PreCalculus Syllabus

PreCalculus - Deerfield Beach High School
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About the Course:
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop concepts and skills in advanced algebra, analytic geometry, and trigonometry.
The content will include, but not be limited to, the following:
-trigonometric functions and their inverses
-trigonometric identities and equations
-vectors and parametric equations
-structure and properties of the complex number system
-polar coordinate system
-sequences and series
-concept of limits
-conic sections
-polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions
-matrix algebra

Class Materials:
Bring to class everyday unless told otherwise:
1. Textbook – Precalculus with Limits: A Graphing Approach 3rd Edition Larson, Hostetler, Edwards
2. Notebook & notebook paper **three ring binder that paper can easily be removed & put back in**
3. Scientific calculator
4. Pencil
5. Graph paper
Thumb drive (recommended, but not required)
Web-based e-mail (recommended, but not required)

Expectations for student behavior:
1. Be polite and respectful.
Raise your hand and wait to be recognized; Allow others to have their turn
2. Be prompt and prepared.
Be on time to class; Bring all necessary materials
3. Be productive and participate.
Stay awake; Sit up straight; Listen to the lesson; Follow all teacher directions both written and verbal; Participate in activities; etc.
4. Follow all school-wide rules and policies.
Keep cell phones & CD players turned off and out of sight; Wear your ID badge at all times; Follow the dress code, etc.

Consequences:
1. Warning
2. Student conference / “Think Sheet”
3. Phone call home
4. Administrative referral
* Extreme situations will result in an immediate administrative referral.

Make up work:
The student is responsible for obtaining make up work. Speak with a classmate, read the class blog, and look in the handout folder. The school policy regarding make up work will be followed.

Homework:
Homework is graded for completeness not for correctness (unless otherwise told). It will usually be checked the day after it is assigned. If you are absent the day homework is assigned, you are excused from the assignment. Late homework will NOT be accepted.

Grading:
Grading is based on a point system. Students should keep a record of their grade in their notebooks as well as any graded assignments.

Tutoring & Academic Assistance:
The National Honor Society has tutors available. Obtain a form from Ms. Mason in Room 146.
Broward County Public Library offers E-Tutor services at www.broward.org/library/etutor.htm
Broward County Public Schools Homework Helpline 754-322-1970

Passes:
Students will be learning from bell to bell in this class. Passes out of class will be limited to emergency situations only. Passes to lockers, guidance, etc. will not be issued during class time.

Course Time Line (subject to change)
Chapter P Prerequisites – self directed study
Chapter 1 Functions and Their Graphs – self directed study
Chapter 4 Trigonometric Functions
Chapter 5 Analytic Trigonometry
Chapter 6 Additional Topics in Trigonometry
Chapter 2 Polynomial and Rational Functions *emphasis on rational functions, asymptotes, and Complex Numbers
Chapter 3 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Chapter 10 Topics in Analytic Geometry *Conics
Chapter 7 Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 8 Matrices and Determinants
Chapter 9 Sequences, Series, and Probability
Chapter 10 Topics of Analytic Geometry (cont.) *Parametric and Polar Forms
Chapter 11 Analytic Geometry in Three Dimensions
Chapter 12 Limit and an Introduction to Calculus