GSMST

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE..........ACCELERATED ALGEBRA EOC SCHOOL YEAR..................2017-2018

TEACHER...................MICHAEL BURBINE ROOM # 5.339
Michael.Burbine@gsmst.org (goes directly to my phone)
Michael.Burbine@gwinnett.k12.ga.us (If you dont mind waiting for a response)
Email Addresses &
Remind: Text @gsmsta to the number 81010. Now you can text me DIRECTLY
Teacher Web Page
24/7. You can also go here https://www.remind.com/join/gsmsta and receive contact via
email.
Office Hours: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: 3:00-4:30 PM. Monday Through Friday: 7:30-8 AM (Except
Teacher Support
on days of my morning duty).
(Help sessions, etc.)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Accelerated Algebra I CC - Required (Accelerated Sequence A) - 2 Semesters - Gr. 9
Requires State End of Course Test. Prerequisite - Meets achievement criteria in 8th Grade
Mathematics
This is the first in a sequence of mathematics courses designed to prepare students to take Advanced Placement (AP)
Calculus AB or BC in their high school program. The course incorporates 1 years of the content in the standard math
sequence. It includes relationships between quantities, equations and inequalities, linear and exponential relationships,
describing data, transformations, coordinate geometry, similarity, congruence, proofs, right triangle trigonometry, and
introduction to analytic geometry.

COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT

COLLEGE BOARD STRANDS UNITS/TOPICS
A. Algebra 1. Algebraic Relationships between Quantities
B. Statistics
2. Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities
C. Geometry
D. Functions 3. Modeling and Analyzing Quadratic Functions
E. Numbers and Quantities 4. Modeling and Analyzing Exponential Functions
5. Comparing and Contrasting Linear, Quadratic,
and Exponential Functions

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

Text (Online)
Georgia Accelerated: Coordinate Algebra and Analytic Geometry
Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt

Mr. Bs Wish list.If you are feeling generous and want to do something nice for the class
http://a.co/hm8H24x

EVALUATION AND GRADING

Assignments Grade Weights Grading Scale
Homework 5% A: 90 and above
Daily Work (Labs, Project Checks) 10% B: 80 89
Formative (Quizzes) 20% C: 74 79
Midterm 5% D: 70 73
Summative (Tests) 40% F: 69 or below
Final Exam 20%

OTHER INFORMATION
Expectations for Academic Success
1) Come to class prepared. Bring required materials to
class each day. Class begins immediately after the bell
rings.
2) Ask questions/take notes!
3) Participate constructively as a team member.
4) Work on problem sets and turn in your own work.
5) Review multiple sources of information.
6) Challenge yourself to continuously improve.
7) Find a study buddy to help with rigor of class.
8) Come to Tutoring and Guided Study!
9) Contact the Instructor!
GENERAL HW
CATEGORY
Accuracy
Additional Requirements/Resources
Check eClass daily after school!
Make up work: Students have two days to make
arrangements with the teacher to make up work upon their
return from being absent.
Late Work: Late work will NOT be accepted unless
without prior teacher approval (approval must be
obtained in writing via email). Late work accepted on
major assignments as follows: One day late: 89% of the
earned grade, Two days late: 79% of the earned grade and
Three Days late: 69% of the earned grade. Late work will
not be accepted on homework and classwork assignments.
Cheating/Plagiarism/Copying others work will not
be accepted and will result in a 0% grade for all
associated students and an administrative referral.
Copying homework is NOT group work.
Progress Reports: Provided to students/parents after
4.5, 9, and 13.5 week term dates.
Milestone Exam: May 2017!
Scoring Rubric
100% 0%
Accurate, Legible Not Accurate!
and Complete! Not Legible!
Not Complete!

Other rubrics will be provided throughout the duration of the course. All assignments are rubric based. Please learn the rubric so that
maximum points can be gained. LATE homework, classwork and varying assignments cannot and will not be accepted unless directly
related to an excused absence. So unless it is absence related, do not bother asking!

The Style of HW will vary between eClass usage, instructional videos, group projects, scavenger hunts and a slew of other instructional
tools.
CLASS HEADING WILL FOLLOWING THE FORMAT! (-5% FOR FAILING TO FOLLOW
THIS!)
Your Name
AA1: Period
Assignment Name
Due Date

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS (-5% FOR FAILING TO FOLLOW THIS!)

Your Electronic Documents should have the following file name.

last name_first initial_assignmentname.doc
Your last name, underscore, your first initial, underscore, the name of the assignment.

For example: smith_j_project1.doc or smith_j_assignedproblem5.docx

 GSMST
Letter of Accountability and Honor Code

Student Name (please print): __________________________ Class Period: ______

This statement will be kept on the teachers file.

I/We have read Mr. Burbines syllabus for the mathematics course Accelerated Algebra 1 SY2016/2017.
I understand that it is my childs responsibility to complete work in this course and consult with the
teacher if (s)he is having problems with the subject matter. I also understand that it is the policy of the
teacher that unexcused late work will receive a zero. If my child is to succeed in this course, then my
child must be willing to take responsibility for his/her learning.

Parent signature: ____________________________ Date: ________________

I/We have read Mr. Burbines syllabus for the mathematics course Accelerated Algebra 1 SY2015/2016.
I understand that it is my responsibility to complete work in this course and consult with the teacher if I
am having problems with the subject matter. I also understand that it is the policy of the teacher that
unexcused late work will receive a zero. If I am to succeed in this course, then I must be willing to
take responsibility for my learning.

Student signature: __________________________ Date: __________________

Honor Code

As a Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology student, I vow not to cheat or to assist others in
cheating. I realize that cheating is taking credit for work that I have not done, such as plagiarizing and
copying someones homework or test answers. I vow to inform teachers of any violations of the honor
code. In addition, I vow to uphold the ideals of:

Honor though honesty

Success within the rules
Respect for self and others.

Student signature: __________________________ Date: __________________