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MICKEY LELAND COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN

ACHIEVING SUCCESS THROUGH LEADERSHIPDAMEION CROOK, PRINCIPAL

1510 JENSEN DR, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77020PHONE: 713-226-2668 · FAX: 713-226-2680

Course Syllabus: Pre-CalculusTeacher: Mr. GarzaEmail: [email protected]

Introduction: I am extremely excited to a member of the mathematics team at Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy. This is my 1st year of teaching high school math with the Houston Independent School District. I have a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electrical Power Engineering Technology from the University of Houston. I look forward to working with the students and staff at Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy to improve performance. I welcome parent involvement and communication at all times by phone or email listed above.

Course Description: College Preparatory Course (P). This is a pre-advance math placement class that is required to take in Mickey Leland Preparatory Academy necessary to meet graduation requirements for math. Students will graph and interpret sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, secant, cosecant and its inverse functions; solve the trigonometric functions using rational and irrational values, learn how to use the unit circle and how to prove the identity of trigonometric functions and will learn how to use double and half angle trigonometric equations as defined by the Previous Texas State Standards for Pre-Calculus and the Current State Standards. Additionally, content on the will be integrated throughout the curriculum.

Textbook: Pearson online text book which they can access through HUB.

Supplies/Materials Needed: Students are expected to bring a pencil every day. Work in pen will not be accepted. Students will also need a binder or notebook to place notes, classwork and homework in. Students will occasionally need computer and online access for homework.

Performance Standards: Instruction in Pre-Calculus will be presented through multiple instructional strategies which include direct instruction, whole class and group dialogue (both verbal and written), and differentiated lessons created to support students in their mathematical development of the “Big Ideas” of Pre-Calculus at all levels.

Successful students will: Demonstrate understanding of major Pre-Calculus concepts Use cognitive skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration

daily Use educational technologies as tools for learning when appropriate, i.e.: online text,

student notebook computers, Google environments, computer assisted learning, and graphing calculators




Academic Grading System: Student evaluation will be based on performance in the following categories. All grades are calculated using the following percentage breakdowns. Each category is described briefly on the following page.

A 99– 100 Test/Projects 50% B 80 – 89 Quizzes (continuous) 20% C 75 – 79 Homework (continuous) 10% D 70 – 74 Assignments (continuous) 20%F below 69

Instructional Activities: We will cover approximately four to six units per semester. The teacher will monitor progress in this course by discussion of the homework and evaluation of individual unit exams; while students will work collaboratively, incorporate the latest technology, explain thinking in written form, and apply skills to real world problems in the form of projects when possible.

Tests: tests will be given in the middle of the cycle and at the end of the cycle over units that were taught in class and are based on the standards outlined by the state of Texas for Pre-Calculus. Students are only allowed to retake test if they are absent the day of the test. Students may re-take tests that they missed at lunch and after school on Wednesday to make up.

Projects and Assignments: Homework is assigned once to twice a week and checked weekly. Students will also be given 3 major projects/papers to do during the semester.

Notebook Policy: It is extremely important that students organize a useful notebook. This notebook should consist of written notes of important concepts and vocabulary learned in the class in the form of warm-ups, explorations, and lectures.

Class Rules and Consequences: The school's policy regarding academic honesty, tardiness, truancy, behavior, use of electronic devices, eligibility for athletics and co-curricular activities, and dress code, as defined in the Student Handbook, will be followed.

Class will be following district and school guidelines for attendance and tardiness. If a student reports to the class up to 7 minutes after the bell without an excuse it will be treated as a tardy, and after 7 minutes it will be treated an absence. Electronic devices such as cell phones, listening devices, and gaming devices are not allowed during class time. Such devices being used in class will be confiscated immediately by the instructor and turned into administration during that school day. Parents will be required to come to the school and pay $15 in order for phones or personal electronics to be returned. Parents




assume all risks associated with students bringing cell phones and other electronics on campus. All personal electronic devices including, but not limited to: iPad’s, iPod’s, tablets, notebooks, and DS are only allowable during breakfast and lunch, not during instructional time. If students need to contact their parents, they should get permission from their teacher or an administrator and use the phone at the front office. This action aligns with the district policy stated in the Student Handbook. Students are not allowed to eat or drink during class. Water and documented medical situations are the only exceptions.

Late Work Policy: At times, students will complete assignments at individually determined paces. However, there will be times when homework will be assigned to all students. These assignments are due the following day to the best of the student’s ability for full credit. Students will only have 3 days to turn in late after the date it is due, after that is will be marked as a zero. If the student was absent, is the responsibility of the student to get with teacher get the homework or can also find the homework on the hub, the student will still have only 3 days after the day he is absent to turn in the assignment before it is marked as a zero.

