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Geometry~ Spring 2017

“Struggling in Mathematics is not the enemy, any more than sweating is the enemy in basketball; it is part of the process, and a clear sign of being in the game…

The opportunity begins when the struggle begins.”

By Suzanne Sutton

 

Teacher Contact Information:

Mr. Upadhyay, Room 315

Seneca High School: (502) 485-8323

          Planning Period: 3rd period (9:30 – 10:20)

harsh.upadhyay@jefferson.kyschools.us

 

Course Description:

          This course is designed to emphasize the study of the properties and applications of common geometric figures in two and three dimensions.  It includes the study of transformations and right triangle trigonometry.  Inductive and deductive thinking skills are used in problem solving situations, and applications to the real world are stressed. Algebra 1 is a prerequisite for this course.

 


Course Materials:

  • Pencils
  • Spiral Notebook
  • Folder

 

Grading Scale:

          A: 87.5% - 100%.................................. 3.5 - 4.0

          B: 75% - 87.5%.................................... 3.0 - 3.5

          C: 62.5% - 75%.................................... 2.5 - 3.0

          D: 50% - 62.5%.................................... 2.0 - 2.5

          U: 0% - 50%........................................ 0.0 - 2.0

 

Grading Policy:

  • 20% Scholar Engagement towards Standards: Classroom preparedness (CP), Bell-ringer (BR), Class-work (CW), Exit-slip (ES).
  • 20% Scholar Progression towards Standards: Quizzes, projects (If any)
  • 60% Scholar Mastery towards Standards: Tests, District Proficiencies (Midterm/Final).

Summative Assessments                      

At the end of each Focus Topic scholars will take a summative assessment. Scholars will be allowed to retake each summative assessment but before doing so they MUST fill out a slip detailing how they are going to study so that they will be more successful on the new summative assessment, which is all open response. They will also be required to turn in any missing work from that focus topic and correct the original test.

 

Proficiency:

          There will be a proficiency half way through the semester and at the end of the semester. Scholars will be able to retake the mid semester proficiency based on the focus topic that they struggled the most in. Prior to taking retakes on any portion of the proficiency scholars must successfully complete remediation. Scholars will not be able to do retakes on the proficiency at the end of the semester.

Late Work Policy:

          All assignments before the midterm will be accepted for full credit until the midterm. All assignment after the midterm and before the final will be accepted until summer break. No assignment will be accepted for any credit after those exams.

 

Course Procedures

  • Entering the Classroom: Scholars will enter the classroom quietly collecting their calculator and any other materials they may need on their way to their assigned seats. Scholars need to be started on the bell-ringer by the time the teacher is done with attendance.
  • Pencils/Paper Needed: Scholars may get up to get a paper or pencil that may be needed without causing any distractions.
  • Absences: Scholars can check their missing assignment on canvas.
  • End of class: Scholars will be given about 5 minutes to finish the closure, put their calculators, textbooks, and materials away. Once they put everything away scholars are to return to their seats.

Classroom Policies

  • Cell Phone Policy: Cell phones are not to be used in the classroom unless being asked to do so by the teacher. Cell phones should not be charged in the classroom.
  • Calculator Policy: Scholars are to treat calculators responsibly by using a finger to operate the buttons and point at the screen, and not writing on any part of the calculator.
  • Bathroom Policy: Scholars will ask to be signed out of the classroom to use the restroom with their agenda. Scholars cannot use the restroom the first or last 10 minutes of class or while the champion is instructing. It is school policy that no one be allowed out of the classroom 5th period, 1st period before 8am, and in 7th period scholars are not allowed to leave the classroom after 2pm for any reason.
  • Tardy Policy: Scholars will be swept by administration in the halls and should return immediately with a note from that administrator.

 You may access the Standards Based Grading rubric by clicking on this Link

 

Syllabus Scavenger Hunt: https://goo.gl/Nsbyqw

 

 

 

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