Course SyllabusName:Date:My Contact Information:My name is Ms. Laura Sheppard-Brick. You can contact me out of class via• Email at lsheppard@sch.ci.lexington.ma.us• Phone or text at 617.596.4133 (do not call or text after 10 pm or before 6am)• Office Hours Z-block on Wednesday and Thursdays and by appointment.Grading:This course will be graded using assignment weights and category weights. This means that eachassignment has a value based on how long or difficult it is, and each category contributes apercentage of your final grade. Category weights are as detailed below.Homework (HW) 10%Class Participation and Behavior (CP) 10%Mini-Quizzes, Graded Do Nows, and Classwork (CW) 20%Weekly or Bi-Weekly Quizzes (QZ) 30%Unit Tests and Unit Projects (T/P) 30%As you can probably tell from these weights (above) this is a mastery based class. Tests, projects,and quizzes comprise (make up) sixty percent (60%) of your grade. That might seem a bit harsh,so here are some ways that I make sure you can succeed and master the content.Dropped Scores/Help/Retakes:In each of the first three categories (HW, CP, and CW) I will drop the lowest score eachsemester. This means you can have a bad day and not have it ruin your grade.Each semester, you may choose to retake up to two weekly quizzes. Before you retake aquiz you must see me for extra help. During this extra help session, you should come preparedto ask about the specific topics on the quiz that you found difficult.Extra help is available during Z block on Wednesday and Thursdays and byappointment. You can also call or text me if you have questions about homework and I will try toget back to you the same day.Honor CodeYou will have an opportunity to discuss the Lexington Honor Code and related Reporting andAwareness Bill in your homeroom. I expect that you adhere to the guidelines outlined in thesedocuments and that you maintain the highest academic integrity at all times. I will make it veryclear if any form of collaboration or use of outside resources is permissible on assignments,projects, and assessments. If you are unsure, then it is your responsibility to seek clarificationfrom me.

Math 2: Algebra 2, Geometry and StatisticsMs. Sheppard-Brick 617.596.4133http://lps.lexingtonma.org/Page/2434Course SyllabusName:Date:Homework:Homework1. Use pencil2. Copy all problems3. Show work4. All answers in ananswer column5. Use lined or graphpaper6. Okay to worktogether or gethelp7. Written work mustbe your own8. Lowest score eachsemester droppedHomework will be assigned each night except for long weekends andvacations. You may ask for help from me or others, and you may workwith one or more partners, but what you write on your assignmentshould be your own original mathematics work. Most homeworkassignments will be graded for completion but no credit will be givenfor problems that are not copied/summarized or for problems wherework is not shown. The lowest homework grade each semester will bedropped.Homework is due at the beginning of class; students should take outtheir completed homework paper before starting the do now.Complete your homework neatly on lined or graph paper, label andcopy each problem, show your work, and put your final answers(numbered) in a 1-2 inch answer column on the right hand side of thepaper.Homework is only accepted on time. Students who are absent must submit all homework on theday of their return. Homework will be posted on my website athttp://lps.lexingtonma.org/Page/2434 as well as in class, and students are responsible forrecording and completing the correct homework assignment regardless of whether they are inclass.Class Participation:When in class, you are expected to participate fully in all activities. These include but are notlimited to taking notes, correcting homework, taking part in investigations, working in groups,and working independently. Each two-week period I will assess your class participation on anine (9) point scale.I believe in cold-calling. This means that I will often ask you for an answer even if you don’t haveyour hand up. I expect you to have an answer, or, if you are confused, a question. Beingunprepared when cold-called will lower your participation grade.Groupwork is an integral part of this class. Many people learn best when working in a group andmost professions require some amount of group work, so even if it isn’t your strength, it is inyour best interest to improve your groupwork skills. When the class works in groups, I may askyou to assess your own performance, I may assess your performance or I may ask your group todo so.Mini-QuizzesAbout once a week, your Do Now will consist of a mini-quiz. I will tell you the topic of the miniquizahead of time, but you will be expected to prepare for it on your own, as part of yourhomework. Mini-quizzes will usually assess a specific skill or problem type, or a group ofvocabulary words. We will review study skills as a class, but it is your job to use those skills.

Math 2: Algebra 2, Geometry and StatisticsMs. Sheppard-Brick 617.596.4133http://lps.lexingtonma.org/Page/2434Course SyllabusName:Date:Your InputI value what my students have to say about class greatly, and I will give you chances to give meformal and informal feedback regularly. However, if you have a comment or complaint about theclass or a specific part of the class, I expect you to discuss it with me outside of class time. Youare also welcome to speak with Mr. Kelly (the math department head) if you aren’t comfortabletalking directly to me.Classroom Rules and ExpectationsMath 2 Topics1. Show respect for each other, theclassroom, and the learning process.2. Actively engage in all classroomactivities.3. Come to class with your homework, andall the supplies listed in the box at right.Required Supplies• TI-83 or TI-84 GraphingCalculator• Pencil• Eraser• Lined Paper• Graph Paper• Binder or Folder System forHandoutsUnit 1: FunctionsUnit 2: Two-Variable Data and Linear ModelingUnit 3: Coordinate GeometryUnit 4: Deductive GeometryUnit 5: Exponents and RadicalsUnit 6: Quadratic FunctionsUnit 7: ProbabilityUnit 8: Circles and Analytic GeometryUnit 9: Similarity and Right Triangle TrigonometryCourse Syllabus Receipt AcknowledgementPlease cut off this portion and return it to Ms. Sheppard-Brick on Tuesday, September 4I acknowledge that I have received and read the course syllabus for Math 2 CP 1 with Ms.Sheppard-Brick. If I have any questions or concerns, I will contact Ms. Sheppard-Brick by phoneor email.Parent/Guardian Name (print please) _______________________________________Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________ Date _____________Student Name (print please) ______________________________________________Student Signature ___________________________________ Date ______________