AP Calculus AB
2013-2014 Course Syllabus
Mrs. Sarah Sagert
School Phone: (262) 789-6375
New Berlin Eisenhower Middle & High School
Email: sarah.sagert@nbexcellence.org
Room: 221
***EMAIL PREFERRED
Materials Text book, binder with loose-leaf paper or folder and notebook, graph paper, pencils w/ erasers,
graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-84).
Homework
Assignments are checked daily and scored as a 0, 1, or 2 scale. You must complete all problems and show all
work to receive a 2. All assignments must be scored at a 2 in that chapter in order to qualify for a retake
on that assessment. Scores will be entered into Infinite Campus, but not be calculated in their overall grade.
All of the homework problems are the building blocks of the assessments. If homework is not complete, a
score of a 0 will be assigned in Infinite Campus.
Assessments
Formal Assessments 85% These check for mastery of material and include but are not limited to tests,
presentations, and projects. You may retake tests if you complete all of the steps required to retake such as,
filling out a test retake sheet and demonstrate evidence that you have learned the material, including making
corrections on your test, doing all homework from the chapter if it was not already done (2’s on each
assignment), doing additional practice problems, and getting help outside of class. Retakes must be done by
the end of the quarter in which the test was taken. Retake scores will completely replace the original
assessment score. Retakes will take a considerable amount of work and it should be noted that doing all the
work as it is assigned and preparing for assessments will be MUCH EASIER than having to retake. Tests will
always have problems from previous chapters. Often, a topic may be introduced in one chapter, but mastery of
that topic is not expected until a later chapter. In that case, the topic will not show up on the test until the later
chapter.
Informal assessments 15% These check for mastery of material and include but are not limited to quizzes
(which may be unannounced) and homework problems. These are worth 10% of your grade. These informal
assessments will allow students to show that they have a deep understanding of the material and have
retained the material. Informal assessments may not be retaken.
Once you begin a test, you must finish it. This also applies to tests taken during the normal class period. I
will not give extra time. If you make up a test during a study hall, make sure you give yourself a large enough
time frame to finish it.
Test Retakes I will offer test retakes. You may retake tests if you are not happy with your score. You may
choose to retake the multiple choice section, the free response section, or both. In order to retake a test, you
must fill out a test retake sheet and demonstrate evidence that you have learned the material, including making
corrections on your test, doing all homework from the chapter if it was not already done (2’s on each
assignment, including reading questions), doing additional practice problems, and getting help outside of class.
Retakes must be done by the end of the quarter in which the test was taken. Retakes will take a considerable
amount of work and it should be noted that doing all the work as it is assigned and preparing for assessments
will be MUCH EASIER than having to retake.
Grading Scale
A+ 97-100
A
93-96
A90-92
B+
B
B-
Semester Grade Weight
QUARTER GRADE
85% Formal Assessments
15% Informal Assessments
87-89
83-86
80-82
C+
C
C-
77-79
73-76
70-72
D+
D
D-
67-69
63-66
60-62
F
< 60
SEMESTER GRADE
45% Quarter 1
45% Quarter 2
10% Final Exam
Absences & Make-Up Work
You will be given the number of days absent to make up any work without being penalized as long as the
absence is excused. Any absence that is unexcused on a quiz/test day will result in an alternative
assessment deemed appropriate by the instructor at a time determined by the instructor.
Academic Dishonesty
Students are expected to conduct themselves in the highest ethical manner in this class. Plagiarism and
cheating will not be tolerated and school policies regarding misconduct will be strictly enforced. Cheating
includes giving or receiving information. Students are expected to show all work. Copying answers off of
answer sheets (online and/or hard copies) or other students’ paper is considered cheating. If students choose
to work together, each student must do their own work on their own sheet of paper and if identical work and
answers are shown, it will be considered cheating. The teacher reserves the right to clear calculator memories
before tests and quizzes. Unless otherwise instructed, the only materials allowed during tests are pencils,
erasers, calculators, and formula sheets I provide. You should have nothing else on your desk or it will be
considered cheating.
Extra Help:
Every student will need extra help at some time during this year. The following lists opportunities for students
to receive extra help.
*Before school (7:00-7:25) any day
*After school Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (3:00 – 3:30)
*Extended Learning Opportunity Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (2:30-3:00)
*NHS Peer Tutor Program
*www.calcchat.com (This is a great place to check your answers as well!)
Parent Involvement
Parents/guardians, please read over this information. If you have any questions or concerns at any time during
the year, please feel free to contact me right away. Any level of involvement is welcome and appreciated!
Thank you!