East Fannin Elementary School

Fannin County High School Course Syllabus 2012-2013

Course Information Course Title CCGPS Coordinate Algebra

Teacher Contact Information Teacher Stacey L. Smith Work Hours 7:40 a.m. – 3: 40 p.m. Room Number 106 E Hall School Phone (706) 632-2081 ex. 106 School Fax (706) 632-4442 Email Address [email protected] Planning Block 3rd Block ( 11:27 – 12:57 ) Web Page http://fchs.fannin.k12.ga.us/?PageName=TeacherPage&Page=1&StaffID=184323

Course Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, and/or Other Restrictions The successful completion of 8th grade mathematics with a passing CRCT score is required for Coordinate Algebra.

Course Description/Overview: 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.

Student Learning Objectives 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 4. Model with mathematics. 5. Use appropriate tools strategically. 6. Attend to precision. 7. Look for and make use of structure. 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. Textbooks and Materials The Fannin County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, creed, or disability in admission to its programs, services, and activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. For additional information or referral to the appropriate system coordinator, contact the system superintendent’s office at 2290 East First Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 or 706-632-3771. Textbooks have not been purchased at this time and materials for this course are currently being pulled directly from the Georgia Department of Education website. Additional materials will be purchased and supplied during the year as new resources become available for the new Common Core Standards.

Materials Suggested

 Scientific Calculator  Graph Paper  3 Ring Binder  Pencils  Dividers for Binder  Colored Pencil  Loose Leaf Paper Assignments & Academic Calendar Common Core Georgia Performance Standards Coordinate Algebra 1st Semester 2nd Semester Unit 1 Relationships between Quantities Unit 4 Describing Data Reasoning with Equations and Transformations in the coordinate Unit 2 Unit 5 Inequalities Plane Connecting Algebra and Geometry Unit 3 Linear and Exponential Functions Unit 6 Through Coordinates The above calendar is subject to change at the discretion of the teacher and a more detailed current summary of events can be found on the website.

Tutoring Hours Mathematics Tutoring Center Hours will be posted for students as soon as information is available.

Grading Policy

1st Semester Formative…....50% Summative…..50% Midterm will count as 20% of average of 1st and 2nd nine weeks grades. Students can exempt the midterm if they meet the following requirements: 3 absences and maintain an A average, 2 absences and maintain a B average, or 1 absence and maintain a C average.

2nd Semester Formative…....40% Summative…..40% EOCT is required and cannot be exempted! The EOCT will count as 20% of the average for the 2nd semester. Course Policies Make-up exams Missed exams must be scheduled before or after school and made up in a timely manner. Extra Credit Bonus questions are occasionally offered on tests, but extra credit is not offered throughout the year.

Late Work

The Fannin County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, creed, or disability in admission to its programs, services, and activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. For additional information or referral to the appropriate system coordinator, contact the system superintendent’s office at 2290 East First Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 or 706-632-3771. Absent students are allowed one day for each absence they incurred to turn in assignments completed during their absence. It is the complete responsibility of the student to obtain missed assignments. Student late work is NOT accepted unless under extreme circumstances, in which it is the student’s responsibility to communicate their concerns. Special Assignments During the year students will work on tasks and projects pertaining to the mathematical curriculum. Class Attendance 3 tardies = 1 absence 3 early dismissals = 1 absence You must be in class at least 60 minutes of a 90 minute class to be counted present. Tutoring opportunities: I am available for extra help any day before school (7:45-8:00) and after school by appointment. The tutoring center is available after school and should be utilized when I am not available. Classroom Citizenship  You have the right to a safe environment. You have the responsibility to follow safety rules.  You have the right to voice your opinion. You have the responsibility to respect the opinions of others.  You have the right to use school books, materials, and equipment. You have the responsibility to take care of all school materials.  You have the right to fair treatment. You have the responsibility to treat others fairly.  You have the right to an excellent education. You have the responsibility to do your best. Student Conduct & Discipline 1. Be on time, prepared, and be in possession of necessary materials. 2. Food and drink is not allowed in class, but students are allowed to have bottled water. 3. Class time is valuable! Therefore, take care of restroom needs before class. 4. Label your work in the upper right corner of your paper with name, description of assignment, and date. 5. I always expect the best from my students. Therefore, as young adults you should be polite, use your manners, and be attentive during class. No person has the right to be disruptive and deny someone else the right to learn in an orderly environment. FCHS Classroom Expectations & Procedures

Focus (Relate today’s activities to tomorrow’s future) Character (Develop work ethic and integrity) High Expectations (Master Georgia Performance Standards) Show Respect (Be considerate of yourself, others, and surroundings) Have FCHS Pride!!!

The Fannin County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, creed, or disability in admission to its programs, services, and activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. For additional information or referral to the appropriate system coordinator, contact the system superintendent’s office at 2290 East First Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 or 706-632-3771. Please complete the information below and return it to Mrs. Smith. http://classjump.com/staceyleesmith/

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The Fannin County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, creed, or disability in admission to its programs, services, and activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. For additional information or referral to the appropriate system coordinator, contact the system superintendent’s office at 2290 East First Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 or 706-632-3771. The Fannin County Board of Education prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities, as well as employment, on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or disability.