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Welcome!

Mr Demolina

1st Block - Planning

2nd Block - AP Precalculus

3rd Block - Math 3 Yearlong

4th Block - AP Precalculus

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Contacting Me

Email is best: richard.demolina@nhcs.net
Phone: (910)350 - 2089 x 73538
My goal is to respond to all messages within one school day. If I do not get back to you within that time frame, please try again. Likely I did not get the message

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Classroom Guidelines for Success

Be Respectful�Treat classmates, teachers, and school property with respect, including listening while others speak and honoring differences.

Be Responsible�Come prepared to class, complete assignments, and own your actions.

Be Engaged�Participate actively, stay on task, and contribute positively to class discussions and group work.

Be Kind and Cooperative�Use supportive language, help classmates when possible, and promote a positive learning environment through teamwork and encouragement.

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Electronic Device Policy

Official School Policy

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Class Assessments

Test and Quizzes

Math 3

Test and Quizzes will be calculator active

Desmos will NOT be allowed on most tests and quizzes

Scheduled Friday Quizzes

AP Precalculus

Test and Quizzes may be divided into 2 sections: calculator active and calculator inactive

Desmos will NOT be allowed on most tests and quizzes

Frequent Pop Quizzes

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Materials

TI - 84 Calculator (not required, but nice to have ) These can be found relatively inexpensively on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Ebay, Pawn Shops, etc.
A LOT of paper for notes and working problems
Pencils
A good attitude and readiness to exert mental effort beyond memorization

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Math 3

Topics Covered

1st Semester

Unit 1: Functions
Unit 2: Polynomials
Unit 3: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Unit 4: Modeling with Geometry

2nd Semester

Unit 5: Rational Functions
Unit 6: Reasoning in Geometry
Unit 7: Statistics

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AP Precalulus

Topics Covered

Unit 1: Polynomial and Rational Functions
Unit 2: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Unit 3: Trigonometric and Polar Functions
Unit 4: Parametric Functions, Vectors and Matrices ( time allowing)

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Grading - 1st 9 Weeks

Grading

Major Assignments: 35%

Test, Larger Projects, Significant Assignments

Minor Assignments: 35%

Quizzes, classwork, Smaller Assignments

Formative Assessments : 15%

Class Participation, Engagement and related Activities
Minor Unannounced Quizzes included

Midterm: 15%

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Grading - 2nd 9 Weeks

Grading

Major Assignments: 40%

Test, Larger Projects, Significant Assignments

Minor Assignments: 40%

Quizzes, classwork, Smaller Assignments

Formative Assessments: 20%

Class Participation, Engagement and related Activities
Minor Unannounced Quizzes included

Final Exam: 20% final grade.

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Grading Scale

We will use the state mandated

traditional 10 point grading scale:

A – 90% - 100%

B - 80% - 89%

C – 70% - 79%

D – 60% - 69%

F - < 60%

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Traditional Bell Schedule

1st Block: 8:30 - 9:54
2nd Block: 9:59 - 11:22
3rd Block: 11:27 - 1:20

A Lunch: 11:22 - 11:47 ( Math, Health/PE, Prep 3, SPED)
B Lunch: 11:53 - 12:18 ( Social Studies, World Languages, ESL)
C Lunch: 12:24 - 12:49 ( CTE, Arts, NCVPS)
D Lunch: 12:55 - 1:20 (English)

Flex 1:25 - 2:05
4th Block: 2:10 - 3:35

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Passes out of Class

Student’s are not allowed to leave the classroom during the first or last 15 minutes of class.
If you need to leave the classroom at other times, ask first. Be aware of when you are asking.
If you are gone too long or abuse the privilege, it will be revoked. If you have a medical reason, be sure to see me.

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Ending Quote

“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently”

Henry Ford

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Ice Breaker

Create a group of students near you

Imagine the group will be marooned

What item from home would you bring?

Think about what the group needs to survive.

No duplicates.

Nothing requiring electricity (battery, etc.)

Be prepared to share with the class.