Course Description

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

Advanced Placement Calculus develops the student’s understanding of the concepts of calculus (functions, graphs, limits, derivatives and integrals) and provides experience with its methods and applications. The course encourages the geometric, numerical, analytical, and verbal expression of concepts, results, and problems. Applications and appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application software, will be used regularly for instruction and assessment.

Classroom

BE PROMPT, BE PREPARED, BE POLITE AND BE PRODUCTIVE!

All students are expected to abide by school rules as stated in the Student Handbook. Refer to your handbook for consequences. In addition, I ask that you be prompt, prepared, polite, and productive. Good Behavior, Courtesy, & Respect are expected during each Live Class & Google Meet session.

Supplies

School Computer and Charger (required daily)
Graphing Calculator: TI-83 or TI-84
Paper and way to organize handouts (notebook, folder, etc.)
Pencils
Colored pens/Colored pencils/Highlighters (optional)
(Expo Markers - Please keep at least 3 Expo markers in a plastic baggie in your bookbag for classroom usage) - Classes in the building

Earning your grade Grade calculation chart

Quarter Grades Final Grade

Major Assessments	40%
Minor Assessments	30%
Classwork	20%
Homework	10%

Quarter 1	40%
Quarter 2	40%
Final Exam	20%

**Sanderson High School does not offer extra credit. Grades earned are a reflection of mastery of the content. Students will be afforded opportunities to demonstrate mastery through remediation and grade recovery.**

Late Work Policy

Students are expected to complete work for each class ON TIME!

Late work will be coded as zero in PowerSchool until the assignment is completed.

1 - 2 days late: 90% of grade earned

3 - 4 days late 80% of grade earned

5 - 6 days late 70% of grade earned

7 - 14 days late 60% of grade earned

All late work needs to be completed as specified by the teacher.

If any Late Work is completed, it is the responsibility of the student to send a message to Ms. Blackwell in the Canvas Inbox for grade consideration.

Make-up Work and Absences

If a student is absent, it is their responsibility to get missed notes and complete any missed assignments. All materials for the course can be found on Canvas, including videos and additional resources for each unit. In the event of an absence, you are required to make up ALL work including homework, quizzes, tests, and projects in accordance with the late work policy.

Cell Phone Policy

Students should not be on cellphones during class.
Student should place their cellphones in the docking states at the beginning of class.

1st offense			Verbal warning
2nd offense			A request to put phone on teacher desk or docking station
3rd offense and beyond			Administrator referral

Tardy Policy

All students are expected to arrive at their designated classrooms on time and prepared. “On time” is defined as being in class, seated, and prepared to engage in the lesson by the ringing of the bell. Late students should report to the nearest designated tardy station for a late slip. Tardy stations will be located throughout the building within the first 7 minutes after the tardy bell. If a student needs a late slip after the first 7 minutes of the tardy bell, they should report to the attendance office . Actions or behaviors contrary to the written policy will receive consequences as follows:

1^st & 2nd Tardy = Verbal Warning	5^th Tardy = 1 Block ISI	8^th Tardy = 1 Full Day ISI
3^rd Tardy = Parent Contact	6^th Tardy = 2 Blocks ISI	9^th Tardy = Admin Conference
4^th Tardy = Lunch Detention	7^t^h Tardy = 3 Blocks ISI	10^th Tardy = Referral to Admin

Quiz Recovery

Students can replace their lowest Quiz grade in a unit, provided it is at least a 60%, with their Unit Test grade. If a Quiz grade is below a 60% and the student passes the Unit Test, the Quiz grade will be replaced with a 60% (passing). (The cap may be removed provided the student meets requirements by the teacher which may include but are not limited to attending tutorials, completing quiz corrections, and/or additional assignments.)

PowerSchool

It is your responsibility to check PowerSchool regularly and to monitor your grades. Grades will be updated weekly.

10-point grading scale: A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69, F = below 60

Academic Integrity

In accordance with Wake County Board of Education Policy 6445 regarding academic integrity, a student who knowingly engages in or attempts to engage in cheating, plagiarism, or falsification of school-related assignments and/or documents shall be subject to disciplinary action as outlined by Sanderson High School’s academic integrity standards. Students are encouraged to review and practice these standards. If a student is found to be in violation, he/she will receive a zero for the assignment and an alternate assignment will be assigned.

Academic Recovery Process

In order to give each student the best possible learning experience, it is imperative that all parties (students, parents, and teachers) are held accountable for success or failure in the classroom (1^st & 3^rd Quarter). We understand that a student may struggle to master some concepts in a timely manner. Therefore, our Academic Recovery Process is accessible to all students and offered when:

the student is attending class on a regular basis

the student has given sufficient first effort on assignments

the student completes recovery in a timely manner

ACT Dates for 2022 --> Sept 10, Oct 22, & Dec 10

2023 --> Feb 11, April 15, June 10, & July 15