AP CALCULUS SUMMER PACKET due tomorrow, Tuesday, August 26!!
QUIZ Friday, August 29 Blank copies can be found on my webpage
http://www.wfisd.net/Page/3194 http://www.wfisd.net/Page/3194
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GOALS FOR AP CALCULUS Develop an understanding of the concepts
of Calculus. Provide experience with Calculus methods and
applications. Develop an appreciation of Calculus as a coherent
body of knowledge and as a human accomplishment. Earn a passing
score of 3 or higher on the AP exam. Have fun!
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SUPPLIES **Composition book (ASAP) Binder Graph paper Notebook
paper *Pencils *Calculator TI Nspire CX or CAS Colored pens,
pencils Glue Scissors Supplies may not be left in my room!
#responsibility
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GRADING Major grades: Test/Project = 70% Minor grades: Quiz and
Homework = 30% I DO NOT round up six weeks and semester averages!
You will earn your grade in this class.
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EXTRA CREDIT Opportunities for extra credit will be given
occasionally, but not often. Take advantage of the opportunities
given. If you are completing all the regular assignments, you wont
need extra credit. Do not rely on extra credit.
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HOMEWORK Yes, you will have homework! And it is important.
Homework is for review, practice, and application. I will not make
you learn brand new material through homework alone. I will not
waste your time by giving you useless assignments.
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HOMEWORK I expect homework to be done well because it is
important. Due the fast-paced nature of our class, homework must be
turned in on time. Late work will be accepted according to district
policy.
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TESTS Most of the time, we will have at least two
tests/projects per six weeks. Tests will be completed
independently, without notes, and without my help. DO NOT ask for
assistance on tests. Due to the format of the AP tests, you will
not be allowed to use a calculator on many tests.
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TESTS If you wish to ace your tests, you must STUDY!! How do I
study for a math test???
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TESTS Students will correct all tests! Credit will be given for
test corrections which meet the requirements. There is new district
policy for re-tests! See the district webpage for details at
www.wfisd.net.
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BOOKS Every student will need to check out a Calculus book from
the book room. You should leave this book at home and use it to
complete your homework. Book checks will take place every grading
period. On occasion, I may ask you to bring your books to class,
but my classroom set can be used in most cases. Books from my
classroom set are not to leave my room. If you begin to struggle in
class, read your textbook!
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CALCULUS NOTEBOOK Please bring your composition book to class
ASAP!! One of our long- term goals this year is going to be to re-
write your Calculus textbook as a fun, colorful, interactive
Calculus Notebook!!
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ADVICE FROM LAST YEARS STUDENTS
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Always remember to do your homework! show up to class. ask for
help. give your best 100% of the time. keep up. Dont fall behind.
do not fall asleep in class. do the foldables. try hard, stay
focused, and dont stop trying. try, always try. When you try and
still cant understand, ask for help. always study for tests. pay
attention. stay off your phone!! do your corrections. ask questions
and take good notes. go all out with your projects. things dont
come easy in this class. You will earn the grade you work for.
memorize the things youre told to. keep your mind open when
learning new things. listen. add the plus C.
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Things that upset Mrs. Witte Bad attitudes Not paying attention
Doing homework from another class Messing with her belongings
laziness Loud music or talking Talking while she is talking Late
work Not trying/doing your best Putting in no effort outside of
class. Falling asleep Not doing your homework Skipping class
complaining Giving up When youre not in your seat When you dont
have your Warm Up When you squander your potential Being on your
phone Complaining Interrupting class Cheating Disrespecting her
Ignorance or lack of common sense Wanting something for
nothing
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Never wait until the night before to do your work/study. resort
to cheating.give up. lie to Mrs. Witte. be rude to Mrs. Witte.
write on Mrs. Wittes board. act entitled. underestimate how helpful
it is to ask questions. think that the homework wont help. sleep
through a lesson. let your work slide. miss a day of class if you
can help it. interrupt class. disrespect her. underestimate
yourself. procrastinate on studying. be afraid to ask
questions.
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My favorite thing about this class was Mrs. Wittes ability to
make Calculus easier and her willingness to help students. having a
teacher that went out of her way to help educate and take care of
her students. Pi day! learning Calculus. doing the related rates
project. doing the foldables and projects. My teacher, and the work
was interesting and fun, always!! Mrs. Witte, because she s always
eager to help you succeed. FOLDABLES! Being prepared for college
math, and being able to sound smarter than others when talking
about Calculus. Knowing that I could conquer this class made me
feel like I could conquer anything. when AP exams were over.
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DAY TO DAY CLASS RULES AND PROCEDURES
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CLASSROOM RULES Be respectful. Be prepared. Be responsible. Be
willing to learn.
DO NOT TALK WHILE I AM TALKING (DURING NOTES, INSTRUCTIONS,
ETC.) Do not disturb the learning environment or be
disruptive.
