Mrs.

Allen

sallen@casdk12.net

Pre-Calc B Syllabus
Course Materials:
o Textbook (College Preparatory Mathematics 3: Algebra 2, 2 nd Edition)
o Notebook (2 three ring binder with the following tabsClasswork/Homework,
Tool Kit, and Quizzes)
o Pencils and correcting pen (red or other color) (Note: bring more than one pencil)
o Paper (Loose-leaf lined paper)
o Graphing Calculator(TI-84 or TI Nspire recommended)

Eighty percent of your trimester grade will be determined by regular work throughout the trimester,
which will be weighted as indicated:
Individual Unit Tests (50)% There will be approximately 5 tests during the trimester. If you miss a test and have
an excused absence, that test must be made up within two weeks or make arrangements with me.
Quizzes (20)% There will be approximately 5 quizzes AND 5 notebook checks. Quizzes and notebook checks
carry the same weight.
Homework/In-Class Work (20)% Working in class collaboratively will carry the same weight as doing
homework.
Each assignment that is graded will be worth at least 20 points. You will get points based on completion of the
assignment.
Team Quizzes (10%)
The remaining 20% of your grade will be determined by the final exam which will be a cumulative test covering the
entire trimester.
Your homework/in-class work
o The purpose of doing homework is not for points but to get practice and understanding for your
quizzes/test.
o Is due the following class period unless otherwise stated.
o Must be clearly labeled with: Problem # ..Full Name
Class period
Date and Assignment
o If one day late, credit will be the most possible points.
o If two days late it will be credit and will NOT be accepted after the chapter test.
o Is your responsibility if you are absent. (Check the calendar on the wall in the classroom or on website)
o Must be kept in a 3-ring binder with the toolkit and all notesrequirements below.
o Please do not copy your homework from the internet, a friend or answers from the overhead. It will not help you
learn it for your quizzes/tests.
Notebook requirements

o The notebook needs to be set-up as follows, Objective sheets, toolkits, classwork/homework and finally
quizzes/team quizzes. (and we will go over setting up your notebook).
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Must have a notebook check cover page for each chapter and it should be completely filled out with name,
chapter, period and objectives.
Are due the day of the TEAM TEST and will lose 5 points for every day they are late.

After FIVE days of being late, binders will not be accepted and will be graded as a zero.

Tests and Quizzes

o You will have at least one quiz and one test per chapter
o If you do poorly on a test or a quiz you will have the opportunity to retake that test or quiz. In order to do this,
you must come in for help before I will allow you to retake the test or quiz.

Mrs. Allen
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sallen@casdk12.net

You may retake a maximum of two test/quizzes throughout the trimester. Tests/quizzes must be retaken within
two weeks of the original test/quiz date.

Passes out of the Classroom

o You will be given at most 3 personal passes out of the classroom for things such as locker, drink, restroom, etc.
o If you use up all three passes you will not be given any others.
o If you dont use them they will be 3 points extra credit for each unused pass.
Grading Scale:
A (93-100) = 4.0
A- (90-92) = 3.7

B+ (87-89) = 3.3
B (83-86) = 3.0
B- (80-82) = 2.7

C+ (77-79) = 2.3
C (73-76) = 2.0
C- (70-72) = 1.7

D+ (67-69) = 1.3
D (63-66) = 1.0
D- (60-62) = 0.7

E (below 60) = 0.0

I am available before and after school if you want extra help. See me to make arrangements, come prepared to learn and
be ready to have a great trimester!
iPads
There will be days that we use iPads and days that we dont. In the front of the classroom is a red and green sign for
iPads. If the red sign is up then your iPads need to be placed under your desk. If the green sign is up then you may have
your iPad on your desk working on what is asked of you. If this is not followed I will start the steps for iPad misconduct.

EXPECTATIONS IN MRS. ALLENS CLASSROOM

Classroom Rules:
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Be Respectful
Respect yourself by giving your best effort as explained in the expectations section. Also, respect yourself
and your integrity by not cheating. Cheating or copying others work is not beneficial to your education in
any way and will not be allowed; a 0 will be earned for any assignment, quiz, or test you are suspected of
cheating.
Respect your classmates by listening to them during class discussions and not shaming any classmate for
their question or response. You can also respect your classmates by not drawing any negative attention to
yourself which would lead to a disruption in the classroom.

Be Responsible
Being responsible includes arriving to class on time, being prepared for class, and having all assignments
completed. Class begins when the bell rings so if you are not to your seat by that time you will be marked
tardy; your second tardy will count as an absence. You need to be prepared for class by bringing all
necessary materials because no passes will be issued to students unless it is for an extreme circumstance.
Lastly, homework responsibilities are listed above.

Abide by the Student Handbook

This includes no cell phones, backpacks, or purses in class.

Consequences:
If there are continued problems with the issues listed above, the following actions will take place in this order:
o Verbal warning
o Student/Teacher conference
o Parent Contact
o Office referral
*This syllabus is subject to minor changes throughout the course as deemed necessary by the instructor.