Ethics

 The foundation upon which the school community is build is integrity.  Please familiarize yourself with the school's guidelines for academic integrity (see Student Handbook).  If you are confronted with an ethical gray area, please ask me for guidance about what is considered to be honest work.  Remember that in our actions and words, we are constantly defining what kind of people we are and what ideals we stand for.  Each of use contributes to the sense of honor, integrity, and mutual trust we enjoy in our community. 

Some examples of things that are considered academic dishonesty include:  copying homework, lying about your homework (and why you don't have it); offering your homework to be copied; asking a student in another section about a test or quiz; offering information about a test or quiz or discussing a test or quiz before everyone has taken it.  

Use of Technology

 Cell phones, iPods, iPads, laptops, and other portable electronic devices are to be turned off during class time unless specifically being used for a learning activity as directed by the teacher. 

TI-84 calculators iPads (or other tablets) will be used regularly in this class.

Expectations

 You are expected to exercise scrupulous honesty in all work.  You are also expected to arrive to class on time, alert and prepared to learn, with the required tools do so.  Additionally, you are expected to fully engage in all classroom activities.  You are expected to be a contributing and participating member of group activities.  You will retrain from all talk, action, and dress that would interfere with learning.  You are expected to make and honest, conscientious attempt on all assignments.  You will be responsible for all material missed due to an absence or lateness.  Additionally, you are expected to actively seek help from the teacher or classmates when having difficulties.  Lastly, you are expected to take responsibility for your own learning both in and out of the classroom.  

Before you begin studying math

Math is a subject you encounter each and every day.  Your cell phones and computers are examples of math in action in routine daily activities.  This class will challenge you to think about math, think analytically, and prepare you for future math classes.  You need to know Math 2 Extended

 is demanding and time consuming, and you might not earn an A, but it is also fun and rewarding.