Precalculus Requirements 2015-2016
Ms. Corrigan
What you will need for this class:
 Notebook or loose leaf binder
 Folder (or notebook with pockets)
 Pencil with eraser
 Graphing calculator
1) Notebooks
You will be required to keep a notebook for this class only. Your notebook should
include notes given in class on the smartboard or on handouts with the date and topic,
classwork assignments, and homework with the date and corrections made after reviewed
as a class (also include book page(s) and problems numbers).
2) Class Preparation
You must come prepared and on time to class everyday with your notebook, pencil, and
graphing calculator. All quizzes and tests must be completed in pencil or points will be
deducted!!
3) Class Absence
If you are absent, you are responsible to make up all missed work. Please check with a
classmate for missed class notes and “opener” activities. Also, check the worksheet box
for any handouts. The precalc r-track calendar on Schoolwires will have the homework
assignments listed for each night. It is your responsibility to make up all missed work. As
a general guideline, if you are out for 2 days, you will be given 2 days to make up missed
work or prepare for a missed quiz or test.
All quizzes and tests will be announced, as well as the topics they will cover. Formal or
informal reviews will be given before tests. Since tests and quizzes are announced in
advance, students who are absent the day of are expected to make it up the day they
return to school.
4) Grading
Classwork/Homework: 20%
Quizzes: 30%
Tests: 50%
*Your final grade is based on 40% (1st-half of the semester), 40% (2nd-half of the
semester), and 20% (final exam).
5) Classroom Rules
Please be conscious of these class rules and consequences:
1. Be prepared, on time, and ready to work.
2. Be respectful and polite to the teacher and your fellow
classmates.
3. Listen and stay seated when someone is talking.
4. No writing on the desks!!!
5. You must remain in your seats until the bell rings. Do not
pack up and stand near the door waiting for the bell to ring.
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Consequences:
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1st Offense: Verbal warning
2nd Offense: Teacher conference (individual)
3th Offense: Call parent/guardian to discuss student behavior
4rd Offense: Write-up to office
5th (and last) Offense: Parent/teacher meeting in person with
guidance counselor.
6) Textbooks
You will be assigned one textbook for this course. The textbooks are to be used for
classwork and if there is time left after the lesson to start the homework. Please bring
your textbook with you to class each day. Please see online textbook information on
my Schoolwires page to access the online textbook for nightly homework
assignments if you wish to leave your textbook in your locker overnight. I do not
want you to leave your textbook in the classroom.
7) Graphing Calculators
If you own a graphing calculator please bring it to class everyday. You will all get a
form to fill out if you need to borrow a graphing calculator. No one in the class will
get a graphing calculator to borrow until ALL forms are returned to me so please fill
out these forms immediately!!
8) Where to find me?
I will be available for extra help after school 1 day a week (I will let you know which
day). Please be sure to make arrangements with me prior to the meeting so I can
adjust my schedule accordingly. The school math tutoring days and times are on my
Schoolwires page. You can also reach me at jennifer.corrigan@woodbridge.k12.nj.us.
Please try to keep yourself as organized as possible. Remember it is up to you to ask
questions and to make sure you understand topics completely as we progress through the
course!!
In order to maintain a clear channel of communication between myself, you, and your
parents/guardians, please fill out the student/parent contact form located on my
Schoolwires. This will count as your first homework grade and is due on Wednesday,
September 9th.
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