Calculus Faith Academy High School

Course Syllabus
Teacher Information:
Name: Sara S. LeCroy
Mathematics
Phone: (251) 633-7267 ext. 1004
E-Mail: s.lecroy@faithacademy.us

Course Information:
Credit Options: Honors
Optional AP Credit
Room Location: HS Room 4

Course Description: The Integrated Learning System for Calculus

addresses the changing needs of todays teachers and students.
Recognizing that the calculus course is presented in a variety of
teaching and learning environments.
Textbook: Larson, Hostetler, & Edwards: Calculus of a Single Variable
8th Edition
Course Objectives:
- Review how to find, graph, and compare mathematical models
for different data sets.
- Learn how to find limits of functions analytically, graphically, and
numerically.
- To approximate the slope of a tangent line to a graph at a given
point, find the slope of the secant line through the given point
and a second point on the graph and use limits to find slopes of
tangent lines to graph.
- Analyze graphs of functions, use the derivative of a function to
determine the functions maximum and minimum values, identify
any asymptotes of the functions graph.
- The area of a parabolic region can be approximated as the sum
of the areas of rectangles, as you increase the number of
rectangles the approximate tends to become more and more
accurate.
- Use slope fields and learn how to sketch slope fields and solve
differential equations.
Types of Assignments:
- Tests and Quizzes: written evaluation of classwork material and
projects
- Bellwork: Record daily entries regarding relevant topics
immediately upon entering class. If you are absent, it is your
responsibility to get missed bellwork from someone else in the
class.

Homework: individual completion, self-motivation required

Student Evaluation:
Tests, Major Assignments and Projects:
Quizzes, Classwork and Minor Assignments:
Bellwork:
15%
Attendance and Class Participation:
Homework:

30%
25%
20%
10%

Attendance Policy: Regular and prompt class attendance is an

essential part of the educational experience. Faith Academy expects
students to exercise good judgment regarding attendance and
absences. Students will accept full responsibility for ensuring their
work does not suffer because of absences. All students are expected
to attend every scheduled class on time. Exceptions may be made for
illness and valid emergencies.
Any absence due to school-related functions require students to
receive and submit previous work before the absence and completed
by the day of their return. Students will have as many days as they
were out to submit the assigned work. All makeup work can be turned
in with the next assignment or placed in the wire basket on the lateral
filing cabinet. Refer to monthly syllabus for assignments.
Academic Honesty: Cheating is NOT acceptable! If a student cheats
on a test, quiz or homework, he/she will immediately receive a zero, a
blue slip will be placed in the students file and parents will be notified.
The second offense will result in disciplinary action and suspension.
Help Class: Due to the multiple classes I teach, I have created a help
class schedule for the different levels. All levels will be welcome in the
morning and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons will be available for
engineering students. Help class will not be provided on the mornings
of test days. Help class is a wonderful tool and I highly recommend
that you use this opportunity!
If you are having trouble with this class, come to me immediately and I
can work with you. If you wait till the end of the grading period, it will
be too late! I will be available to help you understand so you can be
successful in this class.
Letters of Recommendation: I am more than happy to write a letter
of recommendation for students, but please give me an advance notice
so that I can be sure to take the necessary time to construct a letter
that best reflects you.

AP Exam Information: AP Exam is Wednesday, May 7th at 8:00 am.

The exam is optional and will not affect your grade, although it is
highly recommended. The cost of the AP Exam is $89.00.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
- Joshua 24:15

First Quarter Topics:

- Chapter P: Preparation for Calculus
o Graphs and Models
o Linear Models and Rates of Change
o Functions and Their Graphs
o Fitting Models to Data
- Chapter 1: Limits and Their Properties
o A Preview of Calculus
o Finding Limits Graphically and Numerically
o Evaluating Limits Analytically
o Continuity and One-Sided Limits
o Infinite Limits
Second Quarter Topics:
- Chapter 2: Differentiation
o The Derivative and the Tangent Line Problem
o Basic Differentiation of Rules and Rates of Change
o Product and Quotient Rules and Higher-Order Derivatives
o The Chain Rule
o Implicit Differentation
o Related Rates
- Chapter 3: Application of Differentiation
o Extrema on an Interval
o Rolles Theorem and the Mean Value Theorem
o Increasing and Decreasing Functions and the First
Derivative Test
o Concavity and the Second Derivative Test
o Limits at Infinity
o A Summary of Curve Sketching
o Optimization Problems
o Newtons Method
o Differentials
Third Quarter Topics:
- Chapter 4: Integration

o Antiderivatives and Indefinite Integration

o Area
o Riemann Sums and Definite Integrals
o The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
o Integration by Substitution
o Numerical Integration
- Chapter 5: Logarithmic, Exponential and Other Transcendental
Functions
o The Natural Logarithmic Function: Differentiation
o The Natural Logarithmic Function: Integration
o Inverse Functions
o Exponential Functions: Differentiation and Integration
o Hyperbolic Functions
Fourth Quarter Topics:
- Chapter 6: Differential Equations
o Slope Fields and Eulers Methods
o Differential Equations: Growth and Decay
o Separation of Variables and the Logistic Equation
o First-Order Linear Differential Equations
- Chapter 7: Applications of Integration
o Area of a Region Between Two Curves
o Volume: The Disk Method
o Volume: The Shell Method
o Arc Length and Surfaces of Revolution
o Work
o Moments, Centers of Mass, and Centroids
o Fluid Pressure and Fluid Force

Calculus Contract
Students Name:
____________________________________________________________ (please
print)
I have read and understand the requirements of this class as
mentioned on the Calculus Syllabus. By signing this form, I am
agreeing to comply with these responsibilities and expectations.
Student Signature: ________________________________________________
Date: _________________
Parent Signature: _________________________________________________
Date: _________________

Please feel free leave any comments (students or adults) or

suggestions that you may have. I will review these comments and
implement the suggestions as I see necessary. Thank you for your
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