Mama exhorted her children at every opportunity to 'jump at the sun.

' We might not land on the sun, but at least we would get off the ground.
Zora Neale Hurston, Dust Tracks on a Road

Spring 2015

Math II

KCPS is committed to equipping students with 21st century skills while

focusing on scholarship, leadership, character, and civic responsibility.

Ms. Kenya Lawrence

Math I & II
Kennedy Charter Public School
100 Beatties Ford Rd, Room ___
Charlotte, NC 28216
Telephone: (704) 688-2939
Facsimile: (704) 688-2962
www.kennedycharter.org

QR Code for
Class website

After school Telephone: (804) 638-9824

before 9 pm
Kenya.lawrence@kennedycharter.org
www.ilovemath.coursesites.com
Tutoring: Tuesday and Thursday

Grading
Policy
Homework
15%
Major
Assessments
35%
Classwork
30%
Minor
Assessments
20%

Supply List
Calculator: TI-83 PLUS or TI-84
TI-84 is preferred
1 composition notebook
1 pack of pencils
1 pack of color pencils

Math II builds on Math I standards. In addition to

these standards, in Math II, you will have the
opportunity to study concepts of polynomials,
congruence and similarity of figures, trigonometry with
triangles, modeling with geometry, probability, making
inferences and justifying conclusions.
By the end of this class:
You will be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide,
simplify and evaluate polynomial expressions and
apply skills to real-life problems.
You will be able to make conclusions and prove
congruence and similarity of figures
You will be able to use trigonometry to model and
solve real-life problems.
You will be able to model and solve real-life
problems using probability
Unit 1:
Unit 2:
Unit 3:
Unit 4:
Unit 5:
Unit 6:
Unit 7:
Unit 8:
Unit 9:

2 3-pack of glue sticks

and/or
2- boxes clear tape
1 - sharpener that
catches the shavings

Structure of Numbers
Transformations & Congruence
Polygons & Symmetry
Modeling & Dimensions
Similarity & Trigonometry
Functions & Graphing
Relating Functions
Solids & Applications
Probability

9 days
10 days
7 days
9 days
8 days
7 days
7 days
8 days
7 days

Free links to download calculators to your

computer or android device:
TI 84 Emulator (Preferred)
http://www.bcs1.org/webpages/hsmath/ti-84.cfm

TI 83 Plus Silver Edition

http://education.ti.com/en/us/software/details/en/48
0DF008128C49DDA5E882E76CE9C8B2/swti83plussdk

Mama exhorted her children at every opportunity to 'jump at the sun.' We might not land on the sun, but at least we would get off the ground.
Zora Neale Hurston, Dust Tracks on a Road

Homework Policy
Homework is assigned on Monday and is due Thursday/Friday at the beginning of class.
It will be checked for completion or collected and graded. Homework will always be
reviewed. NO WORK, NO NAME, NOT LEGIBLE = NO CREDIT

Late Work Policy

Any assignments you fail to turn in on time will result in a 10 point deduction per day, for
a maximum of 3 days. After 3 days the assignment will not be accepted.

Extra Credit Policy

Math I Rubric For All Open Ended Questions

Extra credit projects will be assigned throughout the

semester. Projects extends knowledge beyond what is
taught in the classroom.

Pts
4.0

You may retake objectives for 80% mastery.

Attendance and Missing Work Policy

When you have an excused/legitimate absence and are
missing work as a result of that absence, you will have 2 days
to make up the work. Projects are due the next day if absent
on the due date. When absent, it is your responsibility to
retrieve all notes from your fellow classmate and
classwork/homework assignments from the attendance
folder. Make up work is ultimately your responsibility to
keep track of using Powerschool. Please write absent at
the top of all assignments you turn in so that I know they are
not late. Strive to be on time (3 Tardies = 1 Absence).

Notebook Check

3.0

2.0

1.0

0.0

Explanation
In addition to Score 3.0 performance, in-depth
inferences and applications that go beyond what
was taught.
No major errors or omissions regarding any of the
information and/or processes (simple or complex)
that were explicitly taught
No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler
details and process but major errors or omissions
regarding the more complex ideas and processes.
With help, a partial understanding of some of the
simpler details and processes and some of the more
complex ideas and processes.
Even with help, no understanding or sill
demonstrated.

We build our notebook together in class. Each page should be labeled with the date, unit lesson and item number given
by teacher. Notebook tests are given four times during the semester. It is EXTREMELY important that you keep an
orderly notebook for this class, as it will help your grade and will teach you invaluable organizational skills.

Classroom Etiquette

G
R You are a reliable KCPS Scholar: BE INVOLVED, BE SAFE,

Each day is a great day for you to shine like new money.

A
T

BE RESPONSIBLE, BE RESPECTFUL. Be this EVEN when

you dont feel like it -- it shows your respect for the
educational environment and your best face.
We will follow KCPS behavioral expectations in this
class. Any offenses will follow the KCPS course of
consequences:
a. 1st Redirection - Verbal Warning;
b. 2nd Redirection - Warning (Yellow Card);
c. 3rd Redirection - Warning (Orange Card);
d. 4th Redirection Removal from class
(Red Card) and conference/referral;
Grade Advocacy: If you have questions about your
grade, please see me before or after school or
email me.
15/15 minute time limit on requests to leave classroom.

Mama exhorted her children at every opportunity to 'jump at the sun.' We might not land on the sun, but at least we would get off the ground.
Zora Neale Hurston, Dust Tracks on a Road

Honor Pledge
I am responsible for neither giving nor receiving assistance on tests, examinations or class assignments that
are to be graded as the work of a single individual. I understand that the actual giving or receiving of any
unauthorized assistance or unfair advantage on any form of academic work constitutes an academic violation,
as does the act of plagiarizing information. I am fully aware that an academic violation will result in a zero
with no opportunity to make up the assignment and will be documented with a discipline referral to
administration.
Absences
The expectation for absences is the following:
Legitimately excused absences should FIRST be given to the school secretary. Thereafter, the written excuse
should be shared with each classroom teacher. The secretary will provide students with a cover sheet for
attachment purposes. Each teacher should update attendance information based on this sheet and process. It
is the students responsibility to share this information with each teacher AND turn this information in to the
secretary. Students have two days to make up missed assignments due to excused absences. In unexcused
cases, a parent and/or administrator must be contacted to assist with work being made up. Students will have
two days to make up the work.

Student signature

Date

Teacher Statement
As your instructor, I am committed to supporting your hard work and success and will work hard to provide
you with tools to succeed not only as a scholar, but also as articulate, reflective and powerful members of
society. I am happy to work with you outside of class- please set up an appointment with me in advance. If you
need assistance with homework or have a pressing question/concern call or email any time before 9:00pm
(my contact information is on the first page of the syllabus).
Student/Parent Statement
I,
(enter your full name), have read and
understand my course syllabus, honor pledge and attendance policy.
I showed my parent/guardian,
(enter the name of
parent you showed), my course syllabus, honor pledge and attendance policy.
My teacher, Ms. Lawrence, has explained the course syllabus, honor pledge and attendance policy to me.
Ms. Lawrence has clarified any concerns and answered my questions and my parents/guardians questions.
I agree to adhere to the stipulations and expectations of the course.

Student signature

Date

Parent signature

Date

Please fill out the following electronic information sheet.

I send weekly emails about topics we are covering in class.
I also send out reminders via text occasionally.