Welcome to Mrs. Ho’s Precalculus

Class!

Class IntroductionClass Introduction

Our ClassWe will learn We will learn

about:about:SetsSetsSet NotationSet NotationProperties of Properties of FunctionsFunctions

TransformationsTransformationsComposition of Composition of FunctionsFunctions

Inverse Inverse FunctionsFunctions

Trigonometric Identities

Unit CircleTrigonometric Functions

Graphing Trig. Functions

Exponential & Logarithmic Functions

Textbook

Book will Book will be left in be left in class!class!

Materials You Will NeedLined Paper Lined Paper or or Blank White PaperBlank White PaperPencils Pencils ErasersErasersHighlightersHighlighters

REQUIRED!

CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM:CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM:

Cheating and plagiarism are serious Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses that are not tolerated. offenses that are not tolerated. If caught cheating, you will If caught cheating, you will receive a zero on that test and receive a zero on that test and school policy will be followed. school policy will be followed.

““Working togetherWorking together”” where work where work is either identical or near is either identical or near identical (not completely your identical (not completely your own) is defined as cheating own) is defined as cheating unless Mrs. Ho explicitly states unless Mrs. Ho explicitly states that an assignment is to be that an assignment is to be completed in pairs or groups and completed in pairs or groups and one product is to be turned in. one product is to be turned in.

3 Types of Assessment 1. Diagnostic Shows what you already knowDoes not count toward gradesIt is informational for the teacher 2. FormativeShows how you are progressing toward mastering a standard3. SummativeShows the level to which you can demonstrate your skills and knowledge Count toward grades

AssessmentsUpcoming Upcoming teststests will always be will always be announced several days in advance. announced several days in advance.

Quizzes may be given at any time, Quizzes may be given at any time, either announced or unannounced.either announced or unannounced.

End of Class Quiz will be given the End of Class Quiz will be given the last 30 minutes of each class.last 30 minutes of each class.

Grading ScaleGrading will be based on the following ranges:

Range Letter Grade Performance Level

4.0 – 3.4 A Advanced

3.3 – 2.7 B Proficient

2.6 – 2.0 C Basic

1.9 – 0.0 NP (Not Passing)

Below Basic/Far

Below Basic

Marks on Pinnacle

Gradebook Mark

Description

X

• Excused • Not counted

toward your grades

Z

• Work not turned in

• Counted as zero point

What Does it All Mean?

Restroom VisitsYou will receive a You will receive a restroom pass which restroom pass which allows you 4 restroom allows you 4 restroom visits for the visits for the semester.semester.

I reserve the right to I reserve the right to reject restroom visit reject restroom visit requests if they are at requests if they are at an inconvenient time.an inconvenient time.

Absence: DON’T BE ABSENT

If you are absent, hereIf you are absent, here’’s what you do:s what you do:1) See the 1) See the ““daily agendadaily agenda”” binder to figure binder to figure

out what out what assignments you missed. assignments you missed. 2) Then go to the 2) Then go to the ““missing assignmentmissing assignment””

files to files to get a copy of each of the get a copy of each of the assignments you assignments you missed. missed.

3) 3) If you missed a summative or formative If you missed a summative or formative

assessment: SEE Mrs. Ho to schedule a assessment: SEE Mrs. Ho to schedule a make-up.make-up.If you are going to be gone for a long time If you are going to be gone for a long time

(illness, absence, or suspension), contact Mrs. (illness, absence, or suspension), contact Mrs. Ho through the school or by e-mail (ahead of Ho through the school or by e-mail (ahead of time if possible!) to get work sent to the office time if possible!) to get work sent to the office for your family to pick up. for your family to pick up.

TardinessYou are considered tardy You are considered tardy if you if you are not in YOUR seat, ready to are not in YOUR seat, ready to work by the bellwork by the bell. .

TutoringEveryone is WELCOME!

WHEN: Fridays 3:30 – 4:30 pm

School Policy

Utilize school appropriate behavior and language by following the handbook rules

Adhere to the school uniform policy

School Policy:Electronic Device

No cell phone or electronic device usage within the classroom without permission for each occurrence.

All devices must be OUT OF SIGHT once the bell rings to begin class.

Charging electronic devices within the classroom is prohibited.

School Policy:Food and Drink

No food or drink other than water is permitted within the classroom.

Class RulesFollow the Golden Rule:Follow the Golden Rule:

Do to others as you would Do to others as you would have them do to you!have them do to you!

Be preparedBe politeBe politeBe on timeBe on timeBe friendlyBe friendlyBe attentive (listen)Be attentive (listen)Be respectfulBe respectful

What Is Expected of Us During Annoncements?

Be silentListen carefully

Backpacks and Purses

All purses and backpacks are to be placed on top of the table in the back of the room at all times.

Classroom EtiquettesKeep your area clean Pick up your trash Stay in your assigned seat No lining up by the doorWait for Mrs. Ho to dismiss the classNo sitting on or writing on the tables Schedule restroom and/or water

fountain stops during nonlecture time

Expectations(Because You’re One Year Older and Are About to

Graduate)

Bring your materials to class each day. I DO NOT give extra copies. Keep your papers!

Class time is NOT naptime; please keep your head up.

Studying is expected daily.

Late work is not accepted unless you have a valid excuse.

Consequences

1) Call Attention

2) Seat Relocation3) Stay After Class4) Contact Parent/Guardian5) Parent-Teacher Conference

How will Mrs. Ho Get Our Attention?

When I raise my hand, I need When I raise my hand, I need you to:you to:Stop what you’re doingStop what you’re doingQuiet downQuiet downLook at meLook at me

Daily Routines: At the Start of Class

1.1. Go to your seatGo to your seat2.2. Take out your Agenda, binder, and a Take out your Agenda, binder, and a

writing utilitywriting utility3.3. Place your backpack/purse on the Place your backpack/purse on the

table in the back of the roomtable in the back of the room4.4. Return to your seat before the bell Return to your seat before the bell

rings rings 5.5. Read the digital agenda on the screenRead the digital agenda on the screen6.6. Write down today’s class work/ HW in Write down today’s class work/ HW in

your Agendayour Agenda7.7. Be silent and listen to the Be silent and listen to the

announcements (if available)announcements (if available)

Daily Routines: At the Start of Class

1.1. Work on the Work on the Do NowDo Now2.2. Take out your binder and a writing Take out your binder and a writing

utilityutility3.3. Place your backpack/purse on the table Place your backpack/purse on the table

in the back of the roomin the back of the room4.4. Return to your seat before the bell rings Return to your seat before the bell rings 5.5. Take out your AgendaTake out your Agenda6.6. Write down today’s class work/ HWWrite down today’s class work/ HW7.7. Be silent and listen to the Be silent and listen to the

announcements (if available)announcements (if available)8.8. Observe classroom etiquettes and Observe classroom etiquettes and

expectationsexpectations

Daily Routines: Transitions

1.1. Listen carefully to Mrs. Ho’s directionsListen carefully to Mrs. Ho’s directions2.2. Ask Mrs. Ho clarification questions (if Ask Mrs. Ho clarification questions (if

necessary)necessary)3.3. Transition to the next activity within Transition to the next activity within

30 seconds30 seconds4.4. Read and understand your role(s) w/in Read and understand your role(s) w/in

your teamyour team5.5. Execute your role to the best of your Execute your role to the best of your

ability to optimize team productivityability to optimize team productivity6.6. Observe classroom etiquettes and Observe classroom etiquettes and

expectationsexpectations

Daily Routines: At the End of Class

1.1. Listen carefully to Mrs. Ho’s lesson Listen carefully to Mrs. Ho’s lesson closure, and write down what you closure, and write down what you missed during the lecturemissed during the lecture

2.2. Put everything in your backpack/purse Put everything in your backpack/purse except your pencil and eraserexcept your pencil and eraser

3.3. Listen to Mrs. Ho’s quiz directionsListen to Mrs. Ho’s quiz directions4.4. Begin the quizBegin the quiz5.5. Turn your quiz over when finishedTurn your quiz over when finished6.6. Read a book or draw when finished Read a book or draw when finished

earlyearly7.7. Turn in your quiz at the end of classTurn in your quiz at the end of class8.8. Observe classroom etiquettes and Observe classroom etiquettes and

expectationsexpectations

How You Can Contact Mrs. Ho

Visit: Visit: before school, at lunch, or before school, at lunch, or after schoolafter school

Email: Email: cho@laalliance.orgcho@laalliance.orgOn the websites: On the websites: mrsho.weebly.com, edmodo.commrsho.weebly.com, edmodo.com

Phone: Phone:

NoNote: Please allow up to 24 hours for te: Please allow up to 24 hours for an email response.an email response.

Please have your supplies (lined Please have your supplies (lined paper or blank white paper, pencils, paper or blank white paper, pencils, erasers, and highlighters) by:erasers, and highlighters) by:

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