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Welcome to Calculus Honors

at Bunn High School!

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Teacher: Armenia Davis

 

I am very excited to have you in my Calculus Honors class this semester!!  Each of you will do wonderful, learn lots, and be successful, even with this Covid19 going on - My Motto ---    WORK HARD = BE SMART      Nothing can stop you from learning if you want to learn and Nothing can make you learn if you don't want to learn - - - I'm here to help you reach your math goals !!

 

GOALS: This Honors Class is the first half of AP Calculus, therefore, I have very high expectations for all of my students.  Our goals and general topics are…

  •        Review Material   (about 1 weeks - Just to wake your brain up ! - I know you may have extra questions about the material you may have not clearly understood last semester, so review may feel on going)
  •         Limits   (about 2 weeks)
  •         Differentials    (about 9 weeks – yes it one of the main calculus ideas and we spend lots of time there learning the new idea and applying it to a variety of  problems)
  •          Introduction to Integrals (2 weeks)
  •          Exam review & Exam (about 2 weeks)

 

SUPPLIES: Each student is required to have a Chromebook (school supplied), working calculator(time to buy, if possible),  paper, graph paper, plain paper, large supply of pencils, and erasers, and a very flexible attitude.  Something to take clear and readable pictures  of your work to upload.

 

ABSENCES:  Students should make every effort to be IN class every day - that means log in and ready to go when class starts!    If you miss the class it will be uploaded ASAP  in Modules on Canvas but it takes a while and is a bit grainy (so be here everyday).  It is your responsibility to view it and view supporting documents before saying 'I don't get it'  All test will be taken while you are online and uploaded at the end of the testing period.  Make-up tests will need to be scheduled with me by you (your responsibility)

 

GRADING POLICY: 

   60% Summative Assessments  (40% test and 20% quizzes)   

    40% Formative Assessments  ( homework, class practice, etc)       

 

STUDENT HELP:  First work hard and ask questions in class!, let me know of problem areas and I will try to continue discussion during class or the following day.   I would like to say I will be available to answer all questions all the time  - but realistically, I'm being asked to do a lot.  My pledge is to do the best I can everyday. You are important to me !!  I want to be a great teacher for you during this time.  Check Module for extra problems I have worked out.   I will upload there when I have been asked a question I feel the class could be struggling with.  Students are encouraged to form study groups outside of class  (That’s the way you make it in college)  - study groups should be virtual -  and use the internet to research topics but not copy things you don’t understand!

 

 

PARENT ALERT - If you or your child is having problems with a certain topic, there are several ways to find help.

 

       HAVE A GREAT SEMESTER!!

       Sincerely and with Much Excitement,                       

        Armenia Davis

 

Below this line will be what will be happening when we finally meet face to face  (or mask to mask)

and last years resources at the very bottom on the page

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I am very excited to have you in my Calculus Honors class this semester!!  Each of you will do wonderful, learn lots, and be successful.  Here are some Rules, Procedures and General Structure to help you understand how the class will run.

GOALS: This Honors Class is the first half of AP Calculus, therefore, I have very high expectations for all of my students.  Our goals and general topics are…

  •        Review Material   (about 2 weeks)
  •         Limits   (about 2 weeks)
  •         Differentials    (about 9 weeks – yes it one of the main calculus ideas and we spend lots of time there learning the new idea and applying it to a variety of  problems)
  •          Introduction to Integrals (3 weeks)
  •          Exam review & Exam (about 2 weeks)

EXPECTATIONS: All students are expected to act like mature young adults

  • Be Respectful
  • Be Prepared
  • Be Focused
  • Be on Time
  • Be Positive

These rules are geared toward student’s achievement and student learning.  So if at anytime your behavior disrupts others or your own ability to achieve and learn, a disciplinary action will occur including… refocus/redirect, phone parent, office referral.

 

SUPPLIES: Each student is required to have a, working calculator,  paper, graph paper, plain paper, large supply of pencils, and erasers   ***ALL WORK MUST BE IN PENCIL ****

 

ABSENCES:  Students should make every effort to be in class every day.  If you are absent, it is your responsibility to the notes and assignments.  If a test is missed, it is your responsibility to schedule a make-up time within 2 days of returning to school – we will try to use remediation period. Remember:  YOU CAN BE EXEMPTED FROM THE EXAM!!  Be here and be on time…

 

School Wide -  MAKE-UP POLICY:  Students are allowed two school days to make-up any missed assignment for every one day they are absent.

 

School Wide - TARDY POLICY:  Students are expected to be in the classroom (passed the door frame) when the tardy bell rings -Consequences - Check Student Code of Conduct    

 

STUDENT HELP:  First work hard and ask questions in class!, let me know of problem areas and I will try to continue discussion during class or remediation, also I am available most afternoons for a question or two – just ask me?  Students are encouraged to form study groups outside of class and use the internet to research topics but not copy things you don’t understand! (That’s the way you make it in college)

 

GRADING POLICY:  60% TEST (usually 3 a grading period)   

                                              20% QUIZ  

                                              20% HW/CW       

                                             

                                                           HAVE A GREAT SEMESTER!!

                                                           Sincerely and with Much Excitement,                                                                                                   Armenia Davis

 

If you or your child is having problems with a certain topic, there are several ways to find help.

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