• Dear Future Precalculus Student:
     
    Congratulations on being recommended for and accepting the challenge of taking College Prep Precalculus next year!  This is a rigorous course which is dependent upon a strong foundation in Algebra.  Prior to the start of school next year, the following is recommended:
     
    1) Acquire a graphing calculator.   The following calculators are recommended: Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus. The price of the calculator is regularly $100-$140.  Many stores have sales in early July, so keep an eye out for them during the summer.  Also, many students have purchased a used graphing calculator from friends or yard sales for as low as $20!  Do not wait until the last minute to get your graphing calculator, or you may end up paying the full price!  Also, the use of other brands of graphing calculators is not recommended, as you may have trouble figuring out how to use them on your own.  
     
    2) Complete the Precalculus Summer Packet.   Click here for the packet.  This packet is optional. The packet does contain important topics that you should be familiar with (as they were covered in Honors Algebra 2, College Prep Algebra 2 and Algebra 3). It is a good idea to look over the concepts in the packet and make sure you are familiar with the majority of the material.  If you feel you are not familiar with the majority of the material, please see me right away.  Click here for the answer key to the summer packet: Answer key summer packet.
     
    Have a wonderful, relaxing summer and we look forward to working with you next year!
     
    -Neshaminy High School Math Department