1. Algebra 2 Honors Mr. Hanks AFHS 2009-2010

2. Algebra 2 Honors vs. Algebra 2
Similar homework assignments
Tests a little harder
Sometimes a little faster
Higher expectations
No missing assignments
Attendance
Grades
Precalculus Honors next year

3. What you need everyday:
Textbook
Calculator
3 ring binder
Paper
Pencils
Red pen/pencil

4. Calculator One of the three:
You already have one
ti-83 thru ti-86 ok
Buy one
ti-84 is best
About $90
Bring me your proof of purchase
Rent one
ti-83
$20 in (is) financial office
Take receipt to book depository
Don’t lose or break it, $50 fine

5. 3 Ring Binder Dividers Paper Pencil pouch Homework (Keep all term)
Quizzes (Keep all year)
Reviews and Tests (Keep all year)
Paper
Pencil pouch
Pencils
Red pen or pencil for correcting

6. Assignments
There will be an assignment every night, due at the beginning of class.
Worth 10 points each
Graded on effort and correctness
If you are absent, all assignments are due your first day back. Otherwise they are late.
Find them out before you are absent
Find them out from a friend
Available online at hanks.afhs.googlepages.com/
Late assignments get half credit
One free late pass per term

7. Quizzes About two per chapter (one per week) Worth 15 points each
Graded on effort and correctness
If you do poorly, you can re-take a quiz before the next class
Quiz re-takes must be taken in my room before of after school
Students who miss taking a quiz may take the quiz before or after school, but may not re-take the quiz.

8. Tests Three Unit tests per term Worth 100 points No retakes
If you are absent, you will take the test on your first day back
If you are absent on the review day, you will still take the test with the class
Sluffing the day of the test results in a zero on the test

9. (Point total, not weighted)
Grade Breakdown:
(Point total, not weighted)
% A % C
% A % C-
% B % D+
% B % D
% B % D -
% C+ Below 60% F

10. Attendance School attendance policy
You will receive no credit on your:
4th tardy
4th absence
Attendance school hours are posted

11. Class Rules Show respect to everyone Come to class prepared Be honest
No headphones/cell phones during the lesson
Do not use the hall pass during the lesson
Come to class prepared
Book, calculator, pencil and paper
Be honest
No Excuses! Work hard and you can do it!