Monroe Comprehensive High School
Mathematics Department
Accelerated Mathematics 2 2012-2013
Instructor:
Office Location:
Telephone:
Email:
Office Hours:
Class Days/Time:
Classroom:
Ms. Afiya R. Thomas
MCHS Room
(229) 431-3316
([email protected]) -business
([email protected]) -student recovery
8:00-8:30 Tuesday and Thursday
4:00-5:00 Monday-Thursday
Time subject to change based on professional development
scheduling and conference scheduling.
Monday-Friday
8:45-4:00
Room 105
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Mathematics 1/Accelerated Math 1
Introduction
Welcome parents and students to another spectacular year in the Dougherty County
School System. I am Ms. Afiya Thomas, your Mathematics 2 instructor. I graduated with
a B.A. in Mathematics from Albany State University. I completed my educational
certification program at Albany State University as well. I completed my Masters of Arts
in Education/ Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Phoenix in 2009. I am a 7th
year mathematics teacher at Monroe Comprehensive High School. I have experience
teaching applied mathematics courses, math money management, mathematics
1/accelerated mathematics 1, as well as Algebra I, Algebra III, graduation preparation
courses, mathematics support courses, and 8th grade mathematics, and even College
Algebra. In the past, I have served as 9th grade coordinator, Graduate First Team Leader,
APEX site coordinator and more. I have high expectations and every confidence in each
of my student’s abilities to succeed in mathematics. This course will be fun, informative,
and rigorous. My goal is to facilitate each student’s learning process while fostering a
strong partnership with parents and the community. I look forward to a year of progress
and exceeding expectations.
Sincerely,
Afiya Thomas
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Faculty Web Page
DCSS Webpage- www.docoschools.org
School Webpage- http://www.docoschools.org/monroe_high/
(My) Teacher Webpage- http://www.quia.com/profiles/arthomas (general use)
http://www.quia.com/web/studentZoneBegin.html (student log-in)
Course Description
Georgia Performance Standards
AcceleratedMathematics 2
Course Goals and Student Learning Objectives
This is the second in a sequence of mathematics courses designed to prepare students to take
AB or BC Advanced Placement Calculus. It includes right triangle trigonometry;
exponential, logarithmic, and higher degree polynomial functions; matrices; linear
programming; vertex-edge graphs; conic sections; planes and spheres; population means,
standard deviations, and normal distributions. (Prerequisite: Accelerated Math 1 or
Mathematics 2.)
ALGEBRA
Students will investigate exponential, logarithmic, and polynomial functions of higher
degree; understand matrices and use them to solve problems; and solve linear programming
problems in two variables.
GEOMETRY
Students will explore right triangles and right triangular trigonometry. They will understand
and apply properties of conic sections, planes, and spheres.
DATA ANALYSIS AND PROBABILITY
Students will make informal inferences about means and standard deviations. Students will
use a normal distribution to calculate probabilities. Students will organize, represent,
investigate, interpret, and make inferences from both observational studies and experiments.
Required Texts/Readings
Textbook
Georgia Mathematics 2/ Georgia Mathematics 3 (McDougall-Littell)
Georgia Mathematics 2/ Georgia Mathematics 3 Note taking Guide
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Other equipment / material requirements : Students are required to bring the following materials to
class daily:
o Notebook (1-1 ½-inch binder): The binder should have plastic insert area on the
outside to insert cover page. Notebook should contain
I. Cover Page (student designed)(Hint: Use a divider)
II. Table of Contents (3 pages)
III. Interactive notebook rubric (provided by the teacher)
IV. Assignment Log (provided by the teacher)
V. Notebook Guidelines
VI. A divider containing returned assignments and syllabus
o PENCILS OR ERASABLE PENS ONLY- Papers written in pen will NOT be
graded. Student will have to complete a recovery assignment or resubmit the
assignment for a grade reduction. No Exceptions!
o Sticky notes
o Any books/workbooks distributed in association with the class
*** The teacher provides a set of classroom calculators for student use. Students may not
take the calculators out of the classroom for any purpose. The teacher strongly
recommends that students purchase a TI-30XS Multiview calculator for personal use.
Though TI-83/84 calculators are excellent tools for mathematics courses, they may NOT
be used on graduation tests and EOCTs. Graphing calculators MAY be used on the SAT.
Classroom Expectations
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Classroom Expectations are founded in 6 areas:
Academic performance- I expect all students to perform to the best of their
abilities at all times, to better prepare them for future courses and life after high
school. I EXPECT each student to bring supplies to class DAILY.
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Participation- I expect all students to participate 100% in all activities and
assignments required for this class. Without completion of the tasks and
assignments, you may not have access to key information.
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Cooperation- I expect all students to cooperate with staff members, apprentices,
and me to achieve the best learning environment possible.
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Behavior- I expect all students to respect each other. I expect students to adhere
to the rules and regulations of this classroom, this school, and this school system.
I expect students to address each other amicably and respect each other’s
opinions. I expect the same respect level towards me as well.
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Interaction- I expect all interactions in this classroom to be appropriate for
the classroom environment. I will not tolerate vulgarity and cruelty.
