GEOMETRY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES – 2014-2015
MRS. PRUSAK - Rooms L407 & L516
melissa.prusak@lcps.org
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
1. Be on TIME – not in your seat when the bell rings = TARDY!!
2. NO electronic devices allowed (except calculators)! I will take them away! If you cannot go 90 minutes
without your phone, then see a DOCTOR!
3. Come to class PREPARED – bring all supplies with you.
4. Be RESPECTFUL – to all materials, teachers, students, and yourself!
5. When ABSENT, check Vision for any assignments that were given or due. Handouts given during class
will be placed in the folders in the front of the classroom.
6. NO food or drinks in class (except water)!
7. Complete all assignments ON TIME – late work will receive a 10% deduction per DAY late.
8. Feel free to ask RELEVANT questions on misunderstood problems or anything that needs clarification.
9. I am always available BEFORE and AFTER school by appointment.
10. When LATE to class – sign in at the door and leave the pass on my desk, will discuss after class if
necessary.
11. Need the RESTROOM – sign out at the door and take the hall pass with you after asking permission –
only 1 person out at a time (don’t interrupt instruction to ask and follow the 20/20 rule).
12. PARTICIPATE actively in all aspects of the daily class agenda – no sleeping!
GRADING POLICIES:
With a positive attitude, hard work, and determination you will be successful in this class! I encourage
you to work together and collaborate when permitted; however, all work submitted for a grade must be
your own original work. This includes your homework assignments. SHOW YOUR WORK to receive the
most points possible! I strictly follow the honor code written out in your handbook. CHEATING will result
in harsh penalties. Your grades will be earned on a total point system:
1. Summative Assessment counts 100% toward the final grade, which includes:
 Tests: 200 points
 Quizzes: 100 points
 Homework packets: Approximately 20 points per unit (4 points per assignment)
 Problem Sets: 20 points
 Various projects: 10-30 points
2. Formative Assessments counts as 0% and doesn’t help or hurt your grade, but will be monitored for
progress:
 Homework, warm-ups, classwork, closing questions
GRADE % = Total Points Earned ÷ Total Points Possible
In all that you do in this course, keep in mind the following simple adage:
It is hard to regain lost trust.
SUPPLIES to bring to class EVERYDAY!!
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3-ring binder (at least 1”)
Dividers (Notes, Classwork, Homework, Tests/Quizzes, Problem Sets)
Plenty of Notebook paper
Multiple Pencils with erasers
Colored pens
Calculator – TI-83+ or TI-84, highly recommended
HOMEWORK!!
HOMEWORK:
You are encouraged to do your homework in pencil (not red). Show all your work.
 Each day you will begin class by GRADING and CORRECTING your assignment for a formative
grade with a different colored pen.
 Homework is graded on accuracy out of total points in the assignment and informs you on how well
you know that topic.
 Homework assignments are collected at the end of each unit and then will be assessed for a
summative grade.
 Be sure to include all assignments, corrections, filled out formative grades and targets, and
reflections of performance on your assignments.
MAKE-UP WORK:
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If you are absent the day of a test or quiz, you will receive a makeup version that you need take
before or after school in the math make-up room.
Make-up room hours: T/TH/FR before school from 8:05AM to 8:50AM (no entry after 8:20AM)
M/W/TH after school from 3:55PM to 4:40PM (no entry after 4:10PM)
Location of the make-up room is posted outside of the classroom door.
Every effort should be made to make up your tests and quizzes within 1 week.
CLASSROOM WEBSITES:
All course information (notes, homework, HW hints, tests reviews, etc) will be available on Vision. I
suggest you take a few minutes and look at the resources offered on the website.
The URL for the site is: loudounvision.net
For all grade reports, please login to Clarity. This will reflect your most current grade in my class. If you
have any questions, please speak to me before or after school, and not during class.
NEED MATH HELP?!?!
Room L403 is available in the morning M/T/TH/F from 8:20AM to 8:50AM with Mu Alpha Theta. Feel
free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
I have read and understand these policies and procedures.
Signature: ________________________________
Date: ____________________