CCGPS Analytic Geometry Spring 2015 Teacher(s): Michael Hodorowski for 2nd and 4th period Michael.hodorowski@cobbk12.org Mrs. Kelly Dickmann/ Hodorowski for 5th period Kelly.dickmann@cobbk12.org HOYA PRIDE – Helping Our Youth Achieve by Providing Relevant Instruction for a Diverse Environment CCGPS Geometry CCGPS Geometry is the second in the sequence of secondary mathematics courses designed to ensure that students are college and work ready. Instruction and assessment will include the appropriate use of manipulatives and technology. Topics will be represented in multiple ways, such as concrete/pictorial, verbal/written, numeric/data-case, graphical and symbolic. My goal for each student is to have a rich and rewarding experience to display mastery of the curriculum, but more importantly to become great analytic thinkers! CCGPS Geometry Grading Policy Test Final Quizzes HW CW EOC Prep 45% 15% 15% 10% 10% 5% Steps for Success Be on time and prepared for class each day. Participate in individual or group activities and discussions. Complete all homework assignments. Be organized. Ask questions in class & seek extra help after class. Unit Tests – There are 7 units per semester. The unit test will encompass all sections and topics within the unit. Section Tests – Within each unit, material will be broken into several small sections, in which you will be assessed. Homework Homework will be assigned daily. Remember that homework is an important part of the learning process. Mark problems that you do not understand so they can be addressed in class the following day. Make Up Work Making up missed work is your responsibility! Only students with excused absences will be allowed to make up missed work. All make up work and tests will be recorded as a 0 until completed. Make-up tests and quizzes must be taken before the next chapter test or it will remain a 0. You must make arrangements with me the day of your return. If you miss only the day of review for a test, you are expected to take the test with the class if you return on test day. Test make up times are Tuesday and Thursday mornings. See the schedule posted in the classroom. Cheating Cheating will NOT be tolerated. If I determine that you have cheated, you will receive a zero on the assignment, your parents will be called, and you will be given a U in conduct for the grading period. The following constitutes cheating: copying or sharing homework, talking during a test or quiz no matter what you are talking about, looking on someone else’s paper or allowing them to look on yours, & using a calculator when it is not allowed. Cell phones must be turned off and put away during class. Refusal to do so will result in a write-up for insubordination. Help Sessions Extended learning help sessions will be offered Monday thru Thursday from 0745- 0815 and 3:35 – 4:05 for those students who are giving 100% effort. This means that notes must be taken during lessons and homework must be attempted. Code of Conduct Follow directions the first time they are given. Behave in an appropriate manner following all school rules. No eating or drinking, except water, at any time. Respect the teacher, other students, their belongings & school property. Tasks Performance tasks are designed to encourage students to discover and utilize concepts in the context of real-world phenomena. Tasks are often completed in small groups using manipulatives and technology. Notebook A 3-ring binder with pockets is required for this class. All work should be kept in this notebook. Your notebook should be organized to enable you to be successful in this class. Notebooks will be checked periodically. Staying organized is the key to success! Supplies 3-ring binder with pockets dividers notebook paper graph paper pencils highlighter calculator Protractor Compass Expo marker School Wide Tardy Policy NO Students Admitted After The Bell Without A Tardy Slip (Stamped With Time). Tardies are cumulative within the school, not each class separately! 1st & 2nd offense .…….... Warning 3rd offense..….…………. 30 minute detention 4th offense……............... Two 30 minute detentions 5th offense……………..... Saturday School 6th offense………………. 2 Sat. Schools or 1 ISS 7th offense…...………….. 2 days of ISS 8th offense………….…… 3 days of ISS (& every one thereafter) Keep this syllabus in the front of your notebook at all times! This syllabus is subject to change. PARENT’S SIGNATURE: ______________________________________ PARENT’S EMAIL: _________________________________ STUDENT’S SIGNATURE: ______________________________ Parents: Please make sure that your contact information is current in Synergy. This will be my primary mode of contact. To help build responsible adults, this request, along with your signature on this sheet will be your child’s first homework grade.