Katie Sanders
GSE Analytic Geometry Support Syllabus
2015-2016
http://sanderscherokeehigh.weebly.com
Course Description:
GSE Analytic Geometry Support is the second in a sequence of mathematics courses designed to ensure
that all students are ready for work and college. It includes transformations on the coordinate plane, the
study of similarity, the study of circles, extending the set of rational numbers, real and complex numbers,
quadratic expressions, equations, and functions and exponential relationships from Coordinate Algebra.
GSE Analytic Geometry Support is a class that is intended to supplement the learning that occurs in the GSE
Analytic Geometry course that is taught concurrently with a student’s regular math class.
Format:
This class will focus on previewing and reviewing the concepts and skills taught in the GSE Analytic
Geometry classroom. There will be no homework or tests so that students can focus on strengthening their
math skills without being overloaded. However, GSE Analytic Geometry Support is not a study hall or a
tutoring session. There will be quizzes on a regular basis and work each day.
Supplies Needed:
TEXT: Glencoe McGraw-Hill Study Guide and Intervention Workbook Geometry ISBN 978-0-07-890848-4
(cost to replace is $5)
Students will need sharpened pencils, erasers, and a pocket folder or 3-ring binder. Graph paper will be
needed for some activities and assignments. Students should also have a TI-84 Graphing Calculator which
is required for their GSE Analytic Geometry course. If a TI-84 is not attainable, a TI 30XS Multiview will be
required.
Grading System:
Daily Work/Participation
70%
Quizzes
_________ 30%
There are no tests or final exams for this class.
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Work will be assigned daily and will be graded on effort, completion, or accuracy. Daily participation
will be based on effort in the classroom. A grade will be assigned at the end of each day/week.
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Quizzes will be given periodically to assess student understanding. Quizzes will account for 30% of
the math support grade and should be taken seriously.
Make-Up Policy:
It is the responsibility of the student to obtain notes and assignments missed while absent. Information will
be available from the teacher, the class website, and from other classmates. Students will be given three
days to make up work when they are absent and one extra day for each consecutive absence. So, students
will have 3 days for 1 absence, 4 days for 2 absences, 5 days for 3 absences, etc. Students are encouraged
to complete make-up as soon as possible as the material builds upon itself.
Guidelines:
Students are not to write on desks, walls, or calculators. All work must be done in pencil unless otherwise
stated by the teacher. While working on assignments together in class will be encouraged, cheating on
assignments is unacceptable and will result in a zero for all involved. Each student is to clean up their area
before leaving. All students must follow all rules found in the blue handbook as well as all classroom rules.
Note To Parents:
Progress reports are sent every four and a half weeks. If you have questions or concerns regarding your
student’s progress, I can be contacted via Google Voice. The phone number is 404-530-9820. Google Voice
will send your voicemail to my phone as a text message so please make sure if you leave a voicemail to
keep that in mind. The absolute best way to reach me is through email:
katie.sanders@cherokee.k12.ga.us. Emails will be returned within 24 hours of receipt. I will consistently
check my email from the hours of 8 am – 4 pm. Open communication is the best way for us to work
together for the benefit of your child, so please let me know about any questions or concerns.
Any information on assignments, including dates, can be found on my website (noted at the top of the
syllabus). Please use this site as a resource for you and your child. Before and after school tutoring is
available nearly every day, a tutoring schedule for all subjects will be sent via email within the first 6 weeks
of school.
**Parents can register for the “Aspen - Parent Information Website,” an online access allowing parents to
see their child’s grades in each class. You can register for this through the front office at Cherokee High
School.**
*Syllabus subject to change.*
Information Sheet
To Be Filled Out & Returned to GSE Analytic Geometry Support Teacher ASAP
Student Name ___________________________________________________________________________
Parent / Guardian Name(s) _________________________________________________________________
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Parent / Guardian Phone Number(s) __________________________________________________________
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Parent / Guardian Email(s) _________________________________________________________________
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What is the best way for me to contact you? ___________________________________________________
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What are the best times for me to contact you? ________________________________________________
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I have read the entire syllabus and fully understand all of the class requirements. I have also verified that
the contact information above is correct.
Parent/Guardian Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature(s) _______________________________________________________________
Student Signature ________________________________________________________________________
*Please write any additional comments on the back of this sheet and return it ASAP*