Welcome Wednesday 882018 Please sit in the assigned

Welcome! Wednesday, 8/8/2018 • Please sit in the assigned student desk posted on the board. • Please be ready to listen and to participate.

Welcome! • I am glad you are in my class. • We are a team—student, teacher, and parents. Successful teams work together and do their best.

Precalculus Syllabus 2018 -2019

Teacher Laura Haggenmaker, MS Math Ed. , BS Mathematics laura. haggenmaker@lcsk 12. org (256) 233 -6660 ext 30127 My planning period is 6 th period (12: 45 -1: 34).

Mission Statement • I love math, and I want to share my enthusiasm for this important subject with you, my students. • Please feel free to come to me for help! Don’t let this be you: You have not because you ask not. • I love my job. However, it is more than a vocation to me. This is my mission field. I hope you will see the Light in me.

Index Card (Front) On the very top line and to the left, print your last name, first name (nickname). On the next line, write your birthdate. On the next line, state your period– (dash) grade. On the next line, write “Book #. ” You will add the number when you receive your textbook. • Next line: Do you have internet access at home? Write “Internet Yes” or “Internet No. ” • Next line: Will you have access to a personal device (PD) in class? Write “PD Yes” or “PD No. ” • Next line: Do you have medical or physical problems I need to know about? If yes, please explain. (Example: vision problems) • •

Index Card (Back) • Please tell me what your plans are after graduating high school. • Please tell me something about yourself (example: awards, activities, life goals, favorites, family).

Office Hours M, W, TH, F 7: 00 -7: 50 AM W 3: 05 -4: 00 PM daily RTI 1: 38 -2: 07 PM Students may come in for help or make up assignments (classwork/homework, tests) during these designated times. Parents may schedule a conference by calling or emailing ahead of time. Conference times include the office hours and planning period.

Course Description Precalculus combines the trigonometric, geometric, and algebraic techniques needed to prepare students for the study of calculus, and strengthens students’ conceptual understanding of problems and mathematical reasoning in solving problems. Facility with these topics is especially important for students intending to study calculus, physics, and other sciences, and/or engineering in college.

Course Topics 1 st Nine Weeks: Trigonometric Functions, Graphing Inverses, Equations, Vectors 2 nd Nine Weeks: Complex Numbers, Conics, Probability and Statistics 3 rd Nine Weeks: Functions, Exponential and Logs, Rational Functions 4 th Nine Weeks: Limits and Derivatives, Position, Velocity, and Acceleration

Textbook Glencoe Precalculus ( 2011 Mc. Graw-Hill) by Carter, et al

Resources Check Google Classroom and your dpi email daily for assignments and announcements. Most assignments will be submitted via Google Classroom. More information in the Daily Work section.

Resources You can also get free online homework help from a live tutor if you have a library card from the Athens-Limestone Public Library. Visit their website at www. athenslimestone. lib. al. us. Another website that is highly recommended is www. khanacademy. org. Khan Academy offers free instructional videos and study tools. There is a free online live tutor at learntobe. org. Other online help resources/videos can be found by googling.

Independent Learners My goal is to train you to be independent learners, not depending on the teacher for everything. 1. TRY it on your own first. Really try. 2. Ask your group members for GUIDANCE. This is not getting the answer from someone else. 3. Groups: Leave no man behind. All or nothing. 4. The struggle is part of the learning process. 5. If you still have difficulty, ask the teacher for suggestions, not the answer.

Supply List Three-ring binder—may be used for other classes as well—Stay organized! Use dividers. Plenty of loose leaf paper to be kept in the binder; turn in one pack of loose leaf paper for the classroom #2 pencils with erasers—mechanical pencils work well (make sure to have extra lead and erasers); turn in one pack of pencils for the classroom—Do all work in PENCIL and use the eraser! Scientific calculator (such as the Casio fx-300 ES Plus or the TI-30 XA) or graphing calculator (such as the Casio fx-9750 GII or the TI- 84 plus) (A graphing calculator would be very helpful and can be used in the future. The Casio fx-9750 GII is much cheaper and works well. )--Keep your manual handy! See the note about calculators. Graph paper One pack of index cards— 3 x 5 or 4 x 6—any color; turn in for the classroom Ruler Protractor Small pack of colored pencils or markers for note taking A personal device, when use is allowed in class, would be handy

