Information Sheet for Precalculus Honors

Mr. Acevedo

Plainfield South High School 2008-2009

Course Description:

This course is designed for students who intend to pursue fields of study needing higher math after high school. Some of the topics that will be included in this course are: solving higher order equations and inequalities, analyzing functions and their behavior (trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential), probability, data collection and analysis, sequences and series, and an introduction to limits. This course is designed for students who have demonstrated a strong foundation in Algebra 2 Honors and is the prerequisite for Calculus Honors. All of the topics in Precalculus are covered in greater depth and at a more accelerated pace. More emphasis is placed upon the theory of equations, and topics are approached from graphic, numeric and symbolic points of view. Graphing calculator required

Materials Needed:

• Book
• Notebook or Folder/3 ring binder and loose-leaf paper
• Pencils
• Graphics Calculator Required (TI-83+, TI-84, TI-84+ recommended)

Grading:

Your grade in this class will be determined by the following percentages:

· 75% Tests and Quizzes

· 15% Daily Assignments

· 10% Semester Exam

Classroom Procedure:

• Enter the classroom and find your assigned seat.
• You are expected to be prepared for class at all times.

This includes your book, notes, calculator, etc

• Respect yourself, your classmates, and your teacher

• All other expectations and guidelines can be found in the handbook.
• It Is A Math Department Regulation That There Is No Use Of Electronic Devices,

-this includes IPODS, MP3 players, PHONES, PSP, CAMERAS, etc

Passes:

• Each student will be given three emergency passes each semester.
• These can be used for any reason: bathroom, left homework in locker, etc.
• After all three are used a tardy will be issued for any necessary passes during class.

(This tardy will be left to the discretion of the teacher)

In order for any passes to be issued the student must have their own Agenda Books with them (No Sharing) and the pass section of the book intact.

Absences:

• It is the responsibility of the students to get any missed information.
• A list of HW assignments can be found at www.schoolnotes.com. There is also a link on my webpage on the school’s home page.
• Missed assignment need to made up within a reasonable amount of time, if absent for an extended amount of time a schedule can be made up with me.
• If absent on the day of the review for a test or quiz (the day before the test/quiz) the student will still be required to take the test or quiz.
• If absent for a test or quiz it is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with the teacher within 24 hour of returning to school to take the test or quiz.
• Unexcused Absences will result in a grade of a 0 for all assignments for the day.

Extra Help:

I am available for extra help both before and after school. If you need help, please see me to arrange a time to get help. It is easier to get help while learning the material, then to try and play catch up for a quiz or test.

*************** Remember to take care of your books, ***************

******* any water or food damage requires you to purchase it. *******

I have read and understand the above class expectations

Student Signiture_______________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signiture________________________________________________________