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Grosse Pointe North High School Course Syllabus and OutlineTeacher: Ms. Tracey D’HondtCourse: Advanced MathEmail: Tracey.DHondt@ Topics Covered This Year Semester 1 Semester 2Review/Set & Interval NotationTypes of Functions and their GraphsDifferent Ways of Solving QuadraticsProperties of Exponents & Operations with PolynomialsFinding Roots of Polynomial FunctionsRight Triangle Trigonometry and CirclesGraphs of Trigonometric FunctionsTrig Identities /Sum & Difference FormulasInverse Trig FunctionsLaws of Sine and CosineCircles /Distance & Midpoint FormulasUnit Circle & Polar CoordinatesSolving Systems of Equations & MatricesWorking with VectorsLogarithms and their PropertiesCourse Expectations: Students are expected to come to class on time, prepared with their necessary materials , homework completed, and willingness to learn and participate. This class will be challenging and will require effort and practice to be successful. Materials Needed: It is recommended that all students get a 3 ring binder, notebook paper, scientific calculator, pens, pencils, and hiliters for this class. Students should bring their math textbook to class every day. A box of tissue may be brought in for extra credit points each quarter. Students should use their agenda book to write down homework assignments and to get a pass to and from class. Students will not be allowed to go to their locker to get their materials. Assessments: A quiz and a test will be given for most chapters. Quizzes are weighted 30% and Tests 50% of a students overall grade. If absent on the day of a quiz or a test, students should see me to schedule a day and time for it to be made up. If a quiz or test is not made up, a zero will be given. Cell phones may not be used as calculators on tests or quizzes. Students will be notified at least a week in advance of a quiz or a test. Homework: Students will be given homework on a daily basis. A homework calendar will be given to students at the beginning of the chapter and will be posted on my website. Homework will be either from the textbook or on a worksheet. Each homework assignment is worth up to 5 points. Homework counts as 10% of a students overall grade. Students are responsible for making up work when absent. Late homework is accepted but points deducted. Work must be shown to receive full credit on homework!Responsibility Points: Students will receive up to 10 points each week for being a responsible student. This includes being to class on time, bringing homework and materials to class, avoiding using their phones or other electronic devices during class, being polite and respectful towards others, and following classroom rules. Points will be deducted for tardiness, unpreparedness, rudeness, disrespect, and disobedience. Responsibility Points will count as 10% of a students overall grade.Standardized Test Preparation: During the year, students will be asked to complete practice ACT/SAT questions. Students are expected to participate in these and will count as part of their grade.Grading Scale: The Grading Scale used in this class is as followsA+ 98 – 100 C+ 77 – 79E 59 or belowA 93 – 97C 73 - 76 90 – 92C- 70 - 72B+ 87 – 89D+ 67 - 69B 83 – 86D 63 - 66 80 – 82D- 60 - 62Please read these next sections carefully and sign on the line belowClassroom Rules: The following rules are to be followed by all students in this class at all times:Be to class and in your seat on timeNo food or drink allowed in class, except waterUse appropriate language in classTreat others with respect and courtesy whenever possibleBe courteous and helpful to guest teachers Cellphone Guidelines: The following guidelines should be followed regarding the use of cellphones and other electronic devices in this class.Cell phones are to be put away once the bell rings and kept silentCell phones are not to be kept on student desksCell phones may not be used in any way during class notes, when completing math problems in class or when instructed to complete an activity with othersCell phones may be used during independent seatwork but should not be a distraction to others around themCell phones may not be used as a calculator. I have read and understand the Course Syllabus for this class and will follow the guidelines and expectations set forth._________________________________________________Student SignatureDate__________________________________________________Parent/Guardian Signature Date ................
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