Calculator note There are certain calculators that may be used on the ACT test and certain calculators that may not be used on the ACT test. You will want to keep this in mind when purchasing a calculator for class. The following is from the ACT website. Permitted Calculators You may use any four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator, unless it has features described in the Prohibited Calculators list. For models on the Calculators Permitted with Modification list, you will be required to modify some of the calculator's features. Prohibited Calculators The following types of calculators are prohibited: calculators with built-in computer algebra systems Prohibited calculators in this category include: Texas Instruments: All model numbers that begin with TI-89 or TI-92 and the TI-Nspire CAS—Note: The TI-Nspire (non-CAS) is permitted. Hewlett-Packard: HP 48 GII and all model numbers that begin with HP 40 G, HP 49 G, or HP 50 G Casio: Algebra fx 2. 0, Class. Pad 300 and Class. Pad 330, and all model numbers that begin with CFX-9970 G handheld, tablet, or laptop computers, including PDAs electronic writing pads or pen-input devices—Note: The Sharp EL 9600 is permitted. calculators built into cell phones or any other electronic communication devices calculators with a typewriter keypad (letter keys in QWERTY format)—Note: Letter keys not in QWERTY format are permitted.

A Note about the Calculator and BYOD: I know that your digital device probably has a calculator function. However, you will NOT be allowed to use your digital device (and the calculator function) at most times in class. Therefore, you will need a stand alone scientific or graphing calculator. I suggest that you use that calculator on a daily basis so you will be familiar with its operations. I won’t provide instructions about its operation on test day.

Wish List for the Classroom (in order of need) o Tissues o Notebook paper o Copy paper of any color o Individually wrapped candy or gum for rewards o Tall kitchen garbage bags o Graph paper

Expectations/Classroom Rules Be prompt to class and in doing/turning in work. Be prepared (i. e. , bring what is needed for class) EVERYDAY. Be kind, polite, and respectful to ALL. Maintain a learning environment. Listen to and participate in the classroom discussion. Ask good questions! Be on task bell to bell. Only use your personal device when instructed to do so. Remain in your seat until dismissed by Mrs. Haggenmaker.

Negative Consequences Detention (before school, after school, ISS). Parent contact. Conference in the office. Severe clause: Severe disruptions or any type of violent behavior (including threats) will be referred directly to the office.

Hall Passes Hall passes should be used for emergencies only. The more you are in class the greater the likelihood of achieving success and the lesser the chance of getting into some kind of trouble.

Dress Code • The Dress Code for students is found on pages 55 -56 of the Limestone County Schools Student Handbook 2018 -2019. • You will find a link to the 2018 -2019 Student Handbook at this district website http: //www. lcsk 12. org/ under District News. • Please follow the dress code, or you will be called out.

Daily Work/Tests You will be given a hard copy of each assignment (classwork/homework). The hard copy of many assignments will be converted to a Google Form assignment which is to be completed and submitted online. Should you experience technical difficulties in completing the assignment online, you should turn in the written work (including the scratch work) for the assignment BY THE DEADLINE (due date by 3: 00 PM). Even though you may not be turning in the written work for an online assignment, you are always expected to show your thought process on paper. This helps everyone involved who is looking at your work. Helps YOU—the process is engrained into your memory. Helps YOU—if you make a mistake along the way, you can know what you did. Helps another student—help/understanding of concepts. Helps the teacher—to verify your understanding; to find misconceptions. Be neat and organized. The work should flow.

Daily Work/Tests Students are encouraged to rework online assignments to improve their understanding and grade. The highest grade will be recorded. Students will have multiple days to complete online assignments. Students are advised to begin working on assignments as soon as they become available. This will help prevent missing an assignment due to computer issues, sickness, etc. Since students do not have to be present to submit an online assignment, it will still be due even if the student misses class on the due date. Students are given the opportunity to do test corrections in class. This is an extra credit opportunity.

Doing Your Work Help thyself. If you have questions about the work, have you done all you can do? Have you gone back to the notes and textbook? Have you checked my notes online? Have you asked a fellow classmate? Have you gone to the online tutorial? Have you Googled the question? Have you come to see me before school to get help on homework? Always read the section and examples in the textbook, even if the reading isn’t specifically assigned. Don’t forget the online textbook at www. connected. mcgraw-hill. com. There are help resources here. Put forth your BEST effort.

