Pebblebrook High School 2.0: Project-based;
Problem Solved!
Department: Math Fall Semester 2015
COURSE TITLE: ACC Analytic Geometry B
/ Adv Algebra INSTRUCTOR: Keller
EMAIL: Kathleen.Keller@cobbk12.org PHONE: 770-819-2521 ext. 1418
KIK: misskellermath
iMessage: misskellermath@gmail.com
PHS SCHOOL VISION: Empowering
Students to Become Productive Members of a Global Community
PHS SCHOOL MISSION: Modeling
and Developing Intellectual, Physical and Emotional Behaviors that Lead to
Success for All
KEY ACTIONS:
·
Increase the
Graduation Rate
·
Increase rigor
and student engagement (Project-based learning environment)
·
Increase
community and parental involvement
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Accelerated
CCGPS Analytic Geometry B / Advanced Algebra is organized into the critical
areas of: 1) Rational numbers and real
and complex numbers 2) Quadratic expressions, equations, and functions 3)
Circles with their quadratic algebraic representations on the coordinate plane
4) Conditional probability 5) Statistical Inference 6) Polynomial, rational,
and radical functions 7) Right triangle trigonometry 8) Creating models and solving contextual
problems.
GRADING POLICY: Grading scale is based on the state of Georgia
standards. At the end of the course, there will be a
state mandated End of Course Test (EOCT). Category grading percentages are:
Assessments
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Formative (35%)
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Summative (45%)
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Total (%)
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Algebra
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19
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29
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48
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Geometry/Trigonometry
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6
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10
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16
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Statistics/Probability
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6
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10
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16
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EOC
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20
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Total
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100
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GRADING SCALE:
A - 100-90%
B - 89-80%
C - 79-74%
D – 70-73%
F - 69-Below
SYNERGY ACCESS TO
GRADES:
It is strongly encouraged that you keep your Synergy login information
in a safe place and that you have access to the information when needed. Parents should contact the Main Office
(770.819.2521) or Mr. John Chandler at ext. 099 in order to obtain their
synergy password and access information.
Please note that
when you are viewing grades in Synergy that a blank grade column for your child
has no effect on their grade. If the
space is blank, then your student may not have turned in that assignment due to
absence or the teacher may not have entered grades for that assignment at that
time. An “X” means that the student is
exempt from an assignment at the discretion of the teacher.
TEXTBOOK/SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES:
Holt McDougal
“Analytic Geometry B / Advanced Algebra” Georgia Edition
USA Test Prep
GENERAL INFORMATION:
EXTRA CREDIT AND RETEST
POLICY: Individual
extra credit assignments are not given. Students will be given an
opportunity to retest for mastery on each standard. Retest opportunities
will only be given after a student completes remediation on a standard. Examples of
remediation include completing extra assigned problems and attending at least
one tutoring session with the teacher. Extra Credit WILL NOT be given to
replace any existing grades.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
A
composition notebook, a folder with pockets, loose-leaf paper, pencils, and a
calculator. A Texas Instruments Ti-36x Pro is the recommended calculator for
this course. NOTE: Calculators on cell phones CANNOT
be used during class.
DONATION REQUEST:
Hand Sanitizer
Kleenex
Paper Towels
CLASS
EXPECTATIONS:
1.
BE
READY – be prompt, prepared, and participate in ALL class activities
2.
BE
RESPECTFUL – of yourself, others and their property
3.
BE
RESPONSIBLE – for all assignments, materials and your behavior
FINAL EXAM EXEMPTION:
Students with no more than
one excused absence may qualify to exempt one of their final exams. Students with a course average of 80 or
higher may exempt one final exam of their choice. Students with a course average of 79 or below
may request that ten percentage points be added to the final exam grade. Towards the end of the semester, students who
qualify may submit an Exam Exemption Form to the classroom teacher of their
choice. Teachers must verify that the
student qualifies for the exemption.
PARTICIPATION:
Class
participation is an important component of the curriculum. Much can be learned
from the exchange of ideas that occurs during group discussion. Frequent
absences SERIOUSLY jeopardize your success in this class.
ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UP POLICY:
Students
will receive one more day than the total amount of days absent to make up any
missed work, provided that the absence is excused. It is the student’s
responsibility to make arrangements to make up any assessments. Information about
what is happening in the classroom can be found by visiting Miss Keller’s blog
at http://misskellermath.blogspot.com
TARDY POLICY:
To avoid being
counted tardy, students must be seated and ready for class when the bell rings.
School policy states that students may receive Saturday School, In-School
Suspension, and Out-of-School Suspension for repeated tardies.
EXTRA HELP:
Morning Session - Any morning, by appointment
Afternoon Session
– Tuesday, Thursday 3:30 to 5pm
If you are in PA,
please notify Miss Keller if you will be attending tutoring after 5th
period
CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
As per the school’s policy,
cell phones are not to be used during class time unless directed by the teacher
for instructional purposes. Students will receive a discipline referral after
one warning to put away any electronic device (unless the device is being used
for instruction). Students are allowed to bring certain technologies to class
(iPad, laptop, Kindle, etc.), but it should NOT interfere with the teaching or other’s learning.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Cheating is considered a serious
matter. Any student who is involved in cheating/plagiarism will receive a
grade of zero on the material, an unsatisfactory in conduct, and his/her parents
will be notified.
For this course,
cheating is defined as, but is not limited to, the following acts:
- Copying
anyone's answers to questions, exercises, study guides, class work or
homework assignments
- Taking
any information verbatim from any source, including the Internet, without
giving proper credit to the author, or rearranging the order of words
and/or changing some words as written by the author and claiming the work
as his or her own, i.e., plagiarism.
- Looking
onto another student's paper during a test or quiz.
- Having
available any study notes or other test aids during a test or quiz without
the teacher's permission.
- Collaborating
on assignments when independent work is expected.
Final Thoughts:
I
look forward to this semester and want to do all I can to help you meet your
goal of passing this class. If you or a parent ever needs to contact me, e-mail
is the easiest way to communicate with me.
I will try to return emails within 1 business day. My e-mail address is Kathleen.Keller@cobbk12.org and blog http://misskellermath.blogspot.com
