Pre-Calculus Honors



Geometry

Course Outline

2015-2016

Teacher: Ms. Johnson, Room #3014

Office Hours: Monday’s & Wednesday’s 2:30 – 3:30

Phone #: (843) 706-8085

E-mail: kelsey.johnson@beaufort.k12.sc.us

Text: Geometry Common Core Edition

Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill (2012)

Class Website: johnsonblhs.

Materials Needed:

• Notebook and folder OR 3-ringed binder with lined paper/notebook

• Pens/Pencils/Highlighters (if using pens, please have white-out with you)

• Protractor (students will be told when to purchase)

• Scientific Calculator required

If you have a graphing calculator, these will work great for this class

If you are purchasing a calculator, please do so ASAP

They can be purchased at any dollar store, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Staples, etc.

Classroom Needs: Hand Sanitizer

Tissues

Pencils

Erasers

(not required)

Chapter Outline:

Chapter 1 – Tools of Geometry

Chapter 2 – Reasoning and Proof

Chapter 3 – Parallel & Perpendicular Lines

Chapter 4 – Congruent Triangles

Chapter 5 – Triangle Relationship

Chapter 6 – Quadrilaterals

Chapter 7 – Proportion and Similarity

Chapter 8 – Right Triangles and Trigonometry

*Subject to change.

Quarterly Grade Average:

25% Quizzes 35% Test Average, Projects

20% Assignments 20% Midterm/Final Exam

Final Grade: Per Beaufort County School District’s Policy each quarter is worth 50% of final grade. This year we have 2 quarters that comprise the final grade.

Discipline Policy: Disciplinary rules are outlined in the student handbook. Students will be verbally warned the first time that a rule is broken. The parent(s) will be called if the behavior persists. A referral will be written as a last resort or for any major infraction.

Tardy Policy: Students must be IN the classroom and in full uniform attire before the tardy bell rings. Any student not in by this time, will be assigned a referral as outlined in the student handbook. Only an administrator or I may excuse you from class, NO EXCEPTIONS!

Attendance Policy: More than 10 unexcused absences in a course will be grounds for denial of credit. Attendance excuses MUST be handed in within one calendar month to count. NO EXCUSES will be accepted after that. (school-wide policy)

Classroom Expectations: Students are to follow ALL school rules as outlined in the student handbook in your agenda. My rules include:

1. Students are to be in class before the tardy bell rings.

2. Students are to be prepared each day with the necessary materials. This includes completion of ALL homework assignments.

3. All cell phones are to be turned off or on silent mode and placed in the designated area upon arrival to class. NO EXCEPTIONS. See cell phone policy

4. Do not converse without permission, especially during instruction

5. Treat everyone with consideration and respect. Be very careful with your language, NO cruelty to others will be tolerated.

Math Department Make-Up and Zero Policy

Absences:

Daily Assignments: All required assignments will be turned in the day you return to school. It is your responsibility to hand them in they may not be requested. All assignments missed will be made up and turned in according to attendance policy.

Quizzes and Tests: You must arrange to make-up a quiz or test with your instructor.

Students who miss test and quiz days, should be prepared to complete the assessment

the day they return to class, according to the attendance policy.

Midterm and Final Exams: These exams are mandatory on the date scheduled and any absence MUST be approved by the instructor.

Make-Up and Zero Policy: Assignments are to be handed in the day they are due. Even if you are absent, a zero will be placed in the grade book until assignments are completed. All zeros received for missed assignments must be made up no later than the day of the unit test.

• One class period late a deduction of 10% will be taken

• Up to three class periods late from the due date a deduction of 20% will be taken

• Any make-up work completed after three class periods, must be completed

➢ in tutoring before or after school with your math instructor and a deduction of 30% will be taken OR

➢ without attending tutoring a deduction of 40% will be taken

• Once grades are complete for a quarter a student may not make-up any zeros

• Unit Repair (within a quarter) on Edgenuity and Test Retake is available at teacher discretion. Students must schedule the recovery within one week of receiving results of unit test.

• Credit recovery will be available after school during the spring semester/summer school for any student who earns a 60-69 for the course.

Any possible Bonus assignments are ONLY available for students with NO ZEROS

Ms. Johnson’s Class

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