Welcome to Open House Redlands High School 2013– 2014 Plane Geometry-9 Mr. Memory

Who is? Eric Memory Married with 3 Children Married with 3 Children 2 Adult age daughters 2 Adult age daughters 1 Middle School age boy 1 Middle School age boy Wife works in the Yucaipa School District Wife works in the Yucaipa School District Teaching Experience Teaching Experience 4 years in the Rialto/Yucaipa School District 4 years in the Rialto/Yucaipa School District 15 th year in the Redlands School District 15 th year in the Redlands School District

Why do I need to learn this? Occupations Occupations Geometry is pre-requisite for most college systems Geometry is pre-requisite for most college systems Medical theory about brain development Medical theory about brain development High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) High School graduation requirements High School graduation requirements

So I have to learn it, what is it? Geometry is a college preparatory class designed to give students a solid foundation for higher level mathematics courses. This class will teach vocabulary and relationships of two and three- dimensional objects as well as an introduction to formal logic and proof. Geometry is a college preparatory class designed to give students a solid foundation for higher level mathematics courses. This class will teach vocabulary and relationships of two and three- dimensional objects as well as an introduction to formal logic and proof. While Geometry is typically less abstract than algebra, it is a lesson in Thinking. While Geometry is typically less abstract than algebra, it is a lesson in Thinking.

EXPECTATIONS The 5 “Bees” Be Prompt Be Prompt Be Prepared Be Prepared Be Honest Be Honest Be Respectful Be Respectful Be a Participant Be a Participant

ACADEMIC EVALUATION 75% of Student’s grade is compiled from assessments, quizzes, Tests, and semester final. 75% of Student’s grade is compiled from assessments, quizzes, Tests, and semester final. 25% of Student’s grade: 25% of Student’s grade: 15% - Homework and Classwork 15% - Homework and Classwork 10% - Portfolio 10% - Portfolio

MATERIALS 3-Ring Binder 3-Ring Binder Portfolio Portfolio Pencils Pencils Geometry Tools Geometry Tools Protractor Protractor Plastic ruler Plastic ruler Compass Compass Textbook Textbook

Geometry Textbook: McDougal Littell Students will study topics such as: Basics of Geometry Basics of Geometry Reasoning and Proof Reasoning and Proof Perpendicular/Parallel lines Perpendicular/Parallel lines Congruent Triangles Congruent Triangles Properties of Triangles Properties of Triangles Quadrilaterals Quadrilaterals Transformations Similarity Right Triangles and Trigonometry Circles Areas of Polygons and Circles Surface Area and Volume

Our “Hour” together Warm-Up to review last assignment and prepare for new concept Warm-Up to review last assignment and prepare for new concept Review previous assignment where students correct their own work Review previous assignment where students correct their own work Take notes on new concepts (Cornell Style) Take notes on new concepts (Cornell Style) Begin working on new assignment Begin working on new assignment

TUTORIAL Once a week Tutorial program (Thursday) Once a week Tutorial program (Thursday) Starting Sept. 26 with all grades Starting Sept. 26 with all grades Every period (1-6) All Core Subject classes Every period (1-6) All Core Subject classes Last 25 minutes of class Last 25 minutes of class Reteach Reteach Make-up assignments, Quizzes, and/or Tests Make-up assignments, Quizzes, and/or Tests Homework / Peer Study Hall Homework / Peer Study Hall Who? Quarterly list? Teacher choice? Who? Quarterly list? Teacher choice?

How do I get credit for my assignments? Assignments are daily (yes – even on Friday!) Assignments are daily (yes – even on Friday!) Credit is given based on effort of completeness and self correction Credit is given based on effort of completeness and self correction Late work accepted Late work accepted Make-up Quizzes & Tests during lunch and after school Make-up Quizzes & Tests during lunch and after school

How can I get help? Student tutoring is available in career center during lunch or adult tutoring available after school T, W & Th Student tutoring is available in career center during lunch or adult tutoring available after school T, W & Th Log onto online study tools: Log onto online study tools: Obtain tutor help Peer help Local colleges Local Agencies Ask Mr. Memory Ask RHS Counselor

How can my parents help me be successful? Ask to see student agenda, calendar of assignments, and website Ask to see student agenda, calendar of assignments, and website Ask to see completed assignments Ask to see completed assignments Contact Mr. Memory (via or telephone) to confirm students’ efforts Contact Mr. Memory (via or telephone) to confirm students’ efforts Make sure student has basic necessities to be successful Make sure student has basic necessities to be successful BE ANNOYING!!! BE ANNOYING!!!

How can my parents help me be successful? Parent Portal Parent Portal Parents / students are able to view teacher’s grade book to monitor semester grade and keep up on missing assignments. Parents / students are able to view teacher’s grade book to monitor semester grade and keep up on missing assignments. ABI PARENT PORTAL WEBSITE ABI PARENT PORTAL WEBSITE

COMMON CORE New State/National Standards will be starting next year, New State/National Standards will be starting next year, New Common Core Standards New Common Core Standards New Common Core Standards New Common Core Standards Parent Resources for Parents on Common Core Parent Resources for Parents on Common Core Parent Resources for Parents on Common Core Parent Resources for Parents on Common Core New Testing New Testing Smarter Balanced Practice Test Smarter Balanced Practice Test Smarter Balanced Practice Test Smarter Balanced Practice Test

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