Mrs. Lohn – Room 739
Moore High School
Geometry Syllabus 2015-2016
Education is the most powerful weapon, which
you can use to change the world.
– Nelson Mandela
Welcome to Mrs. Lohn’s Geometry class! I am looking
forward to our upcoming school year and I am happy to
have you in my class. If you ever have any questions or
need further information about our class, look online at
my web page at www.mooreschools.com. You may contact
me via email as well:
chelsealohn@mooreschools.com
Mrs. Lohn’s Help Times: M-F 7:50am-8:10am
Lunch Tutoring: 1st lunch – Rm 522 & 2nd lunch – Rm742
Grading Policy: Daily Work (35%), Tests, Quizzes, and
Projects (45%), and Semester Test (20%)
Homework: You will have an assignment almost every
day. There may be time to work on assignments in class
if time allows. Most daily assignments are worth 10
points.
 Homework will be graded in class (if time allows)
to check for understanding. I will look over them
after scoring.
 Sometimes I grade homework assignments. This
will be based on completion and grading 3-5
problems of my choice.
 Students must SHOW WORK to receive credit.
 Incomplete homework will result in an incomplete
grade or a zero.
*All assignments should have a clearly written
heading/title, problem numbers, name, date, and hour.
Late Homework: Homework is considered late if not
turned in when collected. Late assignments will ONLY be
graded if students following the “Assignment
Intervention Plan”.
Assignment Intervention Plan: Since assignments are
given to reinforce concepts learned in class, it is in the
students’ best interest to complete all assignments to
ensure adequate practice and mastery of these
concepts. In addition, it allows teachers to assess
student mastery and provide feedback on a regular
basis. The purpose of the assignment intervention plan is
to encourage students to turn in assignments, and to
keep parents informed when assignments are not turned
in.
 If a student fails to turn in an assignment on the
date it is due, the student has the opportunity to go
to lunch tutoring for that subject for a minimum of
15 minutes within the current chapter.
 If the student goes to tutoring and has the lunch
tutoring teacher sign the assignment, it may be
turned in for full credit.
 No late homework will be accepted from a chapter in
which the test has already been taken.
 Lunch tutoring is only for daily assignments. This
does not include Reviews, Problem of the Week
assignments, or Projects.
Problem of the Week Assignments: These assignments
are free response questions. These questions are to
challenge students to think about the concepts we are
exploring in class. The goal is to strengthen students’
critical thinking skills when it comes to problem solving.
Typically, students will have a few days to complete
these assignments. No late assignments. Point values will
vary.
Quizzes and Tests: A quiz or test will be given weekly.
Exams are worth 100 points. The point value for quizzes
will vary depending on the number of questions. If a
student is absent the day of a quiz or test, it is their
responsibility to schedule a time with me to make up any
tests or quizzes.
Test Retakes: There are 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 students’ responsibility to schedule a time to
retake a test.
Class Supplies:
Students will need the following supplies to class EVERY
DAY.
 Student ID (must be worn at all times )
 A writing utensil of course (preferably a pencil)
 Assignment (must be done in pencil or black/blue ink
– any other color will result in a zero)
 Loose leaf paper
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Notebook** I will be providing all of my students
their first notebook, however it will be the
responsibility of the student to replace the
notebook as needed as it becomes full.
Textbook* Textbooks will be distributed to the
students a few days into the school year. Students
are expected to take good care of these textbooks
since they are school property. I will let students
know when they need their textbook in class.
Calculator* A classroom set of calculators will be
provided to all students, these cannot be taken
home. We will be using the TI-30XS for Geometry
and this is the calculator recommended for this
course. It is beneficial for a student to purchase
his/her own to use at school and at home.
Agenda
** Geometry Notebooks:
 Only geometry notes from my class are to be
written in this notebook.
 Each page is to be numbered and a table of
contents is to be at the front (we will
discuss this in class).
 All notes are clearly labeled with a title.
 Notebooks are due on the day of the
chapter/unit test for a daily grade. If the
Table of Contents is not filled out it will
result in a zero.
 If you are absent you may ask another
student for the notes or get the notes from
my website. They are posted every day
with selected homework solutions.
Supply Wish List:
I would LOVE lots of boxes of Tissues!!
Classroom Rules:
 Be Polite: Please be respectful to your fellow
students, your teacher, and your school
property/assets at all times.
 Be Prepared: Please come to class every day ready to
do work. If not, be prepared to take responsibility
for your actions.
 Be Prompt: Please be ON time. Be seated in your
assigned seat and ready to work. You must be
inside the door before the last chime of the bell or
you will be counted tardy.
 Work Hard: Come to class prepared to work hard.
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Cell Phones/Electronic Devices: Absolutely no cell
phones, electronic devices, or headphones in class!
NO food or drink inside classroom. Water in a clear
bottle will be considered. If you have a medical
exception, please let me know.
Please note: My classroom will be a no cell
phone environment. This includes headphones and other
electronic devices. Technology can be great, but it can
be a distraction and potential disruption. Having them
out on one's desk, lap or other exposed location and/or
listening to music is not conducive to learning
mathematics. Cell phones will be silenced and put away
at all times (unless I state otherwise). Violators will
have their phone taken and turned into the office as per
the student handbook.
**The Student Handbook will be followed and you are
responsible for the information.
Classroom Disciplinary Action:
1st Offense: Verbal warning first and if the behavior
continues, conference with the student &
documentation.
2nd Offense: 15-minutes lunch detention and parent
contact.
3rd Offense: 30-minute detention and Parent/Guardian
contact with CC to grade principal.
4th Offense: Disciplinary referral to grade principal.
* Severe Misconduct: Disciplinary referral to grade principal
**Detention will be served at my discretion. Failure to serve
detention will result in a parent phone call and then possibly a
disciplinary referral.
