School Year 2015 - 2016
Course Name
GSE Analytic Geometry A
Course Code
27.0972001
School Name
Cedar Grove High School
Teacher Name
Mrs. Cassandra Gardner
School Phone
Number
(678) 874-4002
Teacher Email/
Cassandra_Marks@dekalbschoolsga.org
School
Website
http://www.cedargrovehs.dekalb.k12.ga.us
Phone
Teacher
Website
678-874-4076
http://cedargrovemsmarks.weebly.com/
Course Description
GSE Analytic Geometry is the second in a sequence of courses designed to ensure that students are prepared to study
higher‐level mathematics. GSE Analytic Geometry is organized into 7 units. Transformations on the coordinate plane
provide opportunities for the formal study of congruence and similarity. The study of similarity leads to an understanding of
right triangle trigonometry and connects to quadratics through Pythagorean relationships. The study of circles uses similarity
and congruence to develop basic theorems relating circles and lines. Quadratic expressions, equations, and functions are
developed; their characteristics and behavior are compared to those of linear and exponential relationships from Coordinate
Algebra. Circles return with their quadratic algebraic representations on the coordinate plane. The link between probability
and data is explored through conditional probability. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout the course and,
together with the content standards, encourage students to experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical
subject.
In the spring students take a culminating state exam, the Georgia Milestones End-of-Course test for Analytic Geometry.
Curriculum Overview
The following academic concepts will be covered. THIS IS ONLY A GUIDE AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW – UNITS OF STUDY
FALL Semester
SPRING Semester
Similarity, Congruence, and Proofs
Quadratic Functions
Right Triangle Trigonometry
Geometric and Algebraic Connections
Circles and Volume
Applications of Probability
Extending the Number System
Georgia Milestone EOC preparation
BOARD-APPROVED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Title
Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt – Georgia Analytic Geometry
ISBN
9780547867656
Replacement Cost
$84.70
Online book and/or resources
my.hrw.com
Online student access code (school specific)
Username: snumber0519
Password: lunch number
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%
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90 – 100
80 – 89
71 – 79
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Below 70
DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS
STUDENT PROGRESS
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
HOMEWORK
MAKE-UP WORK
DUE TO ABSENCES
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.
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 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.
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
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Follow all school and district rules, including the prohibition of electronics and food/drink
in class.
Be seated before the tardy bell with all required materials. Begin bell ringer without
prompting from teacher.
Treat others with respect.
Actively participate in class activities and discussions.
Portfolio (2 inch, 3-ring binder): Student must maintain portfolio throughout the
semester. Portfolio will be graded.
4 – Dividers (label as below)
◦ Bell Ringer
◦ Notes
◦ Classwork
◦ Homework
Notebook paper (loose-leaf paper)
#2 pencils and erasers, pencil sharpener (personal size)
Scientific calculator (Casio fx-300 ES or fx-300 ES PLUS).
Kleenex
Hand sanitizer
2 Highlighters (2 different colors)
Tutorial
Tuesday and Thursday, Room 365 3:20 p.m.– 4:20 p.m.
Online Resources
o Gizmos – www.explorelearning.com
o USA Test Prep – www.usatestprep.com
o Study Island – www.studyisland.com
o Khan Academy – www.khanacademy.org
o Edmodo – www.edmodo.com
See teacher website for additional resources and instructions
Reach out to teacher via email or phone with any questions or concerns or to set up a
conference
Check Parent Portal on a regular basis
Ensure students complete homework daily.
Leverage the online resources noted above
Review progress reports with student
4.5-week report 9/15/15
9-week report 10/15/15
13.5-week report 11/16/15
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