Welcome to Algebra 2/Honors Algebra 2 Michael Sweeney Education: BS from Grove City College - 1995 Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Ashland University - 2002 Experience: 24th year (3 years Pymatuning Valley, 1 year Champion) Coaching: Varsity Baseball Head Coach, Varsity Basketball Asst. Coach, 8th Grade Football Coach, FCA Huddle Leader Personal: I have 3 kids: Emma (12), Mackenzie (10) and Ryan (7)

Mathematical Practices To make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. To reason abstractly and quantitatively. To construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. To model real world situations with mathematics. To use appropriate tools strategically. To attend to precision. To look for and make use of structure. To look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. *To prepare your child for Pre-Calculus.

Principles of the CPM Course Design Problem-based lessons Collaborative student work in structured study teams Spaced learning-big ideas appear repeatedly and are interconnected throughout the course

Steps for Success Preparation Attendance Participation Independent practice Collaboration Communication

Assessments and Grading Policy Grading Scale Grade Regular Honors AP 92-100 A 4.0 4.5 5.0 90-91 A- 3.7 4.2 4.7 88-89 B+ 3.3 3.8 4.3 82-87 B 3.0 3.5 80-81 B- 2.7 3.2 78-79 C+ 2.3 72-77 C 2.0 70-71 C- 1.7 68-69 D+ 1.3 60-67 D 1.0 0-59 F Weighting of Grades % Individual Assessments 75% Assessments with Resources 15% Coursework 10% Individual Assessments (75%) Assessments with Resources (15%) Other Coursework (10%) Individual Tests Team Tests Class Presentations Individual Quizzes Participation Quizzes Partner Quizzes Homework Quizzes Examples

Extra Help is Available: I am available most days before school from 7:15-7:35 am. Math teachers are available for math help 4th through 6th periods and 8th period on MWF and during Tiger Period on TTH. When students access their homework through their e-book, they can access homework help on every problem. Book website is www.cpm.org

Communication Parent – Teacher communication is of utmost importance for student success. If at anytime you have a concern or question, please call or email me. Voice mail: 247-5500 Ext. 4425 Email: Mike.Sweeney@chagrinschools.org