Campbell High School

CCGPS Coordinate Algebra Support Course Syllabus

Fall 2014

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Website Phone
Campbell H.S. http://www.campbellhs.com/ (678)842-6850

Course Description
The CCGPS Algebra Support Course is designed to prepare students for the CCGPS Algebra Course they will take during
second semester. The CCGPS Algebra Course is the first in a sequence of secondary mathematics courses designed to
ensure that students are college and work ready. Instruction and assessment will include the appropriate use of
manipulatives and technology. Topics will be represented in multiple ways, such as concrete/pictorial, verbal/written,
numeric/data-based, graphical, and symbolic. Concepts will be introduced and used, where appropriate, in the context
of real phenomena. This course will require daily diligence by students on assignments and in class performance tasks.

Grading Categories: This is a semester course and will be weighted as such.

Standards
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.
9 - Reason quantitatively and use units to solve problems.
10 - Interpret the structure of expressions.
11 - Create equations that describe numbers or relationships.
12 - Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning and explain the reasoning.
13 - Solve equations and inequalities in one variable.

Resources: Please visit the Coordinate Algebra website through the Campbell High School Mathematics website listed at
the top of this page for online resources, helpful websites, and additional information.

Methodology: The following will be used to create a diverse learning environment: A variety of formal and informal
assessments, technology integration, differentiated strategies, integration of multiple representations, emphasis on
real-life applications, and making connections
Unit Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5
Concept
Basic
Mathematics
Simplifying & Evaluating
Expressions; Solving
Equations & Inequalities
The Coordinate Plane
/Graphing Linear
Equations
Using units, Translating
Expressions &
Statements, and
Creating Equations
Solving Inequalities &
Systems of Equations
and Inequalities
% of Grade 14% 28% 20% 20% 18%
Unit Length 12 days 24 days 18 days 17 days 15 days
Classroom Expectations
Behavior expectations:
Goal: A positive, enjoyable learning experience for every student every day
1. Exercise respect and courtesy for others at all times.
2. Leave all food and drinks in your locker (water is fine) we want a clean, pest-free, environment.
3. Arrive with all necessary tools for learning.
4. Raise your hand for permission to speak or to leave your seat.
5. Remain actively involved in class until dismissed by the teacher (including taking notes or working on assignments)
6. All cell phones or similar electronic devices are to be turned OFF or on silent during the school day, except during
breakfast or lunch. Any cell phone or similar electronic device that comes to my attention will be taken up. Refer to
the student handbook for cell phone rules and consequences.
7. Dress appropriately; Refer to the student handbook for the dress code.
8. Observe all other school rules.
If You Choose to Break a Rule: We will be using the three-part referral procedure if needed.
First Infraction: Warning/ Phone call home
Second Infraction: Phone call home and 30 minute detention
Third Infraction: Administrative referral
*Severe disruption (cursing, skipping class, etc.) = immediate administrative referral and phone call home.
Academic Expectations
1. Supplies must be brought to class every day.
2. Calculator: Check with your teacher for the recommended calculator
3. Assignments will be checked on a regular basis for completion and accuracy.
4. NO credit may be given for late daily assignments.
5. All work must be shown in order to receive any credit.
6. Label all papers with name, block, and date.
Quizzes and Tests
Test dates will be announced in advance and will be cumulative. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.
** A student who pulls out a cell phone or IPod during a quiz or test will receive a 0%.
Make-up Work
1. You are responsible for making up all work missed when absent.
2. Any student that is absent must turn in all previous assigned work the day he/she returns.
3. Make-up work must be turned in as specified in your student handbook.
4. You must schedule a time before or after school to make up a missed test. All missed tests must be made up within
one week of the test date. It is the students responsibility to schedule a make-up test with the teacher.
Extra Help
Extra help is available before and after school for those who exhibit a positive attitude in class. Check with your teacher
for times and Spartan Academy information. USA Test Prep, Study Island and Khan Academy are great resources as well.
Grading Scale:
90 100% A
80 89% B
74 79% C
70 73% D
69 & below F

Important Dates and Information
Open House: Thursday, August 28 at 7:00 pm; meet in the Wills Gym
6-weeks Grade Reports handed-out Holidays and Breaks
1
st
6-weeks Friday, Sept 26
th
Labor Day Monday, September 1
st

2
nd
6-weeks Friday, Nov 7
th
Fall Break September 15
th
19
th

REPORT CARDS MAILED Friday, Jan 9
th
Teacher workday Tuesday, November 4
th

Thanksgiving Holidays November 24
th
28
th

Last Day of Semester: Friday, December 19
th

**Parents and students, student grades can be accessed through Synergy. Parents, a
parent log-in can be obtained by visiting the school campus. Students, your log-in
info is the same log-in and password you use to log into the school computers. Both
students and parents, please check grades frequently. We suggest logging in at least
twice a week. Synergy is linked on the county and school websites.

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Attached to this letter is a handout of information about your students CCGPS Algebra Support class. Please
take a few minutes to read what we have already discussed in class. The CCGPS Algebra Support class has a
challenging curriculum that will be taught to high standards. Therefore, please invest in your students success
by checking their progress early and often to be sure they are completing their out-of-class assignments,
keeping up with their reading, and studying for tests. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact
me via e-mail, by phone, or text. Many materials for this class including this document are posted on my
website. Please use this resource to stay up-to-date with your students assignments.

Is there anything that you want me to know about your student that will help him or her to be successful?
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I believe that parents are a major element to a students success and that together as a team we can ensure good
results. Because your students grade at the end of this semester will determine their completion of the course, I
would like to collaborate with you more closely this semester by emailing and text messaging important
information such as when our unit tests will be, tutoring opportunities, EOC Milestone dates (formerly EOCTs),
and other important information. Please provide the following information below so that we can communicate
more efficiently.

Parent/Guardian Contact Information: (please PRINT neatly)
Parent(s) Email(s) used most frequently: ___________________________________________________
Parent(s) CELL # that can receive text messages: ____________________________________________

By signing below I state that I have read the CCGPS Algebra Support Course Syllabus and Class Expectations
and have discussed it with my student.
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
Students Name (PRINT)

I will be holding the student most accountable for knowing the information that I will be communicating, so for
reminder emails students can provide their email below.
(Optional) Student email: ____________________________________________________________

Once I receive this information back from students, I will send an initial email and text message for
confirmation.

Thank you for your support!
Coordinate Algebra Support Team
Campbell High School