Batavia High School Course Syllabus

Course Name: Advanced Algebra

Teacher: Course Description: ​Advanced Algebra is the
capstone algebra course designed to prepare
Samantha Miller college-bound students for higher level math courses
​samantha.miller@bps101.net and the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE). The
course makes regular use of the graphing cal​culator
to make technology an integral part of the problem
solving process. Topics include quadratic functions
and inequalities, polynomial functions, radical
equations and inequalities, ra​tional expressions and
equations, exponential and logarithmic relations,
systems of equations, and probability and statistics.

Prerequisite: ​Intermediate Algebra

● Required Materials: ​3-ring binder used for Course Fee: A graphing calculator is required
math only or notebook, pencils, graphing
calculator (TI-83, TI 84)

Textbook Information: ​No Textbook - will be using Special Dates: ​Unit exam retakes will be available
Canvas for course materials during midterms. A comprehensive Final Exam will
be given at the end of the semester.

Essential Learnings: Grading/Assessments:

Types of Assessments: Quizzes, Unit Exams,
1) Expressions, Equations, Inequalities Part 1 Summative Quizzes and
2) Expressions, Equations, Inequalities Part 2 Exams
3) Functions Grade Calculation: 20% - Formative
4) Polynomial Functions Assessments (quizzes,
small assignments)
5) Exponential and Logarithmic Relations
50% - Unit Tests
30% - Summative
Exams: Final Exam and
Retention Quizzes

Special Course Policies: Students must receive a


Learner Profile:
While students are graded on their academic
achievement, students and parents also receive feedback
on classroom behaviors and responsibility. While these
behaviors are not graded, we believe that constructive
feedback should be given. This feedback is called our
Learner Profile. More information is available on the BHS
website.
Student Expectations for this Course:
All students are expected to come prepared with the
necessary materials and participate in class​.
Students should work cooperatively with their peers
and to ask questions when needed. It is expected
that students take notes in class and complete
missing assignments when they are absent. It is the
student’s responsibility to check PowerSchool on a
regular basis.
C or higher to be
considered passing and
to move on to
additional math classes.
BPS Homework Policy: 6:290 policy.bps101.net
BPS Grading Policy: 6:280 policy.bps101.net
Zero Policy:
● If a student is present and does not turn an
assignment in it is put in as a “0”. If a student
is absent then a score will not be entered and
student will be given a set amount of days to
make-up the work.
● If a student is not present on a test or quiz
day, that student has a week to make it up. If
the test is not made up within a week a “0”
will be entered. If a “0” is entered, then
students must go through the remediation
process and take the “Retake Test” within the
remediation time period. If students do not
go through the remediation process, the
grade remains a “0”.
Extra Learning & Help Opportunities:
Please contact your specific teacher to set up an
appointment.
Characteristics of Successful Students in this
Course:
● Actively participates in class
● Completes all assignments to the best of
their ability
● Studies current and past material regularly
● Takes advantage of remediation
opportunities when necessary
● Seeks extra help opportunities if needed
“Do what you need to do to be successful”
Teacher Expectations for this Course:
I am available outside of class to help you. Please
e-mail me to make an appointment if you would like
to meet for extra help. I will push you to do the very
best that you can do.
I will provide feedback to you in a timely manner and
help you to reach your goals. At the end of the day,
it is up to you to put the work in to get what is you
want to leave the course with.
I expect all students to be respectful to myself as
well as one another. I will not tolerate bad attitudes,
rudeness, or bullying. Come with a good attitude
and we will learn some math and have a few laughs
along the way :)
Remediation Statement:
 
Final exam could override if reflects student knowledge 
 
Reassessment/Remediation Policy: 
1) Students will be given two opportunities during the 
semester to remediate and reassess standards within Unit 
Tests. 
2) The first opportunity for remediation/reassessment will 
be given after two or three units of study (dependent on 
the course). 
3) The second opportunity will be given after the next two 
or three units of study (dependent on the course) and will 
only cover those most recent units. 
4) Students will be given 1-3 days in class to review 
standards of their choosing. 
5) Students will then be given a day in class to reassess a 
unit standard. 
6) If students want to reassess more than one unit 
standard, they will need to reassess in the Testing Center 
within a week of the class reassessment date. 

BARK Chart
Bulldogs ….. Expectations

A​re Responsible ● Come in on time and prepared to learn

● Set goals and monitor own progress
● Ask questions and participate
● Advocate for your own learning

R​espectful ● Include and work well with others

● Demonstrate empathy and compassion
● See all the sides of an issue
● Communicate positively with peers/staff

K​eep it Positive ● Maintain a positive classroom and school environment

● Keep an open mind
● Respond appropriately to conflict

Students will be rated as “Meets” or “Does Not Meet” for each course. Teachers will update ratings
on the 15th and 30th of each month.
 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY
Batavia High School believes that learning best occurs in an atmosphere of academic honesty in which students
have developed a high sense of responsibility and exhibit a high standard of integrity. Batavia High School will
not tolerate nor condone academic dishonesty.

Definition of Cheating/Academic Dishonesty​ - Cheating occurs when a student obtains or assists others in
obtaining credit for work that is not his/her own.
➢ After a student has been found to be academically dishonest, they will face ​both ​academic ​and
behavioral​ interventions.

ACADEMIC INTERVENTIONS

Teacher​ ​places student on the Department/Course Remediation Process

All ❏ Student completes the process by the teacher-given deadline and earns the new grade
Offenses OR
❏ Student fails to complete the process and earns a zero for the assignment

BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS

Teacher​ Steps
❏ Teacher records incident via PowerSchool (Discipline Log) for documentation
1st Offense purposes
❏ Parent and/or student conference with teacher
❏ Clarify/re-teach expectations with student

Discipline Referral completed and sent to ​Dean of Students

2nd ❏ Teacher completes a referral via PowerSchool for documentation purposes
Offense ❏ Loss of Privileges (can include social consequences, directed Bulldog Hour, etc.)
❏ Character Development discussion/curriculum with the dean

Discipline Referral completed and sent to ​Assistant Principal for Curriculum &
Instruction
❏ Teacher completes a referral via PowerSchool for documentation purposes
3rd Offense ❏ Notification to staff regarding letters of recommendations (college, scholarship, etc.)
❏ Possible exclusion from Senior Honors Night, National Honor Society, etc.
❏ Possible loss of scholarships from Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence or
BEA