Lassiter High School

Lassiter High School Reaching Excellence and Climbing Higher Math Department 2014-2015

COURSE TITLE: CCGPS Analytic Geometry

Geometry Team:

Courtney Schneider Room 313 Mrs. Gabel Room 306 Mrs. Fischer Room 830 Coach Kadien Room 402 Mr. Heath Room 402

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

MATERIALS

You should have the following materials for class each day:

 One three-ring binder that is at least 1 ½ inches wide with notebook paper  Graph paper  Printer Paper (to be kept at home)  3x5 Index Cards (Preferably 3 different colors)  Mechanical or Number 2 pencil  Protractor  Compass  Ruler  Scissors  Glue Stick  Colored Pencils or Markers  A non-graphing calculator: TI 36X Pro or (May need to order online) TI 30 XS Multiview (May need to order online)

ASSIGNMENTS:

 Assignments will be checked on a regular basis for completion and accuracy  All work must be shown in order to receive full credit  Label all papers with name and date

CALCULATORS:

Instruction in this course will incorporate basic scientific calculator skills. The State will not allow the use of graphing calculators on the benchmark tests nor the EOCT in the spring. Thus, we will primarily use the TI- 36X Pro Multi-view calculator. Occasionally we will use a graphing calculator for exploration but you will not be expected to have one for this class. Graphing calculators are currently allowed on national tests (SAT, ACT). LASSITER HIGH SCHOOL GAINES 2014-2015

GRADING POLICY: %

Major Assessments...... 50% Minor Assessments...... 20% Homework / Tasks...... 15% Fall Final & Midterm Exam...... 15%

 Major Assessments: This will consist mostly but not exclusively of tests and some culminating tasks.

 Minor Assessments: These consist primarily of quizzes, but could include any assignment at the teacher’s discretion.

 Homework/Tasks: These consist primarily of homework assignments and learning tasks to be completed either in class or at home (though many learning tasks are group assignments, each student is responsible for the entire task).

 Fall Midterm & Final Exam: There will be a cumulative assessment, both at the midway point and the conclusion of the fall semester.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

A student who is present and actively participates is more likely to be successful; however, if a student is absent, he/she has one day for each day of excused absence to make up the work. (For example, a student absent 2 days would have 2 days to make-up the work.) Students are responsible for checking the blog for missed assignments or notes. A student with an unexcused absence may ask for assignments and may choose to complete them in order to keep up with the class. However, the teacher is under no obligation to grade the work.

HOMEWORK POLICY:

Homework is a very important part of a student’s education and is necessary for students reach their full potential. Students should expect to have homework assignments every night and it will be graded for completion and accuracy periodically. At the end of each unit I will put a cumulative homework grade into the grade book.

MAKE-UP POLICY:

Make-ups tests are done before school on Tuesday 7:15 to 8:15 or Thursday after school 3:30 to 4:25 in an assigned room (can be found on the math department door). Students who are in ISS when a test or quiz is scheduled are expected to take the assessment while in ISS.

LATE WORK POLICY:

Late work will not be accepted. LASSITER HIGH SCHOOL GAINES 2014-2015

TARDY POLICY:

To avoid being counted tardy, students must be seated and ready for class when the bell rings. If you are tardy for any reason, you must check in on the LAS in PPO or the administrative office by the cafeteria.

EXTRA HELP:

This is intended for those students who are working hard in class and attempting to do homework. If you will let me know in advance of your intention to come in ahead of time, I can inform you about meetings or conferences that might cause a conflict. (Additional help will be available during 4th and 7th period)

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Cheating is considered a serious matter. The parents of a student who has been involved in cheating will be notified and the student will receive a grade of zero for the test or evaluation period, and a grade of U in conduct.

For this course, cheating is defined as, but is not limited to, the following acts:

. Copying anyone’s answers to questions, exercises, study guides, tasks, classwork or homework assignments. . Looking onto another student’s paper during a test or quiz. . Having available any study notes or other test aids during a test or quiz without the teacher's permission. . Collaborating on assignments when independent work is expected (including a tutor). . Obtaining or using another students graded test or quiz to assist with a make-up test or quiz. . If a CELL PHONE is visible during any test and/or quiz, the student will be given a zero for that test or quiz.

SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

TEACHER: Coach Gaines COURSE: CCGPS Analytic Geometry

Please check in the blanks to the left indicating your agreement to the following:

_____I have read and understand the academic integrity policy. _____I have reviewed the class syllabus and understand the grading policy. LASSITER HIGH SCHOOL GAINES 2014-2015 _____I am willing to be contacted by e-mail. _____I have access to the Internet and will access Synergy to check on my child's progress. I understand that teachers will make every effort to post grades within 1 week of grading the test, but that posting of grades, larger projects may extend beyond the two-week timeframe. _____I am willing to check the teacher’s blog at http://www.cobbk12.org/Lassiter/ for the latest assignment sheets, standards being taught, testing dates, and other schedule updates.

Student Name: ______Class Period: ______(Please print.)

______(Student's Signature) (Parent's Signature)

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RETURN THIS FORM WITH BOTH SIGNATURES BY Friday August 8th, 2014.

Please feel free to contact the instructor if you have any additional questions or concerns.