Course Syllabus

Honors Algebra 2

Supply List

Course Description:  The primary focus of this course is student exploration of the following families of functions:  Linear (Systems & Piecewise), Absolute Value, Quadratic, Root/Rational Exponent, Polynomial, Exponential, Logarithmic and Rational.  Within each of these families student proficiency of the following will be measured.  

  • Expressions:  Students are expected to perform operations, change forms and evaluate expressions.
  • Equations/Inequalities:  Students are expected to solve equations/inequalities and check for extraneous solutions.
  • Graphs:  Students are expected to obtain information from a graph, generate graphs given information and/or equations/inequalities as well as apply & describe transformations.
  • Model & Reason:  Students will be evaluated on their ability to model mathematically, interpret solutions within the context of a situation and justify responses.

  Grading Policy:

Term Grade:
  • Assessments (test and quizzes) - 60% 
  • Term Cumulative Assessment - 20%
  • Flex Grade (higher of Assessment average and Cumulative Assessment) - 15% 
  • Homework - 5%
Year Grade:
  • Term 1 - 22% 
  • Term 2 - 22%
  • Term 3 - 22% 
  • Term 4 - 22%
  • Final Exam - 12%

[1] Any change to the grading policy will be discussed as a class prior to implementing the change(s).

Attendance:

If you are absent, check Canvas to find out what you missed.  All assignments are posted on Canvas.  Students absent on the day of a test or quiz, will be expected to make it up the day they return to school.

Academic Support:

Math Resource Center (f.k.a. "Math Lab"): 
Students may visit the Math Resource Center during a free block or Directed Research block during the school day.  MRC Schedule
 Mrs. Burby is available in room 416 at the following times:
  • Block A (7:45-8:25) on days 1, 3, & 5 in room 416 
  • Block A (7:30-8:30) on days 6 & 7 in room 452 (Math Resource Center) 
  • After school (2:30-3:00) on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays

District Curriculum Accommodation Plan 2026-2027 

District accommodations (DCAP) are available to all students.  WHS is committed to moving this forward with fidelity.

While some accommodations can be offered at the moment, others require advanced notice.  Example: Extended time on an in-class assessment is a collaborative decision (up to 25% extra time). This relies on proactive student communication prior to the assessment date.