Course Syllabus                            AP Calculus BC                                  Donev 
               Teacher Information 
                                                                                            AP Calculus BC Exam 
                   •  E-mail: mdonev@dist113.org          (best way to reach me)            Tuesday, May 15 
                   •  Phone/Voicemail: (224) 632 – 3231 
                   •  Website:  http://www.dist113.org/Page/441    
                   •  Schedule:    1. Algebra I                                        room X112 
                                     Homeroom                                          room X209 
                                     2. Free                                    Math Office X201 
                                     3. Free                                    room Office X201 
                                     4. AP Calculus BC                                 room X120 
                                     5. Multivariable Calculus/Linear Algebra          room X120 
                                     6. Free                                    Math Office X201 
                                     7. Algebra I                                      room X112 
                                     8. AP Calculus BC                                 room X112 
                                      
                   •  Welcome to AP Calculus BC!  
               Please read the following information carefully to familiarize yourself with the expectations 
               and requirements for this course.  
               Class Materials 
                   •  Calculator: Texas Instruments Nspire CX-CAS  
                   •  Binder: 2” three-ring binder with pockets  
                   •  Pencil Case: a three-hole punch case to go in the binder (to hold your calculator, 
                      pencils, and erasers)  
                   •  Loose-leaf paper: with three-hole punch 
                   •  Graph paper: with three hole punch or “mini plots” or “sticky notes graph pad” 
                   •  An ample supply of pencils, few erasers, pen (any color other than black or blue), 
                      highlighter (any color) 
               Course/Classroom Expectations 
                   •  Be on time: if you are not in your seat when the bell rings, you are tardy 
                   •  Be prepared: bring all your materials to class every day and have your homework 
                      done 
                   •  Respect: Yourself, your classmates, your teacher 
                   •  Take risks: participate, ask questions, make mistakes – this is how you will learn! 
                   •  Electronics: NO electronics during class other than your calculator and your Chrome 
                      Book. Refer to the handbook for consequences for cell phone use during class.                                  
                  Absences and Make-Up Policy 
                       •   When absent for a day or two, you will be expected to copy the class notes, read the 
                           section related to the material, and attempt the homework before meeting with me. 
                           It is your responsibility to follow the assignment chart. You should email me with any 
                           questions.  
                       •   When absent for a long time, email me to make arrangements for making up missing 
                           work and assessments. Appropriate time will be given, but your responsibility is vital.  
                       •   All assessments are expected to be made up in the Testing Center in a time manner 
                           consistent with your absence. You have as many days as you were absent before the 
                           assessment occurred.  
                       •   If you are absent the day before the test, you are expected to take the test at its 
                           scheduled time.  
                       •   If you are absent on the day of the test, you are expected to take the test on the 
                           day you come back.  
                       •   If you know you will be absent, please see me or email me prior to the absence to 
                           discuss what you will miss and how/when you will make it up. 
                       •   Unauthorized  absences  will  be  dealt  with  according  to  school  policy.  A  missed 
                           assessment during an unauthorized absence will result in a zero on the assessment.  
                  Grading 
                       •   Homework: will account for 10% of your progress grade. The homework grade will 
                           consist of randomly collecting some homework assignments per chapter as well as 
                           collecting the homework from the entire chapter on the day of the chapter test.  
                       •   Assessments: will account for 90% of your progress grade. Assessments consist of: 
                                o  Quizzes: given midway through some chapters. Quizzes are typically shorter 
                                    and cover the basic material covered in homework and in class.  
                                o  Tests: given at the end of each unit. Tests are typically longer and are 
                                    intended for a full period. Tests will cover the basic material covered in 
                                    homework and more advanced problem solving questions about the topics 
                                    covered in class.  
                                o  Any other graded assessment. This may occasionally include random homework 
                                    checks, unannounced pop quizzes, collected group work, etc. 
                                o  If you would like to go over an assessment individually, please set up a time to 
                                    meet with me.  
                       •   Semester Grade: your semester grade will be determined as 80% from the progress 
                           grade and 20% from the final exam.  
                       •   Grading  Scale:  DHS  letter  grade  scale  applies.  Rounding  is  at  the  teacher’s 
                           discretion and may only occur with the semester grades (never the quarter grades).  
                  Extra Help 
                       •   I’m generally available for help before school (in X201) and during free periods 
                           (X201).  I  may  also  be  available  after  school  on  some  days.  Please  set  up  an 
                           appointment beforehand to ensure that I will be there. You may still come if you don’t 
                           have an appointment and I’ll be happy to help you if I’m there. 
                       •   I’m always available by email. I will return your email as soon as possible (most often 
                           within 1 business day). 
                       •   Take advantage of ARC during the time we cover AB topics (Q119, Mon-Thurs 7:15 
                           am – 4:30 pm, Fri 7:15 am – 3:14 pm) 
                   
                  Academic Honesty and Ethical Behavior 
                  Group work is important and we’ll be doing some of it, but it has its time and place. Never 
                  copy an assignment from anyone and be sure tests and quizzes are your own work.  
                        •   Any student looking at someone else’s paper during a testing situation will receive a 
                            zero on that paper. Your counselor and parents will be notified of such incidents and 
                            it will be documented in your file.  
                        •   Students should try to prevent others from copying their work by exercising caution 
                            during testing situations and not sharing their assignments with others.  
                  Let’s have a great year!