NEWCOMERS HIGH SCHOOL
28-01 41st Avenue ♦ Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 937-6005 Fax (718) 937-6316 http://newcomershs.schoolwires.net
SYLLABUS/ CLASS CONTRACT
Class Code & Section: MGS21QCE
Term: Fall 2015/2016
Subject: Geometry (Common Core)
Teacher: Ms. Montoya
Email: Cmontoy3@schools.nyc.gov
Phone (718) 937-6005 Ext 315
Website: http://newcomershs.schoolwires.net
1. Course goals & objectives
This Geometry course is designed for high school students and it is given in two semesters.
Students will use visualization and spatial reasoning to analyze characteristics and properties
of geometric shapes; identify and justify geometric relationships, formally and informally; apply
transformations and symmetry to analyze problem solving situations; apply coordinate geometry
to analyze problem solving situations and will continue to prepare for both the New York State
Regents exam in Geometry and for further work in future math classes. The language of math is
especially important since it is means by which the concepts and skills of the subject are communicated.
Understanding the concepts and skills of Geometry is extremely important for future success in
mathematics.
2. Suggested Materials:
 Binder
 Notebook Paper (College Ruled) and graph paper preferably.
 Pencil and Eraser, Different color Pens, Ruler
 Compass and set of rulers
 Calculator
3. Course Requirements & Expectations
· Lateness & Absences
Please attend class every day. You are responsible for the Notes and Homework
for that day. If you know in advance you are going to be absent on a quiz or test day,
inform Ms. Montoya to make arrangements. Otherwise, bring a written excuse the next
day you return to class.
· Binder’s sections:
1-Notes with hand outs starting with Syllabus/Class Contract
(Aim #, Do Now, Examples, and Practice);
2-Homework,
3. Quizzes, Exams, and extra credit;
Your Binder will be checked every marking period.
· Behavior
Respect yourself (coming to class on time and prepared to learn);
Respect the teacher (following directions, listening, using respectful language);
Respect other students (using respectful language, no making fun); and
Respect school property (taking care of books, desks, calculators and other school
property).
No food, hats and use of any electronic device are allowed in class.
THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ORLANDO SARMIENTO, PRINCIPAL
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Homework:
Homework will be given on a weekly basis (every week). Make sure you write
the your name and class code. Assignments will be graded for effort. Work needs to be
shown for each problem to receive credit. No late homework will be accepted.
· Exams and Quizzes
You will have an exam about every 2 weeks during each marking period. There
will be no make-up exams unless you bring an official excuse. If you are absent and do
not bring an official excuse, you will receive a grade of zero which can have a great
impact on your final grade.
· Class participation
Students will receive extra credit for full participation if they are on time, have all
their supplies for class, and demonstrate on-task behavior.
· Bathroom/Hallway Pass
The pass will be given only never be given out the first and last 10 minutes of
the period and only in case of emergencies. Also, it is extremely important to be in class
paying attention while I introduce the topic.
4. Themes & Topics
Congruence, Proof, and Constructions:
Making geometric constructions, proving geometric theorems, understanding congruence in terms
of rigid motions, experimenting with transformations in the plane
Similarity, Proof, and Trigonometry:
Understanding similarity in terms of similarity transformations, proving theorems involving
similarity, Defining trigonometric ratios and solve problems involving right triangles, applying
geometric concepts in modeling situations
5. Assessment Policy
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Homework (20%)
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Exams/Quizzes (50%)
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Notebooks/Class Participation (20%)
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Projects (10%)
Final grade is the average of the three marking periods’ grades
6. Peer Tutoring
We will offer extra help for homework or any kind of math questions during Lunch .
We provide lunch and give a certificate for which students are given extra credit in their
Math classes. Also, all students are invited to participate in the after school program and
Saturday program.
7. Closing statement to parents & students
Please make sure that your child do their math homework . You may contact me at any
time if you have any concerns. Students will do homework, use teacher’s website as it is
mentioned above, as well as use the textbook.
Students and parents may contact me at any time at Cmontoy3@schools.nyc.gov or at
(718) 937-6005 extension 315.
I am looking forward to meeting you during parent teacher conference on Thursday.
November 19 from 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm or Friday, November 20 from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm..
Please sign the syllabus and keep it in student’s binder for further reference.
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