Welcome to: Mr. O’Neill’s Geometry Class SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL KNIGHT PRIDE Leading... Now Tomorrow Forever

SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL KNIGHT PRIDE Leading... Now Tomorrow Forever

Course Curriculum & Standards  All course content is linked to the new Common Core Mathematics Standards.  The new emphasis is PROBLEM SOLVING and EXPLAINING and JUSTIFYING WORK – not just getting the final answer.  Students will work on more open-ended performance tasks and mathematical, structured proofs in addition to practicing basic skills.  Students must be able to “THINK”, not just follow the “recipe” and “plug in the formula”. This is more challenging, more rigorous, and much more relevant to today’s real-world.

Grading Policies 90 – 100% = A 80 – 89.9% = B 67 – 79.9% = C 0 – 66.9% = F District Policy: Tests and Quizzes 65% Class work / Homework 20% Final Exam 15% No “D” grades are given – colleges generally consider them to be failures anyway. Students must make up missed work within 1 week. Students may retake “poor” quizzes or unit tests within 1 week (maximum grade = 80%) after completing tutoring and quiz/test corrections. 100 Homework/Claswork points per week, -20 per missed homework assignment or poor performance in class.

Extra Help and Assistance  Free tutoring is available before school, during lunch, and after school (Room 367).  = Online textbook and videos, sign in under “Staff” username: SMHS Student ID password: birthday (YYYYMMDD)  Home page = Recent PowerPoint lessons

Keys to Success  Be on time and prepared for class  Participate in class and pay attention  Discuss problems with student partner  Complete and understand homework every night  Come to tutorial (if more help is needed)  Parents regularly check “Edline” and set high expectations

Let’s Have a Great School Year! Any Questions??? Mr. O’Neill