In Algebra 2, the student will be introduced to all of the prerequisite topics for Calculus a/o Advanced Trig. As the student moves through each topic, (s)he will be building a strong mathematical foundation, setting him/her up for success in his/her mathematical studies. Each week the student will review the previous topic, do a quick warm-up, be presented a new topic, and then, participate in the application of the topic. In order to build a reference library, one which the student can use when working on homework, (s)he will be required to take notes. This will greater ensure success when the student is working independently. It is an interactive class, one in which the student will be able to freely ask and answer questions. Therefore, to this end, students will need to have a working camera and microphone. 
 
This class meets three times a week. Each session is 45 minutes in length. It is important to note that this is part one of a three-part course; it is broken into a trimester format. *Students are welcome to take one or all three of the trimesters. The topics for each trimester are noted below. 

Trimester Two:
Part 2 of Polynomials, Trigonometry, and Part 1 of Series, Sequence, Exponential, and Logs
Week One: Systems of equations; part 2
Week Two: Systems of inequalities; part 2
Week Three: Applications; part 2
Week Four: Trig basics
Week Five: Trig + triangles and polygons
Week Six: Trig applications
Week Seven: Logs and exponents
Week Eight: More Logs and Exponents
Week Nine: Series and sequence

*Students who opt to take only one or two of the trimester will have to take a proficiency test at the start of the chosen trimester (unless it is the first trimester). The test will indicate if there are topics that need to be reviewed. If there are, not to worry, the topics will be covered. However, for planning purposes, know that it will add to the length of the trimester, and as a result the end cost.

Evaluation
Participation
A: Comes ready to learn, has everything ready at class time (notebook, completed homework, pencil, paper, calculator, eraser, etc.), asks/answers questions, strives for comprehension 
B: Comes ready to learn, has almost everything ready at class time (notebook, nearly all of the completed homework, pencil, paper, calculator, eraser, etc.), asks/answers questions, strives for comprehension
C: Comes ready to learn, usually has everything ready at class time (notebook, most of the completed homework, pencil, paper, calculator, eraser, etc.), asks/answers questions, strives for comprehension
Notebook: 
A: Notes are legible, organized, and can be used by someone else as a reference tool.
B: Notes are legible, mostly organized, and can be used by someone else as a reference tool.
C: Notes are mostly legible, somewhat organized, and can be used, with a little difficulty, by someone else as a reference tool.
Mastery
A: Demonstrates great proficiency in each topic
B: Demonstrates great proficiency in nearly every topic
C: Demonstrates proficiency in most every topic

Materials:
Students will need a notebook, pencil, scratch paper, and a basic calculator to check the accuracy of their work.

Parents are asked to sign off on student’s homework. This means: a signature indicates that the problem sets were worked, and the student used a calculator to check for accuracy. And, if needed, when the student did not fully comprehend a topic, the student wrote down questions to ask the teacher. Note: the parent is not required to teach, or reteach. The parent’s signature is strictly checking to ensure that the student did his/her work as directed.