Collins Hill High School
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE…. CP Calculus 1st & 2nd Semester
TERM…Fall 2013 & Spring 2014
TEACHER ............................ D. Conner
Email Address
Teacher Web Page
Teacher Support
(Help sessions etc.)
ROOM # ....................... 3.005
Donna_Conner@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
http://www.collinshill.org/donnaconner.aspx
2:25 – 3:15 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in room 3.005; additional help available through NHS, Mu
Alpha Theta, and Beta students after school in Media Center (check school website for details)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course includes functions, limits and continuity, derivatives, applications of derivatives, integrals, and applications of
the integral.
Prerequisites: Meets achievement criteria for Accelerated Integrated Precalculus
COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT
The entire list of Academic, Knowledge and Skills for each of the following curriculum strands in this course can be accessed through the
district web address at www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us
AKS STRANDS
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F.
UNITS/TOPICS
1st Semester:
1. Functions
2. Limits
3. Derivatives
4. Applications of the Derivative
2nd Semester:
5. Integration and Its Applications
6. Integrals
7. Applications of the Integral
8. Volume
Process Skills
Numbers and Operations
Geometry
Algebra
Data Analysis and Probability
Reading Across the Curriculum
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
Published Materials
Houghton-Mifflin: Calculus: An Applied Approach $122.96
Student Solution Manual
$33.27
Both Textbook and Solution Manual are available during
class (I have a class set). The electronic textbook is available
through the school web page under my e class.
Instructional Supplies
1) Pen, Pencil, Highlighter, and 2 Dry Erase Markers
2) Notebook Paper and Graph Paper
3) Calculator: Scientific and TI-83/TI-84/TI-Inspire
EVALUATION AND GRADING
Assignments
Classwork, Labs, Quizzes
Projects/Unit Tests
Final Exam
Grade Weights
Daily Work
Summative Assessment
Final Exam
35%
45 %
20%
A:
B:
C:
D:
F:
Grading Scale
90 and above
80 – 89
74 – 79
70 – 73
69 or below
OTHER INFORMATION
Expectations for Academic Success
1) Review Your Notes on a Daily Basis
2) Ask questions
3) Participate constructively as a team member
4) Complete all work on time – trying every problem
5) Challenge yourself to continuously improve
Additional Requirements/Resources
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Tutoring Available:
Advisement, before school, and after school
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www.holtmcdougal.hmhco.com/advanced.htm
www.khanacademy.org
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ELECTRONICS
All electronics will be turned off and put away once in the classroom. This includes everything except
calculators.
DAILY WORK
Daily Work is essential to success in math. All math teachers assign Daily Work as a means for their
students to practice and review important skills that are taught in class. Students are expected to
complete these assignments on a daily basis. At their discretion, individual teachers may use a variety
of means to assess Daily Work. Some of these assessment methods may include (but are not limited to):
Daily Work quizzes, notebook checks, and collecting assignments to be graded for accuracy.
CALCULATORS
All students will be using a calculator in math. It is the responsibility of the student to bring his/her
calculator to class on a daily basis. However, mental math is also an important skill that we emphasize.
Therefore, there will be times when students will not be allowed to use a calculator. Teachers will make
students aware of these times.
Note: It is not acceptable for students to use their cell phone as a calculator during class time. Please
refer to the policies posted in the classrooms and in the CHHS Handbook regarding electronics in class.
LATE WORK
It is math department policy that no late work will be accepted, unless the work is late because of an
excused absence. Individual teachers may have their own policies regarding make-up work.
IMPORTANT DATES
August 22, 2013: PTSA Open House/Curriculum Night 7pm
September 25, 2013 – Georgia High School Writing Test (11th graders)
September 26, 2013: 6-week Progress Reports issued
October 16, 2013 – PSAT (10th and 11th graders)
November 7, 2013: 12-week Progress Reports issued
December 18-20, 2013: 1st semester Final Exams
January 16, 2014 – PTSA Advisement Night 6:30pm
February 27, 2014: 6-week Progress Reports issued
April 17, 2014: 12-week Progress Reports issued
May 19-21, 2014: 2nd Semester Final Exams
Parents: You are encouraged to sign up for Parent Portal access – this will give you up to date
information regarding grades and attendance. Stop by the guidance office to get registered for this
valuable resource.
Students: You are encouraged to take full advantage of the Student Portal – you have access to online
textbooks and many online resources for your classes. In addition, you have updated information
regarding your grades.
This class may make use of non-GCPS online websites, resources, and/or utilities that may require
student logins, accounts, or that may display student names.
The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.
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