COURSE SYLLABUS

Instructor: Mrs. Joyce ChowRoom #: 106Year: 2016-2017

Contact Number: (912) 395-2000EmailAddress:

Course Name:CCGPS Pre-CalculusTextbook Used: Advanced Mathematical Concepts by Glencoe McGrawHill

Supplementary Tests or Special Materials: Students are required to bring the following to class everyday: 3-ring binder, calculator Ti-84 plus, and a pencil.

The mission of the math department is to equip students with a quality math education to meet the demands of the present and future age.

The motto of the Math Department is “Exceeding, not meeting.”

We would like our students not to merely meet but exceed standards and expectations.

Course Description: CCGPS Pre-Calculus is a course in a sequence of courses designed to provide students with a rigorous program of study in mathematics. It includes functions family and rational functions, statistic and probability, matrices, vectors, and trigonometry.

Course Content:

  1. Conic Sections
  2. Trigonometry Functions and Inverse
  3. Trigonometry of General Triangles
  4. Matrices
  5. Vectors
  6. Probability

Classroom Rules and Discipline Procedures:

  1. You are expected to be in your assigned seat before the tardy bell rings. Tardiness will NOT be tolerated. Once seated, you are expected to remain seated unless you are given permission to move about the classroom. I will dismiss you, NOT the bell.
  2. Bring all necessary materials to class. Be prepared to start class as soon as the tardy bell rings. You will NOT be excused from the classroom. Sharpen all pencils before class.
  3. The Code of Conduct shall be in effect for all times, which includes, but not limited to:
  • Follow dress code. (Rule 14)
  • Electronic devices of ALL kinds are prohibited in classroom (including cell phones, MP3 players, CD players, etc.) (Rule 15)
  • No profanity, verbal abuse or disrespect will be tolerated. (Rule 17)
  1. Absolutely NO food is allowed in the classroom. This includes drinks and gum.
  2. Raise your hand and wait to be acknowledged if you have any questions, clarifications,

comments DURING class.

  1. Place all trash in the receptacle at the end of the class session.

Course Policies: Attendance: See Student Code of Conduct

Behavior: See Student Code of Conduct

Dress code: See Student Code of Conduct

Students Must wear identification badges at all times

Homework Policy: Students will be given homework at least twice a week. Homework assignments should be written on the assigned section of the notebook. Homework will be checked immediately the next day. No late work unless excused absents.

Make-up Policy: All make-up work for excused absences is due two days after returning back to school. No make-up work will be given for unexcused absences. Make-up tests must be completed within one week after the student returns to school with an excused absence.

Grading System: Class Assignments, homework assignments, group participation, including extra credit work constitutes 40% of the grade. Quizzes and tests, including nine week tests and semester tests constitute 60% of the classroom grade.

Test and quizzes will be given weekly.

Note: Progress reports or Report cards will be sent home every 4 weeks. The reports should be signed by a parent or guardian.

Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome to CCGPS Pre-Calculus! I look forward to helping your student have a successful semester. Enclosed you will find the syllabus for the class. It contains some rules, policies, and the list of standards that your student will learn in this class. Please review this letter and the syllabus with your child.

I view this class as a partnership between student, parent, and teacher. As the teacher, I will provideyour child with the opportunity to learn the math contained in the standards, as well as a welcoming environment in which to ask questions. Students will be permitted to bring cell phones on campus. Cell phones may not be on or used in any manner during this class or during the administration of State Testing (SLO Examination). Students may only use them outside of the building during class breaks and before and after school.

As a parent, I hope that you will keep tabs on your child’s progress in the class. Our school provides a number of ways for you to know how your child is doing in class. Please sign up for Power School access by contacting Mrs. Flint our information specialist. This will allow you to view your child’s grade and class assignments in real time. Additionally, I will be sending home progress reports every few weeks, so you should be on the lookout for them. Also, please feel free to contact me at any time about your child’s progress. Email is usually the best way to contact me. Finally, please talk to your child if you have a concern. They may know the answer or have already talked to me about that failed test or missing assignment. With all these different tools at your disposal, the final quarter and semester grades should come as no surprise to anyone.

Students, your success is up to you. Your parents and I can lead you to the water, but we can’t make you drink. Please let me and your parents know if there is something we can do to help you be more successful (move your seat, extension on an assignment, etc.). I try not to be a scary person; please feel free to talk to me. It is extremely important that you ask questions in and out of class if you don’t understand a concept. The course will move quickly, and you don’t want to be left behind. Ask questions! Attend math Instructional Focus Sessions! I want you to learn math, and to like math. Let me know how I can help you.

I look forward to working with you all. Please feel free to contact me at anytime.

Yours,

Joyce Chow

Islands High School

Mathematics Teacher

(912) 395-2000

Sign and Return

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Please make sure your child has a graphing calculator Ti-84 plus. However, he/she will need for the SAT and College mathematic course.