1. Do now
Please take a “First Day of School Questionnaire” and begin filling it out.
Whatever is not completed at the beginning of class must be completed for homework and returned tomorrow.
***Don’t forget your Summer Assignment is due THIS Friday!

2. Welcome to advanced algebra/ trigonometry with ms. sa
Course introduction/syllabus/expectations

4. What’s this course about?
Strengthening Algebra skills and concepts
Emphasis on solving equations and problem solving
Functions studied will include:
Polynomials
Rational
Exponential
Logarithmic
Complete course of Trigonometry

5. What expectations does ms. Sa have for me?
Be on time for class
Be prepared for everything
Be respectful to everyone
Be positive
Be ready to learn

6. What do i need/Bring for this course?
1 or 1 ½ inch binder with three dividers and loose leaf paper
Section 1: Do Nows
Section 2: Notes and Classwork
Section 3: Homework
Section 4: Returned Tests and Quizzes
Pencils, erasers, highlighters
RECOMMENDED Graphing calculator
[such as a TI 84 or better]
Textbook (Must be covered—NO ADHESIVE)

7. What do I do when I enter Ms. Sa’s classroom?
There will always be a Do Now to complete
Grab a Weekly Do Now sheet every Monday and keep it until the end of the week (counts as classwork)
Always have homework out and ready to be checked
Cell phones must be SILENT and AWAY
at all times!
Cell phones may only be used with my
permission

8. What does ms. Sa expect from my homework?
Homework will be assigned in class and posted on my website
Homework must be completed every time it is assigned!
Write the original problem along with all work completed
Even if you don’t know what to do…try something!
Homework is checked for effort.
2 = Attempted every problem with proper effort
1 = Made a slight effort toward completing the problems
0 = No effort was put into the homework
Late homework is NEVER accepted unless a serious
issue has come up and discussed with me.

9. What happens with tests and quizzes?
Quizzes are given throughout a chapter and may be announced.
Tests are given at the end of each chapter and will always be announced.
If you fail a test, you may submit an application for a retest.
You must give a valid description as to why you failed the test.
Your retake application may not always be granted!
Your two test scores will be averaged together to produce your new score
Every quiz and test must be completed in pencil. No excuses.

10. How am I graded?

11. Can I get extra credit? Every test will have an extra credit question.
Bathroom/Hall Pass opportunities
You get 4 set passes per marking period that you are allowed to use for bathroom, hall, etc.
If you do not use those passes you can cash each one of them in for 1 extra point on your test average.
**** You are not restricted to those 4 passes only per marking period. They are just the only ones that provide you with extra credit points.