Ms. Fanelli
Geometry Course Expectations
2013-2014
Overview: Geometry is a regent’s level mathematics course that is typically taken in
sequence after Integrated Algebra and before Algebra2/Trigonometry. It is a full year
course that culminates in a regent’s exam.
Materials:
Students should obtain: 3 Ring Binder with 2 sections, writing utensils, 2 highlighters, a
compass, and index cards.
A calculator and textbook will be provided and the student is responsible for taking care
of them.
Your grade will be based upon the following components:
I.
Tests, Quizzes, and Projects
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Tests and quizzes will be given on a regular basis, either announced or
unannounced. Most will be cumulative and feature regent’s style questions.
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Tests and quizzes missed due to excused absences must be made up within a
week and it is the student’s responsibility to arrange a time to make up
missed exams. They may not be made up during class time.
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Tests and quizzes missed due to unexcused absences will receive a grade of
0.
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Projects will be assigned on occasion to be completed at home. It is
expected students will follow all guidelines associate with each individual
project.
II.
Homework
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Homework is not a punishment. It is essential to reinforcing what you have
learned in class and to help you determine what you do or do not understand.
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Homework will be assigned on an almost nightly basis and is due the next
class. It may be collected or checked.
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A checked homework is worth 5 points.
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Homework may be made up for partial credit. Specifications for how to
make up homework will be given separately. A made up homework will be
worth 3 points.
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If a student does not understand how to complete a homework question,
they will be expected to copy the question down and come to extra help for
assistance.
III.
Classwork and Participation: In order to be successful, a student must be an
active participant in class on a daily basis. There are several components to this
grade:
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Attendance: Each unexcused absence will result in a 5 point deduction. Each
unexcused late will result in a 2 point deduction.
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Notebook: Students are expected to have a 3 ring binder with two sections,
one for homework and one for classwork/notes. Each day when a student
arrives to class they will copy down the day’s aim and do now. Notebooks will
be checked periodically through spot checks and quizzes.
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Classwork: Occasionally, student classwork will be collected and graded.
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Overall Participation: The participation grade will be based on student
behavior, preparedness, and attentiveness.
IV.
Interim Assessments:
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Each quarter, an interim assessment will be given as a cumulative exam
covering all material from the year. The questions will be regents style.
Grade Policy:
Quarters 1, 2, and 3
Quarter 4
Tests/Quizzes – 67.5%
Tests/Quizzes –75%
Homework – 13.5%
Homework – 15%
Participation – 9%
Participation – 10%
Interim Assessment – 10%
This class will also follow all Hicksville High School Policies and Procedures as outlined in
your student agenda.
Extra Help will be offered on __________________________ from ______ to ______
in room _________.
Ms. Fanelli’s website address is: http://www.hicksvillepublicschools.org//Domain/1152
Note to parents:
Your student may find geometry to be a difficult course, however, together we can make
sure that they are successful. Communication is essential, so please feel free to contact
Ms. Fanelli with any questions at the high school. The phone number for the main office is
(516) 733-2201.
I acknowledge that I have read the contract and understand the expectations for this
course.
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