AP Statistics
Ms. Cole
Room 708
Welcome to Ms. Cole’s AP
Statistics class!
I’m looking forward to a wonderful
school year, and I would like to take a moment first to explain to you the
format and rules of this class.
At the end of this packet there is a sheet
to be signed by both student and parent, and to be returned to me at the next
class meeting. This sheet simply states
that you have read and understood the rules and the set-up of this class.
(I) Required
Materials
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3-ring binder
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Graph paper
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Loose leaf notebook paper (Spiral
notebook paper will not be accepted unless the ragged edges are cut off.)
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Pencil and eraser
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Red Pen
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Ruler
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Graphing calculator* (This is highly
recommended but not required. If you
want or feel like you need to buy a graphing calculator, but have trouble
affording one, please see me.) I recommend
purchasing the TI-83+, TI-84+ (regular or Silver Edition), or the TI-Nspire
(the non-CAS version).
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KLEENEX * (This is not
required, but it would certainly be appreciated if you could donate one box of
tissue to the classroom.) J
(II) Homework
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All homework
assignments must be done in pencil.
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All assignments should
be labeled with your name and with the page or ditto number assigned.
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For homework to be
accepted you must: (i) write down the original problem (or given information
for word problems); (ii) show all work; and (iii) put any and all graphs on
graph paper.
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The worth of each
homework assignment will vary depending on its difficulty and length.
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The collection of
homework will also vary. Sometimes
homework will:
(a) be checked for completion only.
(b) be graded for accuracy.
(c) be collected and graded over selected problems only.
(d) not be collected for a grade at all.
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Regardless of the grading process, answers for homework
will ALWAYS be checked.
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Late homework will not be accepted. It goes down as a zero. No exceptions.
(III) Exams and
Quizzes
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Exams and quizzes are
always announced.
(IV) Dittos
and Handouts
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Each student will be
given one copy of any ditto or handout that I make.
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No extras or
replacements will be handed out! If you
lose your copy of something, you must find a classmate’s to borrow and make
your own photocopy.
(V) Notebooks
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Notebooks are not
required, but are highly recommended. AP
Statistics is a demanding course, which will require you to keep up with a lot
of material. An organized notebook can
prove invaluable.
(VI) Grade
Reports
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Class grade reports
will go home after every exam.
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These reports are to
be signed by the parent and returned at the next class meeting.
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Signed and returned
grade reports will be worth 10 points.
These will go down in the grade book as a homework grade.
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Even though homework
is not accepted late, I do accept late grade reports. One point is deducted for each school day
late.
(VII) Grading
Scale
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The grading scale for
this class is as follows:
92 - 100% A
83 - 91% B
74 - 82% C
65 - 73% D
0 - 64% F
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Your cumulative class
grade will be broken down as follows:
Exams 50%
Quizzes and AP Free Response 30%
Homework 20%
(VIII) Absences
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If you are absent, one
of the best ways to get caught up is to talk with a classmate. I recommend exchanging phone numbers with a
buddy or two from class the very first day.
This way you can always call them for the assignment and ask to copy
missed notes.
With our alternative block schedule, keeping on top of your
statistics work is crucial! Do not
expect to receive “catch up” instruction during class time when you
return. We simply do not have time for
that.
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Homework assignments
are written daily on the class calendar (located on the bulletin board). Stop by my room any time to look up your
missed assignments.
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Homework assignments
are also posted daily on my website. You
can check there as well. The web address
is:
http://staff.fcps.net/scole
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Make-up work must be
submitted in a timely manner. You have
the number of days that you missed plus one more school day to make up and turn
in your work. Late make-up work will not be accepted.
If you are confused as to when your make up work is due, then ASK
ME!!! I do not mind helping you figure
it out. Better safe than sorry.
(IX) Appointments (Doctor, Dentist,
Orthodontist, Driver’s License, etc.)
