2019-2020

Course Name GSE Coordinate Algebra Course Code 27.0971000

Teacher
School Name Druid Hills High School Mr. Boone
Name
School Phone
678-874-6414 Teacher Email Nicholas_J_Boone@dekalbschoolsga.org
Number
Teacher
School Website www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/druidhills www.boonedhhs.weebly.com
Website
Remind Instructions will be given in class.
Course Description
The fundamental purpose of GSE Coordinate Algebra is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students
learned in the 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. GSE Coordinate Algebra uses Algebra 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 Unit 2 – Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities
(Algebra) (Algebra)

Unit 3 – Linear and Exponential Functions Unit 4 – Describing Data (Statistics)

(Algebra)

Unit 5 – Transformations in the Coordinate Plane Unit 6 – Connecting Algebra and Geometry Through
(Geometry) Coordinates

BOARD-APPROVED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Chromebooks
Students are REQUIRED to use a DCSD Chromebook for this course. Chromebooks will be distributed the
first month of school. Students/ families with financial hardship need to see Mr. Alexander. No student will be
denied assess to district technology.

Chromebooks will be used for instructional purposes in this class. Please bring your charged chromebook to
class DAILY.

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

Formative Assessment - 0% (Benchmarks, Pre-Tests) A 90 – 100 ~F (fail)
Assessment During Learning – 25% (Warm up, Quick checks, Tickets out the B 80 – 89 ~P (pass)
door, quizzes.) C 71 – 79
Guided, Independent, or Group Practice – 45% (Classwork, Homework, D 70
Performance) F Below 70
Summative Assessment or Assessment of Learning– 30% (Tests, Projects)
GA Milestones Assessment 20%
 DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS
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
STUDENT PROGRESS 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
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
an unauthorized computer user ID or password. See the Code of Student Conduct -
Student Rights and Responsibilities and Character Development Handbook.
Homework assignments are CRITICAL in this class. Students are expected to complete
and give their best effort on all assignments. Homework assignments will be stated in class,
HOMEWORK written on the board, and posted on the class webpage. Each homework assignment will be
graded. Any homework not received after it is taken up in class will be considered late. See
Board Policy IHB.
Work turned in after the due date or after it has been taken up in class will be considered
late work. Please note that all late work will be deducted 10 points each day until turned in.
Late Work/ Make-Up WORK
Work cannot be turned in after the corresponding unit test has been given. Work will not be
taken after 2-weeks.
Students are able to revise quizzes and tests for half-credit within one week of receiving
Revision Policy their grade. Students must have a 75% or lower and attend one full tutorial session to be
eligible for revisions. Students can receive a maximum of an 80% after revisions.
SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS
BE Respectful
• Respect all teachers and students.
• We must work together to succeed; it is not the right of an individual student to
take way from the educational time of others.
• I EXPECT EVERY STUDENT TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE COURSE
TO THE BEST OF HIS/HER ABILITY. ABOVE ALL, don’t ever give up!
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom environment; food, candy, and grooming are
NOT permitted. Water in a clear plastic container is allowed.
• No loud, unnecessary talking, or noise making.
• Electronic devices (i.e. phones, smart watches, iPods, etc.) are prohibited.
BE Responsible
• Attend Class daily.
• Get to class on time. (Seated in desk when bell rings)
• Enter the classroom quietly and begin working on the assignment given.
CLASSROOM • Have homework completed the following day after assigned unless told otherwise.
EXPECTATIONS • Ask and check website for all missed work
BE Reliable
• When working in groups, each student is required to complete their portion of the
assignment.
• Students must comply with all instructions consistently.
• Cheating will not be tolerated. Any student caught cheating WILL receive a zero
and a discipline referral per the Druid Hills Honor Code.
BE Ready to Learn
• Bring all materials daily.
• Seek help when faced with difficulty. Tutoring is available.
• Make restroom/office stops before and after class. Each student will receive 6
passes per semester.
Remember to always have a positive attitude!
Cultivate a positive attitude that supports your own learning, as well as that of others.
Remember attitude is everything.
• 3-ring binder CALCULATORS: Each student will be
• Paper assigned a calculator that will remain in the
• Pencils classroom. The student will be responsible
• Highlighters for ensuring that the calculator DOES NOT
• Workbook (distributed in class) leave the classroom. In the event, that their
school-issued calculator cannot be
accounted for, the student will be
DAILY MATERIALS AND responsible for the total cost of replacing the
SUPPLIES calculator. Students may bring their own
calculator to class.

TI- 30XS and TI-84: These calculators will

be used in class. They can be found at
Target/Walmart/amazon etc.
 Tuesday Afternoons 3:30 – 5:00PM
EXTRA HELP Thursday Afternoons 3:30 – 5:00PM
Please speak with me before or after class if you would like to meet at another time.
Parents, you have a job too…

Please be aware that your child’s success is a collective effort. It will require the input and
dedication of the school, myself, your student, and you to ensure that your student has a
successful experience in the class.
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
Please monitor your student’s progress on Infinite campus weekly. If you need assistance
logging in or using the platform, please contact Mrs. Swanson (678-874-6306)

Please know that I am available to meet with you or speak with you via phone or email.
Please contact me if there are any concerns, questions, or comments that you have
regarding your student.

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