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Geometry CP Syllabus
Michelle [email protected]
Course DescriptionThe fundamental purpose of the course in
Geometry is to formalize and extend students geometric experiences
from
the middle grades. Students explore more complex geometric
situations and deepen their explanations of geometricrelationships,
moving towards formal mathematical arguments. Important differences
exist between this Geometrycourse and the historical approach taken
in Geometry classes. For example, transformations are emphasized
early inthis course. Close attention should be paid to the
introductory content for the Geometry conceptual category found
inthe high school CCSS. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply
throughout each course and, together with thecontent standards,
prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent,
useful, and logical subject thatmakes use of their ability to make
sense of problem situations.
Course Pacing GuideChapter Nine Weeks
1: Essentials of Geometry 12: Reasoning and Proof 13: Parallel
and Perpendicular Lines 18: Quadrilaterals 2
11: Measurements & Figures of Solids 24: Congruent Triangles
36: Similarity 37: Right Triangles and Trigonometry 39: Properties
of Transformations 45: Relationships within Triangles 410:
Properties of Circles 412: Probability 4
NotebookMaintaining a notebook will help improve your grades and
a notebook quiz will be given at the end of each unit.Notebook
sections should include warm-ups, notes/classwork, homework, and
lastly, quizzes. We will spend the firstfew days of class getting
notebooks organized.
Grading System & Make-Up Work Policy
Major Grades (60%)Unit/Chapter TestProject/PortfolioSectional
QuizAP LabsBenchmark Test
Minor Grades (40%)Daily QuizHomework/ClassworkBell Work/Daily
Review (Standardized Test ProblemsMath JournalUSA Test Prep
See attached for the Math Department Grading Policy
HomeworkHomework will be assigned on a nightly basis, and will
be reviewed the next class period. Students will take lessonquizzes
the day after a new lesson is taught. Those students who have
completed their homework from the night
before will receive an incentive.
General InformationTests are given at the end of each chapter,
and quizzes are given about every 3 sections. Tests will count
twice, andquizzes will count once. In order to take a test on the
assigned day students have to have completed all ofthe lesson
quizzes and major quizzes. If a student has a test score that is
below 70, then a mandatory 5 th blocksession will be assigned for
remediation and the student will retake the test. My website
contains lesson notes andpractice worksheets completed.
Make-Up WorkI will have a folder for each class with make-up
work and it is the students responsibility to inquire about
assignmentsmissed.
Extra Help (5th Block)
Material Requirements (every day!)
Student textbook
notebook (3-ring binder)
4 dividers
paper
pencils
scientific or graphing calculator
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Afternoon Hours: 3:20 4:20 pmThursday is my reserved day, but Im
available by appointment to provide help any day
The mission of the School District of Oconee County is to
develop life-long learners by providing exemplary educational
experiencesfor all students.
The School District of Oconee County does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in
admissionto, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs
and activities.
Please return this slip to confirm that you have read and
understood Ms. News syllabus. If you have anyquestions, please feel
free to email me [email protected].
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date
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Student Signature Date
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Math Department Grading Policy
Major Grades (60%)
Unit/Chapter Test
Project/PortfolioSectional Quiz
AP Labs
Benchmark Test
Minor Grades (40%)
Daily QuizHomework/Classwork
Bell Work/Daily Review (Standardized Test Problems)
Math Journal
USA Test Prep
Math Power of Pi
Students who submit work after the due date may be penalized up
to 20% of the possible points. Students havefive class periods or
ten school days in which to submit late work assignments. After
this window of time
expires, acceptance of late work is at the teachers
discretion.
Before a major test/assessment is given, each teacher will
determine a set criteria for the student to be deemed
prepared. Each teachers specific plan will be outlined in their
class syllabus. This set criteria may include
completion ofall lesson quizzes, chapter quizzes, homework
assignments and projects.
When a major assignment/assessment is not completed at the
scheduled time, a student will receive a grade of
Incomplete with a numerical value of 0. The teacher must contact
the students parent/guardian in suchcircumstances. Failure is not
an option. The assessment must be completed within the assigned
time frame.High school courses of instruction will require
reassessment opportunities when a student receives a grade
below 70 on a major assessment for the grading period. Before a
reassessment is given, a remediation session
will be assigned. Students will be assigned a grade on the
retake based on the School District of Oconee CountyGrading Policy.
Correction of errors on a test or an assignment does not represent
a reassessment activity.
Students with missing grades will be assigned an I for
missing/incomplete assignments until the assignmentshave been
completed. 5th Block can be assigned for students with missing
grades. Failure to attend an assigned
5th Block session will result in referral to administration.
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Minimum/Floor grades follow district policy.
Goals:
1. To hold individual students accountable for their own
learning.
2. To eliminate zeroes from student grades.
3. To increase remediation opportunities for students.
