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Benjamin Banneker High School

GSE Algebra II Syllabus -– 2018-2019
Mathematics is not a spectator sport!
But it is spectacular!

Instructors: Ms. Freeman (freemans@fultonschools.org) Tutoring: Tuesday

Class website: https://bhsfreemans.weebly.com

***This website is where you ladies can find your course material (handouts, worksheets and etc.)
Goals:
1. Increase Math and Reading Skills
2. Increase College Career Readiness
3. Increase Parental Involvement
4. Increase Student Involvement/Graduation Track

You must come prepared and get involved to really gain an appreciation and understanding of the mathematics.

Banneker High School Mathematics Department Goal: The mission of the mathematics department is to accommodate the
mathematical needs of every student, and provide a rich mathematical experience that will optimize their education and career
options.

Required Daily Materials: 3-ring binder notebook (1½−2 -inch) with pockets and/or a 3 prong folder with pockets,
composition notebook, pencils, loose-leaf paper, graph paper, colored pencils, 8 dividers, highlighters, Graphing Calculator-
TI-83 or TI-84 Plus (Strongly Recommended).Your child is expected to attend class daily with all materials. EXTRA
CREDIT: 1 ream of white copier paper or 1 ream of neon color copier paper.

Course Description: GSE Algebra II is required for High School graduation in the state of Georgia. It is the third course
in a sequence of three required high school courses designed to ensure career and college readiness. The course represents a
discrete study of Algebra with correlated Statistics Applications.

The fundamental purpose of Algebra II 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 functions by comparing and contrasting linear,
quadratic, and exponential phenomena. 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.

Instruction and assessment include the appropriate use of manipulatives and technology. Topics are being represented in
multiple ways, such as concrete/pictorial, verbal/written, numeric/data-based, graphical, and symbolic. Concepts are introduced
and used, where appropriate, in the context of realistic phenomena.

Standardized Testing: Algebra II is not a standardized testing course. Any student enrolled in and/or receiving credit for
Algebra II, regardless of grade level, will be required to take the Final Exam upon completion of that course. For students
enrolled in the course, the Final Exam counts as 20% of the final grade.

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District/State/Teacher Assessment: Tests used will be designed to evaluate concepts taught in the classroom.

Academic Integrity: All students are expected to take responsibility for their work, learning and efforts necessary for the
authentic successful completion of each mathematics course taken. Lying, cheating, or stealing on academic work, will not be
tolerated.

Consequences:
Academic consequences will result in lower grades. If students are cheating or skips class, you will receive a grade of zero.
No make-up will be allowed.
Behavioral consequences include the following: warning, student counseled, parent/guardian contact, teacher-given detention,
referral to the office. Harassment, fighting, cursing towards a teacher and/or threats will result in immediate referral to
the office.

Rules and Disciplines:

Regular or alternative discipline is administered individually as determined by the school policy and administration. Class
room and school rules are expected to be followed at all times.

Students Evaluation/Grading Information:

The grading system for students is the same as the school/district grading. Emphasis is on instructional techniques, adaptations,
and compensatory skills.

90 – 100 A Summatives / Tests / Unit Exams 20%

80 – 89 B Formatives / Quizzes 10%
70 – 79 C Final Exam 20%
Below 70 F Classwork 20%
Homework 10%
Perfomance Tasks 20%
100%
Late Assignments:
You will only be allowed 2 days to turn in late work. Make-up work not submitted or submitted late will receive 5 point
deduction(s) per day.

Make Up Work:
Previously Assigned Work – all work is due by the end of their first day returning to school. Students must come prepared to
take all quizzes, tests, or presentations the day they return from the absence. It is the teacher’s discretion to allow the student
another time to do the work outside of class.

Suspension – Parents of students who are suspended can request assignments from student services office. Teachers will
provide assignments within 24 hours of the request. Parents can pick those assignments up from the Student Services office.

Special Requirements:
This is individually determined, based on the classroom expectations and content area.

Homework:
Homework will be assigned regularly, which is monitored closely by the teacher(s). Note: It is not the teacher duty to do or get
your child homework assignments. It is the responsibility of the student to get his/her homework. The student will also have
time to start or finish homework assignments during class if they complete their assignments/classwork early.

Absence: It is very important that your child attend school on a daily basis. Attendance is pivotal for your child’s academic
success. Note: In School Suspension (ISS)/Pit Stop and Out of School Suspensions (OSS) are just what they are. When your
child misses class due to ISS/Pit Stop or OSS, he or she is missing out on important academic information.
Excused Absences – students have 3 days from their last day absent from school to makeup assignments without penalty. It is
the student’s responsibility to obtain assignments missed during any absence. This should be done before or after school and
during lunch. Students cannot interrupt instructional time to obtain missing work. If the make-up work is not completed in the
time required, students will then be subject to the late-work submission policy.

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Recovery Policy/Extra Credit:
Students are allowed the opportunity to recover failing assignment after the first attempt. Students must have attempted the
assignment to receive an opportunity to recover. Teachers are expected to establish a reasonable time for recovery work to be
completed for each semester. Students should contact the teacher concerning recovery opportunities. All recovery work must
be directly related to course objectives, work from ONLY that semester and designated dates will be allotted for work to be
completed and submitted for that respective semester.

Opportunities designed to allow students to recover from a low or failing cumulative grade will be allowed ongoing during the
semester. When all work required to date (end of semester) has been completed and the student has demonstrated a legitimate
effort to meet all course requirements including attendance. Teachers will determine when and how students with extenuating
circumstances may improve their grades.

Documentations:
All documents sent home by the general and inclusion teacher should be returned in a timely matter. Note: Both teachers will
call and/or send various letters home for meetings/parent teacher conferences. Please keep the teachers updated with any
documents or information that changes (i.e. telephone number, address, and etc.) or any additional information that you feel is
necessary for us to know that will better assist us in helping your child be successful.

Conferences:
Conferences can be scheduled through the Student Services Center. Please call the Student Service Center at (770) 969-3410,
Ext. 140 to schedule a conference.

Below you will find helpful websites that provide practice examples, instructional videos, practice problems, quizzes, and
tests.
http://www.UsaTestPrep.com (End-of-Course Preparation)

http://www.khanacademy.org (tutorial videos)

http://www.purplemath.com (practice worksheets).

http://www.youtube.com (videos)

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 GSE Algebra 1 Syllabus 2018 - 2019
Benjamin Banneker High School
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