Algebra TwoTrig Honors

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Welcome!
Algebra Two/Trig Honors 2007-2008 Sandy
Christen schristen_at_ortn.edu http//hsfs2.ortn.edu
/myschool/schristen http//hsfs2.ortn.edu/myschoo
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http//hsfs2.ortn.edu/MySchool/schristen/
I cannot believe that this is my 32nd year
teaching in Oak Ridge! This year I am teaching
two Algebra Two/Trig Honors classes and am also
Oak Ridge Schools Math Coordinator.  I may be
contacted by telephone at school at 425-9675 or
425-9043 or by email at schristen_at_ortn.edu.  I
am available for extra help before school from
700 -745 and by appointment.  Please do not
hesitate to contact me with any problems,
suggestions or concerns.
General Information Algebra Two/Trigonometry
Honors  Teacher Resources
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Assignments for the First Nine Weeks Algebra
Two/Trig Honors Sandy Christen Click on the date
for the assignment.
All assignments are due the next day, unless
specified otherwise.
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Algebra Two/Trig honors

• COURSE Because this is an advanced course, the
  amount of work is significantly more, the pace is
  faster, and the difficulty of homework is
  increased.
• BOOK Larson-Hostetler Algebra and Trigonometry
  6th Edition
• 3. SUPPLIES 1. Two RINGED w/pocket notebooks
  one is required for taking notes in class and one
  is for homework. Notes will be collected and
  graded at the end of each chapter. Homework will
  also be graded. (A spiral notebook is NOT
  acceptable, nor is handing in papers stapled
  together)
• A GRAPHING calculator, preferably TI-83 or the
  TI-84. The TI-83 or TI-84 can be rented
  through the school. During some tests, students
  will be given a TI-83 (with memory cleared) to
  use.

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4. HOMEWORK An assignment sheet will be given at
the beginning of each chapter. Usually, one
assignment per day is given. The assignments are
not set in stone and adjustments are made as
needed. On the day following an assignment,
questions will be answered. At this time students
should correct mistakes they have made in their
homework. There will not be time to go over every
problem each day. Students may also call me at
home any time before 10 PM to receive help in
solving a problem. Homework will be graded for
completeness and correctness. There is a high
correlation between doing homework and higher
test scores. Assignments will be kept current on
my web page http//hsfs2.ortn.edu/myschool/schris
ten. (or go to the ORHS homepage
(http//orhs.ortn.edu and click on academic
departments) If you are absent, check your
assignment sheet or your teachers assignment
page for the assignment. Also, you are
responsible for the notes given in class that day
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5. GRADING A point system is used. Points may be
earned from tests (usually 100 points), quizzes
(10-50 pts), notes, homework and worksheets. If a
student does not maintain a C average in the
class, a recommendation will be made for the
student to transfer to regular Algebra Two/trig.
Also, a student who does not pass the
trigonometry part of the course with a C average
will NOT receive Algebra Two/trig credit.
Instead the student will receive regular Algebra
Two credit and will have to either take
trigonometry in summer school or take Algebra
Three/Trig next year.
6. POINT SHEET Students are required to keep a
point sheet which keeps track of the number of
points a student has earned and the number of
points possible. Dividing the points earned by
the points possible calculates the percent and
their grade at any given time. This will be kept
in the front pocket of their notes folder.
Parents/guardians look at these periodically,
PLEASE!
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7. EXTRA HELP Appointments can be made for extra
help either before school, during lunch, or after
school. Several teachers also tutor in the
morning and/or after school. Also, the National
Honor Society provides tutoring. If a student
needs help, we will find time somehow! 8. WEB
Site The Math Department web site
http//hsfs2.ortn.edu/myschoo/_math has links to
your teacher. The teacher web page has class
information and policies and a link to a class
assignment page with daily assignments and other
class information. If you have any questions or
problems, please feel free to call me at 425-9675
(school) or 483-1919 (home). Or, email me at
schristen_at_ortn.edu

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General Information Contact Information Please
feel free to contact me at any time
via e-mail schristen_at_ortn.edu  or school 
425-9675 or 425-9043     Math Department Web
Site (Contains Course curriculum maps, Gateway
information, Math department news, Links to
teachers) ORHS Home Page Extra Help  
Monday                Before School 700 - 745
am Tuesday               Before School 700 -
745 am Wednesday          Before School 700 -
745 am Thursday              Before School 700
- 745 am Friday                   Before School
700 - 745 am Other times are available by
appointment.  Teaching Schedule     1st
Period              Algebra Two/Trigonometry
Honors 2nd Period             Algebra
Two/Trigonometry Honors 3rd Period             
Planning 4th Period              Lunch 5th
Period              Math Coordinator 6th
Period              Math Coordinator 7th
Period              Math Coordinator
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Online Textbook Resources
http//college.hmco.com/mathematics/larson/algebra
_trig/6e/students/
Links to some of the online resources
Student Success OrganizerAn innovative study aid
in the form of a notebook organizer that helps
students develop a section-by-section summary of
key concepts
Graphing Calculator Utility ProgramsProvided
below is a document containing programs for the
TI-82, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-89, TI-92 Plus, and
Voyage 200 calculators. These programs can be
used to help you solve several types of
applications in this book.
ACE Practice TestsTake ACE Practice Tests and
get your results immediately, to check your
understanding.
Digital LessonsUse these clear and concise
PowerPoint slides to enhance your understanding
of the topics covered in this course. Print them
out for reference or view them on your computer.
Alternate Chapter PView an expanded version of
Sections P.1-P.4. These expanded sections
contain detailed explanations and more examples
of key concepts.