Intro To College Math (ICM) - Spring 2016

Ms. Casey Sarles

Wake Forest High School
Mathematics Department
420 W. Stadium Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587
email: csarles@wcpss.net
(919) 554-8611
Class website: http://mssarlesclass.weebly.com/
www.wfhighschool.com
Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
Prerequisites: Mastery of Pre-Calculus, AFM, or Discrete mathematics curriculum
Unit
Unit 1 - Functions
Unit 2 - Exponentials and Logarithms
Unit 3 - Trigonometry
Unit 4 - Rates of Change and Limits
Unit 5 - Derivatives
Unit 6 - Matrices
Unit 7 - Statistics

Course Description: This course is an introductory course

to college mathematics. This course is designed to be both
challenging and exciting. The curriculum includes
problem-solving skills in data analysis, applications of
functions, matrices, trigonometry, limits and the
beginnings of Calculus. Students should leave this course
prepared for any beginning college level math course. The
exam for this class is teacher made.

Pacing Guide for ICM:

Please note this is a general outline that is subject to change.

Course Website: http://mssarlesclass.weebly.com

You can find a lot of valuable and useful information on my website. The calendar is the most important piece. I post
homework assignments daily, upcoming quiz and test dates, and occasionally post answer keys and notes on the calendar. You can
add the calendar to your own if you have a gmail account. There is a forum to discuss problems with your peers as and links to
Khan Academy videos and some of my videos (Pre-Calculus topics). Please take advantage of the website!
Required Materials
**It would be greatly appreciated if each student could bring in one ream of white computer paper for copies of notes and
homework sheets.
Student Supplies: This is a list of supplies
Classroom Supplies: This is a list of supplies that every student
that every student needs for themselves.
should help supply for the classroom.
Planner
Expo/dry erase markers
Three ring binder (1 1 inch)
Ream of white computer paper
Pencils
Markers and/or Colored Pencils
Loose leaf paper
Post-it Notes (any color, any size)
Graph paper
Pencils
Graphing Calculator (recommended)
Due to the nature of how this class is taught, supplies will be needed
TI83+ or TI84+
throughout the semester for labs and activities. We will need the help of our
parents to help us provide these materials therefore additional supply lists
School scissors
may be sent home throughout the semester. Thank you so much in advance
for your support!

Expectations and Procedures:

In order for all of us to work together to make this a positive year, I feel it is important for you to be aware of my expectations and
procedures. They are as follows:
1. BE READY. Students are to be in their seats when the bell rings and for the first and last 10 minutes of class.
2. BE RESPONSIBLE. I expect all students to bring their notebooks, paper, pencils, calculator, and homework to class
every day.
3. BE RESPECTFUL. There will be daily discussion and activities in class, thus the effectiveness of this class is dependent
upon students' RESPECT for each other, for classroom materials, and for me as their teacher.
4. Tests will be announced at least two days in advance; therefore, anyone missing only the day before the test (review) will
be expected to take the test on the scheduled day. Make-up tests will be scheduled on an individual basis and must be
made up within one week from the day it is given. No tests will be made-up during the class period.
5. If a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to determine what work was missed, complete it, and turn it in to me.
Students can copy notes from a peer and find additional absent work in the absent bin.
6. I will be available for extra help during Cougar Time, Tuesdays in Room 2612, or by appointment.
7. There will be no cell phone use in my classroom. Cell phones need to be off and away or they will be taken up by me.
Attendance/Make-up work
It is very important that you be in class every day. When absences occur, it is your responsibility to get the notes and assignments
missed. It is your responsibility to keep up with all assignments. No late work is accepted.
Homework cannot be made up. Homework will be marked exempt for excused absences.
Tests and quizzes will need to be made up within one week from the day it is given. All tests and quizzes not made up
in the allotted time will be given a 0.
Grading Policy
*You can always check your grade online through Power Schools. This will be updated
Quarter Grades
weekly. This class will be graded on a 10 point grading scale.
Tests
40%
Quizzes
30%
Important Dates
Open House Thursday February 4, 2015
Classwork
20%
Progress Reports sent home the week of February 22 and April 25
Homework/Participatio
10%
*Other
important dates are available on the schools website:
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http://www.wcpss.net/wakeforesths
Internet Use Policy
In accordance with Board Policy 2313/3013/4013 and the 21st Century Act (Public Law No: 110:385, Oct. 10, 2008) all students
will be trained annually in Internet safety. School districts are required to educate students about:
Appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat
rooms.
Cyber bullying awareness and response.
I look forward to this upcoming semester. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. The best way to
reach me is by email or you can contact the school at 919.554.8611
Sincerely,

Casey Sarles

Please detach and return this bottom portion to me to confirm your acknowledgement and understanding of the above.
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