Honors Geometry Syllabus

Honors Geometry Syllabus 2014-2015

Instructors:

M-1                Mr. DeJesus             Brandon_DeJesus@nvusd.k12.ca.us

WEBSITE: HGeometryVhs.blogspot.com

Course Materials:

Writing tool, composition notebook, highlighters, scientific calculator and if you have your own device please bring it everyday

Grading Policy:

Letter Grade	Range
A	88-100%
B	76-87%
C	64-75%
F	0-63%

Grade Component	Weight
Group Class Work	25%
Quizzes	25%
Boardwork	25%
Tests	25%

           

Composition Notebooks: Students take notes and/or do classroom activities in their own composition notebooks. Notebooks may be submitted for grading at any point during the year. Notebook grades would count in the work category.

Group Class Work: Students will complete group work, in class, every day. Homework will be assigned every night but is not mandatory and does not factor into the students grade.

Tests: Student progress will be formally assessed through Chapter tests. RETAKES ARE NOT PERMITTED. Make-ups may be permitted with proof of excused absence up until one week prior to progress report grade reporting, and must be arranged with the teacher.

Quizzes: Students will take frequent daily quizzes at the end of class to quickly asses understanding, and occasional major quizzes may be given. Students can submit corrected major quizzes using the three-column format for a higher quiz grade. Corrections will be accepted up until one week prior to progress report grade reporting. Make-ups for MAJOR QUIZZES ONLY may be permitted with proof of excused absence up until one week prior to progress report grade reporting, and must be arrange with the teacher.

Classroom Policies:

           

Attendance: Students are required to attend class every day. A student is tardy if they are not in their assigned seat with notebook opened when the bell rings.

           

Electronics: Electronics are NOT PERMITTED inside the classroom, unless specifically told to bring/use them for math related work. All visible devices, including ear buds, will be given a warning first, then confiscated until the end of the period. Cell phones, may be used as a calculator when given permission.   

Engagement: Students are expected to participate in all classroom activities and give full effort on all assignments. Failure to complete required assignments will result in after school and/or lunchtime detention.