Walton High School

Updated 8/5/08

             Math 2

                 Policies

Textbook:   Georgia High School Mathematics 2

                   McDougal Littell

                   See the bottom of this sheet for instructions to access the book online.

Calculators:  A non-graphing scientific calculator is required for this course (i.e. Texas Instruments TI30XIIS).  Graphing calculators cannot be used on quizzes, tests, or the state end-of-course test.  Students are expected to bring a calculator to class daily.  Teachers DO NOT have calculators to loan.   Calculators may not be shared during quizzes or tests and cell phones/ipods, etc. may not be used.   NO EXCEPTIONS!!   Calculator memories may be cleared at any time.

Homework: Homework will be assigned and checked at the discretion of the teacher.  Appropriate work is expected to accompany answers.  Odd-numbered book problems must be checked and corrected before coming to class.

Quizzes:      Announced as well as unannounced quizzes will be given.  There will be no make-up quizzes given.  All unexcused absences will result in a zero quiz grade.  Other missed quizzes will be replaced with the test grade for that unit.  Quizzes will cover lecture notes, classwork, and homework.

Tests:          Tests will be given on Monday or Thursday when possible.  It is the student’s responsibility to retain information and build on previous concepts.  A student who misses the day of a test will be expected to take the test the day he/she returns to school.  Any missed test, which is not made up before the next test is given, will automatically receive a grade of zero.  It is the student’s responsibility to arrange make-up tests with the teacher.  See student handbook page 5.

Final Exam: A comprehensive final exam will be given at the end of the semester.

Grading:      Homework:         15%

                   Quizzes:              20%

                   Tests                  50%

                   Final Exam:         15%

It is the student’s responsibility to inform his or her parents on grades and progress in the class.  It is also left up to the individual student to seek extra help as needed.  A copy of this policy sheet and each unit’s syllabus will be available at the school’s website.  Follow the links to Math 2 (Waltonhigh.org, departments, math department, math 2).

Math 2 teachers are available for extra help according to the following:

NAME                                    ROOM                                    DATES/TIMES

Jeff Hausdorf                           B221                                       Mon and Fri  7:45-8:15

Teresa Kincaid                         E198                                       Tues and Wed  7:45-8:15

Sheila Sell                                C168                                       Tues and Wed  7:45-8:15

Teresa Casey                           E193                                        Tues and Wed  7:30-8:00

Rick Gesick                             D136                                       Mon – Fri  7:45-8:15

To access the textbook online:

          Go to activate.classzone.com

          Enter the activation code:  (found on the take home copy of the policy sheet)

          Press “Continue” to create a “student account”

          You will be asked to create a username and password

If you have trouble accessing your book, please call McDougal Littell Technical Support at

1-800-727-3009 Mon – Thurs 9AM to 8PM, and Fri 9AM to 5PM.