Ms. L.

Massey's PreCalculus Syllabus

Welcome!

Contact
e-mail: lmassey@ms223.org
office classroom: Room 303
phone number: (559) 269-3414

Welcome to PreCalculus! This course will focus

on problem-solving and mastery of advanced
Algebra II skills. This will be a challenging
course however, the class will prepare you to be
successful in next year's math course, in college
and beyond, and that is what you will gain this
year!
There will be concepts that you will find
challenging throughout the year, but we will
work as a team to get through each unit. By
staying positive and hard working every day,
each of you will excel in this class. I promise
that all of the hard work will pay off and I will
be here to support you in any way I can!

UNITS

Unit 1: Complex Numbers and Vectors;

Introduction to Linear Transformations
Unit 2: Linear Transformations, Matrices
and Linear Systems of Equations
Unit 3: Polynomial Functions and the
Fundatmental Theorem of Algebra
Unit 4: Trigonometry
Unit 5: Probability and Statistics

Sincerely,
Ms. L. Massey

BIG GOALS
100% of us will pass this course.
100% of us will track and master ALL Algebra 2 objectives.
100% of us will get a 70% or above on the Final Exam
What does it look like to MASTER an objective?
Get an 80% or above on unit tests!

100% of us will have an attendance record of 85% or better!

Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. - Malcolm X

How To Be Successful Students

Be Positive

Be Present

There is always a positive side to every

situation and it is my mission this year to get
you to see it! Rather than focusing on how
difficult any given task is, we should celebrate
the fact that we now have the skills to tackle
such a problem. We need to recognize the
little things in life and celebrate them!

It is much more difficult to learn the days lesson when

you are not physically in class. The more days you miss,
the further behind you get from the rest of the class.
And most importantly, your teachers enjoy seeing you in
class everyday!

Do Your Work

Ask Questions

Did Michael Jordan become such a great

basketball player by sitting through practices?
No. Everyone gets better by working hard and
practicing over and over again pushing
themselves each time. Its okay if you have
trouble doing it the first time, try again.

If youre not sure what Im talking about or you have a

questions, ASK! You most likely have the same
question as someone else in the room. I dont expect
you to understand everything the first time its
mentioned, but I dont know this unless you ask me for
clarification or to slow down. Dont be afraid to ask for
help.

Surround Yourself with Positive People

Cooperate With Others

If your friends are working hard, chances are

you will, too! Being the best you can be can be
difficult at times, but if you keep motivational
friends, family, and others around you, they
can help you when times get tough. And just
as they may help you on your bad days, be
supportive to those who may be in need of a
little positivity that day!

It is a very important life skill to be able to cooperate

with everyone around us. We all have different beliefs,
priorities, challenges, and we must be respectful of each
other's. Remember that you never know what might be
going on in another person's life, and we should think
twice before we say something we may later regret.
Simply put, "treat others the way you would like to be
treated."

Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. - Malcolm X

Classroom Rules
1. Come to class each day prepared and ready to learn.
2. Show respect for yourself, your classmates, and your teacher at all times.
3. Speak loudly and clearly dont hide behind your hand.
4. Take intellectual risks; ask questions; take pride in your work.
5. Act, think, and speak like a mathematician!

Classroom Procedures
1

Entering the Classroom & Exiting the Classroom

You must be in the classroom before the bell rings. There will be a Do Now and Discussion
question for you on the board and in your lesson when you walk in, please begin right away.
The bell does not dismiss the class. You do not dismiss the class. The teacher dismisses the
class.

Bathroom Pass

Turning Assignments In

You will not be allowed to use the restroom first or eight period. Any other period please sign
out and make sure none of your peers are out using the restroom before you go.

For every assignment, make sure the following are on it:

1 - your name and date is clearly written
2 - your final answer is CIRCLED/BOXED

Supplies
You must bring the following materials everyday:
A PENCIL!!!!!! Wait, no several pencils! You get the point!
YOUR NOTES! You will be provided all lessons and homework in a packet everyday!

Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. - Malcolm X

Policies
1

Homework
Homework will be assigned Monday - Thursday. No homework Friday's! :)
Every assignment will be graded based on completion.

Assessment
We will have quizzes throughout each unit
Each unit will be assessed with either a test or a project.

Make - Up Work
It is your responsibility to receive and complete make-up work. I will be more than happy to help
you before or after school, but you need to make sure you make up for anything that you missed
while you were absent.

Late Work
Late work will be accepted at any time during the same unit. Once we move onto the next unit,
you can no longer receive full credit on the assignment.

Electronics

Grading Scale

Students are not allowed to use their cell phones or other electronics in my class.

Grades will be determined as follows:

50% Major Assessments: Tests/Projects
40% Minor Assessments: Quizzes, Classwork, Notebook Checks, Exit Tickets
10% Homework & Participation

Name: __________________________________
I have read and agree with Ms. L.Masseys PreCalculus syllabus for the 2015-2016 school year. I will do
my best in class every single day. I understand that Ms. L. Massey is available to meet outside of class
and will make sure to meet with her whenever I do not understand what we went over in class, or what
was on the assignment.
Signed: _____________________________ Date:____________________
Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. - Malcolm X