Vision/About Us 
Pre-Calculus
Teacher: Denise Silveira Phone: 634-6467 Email- dsilveira@Keyestolearning.com
Date/Time/ Location:
Tuesdays & Thursdays/
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra II
Supplies: Binder, notebook, graph paper, pencils, dry erase markers, and a scientific calculator.
Texts: Advanced Mathematical Concepts, Glencoe Mathematics
Course Description:
This year long course is
designed prepare students for calculus.
Pre-Calculus will cover topics from Trigonometry, Mathematical Analysis,
and Linear Algebra. (See attached scope and sequence for a list of course
objectives.)
Teacher Availability:
I am available every Tue. and Thur. morning during Math Lab from
Attendance: Regular attendance is expected and necessary. Students are expected to be active participants in class. Class participation will account for 10% of your overall grade.
Assigned Work: Practice problems will be assigned each class period and will be due the following class period. Students are expected to show all work on scratch paper. Homework will account for 15% of your grade.
Tests: Tests will count for 25% of your grade. Tests will be given on an individual
basis. Once you have mastered
approximately three objectives, as evidenced by your practice, you will be
given a test.
Objectives Mastered: The number of objectives you
master this school year will account for 50% of your final grade. There are over 150 objectives for this
course. Any student who masters all
objectives will be given special recognition.
Math Lab: Students who need intervention may be
required to go to Math Lab until they are back on track. Math lab is an opportunity for students to get
the extra help they need to be successful.
Most students will need some extra help at one time or another
throughout the year.
Please note: Students who do not complete this course with a C or better will need to retake all or part of this course the following year.