Pre-AP Pre-Calculus Syllabus
Teacher: Mrs. Huskey
Conference Time: 12:30 – 1:10pm
Phone: 281-252-2550
Email: khuskey@magnoliaisd.org
What it means to be Pre-AP:
A main goal of this course is to instill advanced thinking skills, knowledge, and
critical reasoning abilities. I expect the Pre-AP student to be on a path that
prepares them for future success in a Calculus course, whether that is at college
or here in AP Calculus AB and taking the Calculus AP exam for college credit.
The course is challenging, and Pre-AP students will be expected to extend the
information gained in class and use their critical thinking skills to tackle problems
on exams that may not be identical to the homework.
Grading Scale and Policy:
This course grade will be based upon demonstrated mastery of the many
concepts that are covered in this course. Mastery is developed during formative
assessments (lessons, activities, practice, and quizzes) and then later that
mastery is demonstrated in the summative assessments (test, projects). The
weighting of these portions of the course are as follows:
Formative Assessments (includes warm-ups and
other classwork, practice, exit tickets,
quizzes etc.)
Summative Assessments (tests and major projects)
District Common Assessment ( 9 Weeks Test/ Semester Test)
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25%
60%
15%
Each student must do his/her own work. Any form of plagiarism or
supplying answers to others will result in disciplinary action and a zero on
the assignment or test.
Expected Behavior:
I have the right to teach, and the students have the right to learn. Anything that
interferes with the teaching and learning environment will not be tolerated.
Respect of authority, property and peers is expected of all students. If an issue
of disrespect or disruption consistently occurs after I have conferenced with the
student and contacted the parent, an office referral will be written.
Note: There may be occasions when an occurrence requires immediate
office referral. This will be the decision of the teacher or substitute in the
room.
Supplies Needed (EVERYDAY):
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PENCILS
Composition Book or spiral notebook
Folder, Report Binder, or 3-Ring Binder
Graphing Calculator (highly recommended, but not required)
Electronic Use Policy:
MISD policy, the Student Handbook, and the Code of Conduct allow students to
carry cellular phones or other electronic communication devices during the
school day, but they must be turned off and out of sight during instruction.
Cellular phones, IPODs, MP3 players, CD players, headphones/earphones,
cameras and other electronic devices are not allowed to interfere with instruction
in any fashion at any time. These devices will be collected if the teacher
determines that instruction is being hindered in any way (including repeatedly
having to redirect students who have these devices out or in use inside the
classroom or other instructional venue). Use of electronic device that interferes
with the ability of other students to work will be considered a rule violation and
will be addressed according to the Code of Conduct.
Absences/Makeup Work:
It is my expectation that each student is personally responsible for obtaining
missed notes, assignments, quizzes, and/or tests due to an absence. Students
are expected to use their class calendars to get assignments and have them
ready upon their return. They have access to notes and assignments online.
When a student is absent for a test or quiz, they have the number of days absent
plus one to make-up the missed assessment for full credit.
Missing Work Policy:
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Students who have not turned in assignments by the due date may turn in the
assignment for the credit listed in the table below:
Turned in by the
Due Date
Turned in before summative
assessment
Turned in before the end of the
3-week progress report date.
100% of Grade
Earned
80% of Grade
Earned
70% of Grade
Earned
However, if the student was present for the lesson and didn’t do the assignment
he/she may be invited to complete the missing assignment during tutorials.
PLEASE NOTE: If the missing assignment has already been graded and/or
returned, an alternate assignment may be given for the student to complete.
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If a student desires to retake a summative assessment (test), he/she must
complete all missing assignments BEFORE the retest.
Retest Policy:
Students may retest ONE summative assessment/assignment within ONE week
from the date the grade is posted or test returned for a grade that reflects the
level of mastery of the content assessed (full credit) each nine weeks. The
requirements of retesting are as follows:
-all missing work must be completed and turned in prior to the
reassessment
-attendance at tutorials is mandatory for reteaching prior to the
reassessment. Tutorials will be scheduled at the teacher’s
discretion.
*Projects that are given three or more weeks to complete are not included in the
retest policy but are subject to teacher discretion.
Remind:
If you wish to sign up for text message updates about assignments, due dates, or
changes to instructions please text @secant to 81010. You will then get a text back
asking for your name.
Students: Please enter your name followed by your period
Ex: John Smith in 2nd period would be
John Smith 2
Parents: Please enter your name followed by your student’s name in parenthesis
Ex: Marsha Smith parent of John Smith would be
Marsha Smith(John Smith)
Tutoring:
Tutoring is available Mondays and Tuesdays during West Hour B and after
school on Thurdays. A student must obey all class rules in order to attend any
session. There is also morning tutoring available during by appointment.
Teacher/Parent/Student Contact:
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Website: Please access the Magnolia ISD website to locate my teacher
page. There you will find a weekly list of homework assignments, test
dates, and many other important dates and information.
E-Mail: If you have concerns, please contact me using the following email
address: khuskey@magnoliaisd.org
Progress Reports: Official progress reports will be sent home after the
third and sixth weeks of each 9 week grading period. I will also send
home progress reports pertaining to Algebra 2 throughout the year.
Pre-AP Pre-Calculus Policies and Procedures Signature Page
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I acknowledge by my signature that I have read and will retain the Pre-AP
Pre-Calculus Syllabus for my records.
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Please return only this page signed and dated on or before Friday,
August 28th.
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