Course: Traditional Pre-calculus
Teacher: Mrs. Bethany M. Hovan
Phone: (717) 397-5231 ext. 1124
E-Mail:
Website: www.hovanmath.wiki.conestogavalley.org /
Course Syllabus
· Course Description: This course prepares students to take calculus by utilizing analytic geometry and elementary functions. The concept of a “limit” and “derivative” will be introduced. The purpose of this class is to prepare you for a college math class. Students are recommended for this class, and are only permitted to drop with parent permission during the first 5 days of the course.
· Textbook: Pre-calculus with Limits Textbook Replacement Cost $63.15
· Calculator: All students must have a graphing calculator available for use during class. The TI-84 graphing calculator is the recommended calculator. If you are unable to purchase one, please see Mrs. Hovan.
· Student Responsibilities:
o Be on time.
o Be prepared to learn. Come to class alert and alive and with all of your materials. Your materials include an organized notebook, a PENCIL, your pass card, your math book and your calculator.
o Eat right and get plenty of sleep outside of the classroom. Try your best to miss as little of school as possible.
o Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude.
o If you are having trouble understanding the concepts, do not wait to get assistance.
o Give Mrs. Hovan advance notice of doctor appointments, family trips, hunting absences, college visits, field trips, or other planned absences. Obtain class assignments prior to departing.
o If you are absent from class, see Mrs. Hovan for missed work ASAP. Feel free to call or email me from home.
· Grading Policy:
o Marking Period Grades will be computed using the following calculation:
Your MP Average = (total points you earn) (total points offered)
o Students earn points by completing the following:
1. Quizzes
2. Tests and/or Projects
3. Independent Practice (Homework and study island)
4. Class Work: Group or individual work completed in class and collected.
o Final Course Grade will be computed using the following calculation:
80% for the marking periods (40% and 40%)
20% for the final exam
· Study Island:
o Website: www.studyisland.com
o Login: 7digits@cv and Password: 7digits
o All assignments for the course are listed when you log-in to study island.
· Independent Practice (Homework) Grading Policy
o Homework will be checked daily for completeness.
o Homework will not be accepted late unless you are absent.
To receive credit for independent practice (homework) assigned/checked during an absence, students must submit the work to Mrs. Hovan when he or she returns to school. Exceptions may occur.
· Make-up work:
o Please check my website if you are absent. Feel free to email or call me if you have any questions.
o Assignments assigned before you were absent are due or must be completed when you return. This includes homework, tests, and quizzes. Exceptions may occur.
Work Habits Grade: Students will receive an O (Outstanding), S (Satisfactory), or U (Unsatisfactory) based on the following guidelines:
o Outstanding:
ü Course work is consistently completed in an exemplary fashion.
ü Student exhibits leadership during group/class discussions.
ü Student is a role model of respectful and cooperative behavior.
ü Student is enthusiastic about learning.
o Satisfactory:
ü Course work is completed.
ü Student participates in group/class discussions.
ü Student is respectful and cooperative.
ü Student maintains a positive attitude about learning.
o Unsatisfactory:
ü Course work is incomplete.
ü Student detracts from group/class discussions.
ü Student is disruptive, disrespectful, or uncooperative.
ü Student displays a negative attitude about learning.