Syllabus

AP Calculus BC

Mr. Boehm (Room 504)

2007-2008

Grading

Grades that are on borderlines will be assigned according to the professional discretion of the teacher based on effort, attitude, attendance, and work habits.  Although a D average will earn a credit toward graduation, to continue on to the next semester’s class a C average must be earned demonstrating prerequisite skills.

 

Grades will be based on the following criteria:            13% (approx.)   =Assignments

                                                                           2% (approx.)  =MAP Participation

                                                                         15% (approx.)   =Individual quizzes

                                                                         70% (approx.)   =Individualtests

                                                                         (final may equal up to two tests)

 

Additionally, 2nd semester after the AP test there will be a required research report that will be presented both written and orally.  It will be about 5% of that semester’s total grade.

 

Late work will not be accepted unless the student has an excused absence or less than 8 “X-excused” absences.  When there are excused or “X-excused absences, it is the responsibility of the student to arrange to take makeup tests within three days as well as following the prescribed outline as found in the student handbook to make up work (it is the student’s responsibility to get the assignment and turn them in within the appropriate time limit).

 

All work must be shown on assignments, quizzes, and tests unless told otherwise for credit to be given.

 

Cheating will not be tolerated.  All parties involved will receive automatic zeroes.  They will not be allowed to redo the assignment, quiz, or test.

 

Grades may be raised in the two following ways:

     -- Test may be retaken for partial credit after tutoring (either by the teacher, parent, and/or a peer) within one    week from when the test has been returned.  Finals cannot be retaken.  The retaking of the test (outside of the           class time) must be scheduled with the teacher.

     -- If student passes the AB part of the AP test in May his/her 1st semester grade will be raised one letter grade,                    and if student passes the BC part the 2nd semester grade will be raised one letter grade.

 

Students will be shown their current grade approximately every two weeks.

 

Supplies

All students must come to class each day with the following materials:

     -- Class textbook

     -- Notebook paper

     -- Graph paper

     -- Pencils (Work must be done in pencil to be accepted.)

     -- Pen (Used only for correcting)

     -- TI-89 graphing calculator

     -- Daily planner or assignment book (Optional)

 

Classroom Rules and Consequences

     -- Students must come prepared to work with necessary materials.

     -- Students must be in their seats by the time the tardy bell rings.

     -- No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom (gum may be chewed appropriately).

     -- Students must remain in their seats during the class period.

     -- Students must keep work area clean and neat (clean up after use; no graffiti).

     -- Students must use good cooperative group behavior and effort.

     -- A good learning environment is essential, therefore, disruptive behavior will not be permitted.

Any of the following consequences will be used depending upon the severity of the problem:

     -- Verbal or visual warning

     -- Call to parent and/or parent conference

     -- Removal from classroom to Student Management Center

     -- Lunch Detention in Student Management Center

     -- Office referral

 

Final Comments

My objective is to assist each student to learn the concepts contained in the first year of college calculus in order to prepare for the AP test at the beginning of May.  I am available for tutoring and/or help before or after school.  Please schedule these times with me.  Please feel free to let me know if I can be of help to you at any time.  My school voice mail can be reached at 360-885-5060, and my school e-mail address is boehm.rick@bgsd.k12.wa.us.

 

Important recommendations for success:

     -- If at all possible, don’t be absent.

     -- Put the effort into completing all work. (Yes, you will have homework every night.)

     -- Ask pertinent questions; strive for understanding the concepts immediately -- don’t wait!

     -- Use your class time well; don’t waste it by talking about other things.

     -- Retake any test that you scored poorly on.

 

This paper needs to be signed by the student and his/her parent or guardian to acknowledge that you have read this material.  Please return this syllabus within three days for credit as an assignment; I will then give you a copy to put in your math notebook for reference throughout this year.

 

 

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