PRECALCULUS 1A and 1B MRS. Rich

· Student Supplies: 3”-4” Notebook with dividers, TI 89 or TI86 Graphing Calculator. Merrill Advanced Mathematical Concepts Textbook.

· This is a very demanding course even for those students who excel in math. There is homework every class period which will usually take 30 minutes to 90 minutes to complete. Students have a detailed syllabus to follow which contains all homework assignments, worksheets, quiz dates, and test dates. It also tells them which sections we will cover in class. The syllabus is also on my Web page. Students are expected to read their syllabus and be prepared for class each day.

· Homework is checked immediately when class starts. If a student is late to class a zero is given for homework. All graded work done outside of class is also due then the bell rings for class to start.

· Permitted absences (field trips, family trips, college visits, athletic events, drama shows, music shows, etc.) are permitted only if all work is turned in BEFORE the student leaves and all quizzes and tests are taken in ADVANCE.

· All quizzes and tests are comprehensive over all previously taught topics from this year and Algebra I. The majority of the quiz or test will come from the sections just taught but students are always responsible for previous material.

· Since a lot of work is done outside of class and turned in for a grade this can create a problem. I expect each student to do all the required work on their own. I do not have a problem with students checking their answers with a classmate (unless told differently beforehand) but I will not allow someone to copy any part of another student’s work.

· If a student is absent from class, he/she needs to get the notes from a classmate as not all material is in the text. Students are responsible for all work that occurred while they are absent and are expected to have their assignment completed when they return. Students at this level should be able to read the text book and complete their homework on their own. If a student is absent for a period of time they will need to come in for individual help until they are caught up.

· Students cannot allow themselves to get behind this class. As soon as they are having trouble they need to come in for individual help. The best time for this is during XL or lunch.

· Students with an average of 88% or higher will go to AP Calculus AB. Students with an average below 88% will retake Precalculus.