AP Calculus Course Information The AP Exam is on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Textbook: Calculus Early Transcendental Functions- 6th Edition by Ron Larson
Welcome to our class! I look forward to working with each of you in order to extend and enhance your understanding of mathematics.
In this challenging course, we will cover the material in the course description for AP Calculus as designed by the College Board. There are two AP Calculus courses-AB and BC. However, AB is not a prerequisite for BC. The AB course allows a student to spend a full academic year in the study of what most colleges would represent as one full semester course of freshman college calculus. There is time for review of math content as needed. The BC course is an extension of the AB course (60% AB topics, 40% BC topics) so that in a full academic year the student completes what most colleges would represent as two semester courses of freshman college calculus.
Topics of Study:
Limits & Continuity
Differentiation
Graphical Analysis
Differentiation Applications
Integration
Integration Applications
Advanced Integration Techniques - BC
Slope Fields & Differential Equations (including Euler’s Method & Logistics - BC)
Convergence Tests - BC
Series - BC
Parametric & Polar Equations, Vectors - BC
Supplies:
· Notebook for personal use
· Notebook paper
· Graph paper (very small package)
· Expo Markers (1 pkg)
· Personal Graphing Calculator (TI-84+ is recommended)
· 200 3” x 5” Notecards (envelope, ring, band, spiral)
· Sharpened Pencils with Erasers
· Textbook - pick up from book room
· 1 box Kleenex
Classroom Guidelines: We will follow the school rules as outlined in your Student Handbook. Please treat everyone with courtesy and respect.
Grading Policy: We will adhere to the G.I.S.D. grading policy.
Tutorial help: Tutorials are available as follows.
Monday through Friday, before school from 8:15 AM - 8:35 AM, After School in Homework Haven & Library Nights
Contact information: My email address is hisec@georgetownisd.org and my phone number is 512-943-5100 extension 7379. All class assignments are posted in Schoology.
Grades: Please check your grades online at:https://www.georgetownisd.org/parents/gisd-for-parents