Geometry
Description: We will be using CPM: Geometry
by College Preparatory Mathematics. You will have the opportunity to
“learn by doing” as you complete investigations and make discoveries about the
geometric properties. You will work cooperatively in groups and pairs as
well as individually in the classroom and will have an individual homework
assignment each evening.
Supplies (You are expected to have
the following every day!):
Classroom Guidelines
1. Bring all needed materials to class every day!
2.
Be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings. Tardies will result in
disciplinary action.
3.
Cell phones that are out during class will be confiscated and turned in to the
office.
4.
Electronic devices are NOT allowed (i.e. CD players, iPods, etc.)
5.
No food or drink allowed in the classroom with the exception of bottled water.
6.
Please refrain from swearing or using other inappropriate language.
7. Be respectful, consistently courteous and cooperative.
8.
Obey all school rules!!!
In the event that you exhibit
behaviors that interfere with the class’s learning process, the following
consequences will be used depending upon the severity of the problem.
If you are removed from the
classroom for disciplinary reasons before assignments are recorded or quizzes
given, you will receive automatic zeroes on the assignments and/or quizzes for
the day.
Grading: Grades will be based on the
following approximate criteria.
Tests
45%
Homework
25%
Quizzes
10%
Team
Tests
05%
Classroom
Participation/Cooperation 15%
Make sure all assignments are
complete every day!! In the event of an excused absence, students will
have the number of days s/he was absent to complete and turn in all late work.
Missed assignments can be turned in for up to ˝ credit
until the day of the unit test. Late work will not be accepted after the
completion of that unit.
You may do test corrections to
earn back up to half of the points that you missed on unit tests. This
must be done before or after school or at lunch and has to be completed before
the end of the next unit. This option does not apply to quizzes.
Note: All work must be shown on
assignments, quizzes and tests for credit to be given.
Grading Scale: The percent grades are converted
to letter grades using the school-wide grading scale:
93.0-100
A
87.0-89.9
B+
77.0-79.9 C+
67.0-69.9 D+
90.0-92.9
A-
83.0-86.9
B
73.0-76.9 C
60.0-66.9 D
80.0-82.9 B-
70.0-72.9
C-
0-59.9 F
Although a D average will earn
credit toward graduation, to continue on to the next level of math, a C average
must be earned each semester demonstrating prerequisite skills for the next
class.
Cheating:
Cheating will
not be tolerated.
All parties involved will receive automatic zeroes. They will not be
allowed to redo the assignment, quiz, or test.
Key to Success: