Phineas Banning High School
Mathematics Department
AP Calculus AB
Course Syllabus
Fall 2012
Instructor: Mr. Garibay
Room: 116
Email: rxg9213@lausd.net
Room Phone: 1116
Welcome to AP Calculus! This class is being taught with the belief that all students can learn and all students can be academically and
socially successful. However, in order to succeed in this class, the student must put in the effort and time necessary to master the
material.
Course Description: AP Calculus offers students their first opportunity to attempt collegiate level mathematics. This
course has two distinct goals: First, to learn and appreciate Calculus as a significant mathematical and scientific tool
and as a human achievement. Second, to prepare for the College Board’s Advanced Placement Examination in
Calculus (AB) to be given on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Passing this examination may earn the student college credit
when they enroll in a four year institution in the Fall of 2013.
Our textbook is Calculus (Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic) by Ross L. Finney, Franklin D. Demana and
Bert K. Waits (Third Edition), 2007.
Supplemental materials include, but are not limited to relevant materials developed by the community of AP
Calculus instructors and the College Board. Worksheets of test aids and resources for AP Exam preparation
will be provided to each student during the second semester of this course. A graphing calculator (the TI-83
or TI-84 is particularly recommended) is required. Students who are unable to obtain their own calculator
may check out a calculator for the year in a manner somewhat similar to that of checking out textbooks.
Grading: Your tests are 90% of your grade and your homework is 10% of your grade.
Grading Scale:
A 89 % - 100 %
D 50 % - 63.99 %
B
Fail
77 % - 88.99 %
0 % - 49.99 %
C
64 % - 76.99 %
Tutoring: I am available everyday during Nutrition, Lunch and until 4:00 pm most days to help students.
NOTE: Student and Parents will be notified if a student is failing or in danger of failing on the 5 week,
10 week, and 15 week report cards, during parent conferences, PHBAO conferences and by phone.
Calculus A
Chapter 1: Limits and Continuity
Chapter 2: Derivatives/Differentiation
Chapter 3: Applications of Derivatives
(100 pts)
(200 pts)
(300 pts)
Calculus B
Chapter 4: Anti-Differentiation, Integration and Area
Chapter 5: Area and Volume
Chapter 6: Exponents, Logarithms and L’Hopitals Rule
(400 pts)
(200 pts)
(200 pts)
Citizenship: Every student is expected to attend every class and to be ready to learn: Bring pencil, paper, and
notebook to class every day unless told otherwise. You will need a graphing calculator. Participate in all class
activities. This is a college level course offered in the high school. The highest standard of conduct and integrity is
required at all times. Disruption of instruction cannot be tolerated.
Exams: Exams will be announced ahead of time. All exams are cumulative. You must learn the material and not
memorize it temporarily. If a student misses an exam he/she must do a make-up exam after school. If a student wants
to take a make-up exam it must be after school and the student will only be allowed to take a make up exam if they
have not missed more than THREE homework assignments for the chapter they want to take the make up exam for.
NOTE: You will need to be available after school to finish exams. If a student is truant, they will not be
allowed to make up an exam. If a student receives a D or Fail on any exam a notice will be sent to your parents
via a phone call.
Homework: Homework will be assigned daily. Homework will be checked the day after it is assigned at the
beginning of class. No late work will be accepted!
My Expectations:
Of me, your teacher
Of you, my student
1. To treat me and your colleagues
1. To treat you with respect at all times.
with respect at all times.
2. To provide you with an orderly
2. To attend class and participate in an
environment.
orderly manner.
3. To always cooperate and never
3. To provide necessary discipline.
disrupt.
4. To provide competent instruction
4. To study and do all of your work.
and motivation.
5. To learn and master the required
5. To provide the required content.
content.
Our class will be its best if we each do our part!
 Strive to attend school every day.
 ASK questions and be a part of the conversation. Attendance and
participation are different things.
 READ your text. It would be pretty silly for me to simply repeat the text's
material in class. So I expect you to read so we can do other activities in
class.
 Commit to complete all activities and assignments and turn them in on
time.
 Get help early (don't wait until it's too late!).
Note: Enrolling in AP Calculus and passing the class takes a lot of responsibility, hard work and time. It also gives
you exposure to college level material. The material being taught is taught at an accelerated pace and successful
completion requires at least six hours of individual study time per week.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Student Agreement
I have read the description and syllabus for this AP course and am familiar with the course expectations and accept
its academic challenges. Due to the increased rigor and challenge of this course, I will notify my teacher, request
help and attend tutorials if I fall behind in class assignments or have difficulty with the course content. I understand
that my success in this AP course is primarily my responsibility.
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Student Signature
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Parent Agreement
I have read the description and syllabus for this AP course and am familiar with its academic requirements and
agree to support and encourage my son/daughter in his/her endeavors in this course. I will notify the teacher
immediately of any concerns I have relating to the AP class or my child’s progress.
Parents: Yes, there is homework every day, due the next day and your child will be required to
stay after school some days. Info to contact me by e-mail or call me are on the first page. If you
have any concerns regarding your student's progress in Calculus, my teaching, or the course
content. I will respond within 24 hours.
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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Print Name
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Date