<p> Rose Tree Media School District Springton Lake Middle School</p><p>Mrs. Rebecca Gilliard Geometry – 8th Voice Mail: (610) 627-6500 Ext: 6609 Room: B-107 Email: [email protected] September 2016</p><p>Welcome to math class! I hope that you had a fantastic summer and I am looking forward to getting to know you this school year! The following is a list of expectations, grading policies, materials, and procedures that are necessary for the school year. Please make sure to read the material so that you know what is expected of you. This will also be posted on my website for future reference. </p><p>When it comes to math I know each of you have your own abilities, likes, and dislikes. I will do my best to provide you an individual experience during the year. I expect you to work hard and set goals for yourself. I have high expectations for you this school year and I hope that you can reach and exceed these expectations. </p><p>Curriculum:</p><p> Essentials of Geometry  Similarity</p><p> Reasoning and Proof  Right Triangles and Trigonometry</p><p> Parallel and Perpendicular Lines  Quadrilaterals, Properties of Circles</p><p> Congruent Triangles  Measuring Length and Area</p><p> Relationships within Triangles  Surface Area and Volume</p><p>Class Expectations: </p><p> Be in class daily with all necessary materials  Get to class on time  Be respectful of ALL staff and students  Work is done in PENCIL! NO pens or erasable pens  Show ALL work (no work = no credit)</p><p>Grading Policy:</p><p>Tests: will be given at the end of each chapter points: 60 and up </p><p>Quizzes: will be given about once a week and will focus on roughly two-three sections of a chapter at a time points: 20-30 </p><p>1 Homework: 30-40 min. almost every night and checked the following morning points: 3-2-1 system (students will receive 3,2, or 1 points based on effort done on each assignment and the total at the end of each marking period will create their homework grade)</p><p> Email/call will go home if incomplete homework becomes a problem  copying or allowing someone to copy your work is NOT allowed and is considered cheating  students will (at times) be extending the concepts learned in class, some of the most important learning will occur when students work on homework. Students are encouraged to work with other students in the class. It is expected that there will be some struggles with particular concepts throughout the year—if you are struggling for more than 10 minutes on a problem, do as much as you can and be ready to ask for “HELP” during the next class</p><p>Class Participation: participating in class is expected as much as possible! </p><p>Miscellaneous: projects, review packets, challenge worksheets, etc. will be given out occasionally and a point value will be assigned. Students will be given multiple days to complete these type of assignments </p><p>Midterm/Final: there will be a midterm and final exam, whose cumulative average will equal a 5th marking period grade. The midterm exam covers the first semester and will be given at the end of the second marking period. The final exam covers the second semester and will be given at the end of the fourth marking period. The midterm and the final will count toward an exam grade for the year. The exam grades are averaged with the four-quarter grades as a "fifth marking period" toward the course grade.</p><p>Math Supplies: (bring every day)</p><p> Assignment book - given out in homeroom the first day of school  Pencils - NO PENS, not even erasable ones  Notebook or binder (whichever is easier for you – for notes/handouts)  Textbook – can sign one out or online version  Index cards and box  Two-pocket folder - returned assessments and handouts will be stored  Calculator – there is a class set however, they are useful and will be used in high school (TI-84 graphing calculator) Graphing calculators are highly recommended for this course and future courses. A basic Multi-View TI- 34 calculator can be purchased if the student wants. </p><p>Index Cards: you will be introduced to several new theorems, postulates, and other geometric concepts and terms, it is expected that each student make and organize index cards. You may refer to these index cards during assessments. </p><p>Examples: </p><p>Absent:</p><p> Extremely important and your responsibility to find out what was missed and get the missed notes/work  All assignments will be posted on my website for you to see  Check the absentee folder on the counter to get any of your notes/papers/assignments  If you know in advance you will be absent try and email me and I can get your work ready ahead of time  Call a classmate to see what you missed 2  Make up any and all missed assignments and hand in when finished (in a timely manner)  Absent day of test you will need to see me to schedule a time to make up; absent day before test you have the option to take the day you return or to schedule a time to make up </p><p>After-School Extra Help: </p><p> Don't hesitate to ask for help! See me to set up a time for you to stay and work on what you might be struggling with or just need a little extra practice with!  Tuesday/Thursday from 3:00-4:00 in my room (B-107) to help anyone who needs it. This will not be one on one time as many students may stay. If this day and time does not work for you just come and ask and we will figure out a time that will work! Don’t forget to get a pass!  If you need to make up points or re-take quizzes/tests, you must see me for a time to stay! </p><p>Sincerely,</p><p>Mrs. Rebecca Gilliard 8th grade Math</p><p>Please sign and return the agreement on the next page Keep this syllabus in your folder as reference throughout the year</p><p>Looking forward to a fantastic year!!! </p><p>I have read the syllabus and understand the expectations explained by Mrs. Gilliard.</p><p>Student’s name (print):______</p><p>Student’s signature:______</p><p>Parent or guardian name (print): ______</p><p>Parent or guardian signature: ______</p><p>3 Parents—any additional information that you may want me to be aware of—please use the space below.</p><p>4</p>