Sides- Honors Precalculus Syllabus 24-25.docx

Honors Precalculus Course Syllabus

Teacher Information:

Mark Sides

mark.sides@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Topics: Quarter Grade Scale Final Grade

Tests and Quizzes:

• Students will be given a Unit test every 1-2 weeks.
• We will have one quiz (or more) every unit.
• We will typically have a review day before each test.

Work to be Turned In:

• Homework will be assigned daily and graded on a regular basis.
• Homework may be on DeltaMath, Quizizz, worksheet, or a task on canvas.
• Although homework is for practice, if homework assignments are given on DeltaMath, the assignment will be graded on correctness (unless otherwise stated).
• For full credit students must submit work for each assignment. This is to confirm that they are doing the work individually and using correct methods.

Absences:

If you are absent, it is imperative that you make up the notes, class work, and homework as soon as possible. This is your responsibility! Filled in class notes will be on OneNote. If you are absent on a test or quiz day, be prepared to take the test or quiz during the next available time. All absent work, including quizzes and tests, should be made up within 5 days of returning to school.

DeltaMath:

DeltaMath will be used to assess understanding of material by providing differentiation and content practice. This will be the primary daily classwork/homework source. There may be an occasional Quiz or Test using DeltaMath.

Calculator Use: (TI-84 ONLY, NO DESMOS)

To better prepare for a college level math courses and/or Calculus class we will do many things with and without the use of a TI-84 calculator. Familiarizing yourself with the TI-84 calculator will be very important as it will be used in many college classes.

Materials:

-Three ring binder (Many guided notes/handouts) -Color pencils(optional)

-Paper or composition notebook (Mainly for working on HW) -Graph paper(optional)

-TI-84 or TI-84ce Graphing Calculator (Recommend if you plan on majoring in something that has a strong focus on math, engineering, etc.) (I do have a class set to use in the classroom)

Daily Procedures:

• Be prepared to start class when the tardy bell rings
  • In your assigned seat with materials ready
  • Begin warm up
  • Have binder out ready for notes or homework review
• If you have been absent, check Canvas for any assignments you have missed.
• Participate in class discussions and activities
• Listen to others… peers and teacher!
• Ask questions if you have some relevant to the material being discussed
• Please clean up area at the end of class
  • Trash thrown away
  • Desks moved back to original place
  • All supplies need to be put away
• Stay in your seat until the bell, no lining up at the door!

Class Rules: Consequences: (Possible progression)

1. Be Prompt First offense: Verbal warning
2. Be Polite Second offense: Minor incident report and discussion
3. Be Positive Third offense: Minor incident report and call home
4. Be Prepared Fourth offense: Office Referral and call home
5. Be Productive

Restroom Policy:

Please make every effort to use the restroom during class change. No student may use the restroom during the first ten or last ten minutes of the class period. Students will not be able to go to the restroom during tests and quizzes unless it is an emergency.

Cheating Policy:

Zero tolerance. Any student is found to be cheating or helping someone cheat on a test or quiz will receive a zero on the assessment, a referral to the control room, and a phone call home to alert the parents of the situation.

Cellphones, Headphones, and Personal Laptops:

Cabarrus County Schools policy has changed the student technology rules, and students are no longer allowed to have cellphones and other technology devices such as air-pods or personal laptops out during class. Per district policy, phones must be powered off and kept in a backpack or other storage medium. Smartwatches are allowed but only to use as a normal watch for telling time.

Reminders for Students and Parents

My main method of communication with students will be through email, ParentSquare, or Canvas announcements.

Extra Help:

• Please seek help as soon as you begin having trouble!
• Peer tutoring is offered daily afterschool M-Th for MANY subjects, not just math.
• Check to see if I am available afterschool for help.