Geometry Student Guidelines
625-7781Room 110
Welcome to Geometry. The first semester of this class will teach you the basic concepts of Euclidian Geometry. These include applications of points, lines, planes and space. You will also learn the concepts of area and volume. During the second semester, you will learn Algebra skills related to quadratic and exponential functions. You will enhance your thinking skills and become prepared for further math study. In addition, you will become prepared for the CSAP in the spring.
Grading: You will earn points in this class on homework, quizzes, tests and a final. Homework is worth 30% of your total grade. The final is worth 15% of your total grade. Tests and quizzes are worth 55% of your total grade.
Letter Grades are assigned as follows:
A = 94 - 100 A- = 90 - 93
B = 84 - 89 B- = 80 - 83
C = 74 - 79 C- = 70 - 73
D = 64 - 69 D- = 60 - 63
F = 59 and below
Late Work: No late work will be accepted unless a student has an excused absence.
Absences: Students are expected to make up missed assignments within one day of each day absent. It is your responsibility to get the assignment missed. If a student misses a test or quiz they must make arrangements with Mr. Lowther to make it up. Class assignments are posted on the door of room 110 and on Mr. Lowther's website at http://garfieldre2.k12.co.us/~clowther/.
Tardiness: Students are expected to be in the room when the bell rings. If a student is tardy more than 2 times, they will receive lunch detention.
Calculators: You are encouraged to have your own TI-83, TI-83 Plus or TI-84 calculator for this class.
Passes : Students should ask Mr. Lowther to use a pass to go to the restroom. Mr. Lowther has the right to deny any passes. Excessive use of passes will result in the loss of pass privileges.
Food and Drink: No food or drink (except water) is permitted in the classroom.
Cell Phones/ ipods/MP3 Players: No electronic devices are permitted during class. If they are seen or heard, they will be confiscated.
Procedures
1. Entering Class -Make sure you have materials -Start Warm-Up
2. Quieting for Instruction-Mr. Lowther calls for class attention
3. Getting Help or Asking Questions -Raise your hand -Come to desk
4. Working Together -Respect others -Be involved |
5. Finishing Early -Read -Help Others -Remain quiet
6. Turning in papers -Place in basket on desk when asked for
7. Using a pass -Ask Mr. Lowther
8. Leaving Class -Clean room -Put desks back -Do not line-up at
door -Wait for bell |
RULES
1. BE RESPECTFUL
(OF CLASSMATES, OF TEACHER, OF MATERIALS, OF RULES)
2. BE RESPONSIBLE
(FOR YOUR OWN LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR)
3. BE RESOURCEFUL
(FIND A WAY TO SOLVE PROBLEMS)
Materials
Bring these everyday to class:
1. Spiral Notebook
2. Paper for assignments3. Folder for loose papers4. Pencil5. Textbook6. Calculator7. Positive attitude