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Hi ,

Welcome to Algebra 2! I'm Mr. Castillo, and I've been a Mathematics Teacher for 22 years. I am excited to be the Algebra 2 teacher and help you learn the content in a fun and interactive way with positive and constructive feedback. I believe in your potential for success in this class. Please ask questions whenever you need help or if an assignment is unclear. I want you to feel confident during the learning process, and we need to work as a team to ensure your success during the learning process. Please review the unit videos, instructions, examples, and grading rubric carefully. Many students who have been successful in Algebra 2 have been very diligent in following the latter advice. I am on your side, and I am here to help you learn the content in a non-stressful manner, but it is imperative that you do your part promptly. Please ask questions whenever you are unclear about an assignment. Keep in mind that we also offer tutoring, and you can find the information on our website.



Before You Submit Your Question:

I'm happy to answer your questions. Before contacting me, check if the answers are provided in the list below. Click on the 'Chat' icon if you want to chat with someone on the SVHS customer support team now, or if you haven't heard back from me, as that may mean my email to you was blocked or bounced back.

  • Your final will only appear once you have completed all the quizzes, tests and I have graded all your assignments.

  • When you submit an assignment, I get notified. I try to grade assignments within 2-3 school days, but sometimes it's not possible. I generally don't grade assignments on weekends and holidays, so please be patient. Always allow 3 days for an assignment to be graded. At the end of a semester, it gets very busy, so allow 7 days. Please don't leave all your assignments until the end of the semester; that will put a lot of stress on both of us.

  • When you have a concern or need help with a question in a quiz, test, or final, please 'flag it' on the quiz itself. Then reach out to me and let me know which quiz you want me to review, and tell me why you flagged the question. This will save you rewriting the question or having to describe it.

  • If you are struggling with the course, remember we offer tutoring. You can book one session to get you past something you're having trouble with, or you can book a series of tutoring sessions to help you through the course.

I hope you're enjoying the course. When you finish the course, complete the course feedback form and let me know what you think. Many thanks!