SYLLABUS/ CLASS CONTRACT

Class Code & Section: MGS32QCE Subject: Geometry (Common Core) Term: Spring 2016 Teacher: Ms. Montoya

Email: Phone (718) 937-6005 Ext 315

Website:

  1. Course goals & objectives

This Geometry course is designed for high school students and it is given in threesemesters. Students will use visualization and spatial reasoning to analyze characteristics and properties

of geometric shapes; identify and justify geometric relationships, formally and informally; apply transformations and symmetry to analyze problem solving situations; apply coordinate geometry to analyze problem solving situations and will continue to prepare for both the New York State Regents exam in Geometry and for further work in future math classes. The language of math is especially important since it is means by which the concepts and skills of the subject are communicated. Understanding the concepts and skills of Geometry is extremely important for future success in mathematics.

2. Suggested Materials:

  • Binder
  • Notebook Paper (College Ruled) and graph paper preferably.
  • Pencil and Eraser, Different color Pens, Ruler
  • Compass and set of rulers
  • Calculator

3. Course Requirements & Expectations

·Lateness & Absences

Please attend class every day. You are responsible for the Notes and Homework for that day. If you know in advance you are going to be absent on a quiz or test day, inform Ms. Montoya to make arrangements. Otherwise, bring a written excuse the next day you return to class.

·Binder’s sections:

1-Notes with hand outs starting with Syllabus/Class Contract

(Aim #, Do Now, Examples, and Practice);

2-Homework,

3. Quizzes, Exams, and extra credit;

Your Binder will be checked every marking period.

·Behavior

Respect yourself (coming to class on time and prepared to learn);

Respect the teacher (following directions, listening, using respectful language); Respect other students (using respectful language, no making fun); and

Respect school property (taking care of books, desks, calculators and other school property).

No food, hats and use of any electronic device are allowed in class.

·Homework:

Homework will be given on a weekly basis (every week). Make sure you write the your name and class code. Assignments will be graded for effort.Work needs to be shown for each problem to receive credit. No late homework will be accepted.

·Exams and Quizzes

You will have an exam about every 2 weeks during each marking period. There will be no make-up exams unless you bring a written excuse. If you are absent and do not bring an official excuse, you will receive a grade of zero which can have a great impact on your final grade.

·Class participation

Students will receive extra credit for full participation if they are on time, have all their supplies for class, and demonstrate on-task behavior.

·Bathroom/Hallway Pass

The pass will be given only never be given out the first and last 10 minutes of the period and only in case of emergencies. Also, it is extremely important to be in class paying attention while I introduce the topic.

4. Themes & Topics

Congruence, Proof, and Constructions:

Making geometric constructions, proving geometric theorems, understanding congruence in terms of rigid motions, experimenting with transformations in the plane. Similarity, Proof, and Trigonometry:

Understanding similarity in terms of similarity transformations, proving theorems involving similarity, Defining trigonometric ratios and solve problems involving right triangles, applying geometric concepts in modeling situations

5. Assessment Policy

  • Homework (20%)
  • Exams/Quizzes (50%)
  • Notebooks/Class Participation (20%)
  • Projects (10%)

Final grade is the average of the three marking periods’ grades

6. Peer Tutoring

We will offer extrahelp for homework or any kind of math questions during Lunch . We provide lunch and give a certificate for which students are given extra credit in their Math classes. Also, all students are invited to participate in the after school program and Saturday program.

7. Closing statement to parents & students

Please make sure that your child do their math homework . You may contact me at any time if you have any concerns. Students will do homework, use teacher’s website as it is mentioned above, as well as use the textbook.

Students and parents may contact me at any time at r at (718) 937-6005 extension 315.

I am looking forward to meeting you during parent teacher conference on Thursday. November 19 from 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm or Friday, November 20 from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm..

Please sign the syllabus and keep it in student’s binder for further reference.

______Student’s signature Parent’s signature Date

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Student’s cellular phone number Parent’s cellular phone number