Course Syllabus
Welcome
Instructor
Dr. Emma Loya Apodaca
Contact Information
Email: eapodaca1@lcps.net
Personal cell: 915-996-2017
Appointments are preferred for Zoom meetings and can be set for different times of day between 7:00 am and 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.
My preferred and primary contact is by email at eapodaca1@lcps.net. Students can expect a reply in 24 hours, or the first business day after a holiday or weekend.
Phone Number
During fully online learning, students may also reach me at my personal cell number 915-996-2017
Course Description
The goal of is to increase the student’s knowledge of functions. This will include polynomial, rational, and radical functions. Connections will be made with a student’s knowledge of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions. Students will use complex numbers to solve quadratic equations. Properties of Logarithms will be introduced.
What you need to know:
- The LCPS grading scale will be used.
- When we are in Red Remote Learning, attendance will not be taken.
- Monday and Tuesday:
- You are encouraged to attend the Zoom meetings on the Instructional Support Days if you need any assistance. Using Zoom, I will answer specific questions that any student has. You may also call or text with specific questions during my office hours. I try to return your call the same day between 7-3:30.
- Wednesday:
- Remote Learning Day for students, work on this or other homework. I can be reached by phone 575-567-2304 during my office hours.
- Thursday and Friday:
- These days are Direct Instruction. I will have pre-recorded lessons about the next assignment. You may watch these lessons as many times as needed. You also may watch them at any time of the day that works in your schedule. The assignment will be posted on Canvas. The assignment will have a due date. I know that everyone’s life has been impacted by the pandemic, if you have an unforeseen circumstance I will work with you, please let me know! I am willing to accept all late work but PLEASE, keep up with your assignments if you can! Do not wait until the last week, or days to turn in work. If all students waited till the last week, I would not be able to correct it all. Contact me if you have any concerns.
- If I have not seen any assignments turned in for 2 weeks, I will send your name to the office so we can reach out to you to problem solve what is getting in the way of your education.
Assignments 80% Final Exam 20%