Classroom Daily Procedures:
When students enter my classroom I expect students
to:
 Have wonderful behavior and positive comments.
 Students ID on!
 Grab a calculator.
 Find YOUR assigned seat before the bell rings.
 Read the board for instruction or start bell
work.
 Be kind to one another and make good choices.
Class Participation: Every student is expected to
participate and be an interactive member of the
classroom. In order for students to learn the content
they have to be involved in the learning process every
day. When cooperative learning groups are used in class
it is for the purpose of learning and students are
expected to stay on task and use cooperative groups
appropriately.
Speaking in class: Communication is important during the
process of learning mathematics. Every student is
expected to use conversations in order to gain
knowledge in the content area. Non-instructional
conversations should not take place and the disciplinary
processes will be used as needed. Please ask questions
if you are having trouble!
Leaving the classroom: Personal business should be done
during the passing periods. Hall Passes will not be
allowed during instruction time. If students do have an
emergency, they must have their agenda to go to the
restroom. If a student has a medical exception, please
let me know.
Class dismissal: Regardless of the clock or bell signal, I
will dismiss you.
Academic Integrity: I expect each and every one of my
students to have integrity when it comes to their
academic work. Cheating of any kind will not be
tolerated and will result in a zero. Students will often be
grading their own paper and I expect all students to be
honest when completing this task.
Absent Procedures:
Students are responsible for getting their notes and
assignments on days where they are absent. All notes
and assignments are posted on my class website. If
students do not have Internet access at home, there
are computers available before and after school in the
library. Always check the “absent crate” or assignment
board for your absent work/assignments.
Parent/Student Portal:
Please check the Parent/Student Portal for grades and
attendance. It is my goal to update grades daily; parents
can view grades by entering the "parent portal". Please
follow this link below to be more informed and involved
with your child's grades and attendance:
http://www.mooreschools.com/site/Default.aspx?PageI
D=729
Parent/Guardian Contact:
Since few private phones are at the school, I will more
than likely communicate by email. If parents would
rather I contact by phone, please let me know. Parents
will be contacted frequently if a student is consistently
not turning in work or has a low grade.
Remind App: I will be using the Remind app this year.
This app allows me to better communicate with both my
students and parents/guardians by giving me an
anonymous number that connects to the Remind
database. This number allows all of us to communicate
via text without ever having to exchange personal
information. I will use this for reminders and other
announcements I might have for the students. For more
information on the app you can go to
https://www.remind.com. If you would like to join in
your child’s class notifications please email me. Also if
you have any other questions about this please feel free
to contact me via email.
Advice from Mrs. Lohn’s Former Students
“Take your time on your work. Read through the
problem all the way and make sure you pay
attention. It sucks taking Geometry two times.”
– Junior ‘15
“Do not rely on lunch tutoring to save you. Do your
homework at home.” –Devon Bruno
“This class is only difficult if you are negative
about the subject or if you just flat out don’t pay
attention.” –Bri Manvell
“Work hard and turn in your homework. It is a
pretty easy class if you stay on top of things. If
you need help, Mrs. Lohn will help you if you ask
because if you don’t ask she doesn’t know you need
“Listen to her life chats because they make sense
and she has already been through the stuff.”
–Emmit Grayson
“Have paper, pencils, and come with a good attitude
or your day will be terrible.” –Sophomore ‘15
“It not as hard as it seems. Ask questions if you
don’t understand. Don’t be lazy. Do your work
because it hurts if you don’t.” –Lily Lawson
“At the beginning it will be hard, but never quit.
Always try!” –Carlee Geissler
“Be patient, take notes, and really listen/stay
focused. This class will be a piece of cake .”
help.” – Brook Brannum
-Alanna Baker
“Please study and pay attention. And TURN YOUR
“Keep pushing forward. Don’t get caught up in the
WORK IN ON TIME. I regret not doing that cuz
present. Think about the future.” –Nicholas
my grade sucks.” –Owen Roberts
Stephens
“Work hard. You can’t slack on your work or your
“Pay attention to the math lessons, because it will
grade is down the drain.” – Charles Watkins
come back in a future lesson and you will not know
“Start strong. Don’t be lazy.” – Justin Middleton
truth.” –Jaci Noxon
“Hang in there. If you just keep trying, you can
make it through this year.” –May Pham
“If you are given knowledge, use it!” –Tezla
Anderson
“To start the year strong because once you start
strong the rest of the year isn’t as hard. Listen and
focus because Geometry is only hard if you make it
hard on yourself.” –Johanna Reza
anything that is going on. That is the honest to God
“Push yourself through. It’ll be worth it in the end.”
– Jasmine Coburn
“Always look up the homework help online.”
–Freshman ‘15
STUDENT’S MUST RETURN THE FORM BELOW FOR A GRADE (25 points)
BY: Tuesday, August 25, 2015
*** I have read and understand the syllabus information***
Student Name
(Print)__________________________________(Signature)______________________________
Parent/Guardian Name
(Print)__________________________________(Signature)______________________________
Attn: If you have time, I would love for you to fill out the Parent/Guardian Survey on the back!
Geometry Parent/Guardian Survey
Student Name_________________________________________________________
Parent Name__________________________________________________________
Parent Email__________________________________________________________
Parent Phone Number (Where you would like me to call during the day)_______________
What are some special qualities about your student?
What do you wish I knew about your student which would help me better understand
him/her as a person?
Do you have other comments?
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. If you any have questions or
concerns, please contact me. My email address is chelsealohn@mooreschools.com. I post
notes, assignments, and selected solutions daily on my website. I expect students to check
posted notes when they are absent and if at all possible return to class prepared. If they
take advantage of this, then they will not fall behind when life happens. I look forward to
working with you and your student.
Chelsea Lohn