Coach Taylor Jackson

taylor.jackson@socialcircleschools.org
Advanced Algebra is the culminating course in a sequence of three high school
courses designed to ensure career and college readiness. It is designed to prepare
students for fourth course options relevant to their career pursuits.
Units/Topics Grading Scales
Unit 1: Quadratics Final Exam—20 %

Unit 2: Polynomial Operations Summative—36%

Unit 3: Polynomial Functions Formative—28%

Unit 4: Rational and Radical Functions Daily—16%

Unit 5: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Cell Phones

Cell phones are only
permitted for mathematical
Unit 6: Mathematical Modeling instructional purposes and at
instructor discretion. They
Unit 7: Inferences and Conclusions from Data should remain placed away
during the class period.
Classroom Norms Headphones as well.
C—Courtesy
Students will seek to honor all members of the Social Circle school Supplies
and community. Each student is expected
I—Integrity to have the following
Students will do their own work to the best of their abilities.
R—Respect
items daily.
Students will respect and take pride in themselves, each other, and  Pencils
teachers.  Notebook (Spiral or
C—Courage Composite)
Students will do the right thing regardless of environment or
 Graphing
circumstance.
L—Leadership Calculator HIGHLY
Students will emulate behavior that will want to be replicated by Recommended
their peers. (TI-83 or higher)
E—Excellence
Students will strive to better themselves as math students and as
human beings every day.
 Course Materials
This course does not refer to a single textbook as a course reference. However, course
references can be found on my class website. Frequent internet access to complete study is
highly recommended. These resources are available after school at the school computer
center, media center, and my classroom. Our public library, iPhones, and smartphones also
possess required internet tools. Any student requiring additional out of classroom support
should contact me individually.

Directions to Class Website Homework

1. Go the high school homepage:
www.socialcircleschools.com/1/Home
2. On the left hand side of the page, you
should see “Quick Links”
3. Click on “Faculty Websites”
4. Scroll down to my name.
5. ** You should also be able to get to my
website from Infinite Campus
Expectations for Academic Success
1. Complete daily work and practice often!
2. Be prepared for class (notebook, pencil, paper,
calculator required EACH day)
3. Ask questions. Find answers.
4. Be in class (avoid tardies and absences)
5. Challenge yourself to continuously
improve
Homework is rarely given, if ever. That
being said, students should have the
mindset that math class is for doing
mathematics. Supplemental work is
available by request.
Additional Resources
 www.usatestprep.com – Milestone review
and practice
 www.patrickjmt.com – Online video tutorials
 www.sophia.org – Online video tutorials
 www.ixl.com – Practice problems (20
problems free daily)
All additional instructional resources can be
found through infinite campus.
Tutoring
Every Tuesday after school.
Other days by appointment.

Test and Retake Policy

Students are expected to take each test on the scheduled date. If a student is absent for the test,
they will take the test on the date of return. Students are able to retake any test/quiz but must
do so by rescheduling an examination time with me, either before of after school.

I am looking forward to the 2018-2019 Social Circle High School year with excitement. We
have a myriad of opportunities to learn and grow ahead of us. Please let me know if there is
anything else I can do to help make this year a success for everyone. Parent and student
signatures are required to signify that you understand the scope, grading and your
responsibilities to assure this class is a successful experience for all concerned.

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Parent or Guardian Signature Date Student Signature Date