1. College Algebra Olathe South High School Mrs. Hastings

2. Welcome to the study of Mathematics! I hope you will find this class both enjoyable and rewarding. In order to be successful you will need to work hard and follow the guidelines in this presentation. To help us get off to a good start I have prepared a list of supplies you will need along with information on how I assign grades and what you need to do to earn the best grade possible. Please bookmark my website and refer to this guide throughout the year.

3. Contact information website: www.amyhastings@weebly.com e-mail: ahastingsos@olatheschools.org Olathe South phone number: 913-780-7160 To receive class text message updates: Send a text message to (508)419-7014 with the message @6b4c0 This is NOT my phone number. This will NOT give me your phone number. You cannot respond to the messages that I send to you. To receive class e-mail updates: Make sure the office has your current e-mail address.

4. Course Description This course focuses on the study of functions and their graphs, techniques of solving equations, and the recognition and creation of patterns. Students will analyze and graph functions, including constant, linear, absolute value, square root, polynomial, rational, exponential, trigonometric, logarithmic functions, and non- functions; solve equations and inequalities, including polynomial equations, exponential equations, logarithmic equations trigonometric equations, systems of equations, and systems of inequalities; and analyze and create algebraic and numerical patterns.

5. Prerequisites Olathe South Successful completion of Algebra 2, Advanced Algebra 2, or Algebra 3 is required for enrollment in College Algebra. JCCC There are two ways to meet the JCCC prerequisites: A math sub-score on the ACT of 25 or a math sub- score on the SAT of 590 Place in to College Algebra or higher on the COMPASS test.

6. Materials You are required to bring the following materials to class each day: 3-ring binder with the following sections: Bellwork, Notes, Homework, Quizzes graphing calculator pencils fine tip markers, colored pens, or colored pencils

7. Calculators I recommend the TI-84 color, TI-84plus or the NON- CAS TI-Nspire. Note: The TI-84 color has a rechargeable battery, the others do not. The TI 86, 89, 92, or CAS version of the TI-Nspire may NOT be used in this course (or on the ACT). Please bring your calculator with you each day. I do not have calculators to lend out. You may not share calculators when taking a quiz or test. Phones, tablets and computers may not be used when taking quizzes or tests. Calculators may be rented from the school for $20. If you purchase a new calculator, please consider donating the "points" so that we can earn free technology for our classroom.

8. Grading Policies - OS Semester grades are comprised of the following three categories and their corresponding weights. Homework: 10% Quizzes: 30% Tests: 60%

9. Grading Policies - OS Homework 10% Homework is given daily. Approximately 30-45 minutes per day outside of class should be spent preparing for this class. Each assignment is worth 10 points. Assignments will either be collected or a homework quiz will be given.

10. Grading Policies - OS Homework When assignments are collected, the number of points earned will be based on the amount of work completed on the assignment. In order to earn full credit, work must be shown, the lesson must be complete and mistakes must be corrected. All graphs must be done on graph paper and labeled appropriately.

11. Grading Policies - OS Homework Quizzes Usually consist of two or three problems taken directly from the assignment. Homework may be used when taking the quiz. The quiz will be graded for accuracy. If you are not happy with your quiz score, you may correct it, staple the assignment to it, and turn it in for full credit. Homework quiz corrections must be turned in prior to the exam.

12. Grading Policies - OS Late Homework If you are absent from class for any reason it is your responsibility to get the assignment, notes and classwork that you missed. Assignments and notes are posted on my website. Late papers will be accepted for full credit only if you have an excused absence, otherwise the assignment will receive half credit. If you miss a homework quiz, you will need to take the quiz AND staple the completed assignment to it. All missing work must be turned in prior to the exam. Assignments that are missing after the unit test has been administered will be recorded as a zero.

13. Grading Policies - OS Quizzes 30% Quizzes will typically be given after each section. You will be notified of these well in advance. If you miss a quiz due to an absence you will need to make arrangements with me to make it up. All quizzes must be completed before the exam. One quiz may be retaken each quarter. The retake must be completed prior to the exam.

