Welcome to Honors Geometry

Mrs. Harvey’s

Syllabus

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Welcome to a new school year and a fresh start! A positive attitude will get you far in this class. Success is within your reach!

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My Philosophy

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As your teacher, I am here to educate you on how to learn and I will do that through mathematics. Instead of me standing at the board going over homework, you will be going over it and asking questions to each other as I walk around and listen/help. I will answer your questions with a question to probe your thinking and point you in the right direction in your notes. You will be doing the learning!

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Cell phones are to be kept in your backpack during class.

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If a situation arises and you need to text or call a parent, just let me know!

I

Love

Math!

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Classroom Organization

• Be respectful and considerate

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• Respect the right to learn.

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• Follow the 6-P’s: Punctual, Prepared, Polite, Positive,

Participating, and Productive.

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• Pick up after yourself.

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• In addition to these guidelines, all HHS rules and expectations apply.�

Participation not observation.

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Respect others’ property – do not borrow without asking permission.

Respect others’ opinions and contributions

do not ridicule any person’s answers or beliefs treat others as you would like to be treated

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• Geometer template ($3.50 new - buy from me)
• Notebook/notebook paper- graphing paper is best, pencils, pen
• Textbook
• Scientific calculator (TI 30 XA or higher; TI 30 XS Multiview is nice; TI 84 graphing calculator is great, but not essential until next year)
• 3-Ring binder – better than a folder; lots of notes/HW to keep organized
• Chromebook – bring each each day

Daily Work!

• Homework and classwork daily
• You’ll grade your own work most times and make corrections for the optimal learning experience.
• All work must be shown.
• Graded on completion and proficiency.
• Follow the weekly plan for the most updated info.

Grading Scale!

Tests 60%

Quizzes 25%

HW 15%

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Retakes…here’s the short version

1 per test and average the two

Redo whole test

Must meet w/me for corrections

There are NO retakes on quizzes!

Math Dept Retake Policy

Math Department Test Retake Policy

• All students will be allowed to retake any chapter test 1 time.
• The overall test score for a chapter will be the average of the 2 tests. If a student passes the retest, the lowest grade for that chapter test is a 60%, regardless of the average.
• One lower retake score will not be counted for the average, subsequent lower retest scores will be figured into the average.
• Students will retake the whole test on all retakes.
• Students scoring a 50% or lower on a test will be required to retake the test.
• Students have 2 weeks from the original test date to complete the entire retake process.
• Students must meet with teacher to go over the initial test or complete one remedial review assignment before they are allowed to retake a test.

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TESTS

• at the end of every chapter (maybe mid and end if lengthy).
• Announced in advance
• All students will be given the same amount of time for tests
• There will NOT be extended time for assessments not completed in class.

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QUIZZES

• Given randomly
• May or may not be announced.
• Notes/HW using on some.
• Quizzes are places students normally need to study more for!
• NO retakes on quizzes

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Late Work is accepted for partial credit as worked out answers will be available soon after due date.

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• If you are absent please make arrangements/communicate as soon as you know of your absence...email is great!

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Algebra is awesome!

I am looking forward to

a great year!