Plane Geometry
Mr. Michael Sieg
msieg@maine207.org
Phone: 847-692-4484 Ext. 8675
Course Description:
Plane Geometry is designed to teach students the fundamental principles of Geometry and their
relationship to Algebra. Topics covered in this course include: figures, functions, graphs, and
deductive and inductive reasoning, with a special emphasis placed on problem solving.
Supplies Needed:
Students are expected to have the following supplies in class EVERYDAY!
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Textbook: Geometry: Concepts and Skills by McDougal Littell
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Spiral Notebook for Note-taking (Spiral notebook for taking notes)
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Pencil and/or Pen
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Scientific Calculator
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Notebook paper with Carbon Paper OR Science Lab Notebook (for completing assignments)
Grading Procedures:
Each student will earn a grade based on tests, quizzes, and assignments based on total cumulative
points. Test and quiz grades will comprise the bulk of each student's points for their quarter
grade, while homework assignments comprise the remainder of the student’s quarter grade. The
quarter grade is based on the student’s percentage of total points earned.
Daily assignments will be checked for completeness, neatness, effort, and accuracy. A complete
list of the previous nights’ correct answers will provided each day. It is the responsibility of each
student to check his/her homework for correctness and accuracy on their individual homework
copy.
Tests are usually scheduled for Thursday, and cover only the preceding chapter.
Tests and quizzes will be graded thoroughly. Accuracy and a student's best effort are expected to
receive top scores on tests. There will be times when certain algebraic procedures are expected
to be used. Students will be graded on their performance in using the correct procedures, not just
whether their final answer is correct.
At the end of the semester, a comprehensive Final Exam will be given. The final semester grade will
combine each student's two quarter grades and Final Exam score. The Final Exam score will be
weighted no more than 20% of each student's final semester grade. A letter grade will be assigned
using the following scale:
Semester Grade Computation = 40%Quarter + 40%Quarter + 20%Semester Final.
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For students performing at 90% and above………..A
80% through 89%…….B
70% through 79%…….C
60% through 69…..…...D
59.99% and lower…..…F (NOTE: Final grades will not be rounded up)
Grades on the parent portal will be updated once a week, after the completion of the grading
of each examination.
Here is where to get help…
COACH offers student tutors during the school day and before / after school in room 234.
Resource Center) offers teacher tutors during the school day in room 220F (1st
through 9th Period)
The MRC (Math
Mr. Sieg is available before school from 6:15 to 7:45 A.M in Room 321. Please make arrangements
if you wish to meet with me after school because of additional educational responsibilities.
Additional Information:
Excused absences, fieldtrips, and illness that require make up work will be evaluated as if the
required work was turned in on time.
Academic dishonesty – “Students are expected to complete all tests and assignments honestly and
will not collaborate in dishonest actions. Students will not give or accept answers or assignments
unless directed to by the teacher. Students caught cheating or plagiarizing will be subject to
discipline as stated in the Student Handbook, p. 37.”
Please feel free to contact Mr. Sieg directly via email or telephone with any questions.