STUDENT PLAN FOR SUCCESS
North High School Geometry1-2 IB Teacher: Mrs. Qiu
Room S-3 2016-20017 Email:
Math Office 602-764-6747
½ credit per semester
WELCOME TO MATHEMATICS……where kids count!
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course, with its prerequisites, is designed to prepare students to meet the AZ Mathematics Standards graduation requirement, and provide students with the mathematical background necessary to meet college entrance requirements. Concept units include foundations and tools for geometry, constructions, introduction to transformational geometry, proving geometric theorems, triangle congruence, quadrilaterals, similarity, trigonometry, two and three dimensional figures, and circles. Students who have previously received credit for Geometry 1-2 H may not also receive credit for Geometry 1-2.
PREREQUISITES: Successful completion and understanding of Algebra 1-2 IB, H, or regular or equivalent.
POWER STANDARDS: These are the minimum standards determined by the district and are listed in a separate handout.
GRADING SYSTEM:
Each 9 weeks:
Tests 45%
Quizzes: 25%
Daily Homework: 15%
Class Work /Bell Work/participations15% (Everyone will receive points each quarter for participation. Earning these points depends on classroom participation, good attendance, being on time, and responsible behavior.)
Semester Grade: 1st Term--2nd Term: 90%
Final Exam (CRT) 10%
Grading Scale: Grades with .5 and above will be rounded up.
90 - 100 A
80 - 89B
70 - 79C
60 - 69D
0 - 59F
Test Make Ups:
Any missed tests or quizzes must be completedWITHIN ONE WEEK. Make-up tests and quizzes will be scheduled outside of class time.
Opportunities to Raise Your Grade:
Individual Bonus Points and/or Group Bonus Points(not to exceed 2% of the term grade)
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS: We will be following the six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Constantly keep these in mind, practice them and you will be successful in this class. Additionally, here are a few other guidelines:
1. MATERIALS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE STUDENT:
- Loose leaf notebook in which to take notes and keep handouts, tests, etc.
- Loose leaf notebook paper for homework. (No spiral edges on papers turned in.)
- Graph paper, ruler, pencils, yellow highlighter plus another color highlighter.
- Graphing calculator (Recommend a TI-83 plus Silver edition or TI-84)
2. Attendance:
Title I Program: Academic tutoring and test preparation is available to all students. Additional support for passing classes and graduating on time is the intent of these services. Support through Title I funding is available in the areas of: math, reading and English. If interested, please contact the Principal Juan Nunez or Assistant Principal for Instruction Dr. Dani Portillo for additional information at 602-764-6539.
North High believes that for students to pass the AIMs and to graduate that “all students must be on time and attend all of their classes.” North High Students who have been absent more than 10% of the class periods in one subject (12 or more absences) are at risk of not passing the class according to District Attendance Policy and “Teacher’s Plan for Success” and will be placed on “Attendance Academic Probation.” Parents and students are responsible for contacting the school regarding placement on “Attendance Academic Probation” in order to develop a plan with Administration and the teacher to avoid failing the class. North High will provide attendance interventions and notification letters regarding student’s attendance.
3. Tardy Policy:
All students are expected to be in the classroom when the tardy bell rings and in accordance with the teacher’s plan for success. Students who are tardy five (5) times in one week will be assigned after-school detentions. Students who are not in class by the tardy bell are subject to attend a Tardy Education Class.
4. BEHAVIOR: Learning acceptable behavior is very important to be successful in the world of work. Obscene language, unruly behavior, disrespect towards other students. Substitutes or the teacher will not be tolerated. Giving respect is the best way to earn respect. Learning to express your concerns in an appropriate manner is our goal.
5. HELP! If you are having trouble, ask for help, ESPECIALLYDURING CLASS. I will be happy to give extra help outside of class if you do not waste time in class.
• Normally, I am available to help students after period 7, or by appointment.
S-3 3:30—5:30 Monday—Friday
Academic tutoring and test preparation is available to all students. Additional support for passing classes
and graduating on time is the intent of these services. Support through Title I funding is available in the
areas of: math, reading and English. If interested, please contact the Principal, Mr. Juan Aldo Nunez, or
Assistant Principal for Instruction, Mr. Melville E. McKay, for additional information at 602–764-6511 and
602-764-6539 respectively.
6. CLASSROOM: No food or drink allowed except for water in a closed container. Cell phones are not to be used in class (Cell phones should be stored during class). Destructive behavior will not be tolerated.
7. MAKEUP WORK: It is the responsibility of the student to complete and hand in all makeup assignments and tests.
- All homework should be turned in on time. If you were absent, it is your responsibility to make up homework and turn it in the next day that you return to school. All homework must show work. No work, no credits.
- Late work is only half of all possible points. All late work must be turned in before the chapter test.
- Students who are absent must schedule make up the tests and quizzes with Ms. Qiu outside class time.(within one week, otherwise, students will get 0 for grade)
- No quizzes, tests corrections are allowed.
- Retake quizzes and tests: No notes are allowed in re-take quizzes or tests. Students are allowed to retake all quizzes up to 100% once. Retake tests are up to 80% once. Retake quizzes and tests deadline follow Ms. Qiu webpage.
- Formula tests : students are allowed to redo and make up as many as they need before the day of final exam. Students have to memorize all formulas perfectly.(0 points awarded if formula is incorrect; or 100 points awarded if formula is correct.)
If students did all work required by Ms. Qiu, then they will receive a D or above .
Geometry(IB/H) Plan for Success Mrs. Qiu
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