Mrs. Taylor's Syllabus

Mrs. Taylor's Syllabus

2020-2021

Expectations for Students

(Keys to your success!)

1.  Come to online class prepared to learn EVERY DAY!  Before logging in, make sure you:

• Have your math notebook, packet, and pen or pencilHave a working camera and microphone (I will need to see and hear you for attendance and participation purposes)

• Are in a quiet space as free of distractions as possible

• Have addressed your personal needs 

• Have a working camera and microphone (I will need to see and hear you for attendance and participation purposes)

2.  Appropriate, respectful behavior is expected.  This means:

• Do not talk while others are talking

• Stay focused on your education while online

• Only supportive, respectful language is allowed!  This includes posts in Google Classroom

3. Be responsible for your own learning. This is YOUR EDUCATION.

• Participate, engage, and get help when you need it. No one can do this for you! 

• Let me know how I can help you!  

• Cheating will not be tolerated and will earn zeros for all students involved.

4.  Keep track of your supplies and work, and meet all deadlines for submissions.

• All work is 20% off EACH day it is late

• No work is taken 5 days or more days after the due date

5.  If you have any questions or concerns, please send a professional email to me ([e-mail]).  Professional emails include:

• A topic in the subject line         Missing Quiz Grade

• A greeting                                  Hi Mrs. Taylor,

• Proper grammar and               When looking at my grade in sentence structure                    MiStar, it appears that I am missing                                                        Quiz 2.  Can I make this up?  If so,                                                            when?  Thank you!

• Your name at the end               Sincerely,  Josephine

A note from Mrs. Taylor

Algebra 2 is basically a Junior level course.  At this age, I run my class and treat my students as “pre-college students”.  This means that, while we still need to follow the rules of Harper Woods High School, I have high expectations for you, such as behaving correctly and responsibly.  In addition to educating you in Algebra 2 content, I hope to also teach you some basic, adult life-skills, such as timeliness (for yourself and your work), resourcefulness, stick-to-it-iveness, preparedness, and professionalism.

Open Ended

Which one of these five items are going to be a challenge for you this year? What can Mrs. Taylor do to help?

Grading

(Unless otherwise specified!)

How you will earn your grade

** please note, at this time, there is no plan to have a "cumulative" final exam.  Rather, you will have a unit test to end the semester, but that will count toward your 2nd quarter grade.

Student Work

*Online work (Khan Academy, IXL, etc.) is graded differently than work done on paper, but will be included in the “Student Work” grading category. 

Student Work (con't)

• Every question correct in Khan Academy earns ½ point for the assignment.  Please redo Khan assignments until you earn the score you want!

• IXL assignments will be graded out of 8 points, where a SmartScore of 80 equals 8/8 (100%).  If you earn a SmartScore of 92, that will be 9.2/8 in MiStar (115%).

• Most online assignments will also have a reflection/extension question that will also be worth a point or two, and/or notes that will need to be submitted.

• These grading policies may change as Mrs. Taylor learns more about how students are utilizing these online platforms.  Any changes in grading policies will be posted.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT part of your participation grade?

• Being online on-time

• Asking a question during class

• Working during work-time

• Making an appropriate comment during class

Poll

Do you like Mrs. Taylor's grading scale?

• YES

• NO

Late Work Policy

• 1 day late = 20% off earned grade

• 2 days late = 40% off earned grade

• 3 days late = 60% off earned grade

• 4 days late = 80% off earned grade

• 5+ days late = 100% off earned grade (0 credit)

  
  

• Please note, Mrs. Taylor is NOT good with grading late work.  It will get done, eventually, but you will have to wait a while.  Sorry.  I am working on getting better on this, but I wanted to be honest with you.  Turn your work in on time!  :-)

Additional Notes About Grades

• Grades are updated in MiStar on a weekly basis.  

• Check your grades online at least every week (go to www.hwschools.org and click on MiStar Student Connect).  Your grade in Google Classroom is NOT your grade for the class.  Please let me know if I have made any mistakes with your grade as soon as possible!   

• NO TALKING or COMMUNICATING during tests or quizzes.     

• Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated.  Any students involved with cheating will earn a zero for the first infraction, and more consequences for any further acts of academic dishonesty.

Multiple Select

Which of the following is TRUE (select all that apply)?

• Email Mrs. Taylor if you have questions about your grades

• Check your grade in MiStar at least weekly

• Your grade is 50% student work, 50% assessments

• You are STRONGLY encouraged to turn your work in on time

• Showing your work on paper assignments is required

M6 Expectations / Action Steps

• Graphic Organizers      · Completely filled out     ·  Placed in notebook     ·  Augment with your own notes

• Oral Presentations      ·  Think critically and speak clearly     ·  Pay attention to presenter     ·  Raise hand to add your thoughts/questions 

• Debate      ·   Respectfully listen     ·  Respectfully present your ideas 

• Interview      ·  Ask questions to gain better understanding     ·  Listen to responses 

• Written Response      ·  Use complete sentences     ·  Be specific 

• PowerPoint / Post-It      ·  Organize material logically     ·  Make it readable and professional

Algebra 2 Mathematical Content

• Linear Functions and Systems

• Quadratic Functions
  

• Exponential and Log Functions 
  

• Problem Solving and Data Analysis
  

• Probability, Statistics, and Data

• Polynomial Functions and Equations
  

  
   

• This list may be modified during the school year based upon student needs