Author: Adam Child

AP Calculus
Mr. Child
Room 220

LEARNING EXPECTATIONS
Tourtellotte Memorial High School students:
1.	  Apply the analysis, synthesis, and evaluative processes in both independent and 
  group settings to enable productive problem solving
2 A. Demonstrate the ability to communicate interactively: understanding, organizing, 
  developing, speaking, listening, responding, and collaborating
2 B. Demonstrate the ability to understand, interpret, connect to, and form a critical 
  stance on textual material
2 C. Demonstrate the ability to express ideas through writing in a variety of forms, 
  using standard language conventions, and considering various audiences
3.	  Ethically utilize a variety of 21^st century tools to acquire and disseminate  
  information, solve authentic problems, and increase productivity
4.	  Demonstrate originality, creativity, flexibility, and adaptability, in thinking 
  patterns, work process, and working/learning conditions
5 A. Understand diverse cultures, recognize global relationships, and independently 
  respond to changing conditions
5 B. Understand social responsibility in relation to community
5 C. Understand personal accountability and its effects on quality of life

Textbook:  Calculus Of A Single Variable, Larson, Edwards

Materials:  Textbook, Binder, PENCIL, scientific calculator.

Course Description:  This course will consist of lectures, note taking, and class discussions. Students must come to class on time and prepared with the materials listed above. Students are expected to try their hardest on all assignments and activities, as effort is a large part to the success in the class. Homework will be given almost every night but will not account for a grade in the course. This is an AP course and will be treated as a college class.  All grades will be based off of quizzes and tests.  In order to be successful, students must be prepared with all materials and the homework completed on time and with full effort. Participation in classroom discussions is the key to success as it shows me where students stand with the course material.

Course Outline:

•	Differentiation
•	Applications of Differentiation
•	Integration
•	Logarithmic, Exponential, and Other Transcendental Functions
•	Differential Equations
•	Applications of Integration
•	Integration Techniques, L’Hopital’s Rule, and Improper Integrals

* course outline is subject to change at all times depending on time and progress of the class

Class Policies: 

Materials:  Come to class prepared.  This means every class you should have you’re notebook and something to write with.  I will allow you to take notes in pen, but tests and quizzes are to be done in pencil.  Quizzes/tests will have 5 points taken off if done in pen.

Bathroom:  Students are to use the lav BEFORE class begins. If you believe that using 
the lav will make you late for class, check with me before hand to get approval. Passes will not be given to anyone during class. Do NOT ask to use the lav during a classroom discussion. There is plenty of time to use the lav during passing time between classes. 

Sign in/out:  Whenever one is leaving the class for any reason, it is imperative that you 
use the sign out sheets located on the counter. The sign out sheet should include the date, the persons’ name, destination, time out, and time in. 

During fire alarm: In the case of a fire emergency, students will exit the room and go left 
out the door. You will exit out of the building in to the student parking lot on the side of the school. Please refer to the drawing near the door if you have any questions.  When leaving the room, the students should be in a single file line behind the teacher and silent

Attendance:  Attendance is extremely important in this class as it progresses day to day. 
Students should be in their seats and sitting quietly by the time the bell rings to start class. If one is tardy for class due to being with another faculty member, come to class with a pass from that person stating the date and time you were with them. 

Missed assignments and quizzes/tests:  Any assignment missed due to absence will be 
given two days to be handed in. When one is absent, you should contact me or someone in the class to find out what work you need to make up. It is YOUR responsibility to get the makeup work. Any quiz or test missed due to absence will be given during a study hall or after school, please set up a date with me to do this. 

Cheating:  If any student is caught cheating on a test or quiz or any assignment, a zero will be given and parents will be notified. I will not put up with any excuses as honesty is expected from all of my students. Cheating, by school rules, is also an automatic referral to the office.

Grading:
	Tests/projects………...65%
	Quizzes……………....35%

Extra Help:  If any extra help is needed, please see me to set up a time to meet. It is your 
responsibility to come during a study hall or after school in order to clear up any difficulties one may have.

Please feel free to write any comments or concerns that you may have or contact me at achild@thompsonpublicschools.org
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