Course Syllabus

Welcome to Precalculus  ACP!

Andrea Miller - Room 441 

milleran@wellesleyps.org

2026-2027

The major topics covered in this course are: 

  •  Rational Functions 
    • Expressions, Equations, and Graphs 
  • Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
    • Expressions, Equations, and Graphs 
  • Trigonometric Functions
    • Right Triangle Trigonometry 
    • Trigonometric expressions 
    • Solving Trigonometric equations
    • Graphs of all trigonometric functions 
    • Trigonometric identities 
    • Analytical trigonometry 

Student Support (Extra Help): 

    • Utilizing the Math Resource Center  
  • Utilizing the Math Resource Center
      • Math Resource Center  is a student support that runs during a majority of class periods. Math teachers are waiting for student questions. Students can visit the Math Resource Center during A block (Block 1) or during any other free period in their schedule (DRs or permanent dismissal) 
      • Please use this link to check the math lab schedule and location: Math Resource Center Schedule 26-27
    • Mrs. Miller/Mrs. H’s extra help!  
      • Tuesday and Thursdays after school 2:30-3:00 in room 441 
      • Block A (7:45-8:25) on days 2 and 7 in room 452 (Math Lab Room)  

Cell Phones 

Cell Phones will be placed in the cell phone cubby during class time in accordance with the WPS cell phone policy. Smartwatches and headphones should also not be used during class time. 

Required Materials 

  • 1 inch binder 
  • Filler paper 
  • Scientific Calculator 
  • Pencil 

District Curriculum Accommodation Plan 2026-2027 

District accommodations (DCAP) are available to all students, and in the 26-27 school year, WHS is committed to moving this forward with fidelity.

While some accommodations can be offered in the moment, others require advanced notice.

For example: Extended time on an in-class assessment is a collaborative decision made by the teacher, student, and family to meet individual student needs.  The WHS guideline is up to 25% extra time.  This accommodation relies on proactive student communication prior to the date of the assessment.  The student and teacher must establish how the accommodation will be provided. 

Required Verbatim Language

 

District accommodations (DCAP) are available to all students, and WHS is committed to moving this forward with fidelity."

"While some accommodations can be offered at the moment, others require advanced notice."

Example: Extended time on an in-class assessment is a collaborative decision (up to 25% extra time). This relies on proactive student communication prior to the assessment date.

Evaluation of Student Work (Grading Policy) [1]

Term Grades 

  • Assessments -  60% 
  • Term Cumulative Assessment – 30%
  • Practice 10% 
    • Homework
    • Exit Tickets / Check in’s / Graded Classworks 
    • Can re-do or re-submit through the Unit test for 100% credit, can submit by the end of term for 75% credit. 

Year Grades 

  • Each Term Grade will be 22% of the year grade and the Final Exam will be 12% of the year grade. 

[1] Any change to the term grading policy will be discussed as a class prior to implementing the change(s).  

Classroom Engagement Expectations: Each student is an important member of the class.  All students are expected to contribute to a positive, supportive and engaging classroom community.

  • Communication: 
      1. demonstrate appropriate communication and respect with peers and teachers by actively listening to the teachers when new material is being delivered and actively listening to peers/teachers when they are asking or answering questions.
      2. Ask Questions when something is unclear:
        1. This can be during class, asking during class break or right after class, coming to an office hour or utilizing the math lab. 
  • Engage in the classroom culture by: 
      1. Completing the practice opportunities assigned to you: 
        1. Homework is assigned to give students independent practice opportunities. Homework serves as an important tool in student preparation for success during class presentations, discussions and assessments.  
        2. Classwork is assigned as an opportunity for students to complete practice problems that reinforce student understanding of material. 
      2. Participating in classroom dialogue
      3. ask or answer questions, explain your thinking 
      4. share ideas,answers,alternative approaches or strategies to a problem
      5.  actively listen when your classmates are sharing their ideas 
  • Incorporate Feedback received from teacher and peers in student work. 
    1. Formative assessments will help you assess your own learning and that of your peers. Take these opportunities to learn from your mistakes. 
    2. Topics will be reassessed on following assessments or term cumulative assessment. Both future assessments and term cumulative assessments are opportunities to raise your grade.  Make the most of these opportunities by learning from previous feedback!