Unified Geometry (Standard, Honors and 1A) Ms. Deborah A. Carrico
Room E145 2019-2020
Full Year Course [email protected]
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course develops an understanding of the basic structure of geometry and the meaning and nature of mathematical proofs. Creative and critical thinking is also reinforced. Emphasis will be placed on visualizing and performing transformations of figures; on investigating solid figures and trigonometric relationships; on connecting algebraic and geometric concepts; on justifying conclusions and making logical arguments; and on solving a greater variety of problems.
SUPPLIES:
For School:
• 4 - Loose leaf folders (3 prong with pockets)
• Loose leaf notebook paper (spiral notebook paper is NOT accepted)
• Pencils (#2)
• Box of Tissue
• One ream of copy paper
For Home:
• Graph paper (Quad Paper)
• Ruler / Straight edge
• Protractor
• Compass
• Scientific Calculator
(Any multifunction calculator with trig functions is acceptable. Example: Casio fx115-ES. A TI-83+ calculator or better is NOT required for this class, however they are used in advanced Math classes.) We have class sets of calculators, however student need to become proficient on a calculators when taking ACT or SAT tests.
CLASSROOM RULES & PROCEDURES:
Turning in Homework:
• Put first and last name, period, date on top-right hand corner of the paper.
• Problems are to be written out (unless otherwise stated.) Points will be deducted if problem is not on the paper.
• Work is to be shown for all problems for full credit.
• All work is to be done in pencil.
• Points will be deducted if only answers are written and no work is shown. Homework is graded on a scale of 0 thru 10 points.
Students are expected to try the homework every night.
Late work:
• In the event you do not turn in homework when it is due, I will accept work late, however not for full credit.
• Student who are absent the day before a scheduled test are responsible for taking the test the day they return. Tests are announced
several days in advance.
Classroom Rules:
• Follow all the directions
• Take personal responsibility for your actions
• Clean up after yourself
• Class participation is required
• Keep all personal electronics PUT AWAY! No texting, no tweeting, no pictures
• No food, gum candy or drinks are permitted in the classroom.
GRADING CATEGORIES (PROPOSED GRADING CATEGORY)
ü Homework: 10%
ü Class Participation: 5%
ü Classwork: 35%
ü Projects/Portfolios/Presentations: 10%
ü Assessments: 40%
GRADING SCALE 93-100 = A 85-92 = B 75-84= C 70-74 = D Below 70 = F
Make-up Work –Make-up work occurs during a nine-week period.
· Students should make every effort and be afforded the opportunity to make up work missed due to excused and unexcused absences.
o In the event of an excused absence, students are expected to make-up work missed within a reasonable time (e.g. at least one or more days of make up for each day of excused absence).
o In the event of an unexcused absence (including short-term suspensions), one day of make up shall be allowed for each day of unexcused absence (unless otherwise extended by the school or extended based on law or policy), beginning the day after the student’s return to class. For example, if a student misses Thursday and Friday of a week and returns to school on Monday, the student has Tuesday and Wednesday to complete make-up work and work is due on Thursday.
· Students and/or parents should work with teachers for assistance in completing make-up work (e.g., obtaining make-up work/assignments, requesting tutoring, participating in available tutoring, etc.).
· Assessments/Quizzes should be made up under the supervision of the classroom teacher or a designee.
Exemption from Semester Exams:
A student having a 90 or higher average for the two terms in a specific course, and having three (3) or fewer excused absences in that same course will be exempted from the semester exam if the student desires. The number of excused absences allowed under this provision may be adjusted by the principal in extenuating circumstances (e.g., long-term illness or hospitalization). When a student is exempted from the examination, the semester average will be the average of the two term grades and any state- mandated exam as outlined above. ANY UNEXCUSED ABSENCE IN THE COURSE WILL DISQUALIFY THE STUDENT FROM ALL EXEMPTIONS. EXEMPTIONS APPLY ONLY TO TEACHER-MADE SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS. 12th grade students are eligible for exam exemption during both semesters. All other students in high school courses who meet the above requirements may be exempted for only the second semester exams.