Welcome! My name is Miss Holcomb. This is my
Welcome! My name is Miss Holcomb. This is my nineteenth year of teaching, of which the past twelve years have been in Bonham. I have previously taught in the Texas Panhandle. I am from the Texas Panhandle and moved out to this beautiful - but hot! – part of Texas a little over fifteen years ago. I reside north of Dodd City. Completing assignments and class participation is required in my class. Grading is 60% tests and 40% assignments, unless other arrangements have been made. Students will be expected to take notes in a spiral, on notebook paper, or on handouts. Students can earn Homework passes for excellent performance in the classroom. They can receive a Homework Pass for “going above and beyond the call of duty” in the classroom or making a 100 or higher on a test. The Homework Passes can be traded for assignment grades during the third, sixth, or ninth week of each nine week period to change the previous score to a 100. Students are required to bring materials to class, be courteous to other students and the teacher, and above all, enjoy learning math! I will be in Bonham from 7:30 am to about 4:15 pm daily during school days. If you need to contact me, you may visit or call the school during those hours. You may call my voicemail at 903-5835567x3177. You may also email me with any questions or comments at [email protected] I ask that you provide contact information so that I may reach you in this packet. I WISH EVERYONE A WONDERFUL SCHOOL YEAR!! Thank You, Miss Holcomb ⏩⏩ Join the Remind App to get important reminders for our class!! ⏩⏩
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Algebra II Syllabus Course Outline: (Time line is tentative.) First Semester Unit 1: Solving linear equations and inequalities Unit 2: Slope; Solving a linear system of two equations Unit 3: Graphing linear inequalities in two variables Unit 4: Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials Unit 5: Exponents and radicals Unit 6: Completing the square, the quadratic formula Unit 7: Relations and functions Unit 8: Analyzing and graphing quadratic functions Unit 9: Reflections, translations, and inverse functions
Second Semester Unit 10: Exponential functions Unit 11: Logarithms Unit 12: Rational expressions Unit 13: Regression Unit 14: Complex numbers Unit 15: Permutations, combinations, probability, and statistics Unit 16: Parent functions Unit 17: Conic sections Unit 18: Matrices and determinants
Resources and Materials: Graphing Calculators (Students can purchase one or check out one from library) Textbook: None - We will be using the Blue Pelican Algebra 2 Curriculum Basic Tools: ruler, scissors, map pencils, markers, rulers (Students can purchase their own; however, there will be a class set of materials provided for classroom use) Basic Supplies: paper, spiral, pencils, pens (Students will need to purchase) Methods of Instruction and Procedures: Homework will be assigned with some class time provided to complete. The homework must be completed with all necessary work shown and ready to turn in at the beginning of the next class meeting Quizzes will be given almost every day over previous material and Algebra 2 objectives A test review will take place the day before each test which will be at the end of each Instructional Unit Daily grades (quizzes, homework) count as 40% and Tests will count as 60% of Students’ overall Grade Average each six weeks Semester Exams count as 25% of Semester Average – if not exempted!
Miss Holcomb’s Expectations of Her Students The students are expected to: Be on time to class…students will be counted tardy unless they have a note from the previous teacher up to the first five minutes of class; after that, they will be counted ABSENT Bring all materials in order to be prepared for class (sharpened pencils, etc.) Take notes during class Not to make unnecessary comments during class Raise your hand if you have an important statement or question Not visit the restroom during class especially during notes and activities Remain seated unless instructed otherwise Not be rude…do not “downtalk” or call other “bad” things…NO NEGATIVITY! Not horseplay (kicking, punching, taking other’s property, etc.) Remain silent during a test until all tests are completed…then they can visit quietly unless teacher has instructed to complete some work Remember: You must RESPECT someone in order to be RESPECTED by them!!
Consequences First Offense = Verbal Warning Second Offense = Before or After School Detention (1) Third Offense & Beyond = Before or After School Detention (2 or more) & Phone Call to inform parent(s)/guardian(s) & Office Referral
*** Extreme Offenses will result in immediate removal from class to the office with a referral***
☼ CHEATING OF ANY KIND WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF ZERO FOR ALL PARTIES INVOLVED!
