Mrs. Kennedy’s Course Syllabus for Pre Calculus
Email: kennedyc@duvalschools.org
Course Website:
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2015-2016
About the Course
We are currently using Pre Calculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic, 9th Edition, Demana 2015 edition
published by Pearson. This course is an extension of Algebra II with the emphasis in Trigonometry. The course
is designed to encompass topics necessary to be successful in a college calculus course. The following is a list of
our units of study:
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I. Functions and Graphs (1)
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V. Analytic Trigonometry (2)
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II. Polynomial, Power & Rational Functions
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VI. Applications of Trigonometry (3)
(1)
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VII. Analytic Geometry in 2 & 3 Dimensions
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III. Trigonometric Functions (1)
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IV. Trigonometric Functions and Graphs (2)
(3)
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VIII. Discontinuity and Limits (4)
Grading Policy
Grades are determined by an accumulation of points earned. These points are earned from assignments, quizzes, tests, and
projects. Assessments will make up approximately 80% of your quarter grade. I do give pop quizzes, so be prepared daily
for this possibility. Please note that all tests and quizzes must be completed during the time allotted unless otherwise
specified in your academic plan.
Assignments
Daily assignments are an important component of the learning process.
You must self-check your own work for
correctness. Select questions will be covered in detail during class, so it is important to come to class having attempted each
problem, and well prepared with questions for the next day. You are expected to keep a classroom journal, which will
include all class notes, assignments and any necessary corrections to your assignments. Your interactive classroom journal
will be checked for completion & effort on a regular basis. For this reason, it is necessary for your journal to be brought to
class daily and kept well organized.. Follow these simple steps to receive full credit for each assignment: 1) attempt each and
every problem assigned, 2) check answers in the back of the book, when provided 3) check any additional answers in class,
and 4) ask questions during the review or at help sessions if any problems were missed. To receive full credit for every
problem, the problem must be copied or paraphrased with all relevant information, the diagram must be copied, and all
work must be shown.
Web Resources:
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Interactive Classroom Journal:
A 70-100 page, single subject spiral notebook is required:
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Class notes, including the date, objective, essential question and daily assignment
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All assignments with all work and necessary corrections.
Materials
You will need to bring to class with you each day your journal, textbook, pencil, and graphing calculator, graph
paper, and straight edge. Your graphing calculator is an important tool for Pre- Calculus and will be used
throughout the course. However, you will be assessed both with and without a calculator. Any model of the TI84 family would be best for Pre Calculus.
Help Sessions
I am available for help sessions and for make-up tests after school on Mondays and Thursdays until 3 p.m. Additionally, I
am often available during my lunch period. Study groups are encouraged and can be quite helpful; several minds working
together can reveal many different approaches and insights into the higher-level concepts with which we will be dealing.
Talking through ideas can also assist in conceptual understanding.
Do not wait to take advantage of these resources!
Make-up Policy
Your regular attendance is critical for your success in this course! However, if you must miss class, it is your responsibility to
obtain all notes and make-up work. Please make arrangements to take make-up tests as they are given after school within
one week of the test date. Any previous assignments are due on the day of your return. Assignments will be posted on
both the classroom website and on the assignment board in class. Please check the website from home or the assignment
board upon arrival after being absent. Make-up work should be completed within the same number of days you were
absent. Make-up tests are not identical to the originals. Please note that students absent the day before a test or on a
designated “review day” may be required to take the test as originally scheduled.
Academic Integrity:
Take pride in your work! Academic dishonesty includes such things as cheating, inventing false information or citations,
plagiarism, and helping
someone else commit an act of academic dishonesty. Students found guilty of academic dishonesty will be reported to the
appropriate AP.
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Cheating is the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for work by the use of any dishonest, fraudulent, or
unauthorized means.
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Plagiarism is the act of taking the specific substance of another and offering it as one’s own without giving credit
to the source.
Class Procedures
School rules as outlined in the Code of Student Conduct will be strictly adhered to. Disruptive and poor
behavior of any kind cannot be tolerated. Students are to be in their seats and ready to begin class when the
tardy bell rings. When the bell rings, the door will close and anyone late will report to the tardy office. Once
the seating plan has been finalized, attendance will be taken using the seating chart. Students must sit in their
assigned seats. Students may be reassigned to another seat at any time during the school year in order to
meet changing classroom and student needs. Hall passes are for emergencies only. The use of electronic
devices, eating, and drinking is not permitted during class. Above all, treat the classroom and everything in it
with respect. Let’s keep this a pleasant year and follow all rules.
Classroom Rules:
1. Be Prompt
2. Be Prepared
3. Be Productive
4. Be Polite
5. Be Positive