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Attendance- I expect all students to attend class daily. I expect all students to be
on time (all the way in the room) daily. If students are absent, students must
submit excuses from the attendance office. Though unfortunate circumstances
occur, regular absence and tardiness causes the student to miss information vital
to content comprehension. Tardiness: You are tardy if you are not in the room
when the tardy bell stops ringing. Lock out occurs if you drop your books off
and re-enter the hallway or socialize in the hallway before class (leaning
against lockers and standing in the doorway).
Classroom Rules
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Please turn all cell phones off during class. No electronic device use during
class without permission from a member of the MCHS staff (Cell phones, Ipods, mp-3 players, I-Pads, hand held game systems are illegal to have on
campus in the Dougherty County School System).
Students should refrain from bringing backpacks, knapsacks, large bags, etc. to
class.
Students should refrain from throwing or tossing objects (except during paper ball
or nerf ball activities) around the room to prevent injury or incident.
Loud, inappropriate conversation is unacceptable. Vulgar, rude, suggestive
gestures or comments are prohibited on this campus.
Students should refrain from excessive horseplay to avoid injury or incident. A
safe learning environment is paramount to successful learning.
Please do not leave your seat without permission.
Classroom Procedures
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Please read the board daily for instructions and daily class content (Warm-up
activities, homework assignments, class content, etc.). Begin immediately upon
entering class daily.
Please remain in the classroom until dismissed by a staff member. The bell does
not release class.
Please sharpen pencils and prepare materials immediately upon entering class
daily. I will not waste class time with sharpening pencils and borrowing paper.
Please submit all graded assignments immediately upon entering class unless
otherwise instructed by Ms. A. Thomas.
Please keep workspace clean and orderly at all times.
Please do not sleep in class or distract others from learning.
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Assignments and Grading Policy
 Per Grading Period(9 weeks)
Tests: 40%
Homework: 10%
Quizzes: 35%
9 weeks exam: 20%
100%
 End of Course Testing: EOCT testing occurs during the last week of April and
the first week of May. Scores from the EOCT will count as 15% of the students
YEARLY GRADE.
Example: 1st 9 weeks: 89
EOCT: 81
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2 9 weeks: 75
3rd 9 weeks: 91
4th 9 weeks: 80
335 (add grades)
335 ÷ 4 (grading periods) = 84 (yearly class average)
84 x 80% = 67 (points from class average)
( EOCT score) 81 * 20% = 16 (points from test)
67 + 16 = 83 Final average (add point totals)
Mathematics 1 and Mathematics 2 have EOCTs. Other courses that have End of
Course Test are as follows:
9th and 11th grade Literature, U.S. History and Economics, Physical Science and Biology.
Even though you all are taking Accelerated Math 2 you will still be required to take the
Math 2 EOCT.
Academic integrity
DEFINITIONS OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
CHEATING
I define cheating as the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for academic work by any
dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent means. Cheating includes:
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Copying, in part or in whole, from another’s test or other evaluation instrument including
homework assignments, worksheets, tasks, essays, projects, quizzes, etc.;
Submitting work previously graded in another course without prior approval by the course
instructor;
Submitting work simultaneously presented in two courses without prior approval by both
course instructors or by the department policies of both departments;
Using or consulting sources, tools or materials prohibited by the instructor prior to, or during
an examination;
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Altering or interfering with the grading process;
Any other act committed by a student in the course of their academic work that defrauds or
misrepresents, including aiding others in any of the actions defined above.
Talking during quizzes or examinations
PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism includes:
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Knowingly or unknowingly incorporating the ideas, words, sentences, paragraphs, or parts of,
or the specific substance of another’s work, without giving appropriate credit (properly citing
sources), and representing the product as your own work;
Representing another’s artistic/scholarly works such as musical compositions, computer
programs, photographs, paintings, drawing, sculptures, or similar works as one’s own
Discipline Plan:
(Discipline) Behavioral Intervention Plan
All students will receive one warning for minor infractions.
1st offense: 30 minutes detention/ parent-teacher phone conference
2nd offense: parent conference/ 3 days detention-30 minutes each
3rd offense: Referral to administrator
Some infractions may require immediate referral. The following infractions will
result in immediate referral to an administrator:
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Skipping
Disrespect to Authority
Rude or Discourteous Behavior
Fighting
Leaving Class/Campus without permission
Dress Code Violation
Inappropriate Computer Usage
Gang participation
Failure to do assigned discipline
Unacceptable language
Tobacco Policy Violation
Destruction to School Property
Theft
Drug Policy Violation
Makeup Policy:
If the student has an excused absence, the student may recover the work via their
respective class pages(or special pages created using thatquiz.org, glencoe.com, etc).
The assignments will not be exactly the same to preserve academic integrity. If students
do not have internet access, they must come before or after school to recover
assignments. NO Exceptions.
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CELL PHONE/ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY
1. 1ST OFFENSE: Warning
2. 2nd OFFENSE: 1 hour of detention
3. EXCESSIVE VIOLATIONS RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REFERRAL TO AN
ADMINISTRATOR
****REFUSAL TO SURRENDER ELECTRONIC DEVICES UPON TEACHER
REQUEST RESULTS IN IMMEDIATE REFERRAL TO AN ADMINISTRATOR.
