Note: Changes from Fall Semester Mrs. Lohn – Geometry Syllabus Spring Semester 2016 chelsealohn@mooreschools.com Mrs. Lohn’s Tutoring Times: M-F 7:50-8:15am (Rm 739) Lunch Tutoring (2nd lunch – Rm 742, Freshman Lunch – Rm 522) Grading Policy: Daily Work (35%), Tests, Quizzes, and Projects (45%), and Semester Test (20%) Homework: You have homework almost every night and assignments are worth 10 points. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS… unless you go to tutoring and get it signed before that specific unit test. Free Response Questions: Problem of the Weeks are worth 10-20 points and NO LATE work is accepted since there is ample time to complete it. Quizzes and Tests: They are given frequently and YOU MUST study for these to be successful. Quizzes vary in their point value and tests are worth 100 points each. Students who miss a test due to an absence are responsible for scheduling a time to make up their test. The times for make up are before school in my room (739) or at lunch in lunch tutoring (Room 742 or 522). Test Retakes (3rd and 4th hour only): No retakes for quizzes. Students who make below a 70% on a chapter test may RETAKE the test within a week of receiving their grade. It is the student’s responsibility for scheduling a time with me for retakes. *PRE-AP – NO RETAKES. Geometry Notebooks: If you finish your first notebook, you need to purchase another composition notebook. You are responsible for taking notes. It is the EASIEST GRADE! Classroom Rules: Be Polite Be Prepared Be Prompt Work Hard Cell Phones/Electronic Devices/Headphones: ABSOLUTELY NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN CLASS! No food or drink in class. Hall Passes: Bathroom breaks should be taken care of during passing periods. If there is an emergency you must have your ID and agenda. Absent Procedures: It is the student’s responsibility for checking the absent crate and getting work turned in from the day they were absent. Classroom Daily Procedures: When students enter my classroom I expect students to: Have wonderful behavior :) Have ID around neck so it can be seen. Grab a calculator. Find YOUR assigned seat before the bell rings. Read the board for instruction. I dismiss you, not the bell. IDs: IDs must be worn at all times. Students who do not have their IDs will be sent to the office for OSS. Remind App: If you would like to subscribe to Mrs. Lohn’s Geometry class Remind notifications... Phone #: 81010 Message: @lohnmhs16 Parent Contact: Parents will be contacted frequently if their student is consistently not turning in their homework or making below a 70%. Lastly, I care about each and every one of you and I want to do my absolute best to help you learn mathematics. However, I also want to prepare you for the real world. In order to be successful in this class, you MUST follow directions and YOU MUST put forth in the time and effort to understand the material. I believe you can do it! Mrs. Lohn