Welcome to HONORS

TEACHER: Ms. Carrie Gaut / Room: 305

EMAIL ADDRESS: gautc@santarosa.k12.fl.us
WEBSITE: https://gautc1.wixsite.com/mysite
Remind Texts for Honors Precal: text the message @afccag to the number 81010
Textbook: Precalculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic; 8th ed.; Demana, et. al. -- $108.97

COURSE DESCRIPTION MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS

Honors Pre-Calculus provides students an
honors-level study of trigonometry, advanced
functions, analytic geometry, and data analysis
in preparation for calculus. Applications and
modeling will be included throughout the course
of study. Appropriate technology, from
manipulatives to calculators and application
software, will be used regularly for instruction
and assessment. Pre-requisites:
1. Hard cover 3-ring binder, 1 inch (REQUIRED)
2. Loose-leaf paper / Loose-leaf graph paper
3. Writing utensil, preferably pencils
4. Graphing calculator (TI-84 or TI-84+
calculator).
CLASS EXPECTATIONS
1. Be Respectful
Stay alert- no head on desk.

Topics to be covered include: 2. Be Prepared

Bring pencil, paper, homework, binder, and
Functions and Graphs textbook to class every day!
Polynomial, Power, and Rational Functions 3. Be Prompt
Exponential, Logistic, and Logarithmic Functions 4. Be Positive
Trigonometric Functions
Analytic Trigonometry 5. Be Responsible
Applications of Trigonometry 6. Be Honest
Systems and Matrices 7. Follow all school rules, particularly
Analytic Geometry in Two and Three Dimensions
Dress appropriately, including no hats.
Discrete Mathematics
No food or drinks in the classroom.
No cell phones/electronic devices should
be out during class time.

GRADING
What you can expect from me
Weight Number per 1. I will treat you with the utmost respect.
quarter 2. I will come to class each day prepared to teach.
Formal 60% 3-5 3. I will start class promptly when the bell rings.
Assessments 4. I will be positive and will believe in you.
5. You can expect me to enforce all rules.
Informal 15% Many
6. I will return your quizzes and tests within 2 days,
Assessments barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Quizzes 25% 2-5 7. I will give you a chance to take ONE retest per
Formal Assessments: Tests, presentations, projects. 9 weeks on any test that you choose retests
Informal Assessments: homework, classwork, notes, must be taken within 1 week of original test
being handed back and must be scheduled with
participation.
me.
 MAKE-UP WORK:
For UNPLANNED excused absences, students have 3 days to make up work missed.
Upon returning to school after an unplanned absence, students should
1. Review any missed assignments from your assignment sheet and check website.
2. Check the make-up bin to receive any handouts you missed during your absence.
3. If you missed a test, you must make it up before or after school within the three days
otherwise you will receive a zero. If you have had an extended absence, see me to work
out the details of make-up work.
4. Quizzes cannot be made up. Your grade on the test that includes that material will count
twice: once for the actual test and once for the missing quiz grade.
For PLANNED excused absences:
If you are absent due to a school function, or pre-planned trip, etc., you are expected to get your
assignments ahead of time and come to class with all assignments complete. You should be prepared
to take any previously scheduled tests/quizzes.
**For any absence: If you miss ONLY a review day, you will be required to take the test with the rest of
the class.**

LATE WORK/EXTRA CREDIT/EXTRA TIME: Late work will NOT be accepted. Bonus
points will be available for the whole class. Do NOT ask for individual extra credit points. If you cannot
finish a test during the standard class time, you have the option to come for 20 minutes after school ON
THE SAME DAY, but 7 points will be deducted from your test score.

CHEATING: Receiving or giving any unauthorized assistance on any part of an assignment will
result in academic and disciplinary consequences, up to out of school suspension. At a minimum, zero credit
on the assignment and official documentation of the unethical behavior will result.

EXTRA HELP/RECOVERY?
If you should find yourself in need of extra help, MathLab tutoring will be available TUESDAYS and
THURSDAYS from 8 9 a. m. in ROOM 308. Also, study groups can work MONDAYS and
WEDNESDAYS in my room from 8:20 - 9 a. m. where I will be present to assist you if needed. Do
not hesitate to let me know if you are struggling. Additional afternoon times can be scheduled with
me directly.

DISCIPLINE POLICY
The majority of discipline issues have the following sequence of consequences:
1st offense Warning/student-teacher meeting
2 offense
nd
Warning and parent contact/possible ASD
3rd offense Office referral

MONITORING GRADES
Grades will be updated regularly and progress reports will be distributed mid-9-weeks for
students making below a C average. Parents and students are encouraged to check online for
grades and inform me promptly if anything seems amiss.

NEED TO REACH ME?

 It is best to reach me through email at gautc@santarosa.k12.fl.us. You may also call the school
at (850) 916-4100 to leave a message. I will return calls and emails within 24 business hours. If
you have sent me an email with no response, please leave a message at school to verify.

Please detach this page and return to Ms. Gaut. Keep the previous page for your reference.
I have read and understand Ms. Gauts rules and policies.

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possible

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