Resources and contact information
The following resources may be used in conjunction with materials in the classroom for
tutorials and extra practice. The choices are not limited to the ones listed; these are just
the ones I use regularly:
www.classzone.com, www.hippocampus.org, www.youtube.com (educational videos
only), www.glencoe.com
Each class will have its own web page containing calendars, links to helpful resources
and email, practice exercises, and recovery information.
PLEASE PLACE WEB SITE INFORMATION FOR YOUR CLASS HERE:
Web Address: http://www.quia.com/web/studentZoneBegin.html
Web Sign-Up Instructions (Requires email address)
Step 1. Go to the Quia website at http://www.quia.com/web/studentZoneBegin.html
Step 2. Now, click the area labeled Students. Click the link Create my free account. Fill out the form
that appears. Select “Student” as the account type. When you are done, press the Create my account
button. Username: ________________ Password:_______________
Step 3. You should now be in the Student Zone. Type in the class code in the text field and press the
Add class button. Now you’re done!
4th Period Code: PHPF338
7th period code: GJD943
Now that you have registered for your instructor's course, you can view your class web page, take
quizzes, view your quiz results, view time spent on Quia activities, and read your instructor's feedback
from your Quia account.
Follow these steps to view your results:
Step 1. Log in to your account. (Remember, go to the Quia Web home page at
http://www.quia.com/web and click the area labeled Students.)
Step 2. Click on the class name.
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*** Please keep in mind that I will not know your username and password. You are
responsible for your own information. If you have to sign up again, your previous
information could be deleted.
My email addresses: Each individual class will receive an email
address:__________________________________
[email protected] (parents/students)
School telephone number: 229-431-3316
Please contact me for any reason you feel necessary. I will respond as quickly as
possible.
RECOVERY POLICY (Qualifying grades include any low or failing grades excluding 9
weeks exams and state mandated exams)
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No grade of zero or missing grades may be recovered without an excused absence.
 Rationale: Students who make no attempt to submit assignments use recovery as a
crutch (an excuse to slack off during class) rather than a recovery tool.
Each 9 weeks after Progress Reports are issued, I will evaluate each student’s
progress. Students who meet recovery qualification will be given a 2-week window to
complete recovery for the 9 weeks. Each class period will have their own email
address to email me the results.
 Rationale: Grade REPLACEMENT is difficult and time consuming. After
posting over 1000 recovery grades in the past 7 school years, I have realized that
there must be a deadline for recovery. The deadlines for each 9 weeks will be
announced in class and posted on the class page calendars.
Qualifications for Recovery
(Students with excused absences should make arrangements with the instructor
immediately upon returning to class)
 Students are strongly urged to attend at least 93.3% of scheduled class days (or 42
of the 45 scheduled days of each 9 weeks).
o Students whom miss more than 13 days in any CLASS may not receive
credit for the course.
 Students must attend at least 1 hour of tutoring before receiving recovery
information
o If a student is struggling, completing a replacement assignment without
addressing difficult areas, the student’s performance does not improve.
 Students may not have more than 3 tardies per 9 weeks
o At 3 tardies, students will receive detention from the teacher.
 Students may not have ANY major discipline infractions
o I do not praise students. I praise student achievements. These
achievements include academics, behavior, participation, etc. Students
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whom disrupt instructional time must accept the negative reinforcements
associated with their actions.
 Students must attempt and submit all assignments
o Please make sure to put your FULL name on each submitted assignment.
Assignments submitted with no name will be discarded.
o Attempting assignments provides the teacher, student, and parent with
critical information concerning student mastery. How will I know how to
help you if I do not know what to help you with?
 Students must participate in class in a productive, positive manner.
o Students must engage in classroom discussions, tasks, projects. A
disengaged student gains nothing.
9 weeks projects: Each 9 weeks, students will receive a major project assignment. The
students will have 4-6 weeks to complete the project. The standards-based project will
contain options that involve all major learning styles, and may be individual or group
oriented. Products from the project will apply standards and sub standards (applicable by
9 weeks) to real world applications. Projects are 15% of each 9 weeks average.
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Syllabus Disclaimer Form
Each student and parent must sign the form. Submit the form to me
ASAP.
Student Section
Name (Print): __________________________
Date:______________________________
Class Period: 1
2
4
5
6
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Please check all that apply:
I have read the information contained in the syllabus
I understand the information within the syllabus
Ms. Thomas explained the contents of the syllabus and gave
Adequate responses to questions and concerns about the syllabus
I will comply with all the contents of the syllabus
I will not comply with the contents of the syllabus
Parent Section
Name (Print):______________________________________
Date:________________________
I have read the information contained in the syllabus
I understand the information within the syllabus
I agree with the terms of the syllabus
I disagree with the terms of the syllabus
Student Signature:_________________________________________
Parent Signature:__________________________________________
Working Telephone Number:________________________________
Parent Email Address:____________________________________________
Verified:
yes
no
Date:_______________________
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