Ms. Menard Midwood High School at Brooklyn College
[email protected] MGS21QNR Geometry Fall 2014
Geometry Course Contract ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How is Geometry
used to make sense of the physical world?
Can we justify that something is always true? How can the study
of geometry help me in other disciplines?
CLASSROOM SUPPLIES (you must have these with you EVERY DAY) o A
notebook or section in a binder; o A 2 pocket folder for loose
worksheets o 4 color pen for note-taking
GRADING o Tests and Quizzes 50% o Tasks/Projects 20% o Homework
10% o Class Participation 10% o Notebook 10%
You will be able to track your grade, assignments due, and class
notes on skedula.org.
TESTS/QUIZZES Exams will be given on Fridays with one weeks
notice. There will also be weekly quizzes on
course material. TASKS/PROJECTS We will be doing a lot of
hands-on work this term, exploring the big ideas in geometry
and
discovering things for ourselves. You will be demonstrating your
understanding of the course material through your active
participation in these explorations and your ability to communicate
your findings.
HOMEWORK Homework is assigned regularly and is due at the start
of class the following day. It will be
checked in class and randomly collected. Students with an
EXCUSED absence can make up homework the following day. Otherwise,
late homework will NOT be accepted.
CLASS PARTICIPATION Each term students will be assigned a grade
for Class Participation. You can earn full credit for
this grade by actively engaging with our work, ASKING and
ANSWERING questions, and participating in classroom discussion.
TECHNOLOGY This is the 21st century - be prepared to employ your
technology in service of learning this term! We are going to be
using various devices as we notice, wonder and communicate
mathematically. Technology used in service of learning is
encouraged and acceptable TECHNOLOGY USED FOR OFF-TASK BEHAVIOR
UNDERMINES OUR CLASSROOM COMMUNITY. Respect the House of Geometry
by leaving your texting/Instagram-ing, etc. outside.
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ASK YOURSELF: WHY NOT YOUR BEST?
ABSENTEEISM
Geometry is a fascinating and challenging subject, and we have A
LOT of material to cover this term.
ATTENDANCE and PUNCTUALITY ARE CRITICAL TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS!
Therefore:
Focus during class time is paramount. You cannot remain focused
if you are texting, playing a game, posting to Instagram, or using
your phone in any non-mathematical way.
Absences without a note from home are UNEXCUSED. It is the
students responsibility to get notes and turn in assignments
following an absence. IF YOU ARE ABSENT, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
TO MAKE UP MISSED WORK AND TO RESCHEDULE MISSED QUIZZES OR
EXAMS.
RULES OF THE HOUSE (non-negotiables) In this house, we do
MATH:
o In this classroom, we are all MATHEMATICIANS! o When you are
in this class, all you do is MATH. o Be prepared to work everyday,
on time, with your supplies.
We keep this house neat and clean: o No personal grooming - no
lotion, no hair combing/brushing, no make-up application. o No food
or drink (except water) during class o No writing on anything
except a piece of paper
In this house, we treat each other respectfully. o We do not
interrupt each other when speaking. o We use appropriate language
when we speak to the teacher and each other. o We observe One Mic
and Safe Space.
NO INTERRUPTIONS OR ELECTRONICS o If you are late, hand in your
pass, sign the late log, and quietly take your seat. o Do not
interrupt the lesson with bathroom requests or irrelevant
questions.
ZERO TOLERANCE ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IS CRITICAL!!! Copying will
not be tolerated. If you copy someones work OR if you let someone
copy your work, you will fail the assignment. If you copy from
someone during a test or quiz, you will receive fail the test or
quiz.
Other things you may want to know You may take a Regents exam
for this course on in June There are many websites we will be using
to support our work in class check them out:
themathpage.com, coolmath.com, khanacademy.org, purplemath.com,
regentsprep.org. Any questions can be directed to Ms. Menard by via
skedula.org (pupilpath.com) or via
email at [email protected]
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My child and I have both read the contract and understand what
is expected from him/her in order to succeed in this math
class.
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Student Name Official Class Parent/Guardian Name
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Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature
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Parent/Guardian Daytime and Evening Phone Parent/Guardian email
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