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Welcome to CCGPS Accelerated Coordinate Algebra Honors. Curriculum Night 2012. Who is the teacher? . Leslie Baker 28 years of teaching Parent of 2 College Sophomores: Emory University & Columbus State University Undergraduate Degree: Graduate Degree:.
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Welcome to CCGPS Accelerated Coordinate Algebra Honors Curriculum Night 2012
Who is the teacher? • Leslie Baker • 28 years of teaching • Parent of 2 College Sophomores: Emory University & Columbus State University • Undergraduate Degree: • Graduate Degree:
What is CCGPS Accelerated Coordinate Algebra Honors? • High school credit • Honors points • Pacing
Class Expectations • Homework • Reality Checks & Tests • Final Exam (Semester 1) • End of Course Test (Semester 2) • Blog
Grading – CCGPS Accelerated Coordinate Algebra Honors • Tests = 50% • Reality Checks = 20% • Homework = 10% • Final Exam = 20%
How Can Students Get Help? • During REAL time • Make an appointment to come in early
What classes will my student take next? • 8/9th Grade – CCGPS Accelerated Geometry H • 9/10th Grade – CCGPS Accelerated Honors Pre-calculus • 10/11th Grade –AP Calculus AB or BC • 11/12th Grade – AP Statistics or Georgia Tech Calculus classes • 12th Grade – College math classes through joint-enrollment
Tips for Parents • Ask your student! • Sign up for Parent Connect!! • Sign up for Constant Contact!! • Check out the blog! • E-mail the teacher: BakerL@fultonschools.org
Ultimately, your students will… • be successful in an academically challenging course. • be proud of their learning and work. • be prepared to be the TOP students at their high schools. • gain more independence as they take on their own academic responsibilities. • ask questions in class and ask for help when they need it.