Mr. Jacobs 2006-2007
Parent/Guardian
Communication:
It is the responsibility of the student and
guardian to please ask or call me if you have questions or concerns
about this class. I will send a
progress report home to be signed and returned at the 3-week and 6-week mark of
each 9-weeks. I generally do not call
about grades or attendance unless two consecutive progress reports have not
been returned or if a student has over five unverified absences. If you need to have an update on grades,
attendance, or any other matter, please call at anytime. It is your responsibility to communicate
with your student or call me to stay up to date on grades and attendance. I do not answer the phone during class but
if you leave a message I will return your call as soon as possible.
Course Description: This year we will discuss the following topics:
First Term Second
Term
P. Exponents VI. Law of Sines
Radicals Law of Cosines
Polynomials Vectors
Factoring DeMoivre’s Theorem
Equations-linear, quadratic+ VII. Systems of Equations
Inequalities Two-Variable systems
Distance and Midpoint Formulas Multi-var. systems
I. Graphs-slope, lines, circles Systems of Inequalities
Functions Linear Programming
Inverse functions VII. Matrix Operations
Direct and indirect variation Row-Echelon form, gaussian
elimination
II. Quadratic Functions Inverse Matrices
Synthetic Division Determinants
Descartes’ Rule Cramer’s
Rule
Imaginary and Complex numbers IX. Arithmetic sequences
Fundamental Theorem of Algebra Geometric sequences
Partial Fractions Induction
III.
Exponential and
Logarithmic functions Binomial Theorem
Properties of Logs Probability
Growth and Decay Models X.
Parabolas
IV. Radians Ellipses
Sin, Cos, Tan Hyperbolas
Trig. Identities (3) Rotations
Trig graphs Parametric
equations
V. More trig identities (2 more) Polar Coordinates
Sum and Difference formulas
Other Trig formulas
Expectations:
It is expected that each student will receive college credit for this course. Successful completion of San Juan College concurrent enrollment will grant up to six credit hours at San Juan College (College Alg/Trig). I expect each student to complete all tasks on time and be prepared to work each day, put forth honest effort, and contribute to our class in a positive manner. I value hard work, responsibility, and integrity.
1.
NO
TALKING OUT OF TURN
-All other SCHOOL RULES as found in the AHS Student Handbook (no hats, food/drink, tardy policy etc.)
1.
Verbal
Warning
2.
Classroom
service and/or detention and/or student-teacher conference
3.
Classroom
service and/or detention and/or parent-teacher conference
4. Office Referral
Grades:
Tests will count as 65%, homework 20%, and the
midterm/final 15%. Late work will be
accepted for partial credit up until the test on each unit is given. If the 9-week homework average is >85%,
one test score may be dropped. Test
retakes are permitted (deadlines and details will be given in class). Additionally, extra credit/enrichment
opportunities will be available throughout the year. As always, no credit will
be given for cheating, so please don’t compromise your integrity!
If you have additional questions about policies in my classroom, please refer to the AHS student handbook. Please ASK if you have any question.
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