COURSE OVERVIEW
HONORS CALCULUS
5 CREDITS
DESCRIPTION
This is an introductory Calculus course. Students who are successful in this course will be prepared to study
Calculus at the college level. In this course, students will be introduced to the theories of calculus while applying
calculus techniques to solve application problems in a variety of areas. Students should possess a strong math
background, especially in the areas of algebra and trigonometry. This developmental course is designed to
develop students technological and problem solving abilities in the 21st century.
INSTRUCTOR AND MEETING INFORMATION
Instructor: John March
Phone: 856-468-1445 x2050
E-Mail: jmarch@gcecnj.org
Room: 202
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COURSE GOALS
It is the goal of this class to give the student a foundation for the study of calculus. Students will use the
technology of the graphing calculator to assist with this study.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The student will
 Review prerequisite algebra, geometry and pre-calculus topics.
 Investigate and apply limits and their properties.
 Determine and apply the derivative of a function.
 Solve a variety of problems involving the application of the derivative.
 Apply basic integration rules to determine integrals for a given function.
REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS
Students are expected to arrive in class promptly with their notebook, pencils and other required materials. During
class students are expected to participate and show proper respect to their teacher and classmates. Of course,
students will be expected follow all rules of behavior listed in the school handbook. Students will be given
homework on most nights. These assignments need to be completed by the designated time in order that the
student is prepared for class and any upcoming assessments.
COURSE WORK AND ASSESSMENT
Students will be assessed based on their results on quizzes and tests. The purpose of homework is to better
prepare students for the assessments. Homework will be graded on an as needed basis and will be graded on both
accuracy and completeness. Tests will occur at the end of each unit and are based on 100 points. Quizzes will
have a point value of up to 40 points, and may be given at any time, with or without prior notice. Students will
always be given advanced notice of tests. If a formula sheet is to be utilized during an assessment, one will be
provided one by the instructor. The grade for the course will be determined by computing the mathematical
average of the points earned by the student divided by the number of possible points.
GRADING POLICY
Grades will be based on assessments, homework and projects. There will be two Benchmark exams along with a
Final Exam. Benchmarks will be worth 150 points and the Final will be worth 200 points. Throughout the
semester students will be required to complete Achieve 3000 articles. Students will be graded based on their first
attempt at these articles. Retakes will no longer be administered for any assessments with the exception of those
students with IEP or 504 accommodations.
TEXTBOOK INFORMATION
Calculus of a Single Variable, 10th edition, Larson, Hostetler and Edwards, Houghton Mifflin Co, 2013.
COURSE POLICIES
 Arrive to class on time prepared to learn.
 Bring all supplies and assignments with you
when you come to class.
 Listen to others and participate in class.
 Respect the rights of others- do not interrupt
fellow students’ learning.
 Hats are not to be worn in class.
 Always do your best and have a positive
attitude.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Students are required to bring the following items to class:
A notebook, a sharpened pencil, graph paper, and a calculator.
CALCULATOR REQUIREMENTS
For students who may be taking high level math classes such as calculus, our math department recommends a
graphing calculator, such as the TI-83 Plus or the TI-84. These models retail for about $100.00.
DISTRICT ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION AND RECORDING POLICY
The Board of Education believes pupils and/or school staff members should not be subject to having a video or
audio recording taken of any pupil(s) or school staff member(s) for any purpose without the consent of the pupil,
the pupil’s parent or guardian, and/or the school staff member. In addition to protecting the privacy rights of
pupils and school staff members, the Board recognizes such recordings can be disruptive to the educational
program. In addition, inappropriate recordings of educational material, pupil assessment instruments, and/or pupil
assessment reviews can be used to compromise the integrity of the district’s educational program or lead to
academic dishonesty in the event such recordings are stored and/or transmitted to other pupils. Therefore, the
Board of Education adopts this Policy regarding pupil use of electronic communication and recording devices.
MY CELL PHONE POLICY
To help comply with the new district policy regarding electronic communication and recording policy, cell
phones are strictly forbidden in my classroom. The first time a student is caught with their cell phone, it will be
taken from them for the duration of the period. If it becomes a persistent problem, disciplinary action will be
taken.
Please sign, detach, and return this portion of the syllabus. By doing so you acknowledge that you have
read the entire syllabus and know specifically the following:
 Retakes are no longer being offered
 The District’s Electronic Communication and Recording Policy
 My Cell Phone Policy
If you have any other question, feel free to contact me.
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