2. Welcome to Room 302 Syllabus for Mr. Aviles’ Algebra 2 and Calculus AB and BC Classes 2015-2016

3. About me I have been teaching for 18 years. I have been teaching for 18 years. I graduated from CSULB with a bachelors in Math I graduated from CSULB with a bachelors in Math I have 4 kids and am married to a Math teacher I have 4 kids and am married to a Math teacher

4. I have 4 kids and am married to a Math teacher.

5. COMUNICATION: You can contact me: e-mail address: haviles@ggusd.us call the office and leave a message for me at: (714) 663-6424 (714) 663-6424 Bolsa Web site:

6. Strongly suggested Materials Pens, pencils and highlighters. Pens, pencils and highlighters. 2 Spiral Notebooks. 2 Spiral Notebooks. Ruler (if you do not have one don’t by one) Ruler (if you do not have one don’t by one) Scientific Calculator (I recommend the Casio) Scientific Calculator (I recommend the Casio) 1 Glue stick 1 Glue stick

7. GRADES: Grades are calculated by total points. Assessments is about 70% Notes and warm ups is about 10% Homework is about 10% quizzes 10% GRADING SCALE: GRADING SCALE: A+ 98-100 C+ 78-79.9 A+ 98-100 C+ 78-79.9 A 92-97.9 C 72-77.9 A 92-97.9 C 72-77.9 A- 90-91.9 C- 70-71.9 A- 90-91.9 C- 70-71.9 B+ 88-89.9 D+ 68-69.9 B+ 88-89.9 D+ 68-69.9 B 82-87.8 D 62-67.9 B 82-87.8 D 62-67.9 B- 80-81.9 D- 60-61.9 B- 80-81.9 D- 60-61.9 F 0-59.9 F 0-59.9

8. ASSESSMENTS: There will be about: 7 tests worth 100 pts each 1 final worth 100 pts 2 benchmarks worth 100 pts each

9. Notes and Warm ups NOTEBOOK: You are to bring your math notebook everyday. This notebook should have the warm ups recorded in it as well as the notes. The purpose of the notebook is for you to make the notes your own for you to interact with the notes through the use of color and drawings, but not limited to just those. Notes should include Some type of summary on the bottom when instructed to do so. You are to bring your math notebook everyday. This notebook should have the warm ups recorded in it as well as the notes. The purpose of the notebook is for you to make the notes your own for you to interact with the notes through the use of color and drawings, but not limited to just those. Notes should include Some type of summary on the bottom when instructed to do so.

10. Homework NOTEBOOK: Homework is to be kept in a Notebook in chronological order. Homework is to be kept in a Notebook in chronological order. Homework is stamped everyday. Homework is stamped everyday. Each stamp is worth 10 pts Each stamp is worth 10 pts Late hw is worth 5 pts. Late hw is worth 5 pts. Homework will only be accepted up to the day of the test late. Homework will only be accepted up to the day of the test late. You are responsible for You are responsible for asking questions. asking questions.

11. PARTICIPATION: You get participation points through: You get participation points through: regular attendance (more than 95 %) regular attendance (more than 95 %) Answering and asking questions Answering and asking questions bringing required materials to class bringing required materials to class following the school and classroom rules following the school and classroom rules being on time being on time leaving class the right way leaving class the right way being engaged during class. being engaged during class.

12. TEXTBOOK You are to bring your textbook to class ever day except when the assignment is a handout or on the day of a test. You are to bring your textbook to class ever day except when the assignment is a handout or on the day of a test. Failing to bring it affects your participation points. Failing to bring it affects your participation points.

13. MAKE UP WORK: It is solely YOUR responsibility to make-up work after an absence. It is solely YOUR responsibility to make-up work after an absence. You may go on line to www.bolsa grande You may go on line to www.bolsa grande or you can ask me for any work you missed during an excuse absence. or you can ask me for any work you missed during an excuse absence. The number of days you are absent is the number of days you have to make-up the assignment. The number of days you are absent is the number of days you have to make-up the assignment. I suggest having a friend in class who you can rely on to collect any handouts whenever you are absent. I suggest having a friend in class who you can rely on to collect any handouts whenever you are absent.

14. CLASSROOM Expectations 1.No eating or drinking in class Consequence: you will be asked to put it away or throw away. 2.You should be in your seat at all times. This includes leaving the class when I dismiss you. Consequence: You will be asked to go back to your seat and possibly detention.

15. CLASSROOM Expectations 3.No electronic devices are allowed in class. Cell phone can be used when I allow it. Consequence: The item will be confiscated and send to the office. 4.Cellphones are to be turned off in school. Consequence: The item will be confiscated and send to the office. Consequence: The item will be confiscated and send to the office.

16. CLASSROOM Expectations 5.You should not wear any caps, hoods, beanes, or dew rags. Consequence: The item will be confiscated and given at the end of the day.

17. CLASSROOM Expectations 6.Participate in class with a positive attitude. 7.Use appropriate language Consequences: detention,referral or both. 8.Respect people and property. Consequences: detention, both or referral. A REFERRAL COULD BE GIVEN FOR REPETED OFFENCES.

18. HALLPASSES: O Only one per Quarter A Ask only when you don’t interrupt W Write the time and where you are going in YOURBOLSA Planner. Y You need a BOLSA PLANNER FILLED OUT, SO IF YOU DON’T HAVE ONE WITH YOU DON’T ASK.

19. HELP You can get help: during lunch when my door is open MOST OF THE time, or after school in r 302 or… during lunch when my door is open MOST OF THE time, or after school in r 302 or… In my classroom after or before school upon request. In my classroom after or before school upon request.

20. CITIZENSHIP: Grade begins at satisfactory (S) and will lowered for repetitive discipline problems. Grade begins at satisfactory (S) and will lowered for repetitive discipline problems. Outstanding (O) will be awarded for above average cooperation. Outstanding (O) will be awarded for above average cooperation.

21. WORK HABITS: Grade is based on effort and is determined by the amount of assigned work completed and turned in. Grade is based on effort and is determined by the amount of assigned work completed and turned in. O = 90 – 100% S = 70 – 89% N = 50 -69% U = 0 – 49%

22. ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance and study are two factors, which contribute greatly to success in school. Regular attendance and study are two factors, which contribute greatly to success in school. Attendance is expected. Attendance is expected. However, if you miss a class, it is your responsibility to make up all missed work. However, if you miss a class, it is your responsibility to make up all missed work.

23. EXTRA CREDIT : THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO GET EXTRA CREDIT! THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO GET EXTRA CREDIT! You can get extra credit by asking a great question or helping students understand the materials. You can only bring your grade up 2 %. You can get extra credit by asking a great question or helping students understand the materials. You can only bring your grade up 2 %.