The
Powell Post PreCalculus Edition
Grading Policy
Welcome to the
new school year. I
am excited to have
you in my class.
This is the most
important
class
you will ever take!
I will treat it that
way and hope that
you will do the
same. Please read
the information in
this syllabus. Keep
this sheet in the
front
of
your
notebook for the
course.
Grades are accrued on a point system.
Homework/Classwork (5pts) – Homework
will be given every day. In order to stay on
pace with the class, you must attempt every
problem. You will receive credit for your
completed assignments.
Quizzes(20pts) – Quizzes will be given
often between tests as we cover new
material. Some will be scheduled and some
will be unannounced, so always be
prepared!
Tests(100pts)
–
Tests
will
be
comprehensive and cover sections and
chapters. Partial credit is given whenever
possible. You will be given plenty of notice
before tests.
Quarter Test – Will be given at the end of
each 9 week grading period. The point
value will be adjusted to account for 10% of
your quarter grade.
Course Description
PRE-CALCULUS (1 UNIT)
Prerequisites: Algebra II with grade “C” or higher or
Algebra II Honors with a grade “C”
This course is designed as a fourth-year college preparatory
course for students who have an interest and ability in
mathematics. It applies algebraic and geometric concepts to
problem solving. It can also serve as a course to reinforce
earlier mathematical concepts. It includes topics in analytical
geometry and thecircular functions.
This is a pencil. Failure
to use one will result in
lost points on each
quiz/test.
Quiz, -1 pt
Test, -5pts
Jeremy Powell
Mathematics Teacher
Westside High School
In this issue:
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Grading Policy
Rules
Calculators
Contacting Me
Make-Up Work
The Parking Lot
Tutorial Hours
??Need Help??
Tutorial Hours:
Every morning
7:20-8:10
M/Th
3:40-4:30
We have a classroom set of
TI nspires. You will be
assigned a number and will
be required to put your ID in
the slot whenever you use it.
NO ID = NO Calculator
A graphing calculator of your
own (preferably TI84) would
be great because you will
need it for your homework.
Rules:
1. Come to class on
time and prepared.
2. Treat everyone with
courtesy and respect.
3. Do your own work!
In addition, the school’s
policy for tardies will be
strictly enforced.
*District Grading
Scale*
A
B
C
D
F
100 – 93
92 – 85
84 – 77
76 – 70
69 and below
How To Reach Me:
Classroom Procedures
1. Upon coming into class each day, you are to
begin work on Warm-Ups while I take role and
Class Calendar
check homework. Please see the back for more information.
2. A few behaviors will not be tolerated: using The class calendar
profanity, cheating, and disrupting the learning of will be on my
website under the
others.
Classroom tab on
3. Please, no food or drink out in the classroom.
the school’s site.
4. When you miss class, it is vital that you see me
Check it often to
or another classmate as soon as possible to get
what you missed. It is your responsibility to get the keep up with
material and schedule some time with me if
important dates
needed.
5. I.D. badges will be worn at all times, just put it on
and forget about it.
6. Turn your cell phones off and keep them put
away.
Make – Up Work
A. Don’t miss class.
B. If you must miss class, refer to A
above.
C. If you still must miss, remember,
there is no way to really make-up
a class. However, you need to
come by before the next class and
spend some time catching up on
the material that you missed.
D. Make-up tests and quizzes are
usually tougher than the original,
so don’t miss them.
The
Parking
Lot
We only have 90 minutes for
class each day, so I am sure that
many times you will have
questions that we do not get to
cover. If this is the case, place
your questions or comments on a
sticky note and place it in the
Parking Lot. I will read them and
try to make sure your questions
and ideas are addressed as quickly
as possible.
Our YEAR AT A GLANCE
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be
reached in any of the following ways:
1) Send a note to school with your student.
2) Call the school and leave a message for me to call you.
3) Email me at jeremypowell@anderson5.net (This method is probably the easiest method
to reach me.)
Unit 1 – Introduction to Trigonometry
Unit 2 – Applications of Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles
Unit 3 – Applications of Trigonometric Functions on Oblique Triangles
Unit 4 – Graph Trigonometric Functions
Unit 5 – Trigonometric Identities
Unit 6 – Solving Trig Equations
Unit 7 – Vectors and Parametrics
Unit 8 – Polar Coordinates
Unit 9 – Conic Sections
Unit 10 – Linear and Quadratic Functions
Unit 11 – Polynomial Functions
Unit 12 - Exponents
Unit 13 – Logarithmic Functions
Unit 14 – Rational Functions and Limits
Unit 15 – Sequences and Series