| Course Name | GSE Coordinate Algebra A | Course Code | 27.0971001 |
| School Name | Cedar Grove High School | Teacher Name | W. Fleming |
| School Phone Number | 678-874-4002 | Teacher Email | [email protected] 678-874-4066 |
| School Website | www.cedargrovehs.dekalb.k12.ga.us | Teacher Website | http://www.cedargrovehs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/WasharonFleming.aspx |
Course Description
CCGPS Coordinate Algebra: Students will formalize and extend the mathematics learned in middle grades. The critical areas, organized into units, deepen and extend understanding of linear relationships, in part by contrasting them with exponential phenomena, and in part by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. Algebra is used to deepen and extend understanding of geometric knowledge from prior grades. The final unit in the course ties together the algebraic and geometric ideas studied. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.
Curriculum Overview
The following academic concepts will be covered. THIS IS ONLY A GUIDE AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
| CURRICULUM OVERVIEW |
| Unit 1 – Relationships between Quantities (4-5 weeks) |
| Unit 2 – Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities (4-5 weeks) |
| Unit 3 – Linear and Exponential Functions (6-7 weeks) |
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BOARD-APPROVED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
| Title | Georgia Coordinate Algebra |
| ISBN | 9780544022720 |
| Replacement Cost | 82.50 |
| Online book and/or resources | http://my.hrw.com/ |
| Online student access code (school specific) | ID: S____________________0519 Password: Lunch # |
GRADING SYSTEM: The DeKalb County School District believes that the most important assessment of student learning shall be conducted by the teachers as they observe and evaluate students in the context of ongoing classroom instruction. A variety of approaches, methodologies, and resources shall be used to deliver educational services and to maximize each student’s opportunity to succeed. Teachers shall evaluate student progress, report grades that represent the student’s academic achievement, and communicate official academic progress to students and parents in a timely manner through the electronic grading portal. See Board Policy IHA.
| GRADING CATEGORIES | *GRADE PROTOCOL |
| Pre-Assessment - 0% Assessment During Learning – 25% Guided, Group Practice – 45% Summative Assessment – 30% | A 90 – 100 B 80 – 89 C 71 – 79 D 70 F Below 70 |
| DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS |
| STUDENT PROGRESS | Semester progress reports shall be issued four and a half, nine and thirteen and a half weeks into each semester. The progress of students shall be evaluated frequently and plans shall be generated to remediate deficiencies as they are discovered. Plans shall include appropriate interventions designed to meet the needs of the students. See Board Policy IH. |
| ACADEMIC INTEGRITY | Students will not engage in an act of academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, providing false information, falsifying school records, forging signatures, or using an unauthorized computer user ID or password. See the Code of Student Conduct - Student Rights and Responsibilities and Character Development Handbook. |
| HOMEWORK | Homework assignments should be meaningful and should be an application or adaptation of a classroom experience. Homework is at all times an extension of the teaching/learning experience. It should be considered the possession of the student and should be collected, evaluated and returned to the students. See Board Policy IHB. |
| MAKE-UP WORK DUE TO ABSENCES | When a student is absent because of a legal reason as defined by Georgia law or when the absence is apparently beyond the control of the student, the student shall be given an opportunity to earn grade(s) for those days absent. Make-up work must be completed within the designated time allotted. See Board Policy IHEA. |
| SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS |
| CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS | 1. Come to class on time with all needed materials prepared to learn. 2. Raise your hand and wait to be recognized before speaking in class. 3. Remain seated unless given permission to do otherwise. 4. Absolutely no food is allowed in the classroom. 5. Treat your teacher, your peers and yourself with respect. 6. Tardy means not being in your seat when the bell rings. 7. ABSOLUTELY NO ELECTRONICS! |
| MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES | Students will need sharpened pencils, erasers, colored pencils, pens, Kleenex, sanitizer, and a 1 ½” three ring binder, with notebook paper. Graph paper will be needed for some activities and assignments. The calculator recommended is the TI-30XS Multiview that we will use in class and is the model they will be using on the End-of-Course Test. There will be a calculator available to your student during classroom activities, but it is highly recommended that students purchase their own. Spiral Notebook Notebook- 1 ½ inch binder with 5 dividers |
| EXTRA HELP | | Tutorial Days: Mon & Thurs | | Tutorial Hours: 3:20- 4:00 pm |
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| PARENTS AS PARTNERS | · STAY INVOLVED IN SCHOOL PROGRAM. · Know the Curriculum. · Review major policies of the school. · Check Grade Portal often. · Know dates and look for information. · Call teachers · Visit school and teacher websites · Volunteer at the school. |
Syllabus is located on http://www.cedargrovehs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/WasharonFleming.aspx
My signature below indicates that I have read Mrs. Fleming GSE Coordinate Algebra Syllabus (located on her website) and agree to the policies and procedures for the school year.
Students can receive a 5 point bonus on their first assignment if you will EMAIL ME (by Friday, January 8th ) from your parent contact email address with subject line: Your Student’s Name, Algebra and Class Period
Parents and Students the signature portion of this is to be signed by Friday, January 8, 2016. This will count as the first grade of the semester, failure to do so will result in a grade of ZERO.
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