Google Classroom • Go to https: //classroom. google. com/ • Enter email: firstnamelastname@dpi. lcsk 12. org • Access Manager Page – Username: first name, space, last name (Laura Haggenmaker) – Password: first initial, last initial, 4 digit number 2 times (lh 1234)

Google Classroom • Class Code: listen and enter code • Google Classroom will be used for class communication and online assignments. Therefore, you will use your school email address. • You should check it multiple times a day to stay up to date on announcements and assignments.

Late Work Late assignments will be graded for half credit for up to five school days after the original due date. After five school days, the assignment will not be accepted and a grade of 0 will be recorded. Late assignments should be to Mrs. Haggenmaker with the submission date at the top of the page.

Makeup Work p. 16 Student Handbook—"It is the responsibility of students in grades 6 -12 to contact the teacher(s) to arrange for all make-up work. Students are permitted 5 school days to complete and submit their make-up work. Work is due before the end of the 5 th day. Submitted work is accepted, graded, and posted into the grade book management system (Chalkable). Unsubmitted work will earn a 0%. ” Students are expected to submit online assignments on time whether present at school or not.

Mrs. Haggenmaker’s Grading System I grade using a weighted point system. Each assignment will be given a point value. Assignments will include: Daily work* (30%), Assessments* (70%), Final* (10% of final average). Any student who receives failing grades during this course is urged to discuss this with the teacher. *Per p. 45 in the 2018 -2019 Student Handbook: Students are responsible for completion of their own work… Students who demonstrate academic dishonesty in grades 7 -12 will receive no credit for the work in question and be subject to disciplinary consequences.

Mrs. Haggenmaker’s Grading System Grades are posted in Chalkable (i. NOW) in a timely manner. If you have access to the internet, you have access to grades at all times as long as you have the necessary login information. If you or your student need(s) the login, you may email Ms. Stinnett at cindy. stinnett@lcsk 12. org. Please check grades at least weekly. I will not be sending home grades other than the progress reports and report cards printed by the office.

Student Handbook 2018 -2019 from page 25 Chalkable (i. NOW) Parent Portal: Limestone County Schools provide Chalkable Parent Portal as a communication instrument to parents. This program allows parents/guardians to login to view their student’s grades, assignments, notes from the teacher, and attendance. Each student has a unique ID number and PIN number. This information may be picked up by the parent/guardian at the local school. A Chalkable link is visible on each local school’s website for access to the parent portal. Note: Please get your login information. It is YOUR responsibility to monitor your academic standing.

Student Handbook 2018 -2019 from page 46 Semester Exams A cumulative semester exam is given in each academic course at the end of first semester (Weeks 1 – 18) and second semester (Weeks 19 – 36). Semester exams will count no more than 10 percent of the final semester average. All students are required to complete semester exams in December. A student may exempt May semester exams by meeting one of the following conditions: • 90 or above average with 5 or fewer excused absences for the year, • 80 or above average with 3 or fewer excused absences for the year, or • 75 or above average with 2 or fewer excused absences for the year. One unexcused absence during the school year will prevent a student from exempting the May semester exam in that course.

Extra Credit Extra credit assignments are not offered to individual students. If there is an extra credit opportunity, it will be offered to the entire class (e. g. , test corrections).

Phone Policy Student phones will be stored in the phone pouch during class. When students follow the phone procedures, they will be marked present for class. Silence or turn off your phone so that it will not ring, vibrate, flash, etc. during class. Place your phone in your assigned pocket in the phone pouch as soon as you enter the classroom. You may not charge your phone. Retrieve your phone as you exit the room when the bell rings. If any of these procedures are violated, disciplinary action will be taken.

Parent/Guardian Communication Parents/guardians who provide an email address on the Syllabus Acknowledgment Form will receive an invitation to begin receiving “guardian email summaries” from Google Classroom. “Guardian email summaries” help parents stay informed about class happenings. The email summaries will include all announcements posted to the class page and a list of upcoming assignments.

Acknowledgment After both student and parent(s)/guardian(s) have read and understood the syllabus, complete and return the Syllabus Acknowledgment Form below and complete the form posted on Google Classroom by Monday, August 13, 2018. For future reference, you will be able to access this syllabus in Google Classroom and on my page of the school website (eastlimestonehigh. org).

My Webpage Eastlimestonehigh. org Choose Haggenmaker, Laura. Click School Staff on the left. Select supply list, etc.