Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus

Mr. Peterson
Room 120
Email: rpeterson@columbia.k12.pa.us
Course Description
This course is designed to relate and apply algebraic concepts to geometry, statistics, trigonometry
functions, trigonometric identities. Graphing calculators will be used to develop and reinforce algebraic
Texts:
Advanced Mathematical Concepts: Glencoe
Course Outline:
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 12
Chapter 13

Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities

Nature of Graphs
Polynomials and Rational Functions
The Trigonometric Functions
Graphs of Trigonometric Functions
Trigonometric Identities and Equations
Vectors and Parametric Equations
Sequences and Series
Combinations and Probability

Grading:
Grading Categories: Tests
Quizzes
Projects
Classwork/Homework

50%
25%
15%
10%

Classroom Behavior Expectations and Rules:

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Follow my directions the first time.

Students are to in the room before the bell rings.
Students remain seated at the end of the period until the bell rings.
Students will remain quiet during quizzes and tests. This means absolute silence!
Student will work quietly during assignments in order for questions to be answered.
Follow the school rules as outline in the student handbook.
No passing calculators during quizzes and tests.

Procedure for Class rule Violations:

Minor Infractions
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Warning
Phone call home
Referral to the office for persistent misconduct (phone call home)

Major Infractions
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Referral to office for misconduct (phone call home)

Make-up Policy:
It is your responsibility to make up all required notes, homework, quizzes, assignments, projects and
test when you return to school after an absence. Arrangement for make-up work must be made within
the allowed school policy.
Retake procedures for Quizzes
The student needs to bring the Quiz that they would like to retake to an after school session. Where the
quiz will be reviewed and retaken. Quizzes must be made up BEFORE the Chapter Test is given.