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To parents: If math is a difficult subject for your
child, please do your best to avoid scheduling appointments during Statistics
class. An A/B
rotation schedule for the entire school year is posted on my class website (as
well as on the school website under “Information”) for reference when
scheduling appointments.
(X) Field
Trips
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If you are going on a
field trip, you are responsible for turning in any work due that day before
you go on your trip.
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You are also
responsible for getting the assignment for that day and having it ready to turn
in at our next class meeting.
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Work missed from field trips will not be treated the same
as work missed due to illness, funerals, etc.
It will not be considered “make up” work. See the first two rules listed above.
(XI) School
Rules
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All school rules will
be followed.
(XII) Basic Rule
of the Classroom
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Treat others as you
wish to be treated. A high level of
mutual respect is to be maintained at all times ... respect amongst all,
students and teachers alike. Disrespect
will not be tolerated.
(XIII) A Final
Word
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I, as the instructor,
reserve the right to alter or add to this outline as needed. No changes will be made, however, without
verbal announcement to the class.
And if
that wasn’t enough …
Here’s More
Information Beyond the Basic Syllabus!
Classroom
Goal:
There
are two primary goals in Ms. Cole’s mathematics classes. First and foremost, our goal is for every
student to become knowledgeable in mathematics.
In addition to the mathematical knowledge, our second goal is to help
every student become an active participant and valued member of our small
learning community.
Guidelines
for Success:
Take responsibility
Commit to learning
Honor self and others
Serve and contribute
Commodore
Four:
1.
Turn
off all personal technology from 8:25 – 3:15.
2.
Follow
the 10/10 rule. Hall passes are available
only between the first 10 minutes and the last 10 minutes of class.
3.
Use
appropriate language.
4.
Report
to class on time.
(* Follow
all school rules.)
Tardiness:
Any
student tardy to class without an excused note shall report to the tardy table
located in the hallway in front of the principals’ office. At that table the student will be asked to
fill out a letter to their parent(s) explaining why they were late; students
will then be escorted to class.
Consequences begin at three accumulated tardies. (Refer to the TCHS Student Code of Conduct for
specific consequences.)
Upon
Entering Room 708:
When
the bell rings for class to start, students should be in their seats with
materials out (textbook, homework, paper, and pencil) ready to begin learning! J
Finding
Out Grade Status:
In
addition to grade reports that the teacher will send home after every test AND
the grade reports that the school sends home every six weeks (dates listed in
the class syllabus), parents can get an Infinite Campus Parent Portal pass code
from the TCHS office to access their child’s grades on-line. There is a link to the Infinite Campus web
site on the TCHS Parents web page (www.tchs.fcps.net
then click on PARENTS in the navigation bar on the side).
WE ALL HAVE THE ABILITY TO SUCCEED!
WITH HARD WORK, MOTIVATION, AND DETERMINATION WE CAN ACHIEVE
ANYTHING!
GOOD LUCK IN THIS YEAR TO COME!
* My planning
period is 4th block (1:45 – 3:15).
* If you
or your parents need to contact me, during 4th block or after school would be
the best time.
* My
phone number at
* My
e-mail address is shannon.cole@fayette.kyschools.us
* My
website address is
http://staff.fcps.net/scole
Class
information regarding assignments, tests, grades, etc can be found on this
page.
* The
school will send home interim grade reports with your child on the following
dates:
1st
Semester: September 29, 2008 and
November 12, 2008
Final 1st semester grades
will come out January 9, 2009.
2nd
Semester: February 25, 2009 and April 17, 2009
Final 2nd semester grades
will come out by June 5, 2009.
Please keep
this page for easy reference.
Classroom Rules and Course Set-up for
Ms. Cole’s AP Statistics Class
I have read and understood the
attached description of Ms. Cole’s class for the 2008-2009 school year.
*PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY.
______________________________
Student Name
______________________________
Parent/Guardian Name(s)
______________________________ __________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Parent/Guardian’s home phone
number: ____________________
Parent/Guardian’s e-mail address: ____________________
Please return this page only to Ms. Cole.