14. Grading Policies - OS Exams 60% Exams will be given at the conclusion of each unit of study. If you are absent on an exam day, make arrangements with me to make it up. An exam must be made up before the next exam or it will be recorded as a zero. Exam dates are announced in class and posted on my website.

15. Grading Policies - OS Grading Scale 90% - 100% A 80% - 89% B 70% - 79% C 60% - 69% D 0% - 59% F

16. Grading Policies - JCCC The grade that you earn in my class is not the grade that you earn from JCCC. You will receive a separate grade from JCCC. Your JCCC grade is based on five unit exams and a comprehensive final exam. JCCC allows two retakes on each unit exam. The best score is used in calculating your JCCC grade. Retake scores do not count for your OS grade. You will receive a detailed syllabus from JCCC in the coming weeks.

17. Academic Integrity JCCC's Academic Dishonesty, Cheating or Plagiarism Policy No student shall attempt, engage in, or aid and abet behavior that, in the judgment of the instructor of the class, is construed as academic dishonesty. This includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty such as those examples illustrated immediately below. Examples of cheating include, but are not limited to, unauthorized acquisition of tests or other academic materials and/or distribution of these materials, unauthorized sharing of answers during an exam, use of unauthorized notes or study materials during an exam, altering an exam and resubmitting it for re-grading, having another student take an exam for you or submit assignments in your name, participating in unauthorized collaboration on coursework to be graded, providing false data for a research paper, using electronic equipment to transmit information to a third party to seek answers, or creating/citing false or fictitious references for a term paper. Submitting the same paper for multiple classes may also be considered cheating if not authorized by the instructor. Examples of plagiarism include, but are not limited to, any attempt to take credit for work that is not your own, such as using direct quotes from an author without using quotation marks or indentation in the paper, paraphrasing work that is not your own without giving credit to the original source of the idea, or failing to properly cite all sources in the body of your work. This includes use of complete or partial papers from Internet paper mills or other sources of non original work without attribution.

18. Academic Integrity If I have any reason to think that you might have cheated, your score will be recorded as a zero and you will be given one opportunity to come in before or after school to retake the quiz or test. If you are caught in the act of cheating, your score will be recorded as a zero. An office referral will be written, and your parents will be contacted. If you are caught cheating in college, you may be expelled from the university and denied admission to other institutions.

19. Expectations Be Prompt Attendance will be taken at the bell. You are expected to be in your assigned seat with materials out when the bell sounds. If you are not in your seat when the bell rings you will be counted tardy. The school tardy policy will be strictly enforced. If you arrive late to class for any reason, you must sign in. This will ensure that you are not counted absent.

20. Expectations Be Prepared Come to class with your planner, textbook, assignment, pencil, pens, calculator and math notebook. Passes will be given only in an emergency. You have plenty of time between classes to go to your locker and use the rest room. Your planner is your pass. If you need to leave, simply bring me your planner at an appropriate time and I will sign it. You may not leave the room without a signed planner.

21. Expectations Be Respectful of School Property Please take good care of your textbook, desk and school materials. Food, gum and drink (other than plain water) are not allowed in the classroom. Clean up your area before you leave the classroom. Let's keep our classroom clean!

22. Expectations Be Respectful of Others and Their Property Please raise your hand to speak with the teacher or to the class. Do not talk out of turn. Ask permission to borrow materials that belong to others. Turn off or silence cell phones and other electronic devices.

23. Expectations Follow School Rules You will be expected to follow the student code of conduct and school policies which can be found in your student handbook. These policies include academic expectations, behavior expectations, dress code, electronics policies, and others. Please become familiar with them.

24. Student Support I will be available during seminar, before school and after school to answer any questions your may have. Students are welcome and encouraged to come for help as often as necessary. If you are taking this course for college credit, you may also take advantage of FREE tutoring offered by JCCC at the Math Resource Center on campus. Students are expected to check my website and their student e-mail accounts regularly. Computers are available in the library before school, after school, and during seminar.

25. Parent-Teacher Communication Parents, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. The easiest way to reach me is via e-mail. You are also welcome to call the school and leave a message. I will get back with you as soon as possible.