Class Procedures/Routines

Instructor: Ms. Trinh Nguyen

PreAP Pre-Calculus 2016-2017

Contact Information:
School Phone #: (281) 634-5600 ext 8155 E-Mail Address: Trinh.Nguyen@fortbendisd.com
Room A217. Conference: 5th period C Lunch Tutorial Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday 2:40-3:10PM

Course Description:

Precalculus PreAP is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra II PreAP.
This course serves as a preparation for college level math and science classes. It includes
development of higher level math skills that are necessary for Calculus.

Textbook:
Precalculus Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic, by Demana and Waits
E-Book website is http://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/15893

Semester 1 Semester 2
Polynomial function analysis Analytical Trigonometry
Rational function analysis Vectors with Trigonometry
Exponential and logarithmic functions Conics, Parametric, and Polar
Intro to trigonometry Sequences and Series
Graphing and Applications of Trigonometry Intro to LImits

Supplies:

Pencils and erasers (pens are not preferred) Graphing Calculator (Ti N-spire)
Notebook/Notebook paper Graphing Paper

Appreciated Item:

Boxes of tissue

Grade Evaluation:

Minimum of 3 major grades will be assigned in each 9-week

Minimum of 11 daily grades will be assigned in each 9-week, except for the first 9-week (only 9
daily grades)

Testing Policies:
During a test/quiz, if an electronic device or a phone is found in your possession, no matter if it
is on or off, you will receive a zero on the assessment and the device or phone will be taken
up. Your parent must see the Assistant Principal to get it back. Before the assessment, you
will be given the opportunity to put it in a plastic bag in the front of the room. Backpacks and
purses must be placed at the front of the classroom before a test, and may not be retrieved
until everyone is finished with the test.
If you are absent on the day of an announced test, you will be required to make up that test
during class upon your return. If you miss instruction immediately prior to a test, you will have
 one day to make up that work before the taking the test, and you must make special
arrangements to make up the test. If you were absent the day before an announced test, and
there was no new material covered on the day you were absent, then you are still responsible
to take the test on the date scheduled on the calendar.
If you look at another students paper during a test you will receive a zero this is cheating. If
you look at unauthorized materials during a test you will receive a zero this is cheating.

Class Rules and Expectations:

Be in your seat prepared when tardy bell rings Work quietly during class
Music or Media devices are forbidden during working time
Cellphones must not be visible or audible in classroom during school hours
Dress code No food or drink in classrooms
All rules in the Student Handbook are enforced

Dismissal

The bell does not dismiss the class. When the bell rings, you are to remain in your seat until I
dismiss the class. You can speed your dismissal by following any wrap-up instructions near
the end of class, and by staying in your seat until I dismiss you. Lining up at the door is not
allowed.

Class Clean-up.

Clean your area prior to leaving. The easiest way to do this is to keep your area clean and neat in the
first place. DO NOT WRITE ON DESKS OR WALLS.

Visitors in the classroom.

When there is a visitor in the classroom, act courteously towards that person, but the best thing you
can do is to focus on your class work as though no visitor was present.

Moral standard for Pre-Calculus class

1. No name calling/put down 4. No threatening to hurt another person.

2. No stealing 5. No ruining things that dont belong to you
including our carpet.
3. No lying and cheating 6. No weapons of any kind

Attendance:
In the event of a pre-planned or school related absence, assignment including those given during
your absence, are still due on time. YOU are responsible for getting your assignments from me. If the
absence is on the day of a quiz or test be prepared to take a REVISED version on your return.

Other advices:

Learn progressively Attend tutorial if needed Have access to a graphing calculator at

home Have some graphing paper SAT and college research