My name is Robert Shapiro. Over the years I have taught nearly every math class at the junior and high school levels. I will periodically update this site with new announcements.

NEW BOOKS
We have a new PreCalculus book (our 3rd year) entitled PreCalculus 5th Edition, Mathematics for Calculus, Stewart, et al. 
Students are to bring their textbooks to class every day, starting the first day of school, Wednesday, August 25th. 

In addition, please bring a single subject (only for this class) spiral daily to class and sharpened pencils.  I would like to encourage students to purchase graph paper spirals rather than lined paper spirals if possible.  I also suggest colored pencils.  Lastly, a TI83+ or higher graphing calculuator is highly recommended for all PreCalculus classes here at MHS as we will be using it often.  Also, Calculus 1AB (and BC Calculus) requires a graphing calculator so you might as well purchase it now.  

GRADING CATEGORIES & PERCENTAGES

Tests and Quizzes ...................60%
Homework and Assignments ....20%
Semester Final Exam ..............20%

PLEASE BE ADVISED AND CHECK YOUR GRADES IN ZANGLE REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.



TUTORING
Project Pride is an after school tutoring program at the high school. Help is available most days after school from 2:30 to 4:30 in Room D-5. There are student tutors as well as math teachers who are available to help with studying, homework, and answering questions.

In addition, I am available two days per week (days to be announced) at lunch time. Students are welcome to come to room G-4 for assistance during lunch on my tutoring days.

I do not know of any tutors in the area. 

HOMEWORK
Please expect 45 minutes of homework nightly.  Do a complete, thorough job on your homework each and every night.