Back to School Night AP Calculus Vong Xiong Email: vxiong@fcusd.org Phone: 916.294.2410 ext.410359 Website: www.fcusd.org/vdlhs

About Mr. Xiong This is my 9th year teaching. I absolutely love math and hopes to spread that joy to all my students so they can also be successful in the subject while exploring careers related to math. Some of my favorite hobbies are, fishing, hiking, and anything new that one can enjoy in the outdoors, especially with my friends, family, and loved ones This year we welcome our newest family member-baby Emmett Xiong born Dec 30th.

My Website is Updated Daily! Daily Assignments Worksheets Answer Keys Learning Targets Calendar – test and quiz dates Links (Calculus Site) Syllabus/Course Expectations Enter your email in PowerSchool Parent, so you can access grades and receive emails from teachers. www.fcusd.org/vdlhs

Daily Materials: Binder Bring the following to class with you every day:  Line paper / Graph Paper  Pencil/ Color Pens/pencil / highlighters / rulers  3-ring binder / notebook  Whiteboard marker ( dry erase marker)  Graphing Calculator. TI–83, TI–84 (preferred),or TI–89 Binder

Assessment Formative Summative Assessment FOR Learning Occur during the unit to help students identify strengths and weaknesses Examples: Homework & Quizzes Assessment OF Learning Occur at the end of the unit to identify what concepts the student has mastered Examples: Tests & Final Exams

Weighted Grades 10% formative 55% test 35% final exam

Tests Tests are passed back and reviewed in class Tests are then collected and kept on file Tests will not be sent home with students. Students can receive one on one feedback during advisory or tutoring times. If your student has a tutor, then I can provide the tutor with specific topics and sample problems that relate to your child's areas of weakness.

Tests There will be no Test Retakes However those students that score lower than a 70% may do test corrections to increase their test score. Requirements are : Have all assignments turn in Do corrections during flex time

Learning Targets Statements written in student friendly language that clearly explain what the teacher expects his/her students to know. Help students identify strengths and weaknesses. Learning targets empower students to take ownership and responsibility of their own learning!!!

Practice Makes Perfect Expect Daily Homework/homework quizzes. Check Website or Learning Target Sheet Students who study throughout the chapter are more successful on assessments.

Late Homework Late work will be accepted until the unit test and must be turned in with your notebook. Late homework will receive half credit.

Discipline/Citizenship BEST Show Respect Make Good Decisions Solve Problems

Deadline to register for test Feb 12th AP Exam: Tuesday, May 14 For more information on AP Exam fees and fee reductions visit: http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/about/fees Deadline to register for test Feb 12th Here are the instructions to sign up You may sign up for either the Calculus AB or BC exam but sign up for only one test. I advise signing up for BC if you are currently talking calculus BC Calculus AB Exam covers ch 1-7 and BC exam covers ch 1-10 The BC exam give you two scores. An AB score and an BC score.

Extra Help Peer Tutors Office Hours with Mr. Xiong Flex Time List of tutors is available in the counseling office Office Hours with Mr. Xiong Flex Time After school: 3:12-4:00 pm – (by appointment)

Empower Your Student To take responsibility for their education! To get help when needed! To practice good organization and study habits! To be in class, because learning happens daily! To follow the classroom and school rules so we all have a positive learning environment! To get involved, which increases school pride and academic motivation!

Please Contact Me! Vong Xiong Email: vxiong@fcusd.org Phone: 916.294.2410 ext. 410359 I look forward to a wonderful and successful school year with all of the students and staff at Vista del Lago High School. One of my main goals as an educator is to make students as successful as possible in the classroom and outside. I try my best to be proactive about this success and I ask that you do the same. Please visit the school website to stay up to date with the class and  email me with questions, comments, or concerns and I will get back to you as soon as possible.