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? 8/9 th Grade – CCGPS Accelerated Geometry H 9/10 th Grade – CCGPS Accelerated Honors Pre-calculus 10/11 th Grade –AP Calculus AB or BC 11/12 th Grade – AP Statistics or Georgia Tech Calculus classes 12 th Grade – College math classes through joint-enrollment

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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.