1. Ms. Kelly Tarp tarpk@Issaquah.wednet.edu 425.837.6068
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Welcome to Algebra 2
Ms. Kelly Tarp

2. Agenda Background Algebra 2 Topics Grading Policies Homework
Extra Help
Online Resources

3. Background Grew up in Eastern Washington
Lived in Issaquah/Sammamish for 17+ years
BS in Mechanical Engineering from WSU
Worked as a consultant to electric, water, wastewater utilities performing various analytical studies (I used Algebra every day!!!)
Master in Teaching Math and Science from SPU
Endorsed in Math and Physics
Married with two children in the District (3rd grade and Kindergarten)

4. Algebra 2 Topics at a Glance
Semester 1
Ch. 1/3 Linear models and systems
Ch. 4 Functions, relations, & transformations
Ch. 5 Exponential, power and logarithmic functions
Ch. 6 Matrices and linear systems
Ch. 7a Quadratic and other polynomial functions
Semester 2
Ch. 7b Quadratic and other polynomial functions
Ch. 8 Conic sections and rational functions
Ch. 9 Series
Ch. 10 Probability
Ch. 11 Applications of statistics
Ch. 12 Trigonometry
Ch. 13 Trigonometric functions

5. Grading Policies Late Work No Test/Quiz Retakes
Accepted up until the Unit Test for 60% of what student would have earned.
No Test/Quiz Retakes
Communication is Critical
Life happens!!!
Make up tests quickly
Update Family/Student Access Daily

6. It’s good for the brain…
Homework
Expect minutes a night
Students are expected to correct their work using online answer keys
Graded on completion with corrections
Homework is collected daily and returned the following day

7. Extra Help
Math Lab
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Located in math hall and staffed by a math teacher
I am available before/after school (schedule below)
Or by appointment
I also check most evenings
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday AM -
6:55-7:55 PM
3:00-4:00
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday AM -
9:00-10:00 PM
2:55-3:30

8. Online Resources My Website Private Algebra 2 Website Online Textbook
Calendar (current & past units)
Class notes
Download assignments
Answer keys
Private Algebra 2 Website
Hosted at IHS
Textbook solutions
Online Textbook
Extra resources

9. Textbook Pilot Glencoe: Chapter 1 enVision: Chapter 2
Online textbook
Optional book checkout
Aligned with Discovering Chapters 1/3 and 6
enVision: Chapter 2
Aligned with Discovering Chapters 4 and 7
All Algebra will be in sync by the Midterm

10. Thank You!!