Geometry Mrs. Renhard

High School Credit  High School Credit is optional.  Student must earn a B or higher to earn High School Credit (average of trimester grades).  Students that earn a B and do not want to take the High School Credit on their transcript may move on to Algebra II but do not have to put Geometry on their transcript.  For students that earn a C or lower, it is recommended that the student repeat the class.

Gradesin the Middle Schools  In sixth grade, grades will be 70% assessments and 30% practice (aka homework).  In seventh grade, grades will be 80% assessments and 20% practice.  In eighth grade, grades will be 90% assessments and 10% practice.  At the high school, grades are 90% assessments (65% Unit Assessments/25% Final Assessment) and 10% practice.

Math Proficiency & Graduation  To graduate with a regular diploma: Students need a minimum of 3 high school math credits. Students must demonstrate proficiency in math on the SAT, the ACT, OR the OAKS test.

Proficiency in Math  Students will be given optional “practice” problem sets.  Practice problems will be reviewed in class the next day.  Quizzes will be given, assessed and used to determine where students and classes are performing in relationship to where they need to be performing.  Assessments will be given at the end of each unit of study.

Rubric for Assessments Level of ProficiencyAbsentDevelopingProgressingNearly ProficientProficientAdvanced Explanation Student was absent and needs to complete the assessment to determine proficiency. Student's work demonstrates no or minimal conceptual understanding. Student's work demonstrates partial conceptual understanding; may or may not be accurate. Student's work demonstrates complete conceptual understanding, but is not accurate. Student's work demonstrates complete conceptual understanding and is accurate. Student's work demonstrates complete conceptual understanding, is accurate and provides justification for the solution. Score in ESIS Percentage0%55%70%80%85%100% Letter GradeFFCBBA

Assessment Process  There will be no review for the assessment the day before.  The assessment will be scored and returned the following day.  The students will review their assessments and complete an error analysis for any question that was not scored as “proficient”. They will identify the error(s), and then redo the problem.

Scoring below proficient  If a student scores below proficient on a concept, the student will complete a review task only on that concept. This will be done in class the next day(s).  Once the task is completed correctly, the student will be given a similar assessment question.  If the student still scores below proficient, he/she may repeat the process either in class, if time allows, or outside of class time.  Students may repeat the process as many times as it takes to become proficient in that concept.  THE GOAL IS FOR YOUR CHILD TO SHOW PROFICIENCY!!!

Proficient Scores  Students scoring proficient or advanced on every concept on the assessment will either become a peer tutor or complete an extension task in class the next day to develop a deeper understanding and application of the concepts.  Students consistently demonstrating advanced proficiency are offered extensions to address individual rate and level of learning. Extensions may include the following: Creating opportunities that require higher order thinking skills and inquiry Offering options to explore class topics more deeply Providing access to advanced-level text Offering other extensions appropriate to student's needs

Pilot Year  Please remember this is our pilot year.  We are working hard to find what works best for our students.  Adjustments to the Proficiency Grading may be made through-out the year.  Be patient, be understanding, ask questions, and encourage your child to put their best effort into learning!  Remember to focus on the learning of the concept, not the grade.