Attendance: Students with an absence will be allowed to make up a missed exam on the day that the student returns to class.

Academic Integrity: Cheating and Plagiarism of any kind WILL NOT be tolerated in any classes. It is a Level 2 offense and will be handled accordingly by the designated administrator.

Code of Conduct: Code of conduct will be evaluated using the following rubric included below:

Attendance(Absences must be excused

within 72 hours)

Behavior




E = Excellent 2 or fewer uncleared tardies

and No unexcused absences

The student almost always: Participates in learning. Follows classroom rules. Displays on-task behaviors. Is respectful to others.

S = Satisfactory

3 or fewer uncleared tardies

and/or 1 unexcused absence

The student usually: Participates in learning. Follows classroom rules. Displays on-task behaviors. Is respectful to others.

P = Poor 4 or fewer uncleared tardies

and/or 2 unexcused absence

The student rarely: Participates in learning. Follows classroom rules. Displays on-task behaviors. Is respectful to others.

U = Unsatisfactory

5 or more uncleared tardies

and/or 3 or more unexcused

absences

The student almost never: Participates in learning. Follows classroom rules. Displays on-task behaviors. Is respectful to others.

Citizenship grades are issued every six weeks which start at the beginning of every grading period. The following four criteria will be used to determine the citizenship grade for participation in learning, follows classroom rules, displays on-task behavior, and is respectful to others. These characteristics are defined in the following manner:

Participation: Student is engaged in class discussions and questioning Student actively seeks to further his/her personal learning through questioning and

self-reflection Student completes all assignments to the best of his/her ability

Follow classroom rules: All district guidelines presented in the student handbook and/or posted in the classroom will be followed at all times. Failure to comply with a reasonable request is considered Defiance and will be dealt with as indicated in the Student Behavior and Discipline Guidelines

Student arrives to class promptly and prepared with the required materials Student follows directions and works collaboratively




Student is respectful to self and others at all times Student completes all assignments and assessments honestly Student does not eat or drink in the classroom at anytime (with the above-noted

exceptions) Student avoids the use of cellular phones, ipods, and all other prohibited electronic

devices

Students raise their hand and wait to be called on

Students don’t talk with your peers without permission

Students clean up their area before dismissal

Display on-task behaviors: Student consistently works in learning centers, in home groups or when working

independently Student actively completes the assigned task and remains focused Student is engaged in the work from this class (not work from another class) Students are awake in class at all times (students who fall asleep in class may be

sent to the nurse)Respectful to others:

Student treats others with kindness Student allows teacher and classmates to speak without interruption Student allows classmates to focus on work without distractions Student handles class resources with care Student refrains from making discouraging or hurtful comments toward others

Consequences: Warning ( Level 1) Conference/Isolation ( Level 1) Parent Contact ( Level 1 ) Detention ( Level 1 ) Office referral ( Repeatedly violating Level 1 or or above)

Rewards: Good work posted Positive note or a phone call Bonus points Class Party




Free day

Literacy and Technology: Students will take notes and write explanations as to how problems are solved and to the relevance of their solutions. Additionally, students will participate in weekly mathematical discussions in which they will solve problems, explain answers, ask and answer questions, and reflect or respond to the posts made by other students. Students will also be using TI-83 graphing calculators in class to assist their learning periodically.

Online Grade Access: Parents and students are expected to monitor course grades and attendance information via the Internet, I update grades on a weekly basis.

Support and Tutoring: Students who have questions or difficulty are encouraged to seek help immediately. I am available for tutoring every Wednesday from 4pm – 5pm after school.

Contact me: Email: [email protected] (highly recommended, I check daily and will

respond) Planning period is every Tuesday and Friday 10:05 am -12:30 pm

Dear Parent/Guardian,

mailto:[email protected]




I look forward to working with you and your student to make this a great school year. If you have any concerns regarding your student’s progress, please contact me. Once you have reviewed and discussed this syllabus with your student.

Sincerely,Anthony Garza

Student:I have read the syllabus and I will do my best to succeed in this class.

Name (print neatly) ___________________________________________________________________

Parent

I have read the syllabus and will support my son/daughter to succeed in this class.

Parent/Guardian Name (print neatly)______________________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________________________________________

Phone number: _____________________________________________________________________________

Comments are welcome:

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Please make sure the office has your contact information up to date. This is the only way we can reach you. Did you move? Change jobs? Change your cell number? If you have not notified the office, you may neatly write any changes here and I will forward it to the office.

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