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Geometry Syllabus – Mrs. Karpenko’s and Mrs. Leon’s Classes
Periods 1-2 are co-taught, meaning there are two teachers in the classroom. Period 3 is taught only by Mrs. Karpenko. This syllabus will provide a brief course outline, list course materials, discuss grading policies, and address some classroom expectations. All of this information can be found on the Geometry website: http://connect.issaquah.wednet.edu/high/ihs/staff/karpenkol
Course Outline Semester One
o Foundations of Geometry o Parallel and Perpendicular Lines o Transformations o Triangle Congruence o Relationships in Triangles
Semester Two o Quadrilaterals and Other Polygons o Similarity o Right Triangles and Trigonometry o Circles o Two- and Three- Dimensional Models o Probability
Required Course Materials
Textbook: EnVision Geometry Common Core 2018. You will check out a hard copy at school and have online access. Online Access: Pearson Online Portal
Username: the same you use to log into a school computer + @isd-wa Example: John Davidson graduating in 2019 would be DaviJoh19@isd-wa
Password: student ID number (includes leading zero if it has one) Bring with you Daily:*
Three Ring Binder for notes and worksheets (1 or 1.5 inch) Notebook for homework (Graph paper encouraged) Pencils Colored Pens (at least four different colors) Highlighter Compass Protractor Straight Edge Scientific Calculator (a cell phone doesn’t count!)
* The items listed above can be provided when difficulties arise; please contact the instructors to make arrangements.
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Calculator: For Geometry, a scientific calculator is required. If you are thinking about investing
in a graphing calculator (required in Algebra II), many teachers at IHS use a TI-84. Cell phone calculators and calculator apps will not be allowed in class unless documented as an accommodation. If you need help supplying a scientific calculator, please talk to us after class or email us so we can investigate some alternative options. Choosing a Quality Compass: There are two basic types, one type that uses a finger wheel to open/close, another type that relies on friction. The most reliable type has a finger wheel in the middle of the compass. Other types tend to lose their rigidity over time. See the images below to help.
Grading Policies Your grade is a weighted composite value calculated using the following weights to obtain a final percentage:
Item Weight Frequency Daily Work 20% Daily Mastery Checks 10% One to two per unit. Up to three attempts. Quizzes/Tests/Midterms 60% Anywhere from one to three per unit. Final 10% Cumulative final given at the end of each semester
Letter Grades: A 93 to 100%
A- 90 to 92.99%
B+ 87 to 89.99%
B 83 to 86.99%
B- 80 to 82.99%
C+ 77 to 79.99%
C 73 to 76.99%
C- 70 to 72.99%
D+ 67 to 69.99%
D 60 to 66.99%
F below 60%
*** We do not bump or round grades, so plan accordingly! ***
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Retakes: We do not offer retakes in this class unless there is an opportunity provided for all students. More about homework: The purpose of homework is to “play” with mathematical concepts and learn by doing. Homework will be assigned online primarily. Occasionally homework will involve a worksheet, packet, or project.
Answers to worksheets will be linked to the class website. The purpose for displaying answers is so students know their method is correct. Some students work backwards from answers; other students identify places where they had questions and ask for help. Occasionally students cheat by copying down the solutions, and this can negatively impact their scores on quizzes/tests. Online homework is accessed through the online textbook. Students need to complete assignments based on the Geometry website’s due dates. For more information about online homework, see the online homework newsletter.
Grade Online Homework Worksheet 3 The assignment was submit on time
and had a score of 60% or above. All assigned problems were complete and corrected. Work was shown.
2 The assignment was late and had a score of 60% or above.
Most problems were complete and corrected. Work was shown.
1 The assignment had a score below 60%.
Few of the problems were complete, or problems were not corrected, or work was not shown.
0 The assignment wasn’t attempted. The assignment wasn’t attempted, or only answers were shown.
Sometimes there may be in-class assignments and activities that will fall under the “daily work” category. Expectations and grading will be explained when these activities occur. Late Work: We will accept late work up until the day of that unit’s exam for reduced credit. For example, any late work assigned during chapter 3 will be accepted until the day we test for chapter 3. You will receive 2/3 of the grade the assignment would have earned. We will make exceptions for challenging, unexpected circumstances on a case by case basis. We will also make exceptions for accommodations documented in 504s and IEPs. Makeup Assessments: Assessments that are missed for excused absences can be made up. You must make up a missed assessment within one week of the original administration date to receive full credit; please schedule directly with the teachers. Assessments that are missed for unexcused absences will receive a zero. Getting extra help: Teachers will be available for additional help during Nest and before/after school on most days.
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Classroom Values and Expectations
Values for Mathematicians: Mathematics is about creativity and making sense, not about speed or a single correct answer. All questions are really important and should be asked in class or before/after school. Mistakes are valuable: we learn by making mistakes and as mathematicians grow from our mistakes. We should think about math deeply and make as many connections as possible to solidify our learning. Attendance: Attending class is important for your success. Every moment in class is an instructional opportunity. You are expected to arrive on time and attend the duration of class. Late arrivals or early departures without a valid justification are subject to being marked as “tardy.” See school attendance policy for more information. Academic Integrity: Unless specifically instructed otherwise, it is expected that all the materials submitted for this course are your work. Violations of this policy include but are not limited to cheating, plagiarism, copying answers and passing it off as your own work, storing notes on a calculator, any communication with another person other than the teacher during an individual test or quiz. Students in violation of this policy are subject to failure for that activity. See student handbook for more information.
Leaving the classroom: You may not leave within the first 10 minutes of class starting and the last 10 minutes of class. Only one student will be allowed to leave the room at a time. On assessment days, you will not be allowed to leave the classroom prior to turning in the assessment. Bathroom procedures:
1. Make sure it is an appropriate time 2. Sign out in the space provided and grab bathroom pass 3. Place bathroom pass and your phone on your desk 4. Return bathroom pass and sign back in when finished
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Electronics in the Classroom: Electronics like cell phones and tablets can be powerful tools when used appropriately. Occasionally, cell phones may be required for learning activities, during which students are expected to remain engaged. Students may listen to music during work time, but are otherwise expected to have cell phones silenced and put away. If devices become a distraction or are misused, the following actions will be taken in order:
1. Redirect the behavior. 2. Request the device is given to the teacher. The device will be returned at the end of
class. 3. Request the device is given to the teacher. The teacher will take the device to the
office, where it can be picked up at the end of the school day.
We look forward to a fun and engaging year of learning together with you!
Contact Information Mrs. Leon (she/her/hers): [email protected] Mrs. Karpenko (she/her/hers): [email protected]
