August 21, 2017 Mrs. West’s Letter to Parent/Guardian Geometry Pre-AP
Dear Parent or Guardian,
I am looking forward to having your child in class this year. I need you to fill out a student information form for my records. To access the student information form, please go to the following website https://tinyurl.com/west-form2017
Please read the following information and keep this sheet for future reference.
Supplies required every day in class: Notebook paper
Graph paper
Pencils
Red pens
1 inch binder with rings
5 dividers
Scissors
Ruler
Protractor
Compass
Ream of Paper
Highly Recommended: TI-Inspire Graphing Calculator (The school provides calculators for use only in class. It will be very helpful to your child when doing homework to have his/her own graphing calculator.) TI-84s are also
acceptable, however TI-89s will NOT be allowed!
Grading Policy: 60% Tests & 40% Homework. You may access your child’s grades through the school website.
Retest Policy:
· One low test grade per 9-weeks can be replaced by the cumulative 9-week test grade OR you may choose to retest one test per 9-weeks for up to a grade of a 70.
· Additional re-tests may be given at teacher discretion.
· The following tests cannot be retested: 9 weeks test, notebook tests, vocabulary tests, and projects.
· All re-tests must be taken during the time period assigned by the teacher.
Daily grades:
· Zeros & low daily grades can be replaced up to a 90 by attending ZAP, but quizzes may not be retaken.
· Students will be allowed to make up daily grades received within the three weeks prior to ZAP.
· Alternative assignments will be offered for each ZAP session and must be completed during the ZAP session time.
· Students must bring their book, calculator, and all other necessary materials.
· If you do not attend ZAP, you will NOT be given another opportunity to replace daily grades.
Cheating: If your child is caught cheating on a homework assignment, the grade will be a zero and it cannot be replaced by attending ZAP. If your child is caught cheating on a test, the grade will be a zero and the 9-week exam will not replace it. If your child is caught cheating on ANY ASSIGNMENT, they will lose the privilege of replacing their lowest test grade.
Homework: I believe that the only way to learn math is practice, so please expect your child to have math homework every
night. The key to success in any math class is in doing the homework. All homework must be done in PENCIL and
ALL work must be shown to receive credit.
Make-Up Work: Make-up work is the student’s responsibility and is outlined in the student handbook. Your child will have
a syllabus/calendar with assignments and should refer to it when absent.
Tutoring: Tutorials is offered every morning 7:30-7:50.
Progress Reports: Students will receive a detailed progress report after the 3rd and 6th week of each 9-week period.
Extra Credit: Extra credit is given every week for getting your planner signed over the weekend.
Communication: I feel that it is very important for you and I to work together to ensure your child’s success. Good
communication is vital. If you have any questions regarding your child’s progress in my class, please feel free to email me
at or call 981-6430 ext. 3130.
I’m looking forward to a gr8 year! Kristi West