VANDIVER GEOMETRY-B

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Class Schedule

Period	Desmos Join code, go to student.desmos.com	Monday	Tuesday - Thursday	Friday
1st		7:20-8:23am	7:20-8:30am	8:50-9:42am
2nd		8:28-9:34am	8:35-9:48am	9:47-10:42am
3rd	GQ9AF	10:14-11:17am	9:53-11:03am	10:47-11:39am
4th		11:52-12:55pm	11:38-12:48pm	12:14-1:06pm

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Syllabus

Geometry B - Syllabus

Instructors: Mr. Vandiver

Room #: D204 E-mail: Barrett.Vandiver@rentonschools.us

Office Hours: After 2:03pm Web: Canvas

Course Information

Welcome to Geometry B!

We will be studying the properties of shapes, solids, angles, and lines. Geometry is a visual application of algebra! This class is a fantastic opportunity to build on problem solving skills and analytical thinking – especially in the visual aspect of thinking. All homework, announcements, class info will be on the Canvas website.

Course Textbook:

Core Connections Geometry, 2nd Edition. CPM Educational Program, 2013.

Instructions for the online textbook:

Go to: Els.cpm.org

Enter Class Code: TQJ93

Then sign-up using Google sign in and above code

The online book is available in both English and Spanish.

Course Supplies:

Basic school supplies, scientific or graphing calculator (recommended), ruler
Composition notebook for class notes
Your school provided Chromebook

Students will use their Chromebooks and other electronic devices in a manner that is responsible and does not disrupt the learning environment.  This includes using Chromebooks and other devices for school-related work and not gaming, chatting, or internet surfing; taking Chromebooks home each day and bringing it back fully charged; complying with teacher requests related to appropriate use of Chromebooks and other devices; refraining from using Chromebooks to violate school policies, such as those regarding plagiarism, inappropriate content, and cyberbullying.

Students will abide by all guidelines outlined in the Renton School District Responsible Use Policy. 

Grading Policy: Trimester grades are awarded on a standard 100-point scale

Students and parents can access grades online through Skyward. Grades should be checked weekly for most current class status.

For help with Skyward please start here:

https://www.rentonschools.us/learning-and-teaching/student-information-services/skyward-family-access

What is being graded:

Formative Assessments (35%)

Class Work: Students must come to class prepared each day. They should have their notebook and pencil during every class period. Students must be prepared to participate in taking notes, practice problems, and discussion (written and oral) of math problems. This section will also include daily Entry Task or Exit Ticket , and other tasks.

In class work is due that day in class.

Homework: Expect 20-50 minutes of homework approximately 3 times a week. We will review homework questions during class and grade it based on effort and corrections. Homework is due the next day unless otherwise stated. Late work will be accepted for 60% of the points if the assignment is complete. The last day for late work for each unit will be 1 week after the quiz for that unit.

Summative Assessments (65%)

Most units will have an Intro Quiz, Checkpoint Quiz, and end the unit with a Unit Test.
Any quiz or test may contain a combination of multiple choice, short answer, and free-response questions.
Quiz Score Improvements: If you are unsatisfied with your quiz score there is one way to improve it. If you score higher on your test you can average your quiz score with your test score and replace the quiz score with the new averaged score. The test score used for the average is the ORIGINAL test score, not the test score after test corrections.
Test Corrections: Students will be allowed to complete a test correction. Tests can be brought up by 50% of the points missed. Corrections are your opportunity to reflect on what went wrong and figure it out. You will need to be able to explain your mistakes. Corrections must be completed within 1 week of the test being passed back to students.
Projects, individual or group, may be given throughout the trimester.

Absence/Make-up Policy

It is in your best interest to be in class every day. On the rare occasion that you miss class, you are required to get the notes from a classmate and see me regarding any missed handouts or activities.

If you miss a quiz or test, see me immediately upon your return to schedule a time to make it up. Excused absences will be allowed a make up. Unexcused absences may make up the quiz, but will have a 20% deduction in their score.

Extra Assistance: At least one math teacher should be available at the after school H.E.L.P. program in the Hazen Library, Monday-Thursday until 3:00.

DO NOT WAIT TO GET HELP UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE!!!

School Information

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