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Fall Semester
Homework and Participation: 0%
Quizzes/Assessments/Labs: 80%
Comprehensive Fall Final Exam: 20%
Spring Semester
Homework and Participation: 0%
Quizzes/Assessments/Labs: 100%
Final Exam: 0% (no spring final exam for AP courses)
learning tools
textbook (issued on first day)
notebook
writing utensils
ap study guide
graphing calculator / bring to class daily (see approved models below)
attendance
If you must be absent and you know ahead of time, then let me know and I will try to refer you to the topic to be covered that day. You are responsible for obtaining missed notes and other class details from your classmates. Given the pace of the curriculum, I must inform you that one missed class meeting can have a big impact on your progress in this course.
smart devices
All smart phones/watches should be stored and remain inside the school bag on mute/vibrate. We will announce ahead of time when we plan to use smart devices for learning purposes.
Note-taking digital devices like the iPad or other tablets are
* not allowed * . If you need plain paper, let me know. I recommend a lined paper notebook.
spoken language
We are expected to speak English in the classroom space.
calculators
TI-83/84/89/NSPIRE are recommended graphing calculator models. The in-class demonstrations will focus on the TI-84 features. Be sure to check the calculator policy on the college board website at
this link. In addition to the graphing calculator, we will also use a few CAS applications, so be sure to bring your laptop to class daily.
office hours
available by appointment most mornings (8:00am - 8:30am) or during shared "free" block. reach out via email or ask me in person and we'll schedule a time to meet.