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SEATING You will have an assigned seat. This is how I take
attendance (and learn your names). Stay in your assigned seat. Do
not move the desks!!! BTW: DO NOT open the windows unless I ask you
to.
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STARTING CLASS Have all of your materials ready to go before
the tardy bell rings. Sharpen your pencils before class begins. You
will not be allowed to get out of your chair in the middle of
instruction to sharpen your pencil. Immediately upon entering
class, begin the daily Warm Up.
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COME TO CLASS ON TIME. I will record tardies and assign lunch
d-hall. Stay awake during class!
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CELL PHONES Cell phones and other electronic devices will only
be used with teachers permission for announced, instructional
purposes and will otherwise be confiscated. You may not charge your
phone in my classroom (Do not ask!) Headphones/ear buds and music
are not allowed.
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WHY CELL PHONES ARE DETRIMENTAL TO YOUR GRADE
http://youtu.be/cKaWJ72x1rI
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FOOD, DRINKS, AND GUM are not allowed in my classroom. If I
catch you with it, I will throw it away. YOU are responsible for
throwing away your trash! Please do so at the end of class so that
you do not interrupt lecture time.
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*Go to the restroom and get a drink before class. *Do not apply
make-up or fix your hair during class. *Do not ask to go to another
teachers class, locker room, etc.
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PASS &TICKET SYSTEM At the beginning of the semester, you
will be given: 2 Emergency Bathroom Passes 1 Leave Me Alone Pass 10
Witte Tickets
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EMERGENCY BATHROOM PASSES At the end of the semester, 2 unused
Emergency Bathroom Passes will excuse your lowest minor grade of
the third/sixth six weeks!! In order to leave class, you must
forfeit an Emergency Bathroom Pass and sign in and out on the
Enter/Exit Log. You must take the red bathroom pass with you
anytime you leave class. Save these passes for true emergencies
only. All other bathroom business should take place before
class.
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LEAVE ME ALONE PASS At the end of the semester, 1 unused Leave
Me Alone Pass will add 5 extra points to your lowest major grade of
the third/sixth six weeks! These passes may be used on a day when
you are not feeling well and want to put your head down. Leave Me
Alone Passes may not be used on quiz or test days. To redeem: see
me before class, explain your situation, and surrender your pass.
Students are still responsible for material learned on days they
use their LMA pass!!
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WITTE TICKETS Everything in my room is earned, not given. At
the end of the semester, each unused Witte Ticket will be worth an
extra point. Extra points will be averaged into your minor grades
for the third/sixth six weeks. Costs: Pen or pencil = 3 tickets
Kleenex = 2 tickets Band aid = 4 tickets Notebook paper = 2 tickets
Graph paper = 4 tickets It may be possible to earn more tickets
throughout the year.
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STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN TICKETS AND PASSES. When
you receive your tickets and passes, immediately write your name on
the back of them. You must carry your tickets and passes with you
at all times. Do not leave or hide them in my room. Tickets and
passes which are found on the floor or left in my room with be
trashed. You must be in possession of your tickets and/or passes to
use them, and they will be surrendered upon redemption. (There is
no ticket credit system.)
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Be respectful of school property. Do not write, draw, doodle,
or otherwise vandalize desks. My teacher desk area is off limits.
Do not enter the area. Do not sit in my desk chair. You may not use
my computer.
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THE BIGGEST GUARANTEE OF YOUR SUCCESS IN THIS CLASS IS YOUR
ATTITUDE! Negativity, whining, and complaining will not be
tolerated!
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EXTRA HELP Tutorials: Tuesday Mornings 7:10 am Thursday
Afternoons 3:00pm If you have a question during class, raise your
hand! If things get tough, you are not allowed to give up! See me
for help!
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CHEATING What constitutes cheating? Copying down someone elses
homework. What if they helped you? Talking during a test or quiz.
Getting answers from the Internet. Using your phone during a test
or quiz. I always notice when you cheat, even if I dont say
anything! Consequences for cheating on a major assignment are
outlined in the Student Handbook.
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PARTICIPATION Students are expected to participate in class
every day. Take good class notes, and refer back to them
frequently. You will get out of this class what you put into it.
You may not work on homework from or study for another class during
this one!
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ABSENT WORK When you are absent, it is your job to get missing
work from the absent work binder. Students will be given one day
for each day of excused absence to turn in make-up work. Tests and
quizzes are announced in advance; therefore, immediately upon
returning to school you must attend a tutorial session to take the
quiz or test you missed. Failure to make up missing assignments
right away will result in an alternate assignment and/or points
lost. Easy ways to get find out what you missed: 1.) Ask me before
or after class, or come during a tutorial time. 2.) Ask a friend to
get your work for you, or ask them to explain what you missed!
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Twitter! @mrsawitte Check your grades at least once a week! I will
send out frequent reminder texts and tweets about assignments and
tests.
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AND FINALLY Students are responsible for following all rules in
the Student Code Conduct. Now, lets get started on a great
year!
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