Course Description:

This course is the beginning course in a college-level calculus series. Topics to be studied include functions, limits, and continuity as well as some theory and applications of derivatives and integrals.

Materials needed for this class every day:

Charged school-issued computer – charged every night
Pen or Pencil
Lined paper – could be from spiral notebook or 3-ring binder
Student Handbook
Any assignment due that day

Classroom Rules:

Come to class PREPARED with materials listed above.
Turn off and PUT AWAY your PHONE in the place provided.
Bring only WATER with a clear cup and/or LID, or a coffee shop drink. No food unless on planned food days.
Be RESPECTFUL of self, Mrs. Alexander, and other students. No criticisms or put-downs.
Give HONEST EFFORT by working on Math during class. If you are done with one assignment, there are always skills you can work on.

Consequences:

Verbal direction or reminder.
Meet with me during advisory or after school (~10 minutes).
Parent Contact.
Detention (~30 minutes).
Send to office (removed from classroom to visit with administration).

Grades:

Quarter Grades: 25% Classwork

75% Tests

Semester Grades: 40% each quarter

20% Final Exam

Classwork is anything that is not a quiz or a test. It includes any practice that is assigned for a grade, such as warmup problems at the beginning of class, assignments given after a lesson, any assigned practice on Big Ideas or IXL. Classwork may be graded for completion and/or accuracy. Late work will not receive full credit.

Some Tests are smaller and may be termed quizzes, and others are given at the end of a chapter and are summative tests. These are graded for accuracy. I may allow retakes and/or corrections to earn back missed points on quizzes and tests. This is on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Help:

Get help quickly when you need it! Do not wait for the quiz or test!

I am often available from 7:45—8:00am and 3:10—3:45pm. I will post the Scholars Bowl practice schedule and the E-Sports practice schedule once it is available. I will not be available during those practices. Other times feel free to come to my classroom and talk with me. If you tell me in advance, I can also set up a specific time to meet with you.

Important: If you are not being successful in class, I will likely schedule you a time to come in during Advisory to make a plan of improvement.