Supply List
1 package pencils 1 package of notebook paper 1 roll of paper towels 1 box Kleenex 1 package of map pencils 1 package washable markers 1 spiral (For notes) 1 package of notebook paper (For notes) 1 package pens (For notes)
*** Items turned in during the first week of school for Homework Passes ***
Please return to Miss Holcomb as soon as possible. I understand these classroom rules, procedures, consequences, and rewards of our mathematics classroom. I agree to follow these rules and procedures in order to have a successful classroom environment. I realize that I will suffer consequences should I not follow these procedures. ___________________________ Student Name (printed)
___________________________ Student Signature
___________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian Name (printed)
___________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian Signature
For contact purposes regarding your child, please provide me with the following information. Student Name: ___________________________ Class Period: ____________________ Home Phone Number: _____________________ Alternate Phone Number: ___________ Mailing Address:
__________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian Name(s)
Phone Number
Email
__________________________
_________________
__________________________
__________________________
_________________
__________________________
Which would you prefer if I need to contact you? (circle one) Email
Thank You, Miss Holcomb
Phone
Letter
Mathematics Department Dear Student and Parent/Guardian: State and District curriculum guidelines require that the students use graphing calculators in high school mathematics courses. Graphing calculator use is an integral part of mathematics courses at Bonham High School. This technology is best utilized when students have access to the same calculator outside of class that they are using in class. You may use your own calculator if you wish. However, calculators are available for issue to students in certain courses. If you wish to have a calculator issued to you while you are enrolled in a mathematics course, please sign below and have your parent(s) sign this form accepting responsibility for the calculator. You can only be issued a calculator after this signed form is returned to your mathematics teacher along with 4 AAA batteries. By signing below and receiving a calculator, you are accepting the following terms:
You agree not to loan the calculator to anyone else!
You agree to take care of the calculator so that it can be returned to your instructor/the library when requested in good working order and with no undue damage (such as scratches, missing parts, etc.)
You agree to replace the batteries as necessary with proper batteries while it is issued to you. In addition, you agree to bring 4 AAA batteries to your instructor before being issued the calculator.
In the event that the calculator is lost, broken, stolen, or otherwise unusable during the term or year, you agree to pay for a replacement within three weeks so that you will have a calculator to use.
In the event that the calculator is not returned in good working order when requested by your teacher/library, you agree to pay for it within three weeks. The replacement cost of these calculators is between $100 and $130, depending on the model. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We, the undersigned agree to be responsible, as outlined above, for the calculator issued to the student. Student Name: _________________________ Course/Class Period: ________________________
Teacher: _______Holcomb_____________
** Student Signature: _________________________________________
Date: __________
** Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________________
Date: __________
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To be completed when calculator is issued: (library use only) Calculator Model: (check one) _____TI-83 Plus
_____TI-83 Plus Silver
_____TI-89
Serial Number: __________________________________________________________________
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Or to receive messages via email, send an email to [email protected]. - To unsubscribe, reply with 'unsubscribe' in the subject line.
Algebra II Syllabus Course Outline: (Time line is tentative.) First Semester Unit 1: Solving linear equations and inequalities Unit 2: Slope; Solving a linear system of two equations Unit 3: Graphing linear inequalities in two variables Unit 4: Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials Unit 5: Exponents and radicals Unit 6: Completing the square, the quadratic formula Unit 7: Relations and functions Unit 8: Analyzing and graphing quadratic functions Unit 9: Reflections, translations, and inverse functions
Second Semester Unit 10: Exponential functions Unit 11: Logarithms Unit 12: Rational expressions Unit 13: Regression Unit 14: Complex numbers Unit 15: Permutations, combinations, probability, and statistics Unit 16: Parent functions Unit 17: Conic sections Unit 18: Matrices and determinants
Resources and Materials: Graphing Calculators (Students can purchase one or check out one from library) Textbook: None - We will be using the Blue Pelican Algebra 2 Curriculum Basic Tools: ruler, scissors, map pencils, markers, rulers (Students can purchase their own; however, there will be a class set of materials provided for classroom use) Basic Supplies: paper, spiral, pencils, pens (Students will need to purchase) Methods of Instruction and Procedures: Homework will be assigned with some class time provided to complete. The homework must be completed with all necessary work shown and ready to turn in at the beginning of the next class meeting Quizzes will be given almost every day over previous material and Algebra 2 objectives A test review will take place the day before each test which will be at the end of each Instructional Unit Daily grades (quizzes, homework) count as 40% and Tests will count as 60% of Students’ overall Grade Average each six weeks Semester Exams count as 25% of Semester Average – if not exempted!
