Chisum High School

2021-2022

GEOMETRY SYLLABUS 

Classroom Rules of Conduct

● Be Responsible  

○ Be prepared with your supplies and on time for class 

○ Be ready and willing to learn; if there is time to work, please do so. 

○ Be near your seat or following directions when the bell rings. 

● Be Respectful  

○ Use appropriate language in class; no swearing or name calling. 

○ Listen for directions; your full attention is requested during class.  

○ Cell phones are only allowed when given permission.. 

○ Students will not have ear buds or headphones visible during class instruction or during exams, unless given permission 

● Be Safe  

○ Keep walkways clear by putting bags, purses and books under your desks. ○ Horseplay is not permitted. 

● All Rules in the Student Handbook apply!   

Bathroom pass 

• Use the bathroom before the bell rings. If a student gets to class before the bell rings, they may use the bathroom. 

• Once class has started, a student must sign out and take the pass to use the bathroom. Students are allowed 4 passes per semester.  Only one student is allowed to use the pass at a time. 

Tardiness 

• Students must be through the threshold of the door by the time the bell rings. 

• The teacher will inform you when you will be marked tardy. 

• It is your responsibility to get to class on time.  

• Consequences for being tardy may result in disciplinary action including a ALE.

 Required Materials 

• Pencils

• Spiral Notebook

• Binder/Folder for Handouts

• Textbook: Glencoe Geometry Online 

• Calculator  A scientific calculator is required for this course.​ We will check calculators out at the library. Sharing calculators is not allowed. Sharing a calculator during a quiz or test will be considered cheating and handled as such.  

Cell phone calculators may NOT be used in this class.

Grading 

Grading Scale                                                                                                                           Breakdown 

1. ​90 – 100%                                                                                                                 Daily work 50%  

2. ​80 – 89%                                                                                                       Classwork / Homework  

3. 70 – 79%​                                                                                                           Quizzes/Tests/Projects 50%  

D  60 – 69%  

F​  Less than 60%

Homework:​ ​ 

• Homework will be checked and turned in at the beginning of each class.  

• Points will only be awarded if all homework is ATTEMPTED and necessary work is SHOWN! 

• No homework will be accepted after each unit test has been given unless prior arrangements have been made.

Quizzes and Tests:​    

• The day of the assessment will always be announced.  

• Students will be allowed to retake an assessment if they are NOT missing any assignments for that chapter.  

• Quizzes will be given in the middle and the end of each chapter.  

• Tests will be at the end of the chapter and will cover material from that chapter, but may have some material from previous chapters. 

Projects:​

• Projects will count as a test grade.

• Students will be informed of the due date and all materials needed to complete the project at least 2 weeks in advance.

• A rubric will be presented when assigning the project so students understand the requirements that must be met. 

Late Work:​

• 20 points will be deducted for late work.

• Work that is more than one day late may not be accepted and a 0 will be the grade given.

Cheating 

If there is any evidence of cheating, you will receive a zero for that work.  Your parents and administrator may be notified concerning your conduct. 

Cheating consists of: 

• Copying another students work 

• Taking a picture of material to try to use on an exam

• Leaving work out where you or other students may view it during an exam 

• Having another student complete your work 

• “Helping” another student complete an exam 

Excused/Unexcused Absences 

It is the student’s responsibility to find out what was missed and to turn in any missing work.  If you had an absence on a review day, ​you will NOT be excused from taking the test​!  It is your responsibility to get notes for the days you missed.  

Expectations 

What Students can expect from their teacher 

You can expect your teacher will keep you informed as to your class grades; to contact your parents if problems develop in class; to offer opportunities to assist you on work; to conduct themselves in a professional manner; to be knowledgeable about the material being covered; and to provide each student with the same educational opportunities. 

What Teachers expect from their students 

Your teacher expects you to come to class everyday with a positive attitude, motivated and ready to learn.  I expect you to be respectful to me and your peers.  I expect you to make the best out of every situation.  I want you to enjoy the learning process and understand that mistakes are meant to be learned from.  

Honors Class

• This class will operate at a faster pace and be more in depth throughout the year.

• Students can expect an increase in workload for all assignments.

• This includes more assigned homework problems to be completed, more problems on all tests and quizzes, and more projects throughout the year.

• Projects will be given for every 6 weeks that the student will be required to complete on their own time and turned in by the due date.

The attached policies cover the main points, procedures, and grading scale for class.  If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me via email at ​zmillsap@chisumisd.org or call the school to leave a message. 

Course Description 

• This course builds on the Algebra 1 skills with application of geometric principles to the physical world. The topics are fully aligned to TEKS and include coordinate geometry, plane geometry, along with an emphasis on inductive and numerical reasoning. 

Career Options with this Field of Study 

PARENT / STUDENT RECEIPT & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SYLLABUS 

Course Title: Geometry 

Please review this syllabus with your child and sign below. Return only this page to the teacher and keep the syllabus for reference. Please understand the teacher reserves the right to modify or make necessary changes to the syllabus as they feel necessary.

Student:​ I have read this syllabus and understand all of the information contained in it. I agree to abide by all of the rules and expectations listed. 

Student Signature ______________________________________ Date____________________ 

Printed Student Name_________________________________ 

Student e­mail to use for correspondence _________________________________________________________________________

□ Student has computer access at home. 

□ Student has internet access at home. 

Parent/Guardian:​ I understand all of the information contained in this syllabus and I have reviewed it with my child. My child has agreed to abide by all of the rules and expectations listed. Note: Any Accommodations/ Modifications for students will be implemented according to their IEP. 

Parent Signature________________________________________  Date___________________ 

Printed Parent Name_________________________________  

Parent’s e­mail to use for correspondence _________________________________________________________________________

□ Parent has computer access at home. 

□ Parent has internet access at home. 

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