Advanced Placement Calculus, AB/BC
Calculus is the study of change. Calculus has widespread applications in the
physical sciences, actuarial science, computer science, statistics, engineering,
economics, business, finance, medicine, pharmacy, demography, and in other
fields wherever a problem can be mathematically modeled and an optimal solution
is desired.
Students enrolled in AP Calculus will earn 2 units of math credits (Calculus AB 1st
semester, Calculus BC 2nd semester). The Calculus AB and BC courses cover
topics typically covered in two or more semesters at most colleges. This sequence
follows the College Board’s topical outline (http://www.collegeboard.com).
Instructor: Don Wisdom (dwisdom@walton.k12.ga.us)
Prerequisites and Requirements: Successful completion of Precalculus, along
with that teacher’s recommendation; an above average work ethic, strong
organizational skills and excellent study habits.
Summer Reading (optional): There is no summer reading requirement for this
course. However, the following are recommended reading for those students who
wish to preview some of the topics in Calculus. These books also serve as good
reference sources while taking the course (select one from the following two
choices):
 The Cartoon Guide to Calculus, by Larry Gonick (# 978-0-06-168909-3);
 How To Ace Calculus: The Streetwise Guide, By Adams, Thompson, and
Hass (# 978-0-71-673160-3)
I have read and understand the prerequisites and requirements above.
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Precalculus Teacher’s Recommendation:
[ ] Recommended for AP Calculus
[ ] Not Recommended
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Walton County School District
Advanced Placement Program Student Contract
Note: A separate agreement must be signed and submitted for each AP course a student takes.
Date: ____________
Student Name:
AP Course:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Parent/Guardian Phone Number:
Parent/Guardian Email Address:
You have indicated an interest in registering for one or more Advanced Placement (AP) courses during the
upcoming school year. Taking an AP course and exam is a collaborative effort between you, the student, your
parent/guardian, your teacher(s), and the school. Each party plays a role and must make the commitment to meet the
expectations noted below.
The Student agrees to organize his/her time and effort to successfully complete the AP course in which he/she is
enrolled. The student will notify teachers immediately if he/she falls behind in class readings and/or assignments.
The student will be expected to complete assignments, readings and projects outside of class time. For year-long
courses, the student understands that an earned grade below 70% at the end of the first semester will constitute the
removal of the student from the AP course altogether. The student will be placed in a college-preparatory equivalent
course for the second semester of the school year. The student is expected to take the AP Exam on its scheduled
date and time as outlined by the College Board. Once the registration process has been completed, you are
obligated to take the AP course(s) which you have chosen.
The Parent/Guardian agrees to be familiar with and accept the AP course requirements and policies, and to help
his/her student organize study time in support of class assignments. The parent/guardian agrees to purchase required
materials and to pay the exam fee as determined by the AP Coordinator. If the parent/guardian is unable to meet
these requirements for financial reasons, they will contact the AP Coordinator immediately.
The School (AP Teacher and AP Coordinator) agrees to provide rigorous instruction and challenging course
content as described in the AP Course Description. The school will provide the student with a copy of the Bulletin
for AP Students and Parents and agrees to administer the AP Exam in a fair and secure environment as outlined in
the AP Coordinator’s Manual.
Walton County AP Course Exam Expectations: Students who are enrolled in and complete any Advanced
Placement course at Walton County high schools will be expected to take the College Board Advanced Placement
Exam for that course, unless there are extenuating circumstances that prevent a student from taking an exam. The
College Board does not require that students enrolled in an AP course take the corresponding AP Exam. This
agreement is for school use only and is based upon AP Exam administration policies established locally by school
officials.
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The student is responsible for collecting the required signatures and returning this agreement to the
teacher of the AP course requested by Friday, January 30, 2015.
Acknowledgement of Responsibilities
I, ____________________ (student), agree to the conditions outlined above. I understand that once I
have registered for an AP course, I am obligated to take that course. I understand that once the
registration process has been completed, I am obligated to take the AP course(s) which I have chosen. I
understand that I am the primary party responsible for completion of AP assignments and obtaining
tutoring and additional academic assistance should I fall behind or have concerns with understanding and
completing assignments. I understand that I am expected to meet all AP deadlines on time, as well. I
understand that, in the case of a year-long AP course, should my grade fall below 70% in that course at
the end of the first semester, I will be removed from the AP course and placed in a second-semester,
college-preparatory course with equivalent curriculum.
I, _________________, (parent/guardian) agree to the conditions outlined above. I understand that, in the
case of a year-long AP course, should my student’s grade fall below 70% in that course at the end of the
first semester, my student will be removed from the AP course and placed in a second-semester, collegepreparatory course with equivalent curriculum. I understand that once the registration process has been
completed, my student is obligated to take the AP course(s) which he/she has chosen. I understand that
the AP Exam fee will be determined in the Spring for all tests in addition to the first test that my student
requests to take (cost of first test is covered by the school), at least two months in advance of the testing
date. I understand that once a test has been ordered, I am monetarily responsible for the expense of the
test, should my student choose not to take the test on the day of the exam. I understand that no late tests
will be ordered or made available to students except in cases of documentable emergency. A note from a
parent will not be considered valid documentation for the ordering and administering of a late exam, and
direct parental contact with the program administrator will be required. Should a late test be required for
my student, I understand that I am monetarily responsible for the late test fee.
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