Miss Holcomb’s Expectations of Her Students The students are expected to: Be on time to class…students will be counted tardy unless they have a note from the previous teacher up to the first five minutes of class; after that, they will be counted ABSENT Bring all materials in order to be prepared for class (sharpened pencils, etc.) Take notes during class Not to make unnecessary comments during class Raise your hand if you have an important statement or question Not visit the restroom during class especially during notes and activities Remain seated unless instructed otherwise Not be rude…do not “downtalk” or call other “bad” things…NO NEGATIVITY! Not horseplay (kicking, punching, taking other’s property, etc.) Remain silent during a test until all tests are completed…then they can visit quietly unless teacher has instructed to complete some work Remember: You must RESPECT someone in order to be RESPECTED by them!!
Consequences First Offense = Verbal Warning Second Offense = Before or After School Detention (1) Third Offense & Beyond = Before or After School Detention (2 or more) & Phone Call to inform parent(s)/guardian(s) & Office Referral
*** Extreme Offenses will result in immediate removal from class to the office with a referral***
☼ CHEATING OF ANY KIND WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF ZERO FOR ALL PARTIES INVOLVED!
Supply List
1 package pencils 1 package of notebook paper 1 roll of paper towels 1 box Kleenex 1 package of map pencils 1 package washable markers 1 spiral (For notes) 1 package of notebook paper (For notes) 1 package pens (For notes)
*** Items turned in during the first week of school for Homework Passes ***
Please return to Miss Holcomb as soon as possible. I understand these classroom rules, procedures, consequences, and rewards of our mathematics classroom. I agree to follow these rules and procedures in order to have a successful classroom environment. I realize that I will suffer consequences should I not follow these procedures. ___________________________ Student Name (printed)
___________________________ Student Signature
___________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian Name (printed)
___________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian Signature
For contact purposes regarding your child, please provide me with the following information. Student Name: ___________________________ Class Period: ____________________ Home Phone Number: _____________________ Alternate Phone Number: ___________ Mailing Address:
__________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________ Parent/Legal Guardian Name(s)
Phone Number
__________________________
_________________
__________________________
__________________________
_________________
__________________________
Which would you prefer if I need to contact you? (circle one) Email
Thank You, Miss Holcomb
Phone
Letter
Mathematics Department Dear Student and Parent/Guardian: State and District curriculum guidelines require that the students use graphing calculators in high school mathematics courses. Graphing calculator use is an integral part of mathematics courses at Bonham High School. This technology is best utilized when students have access to the same calculator outside of class that they are using in class. You may use your own calculator if you wish. However, calculators are available for issue to students in certain courses. If you wish to have a calculator issued to you while you are enrolled in a mathematics course, please sign below and have your parent(s) sign this form accepting responsibility for the calculator. You can only be issued a calculator after this signed form is returned to your mathematics teacher along with 4 AAA batteries. By signing below and receiving a calculator, you are accepting the following terms:
You agree not to loan the calculator to anyone else!
You agree to take care of the calculator so that it can be returned to your instructor/the library when requested in good working order and with no undue damage (such as scratches, missing parts, etc.)
You agree to replace the batteries as necessary with proper batteries while it is issued to you. In addition, you agree to bring 4 AAA batteries to your instructor before being issued the calculator.
In the event that the calculator is lost, broken, stolen, or otherwise unusable during the term or year, you agree to pay for a replacement within three weeks so that you will have a calculator to use.
In the event that the calculator is not returned in good working order when requested by your teacher/library, you agree to pay for it within three weeks. The replacement cost of these calculators is between $100 and $130, depending on the model. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We, the undersigned agree to be responsible, as outlined above, for the calculator issued to the student. Student Name: _________________________ Course/Class Period: ________________________
Teacher: _______Holcomb_____________
** Student Signature: _________________________________________
Date: __________
** Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________________
Date: __________
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To be completed when calculator is issued: (library use only) Calculator Model: (check one) _____TI-83 Plus
_____TI-83 Plus Silver
_____TI-89
Serial Number: __________________________________________________________________
