1. International Studies
Welcome
International Studies
Charter School

2. My name is
Mrs. Rivas

3. Geometry Honors

4. Course Description
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental knowledge in Geometry as well as successfully accomplish the End of the Course Test (EOC).

5. Evaluation All work is graded as follow: Daily assignments
Weekly Quizzes
Tests and Projects
Journal entries
Class participation
Independent and group class work

6. Your Grade is been divided into three categories: 10% Homework
Evaluation
Your Grade is been divided into three categories:
10% Homework
10% Participation
80% Tests/Quizzes

7. Evaluation
Your Grade is been divided into three categories:
10% Homework
On Time
Completeness
Show all your work

8. Evaluation
Your Grade is been divided into three categories:
10% Participation
Bell Ringer
You do it
Starting Homework in class

9. Evaluation
Your Grade is been divided into three categories:
80% Tests/Quizzes
Weekly Quizzes
Mid-Chapter Test
Tests

10. Grading Scale
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2 6
D = 1
F = 0

11. Homework
Homework is a very important part of the learning process. To be successful in Geometry Honors, assignments must be completed by the given due dates.
To receive full credit you need to show all your work.
You are responsible of starting the homework in class and finish it at home, and bring it done in your composition book next time you come to my class.

12. Textbooks
You will be issued one Textbooks for Geometry Honors. The books must be kept in good condition. You should take the book home and have it in a safe place to be handy for study and do homework.

13. Classroom Materials 2 Spiral Bound Ruled Index Card Scotch Tape
6 inch ruler
Folder
2 Graph composition books
PENCIL ONLY
TI-30XS scientific calculator

14. Calculator Type of calculator allow: Bring YOUR OWN calculator daily.
Use in Test, quizzes and homework.
If you don’t have a calculator and we have a test or quiz, you will not be allow to use someone else.
Type of calculator allow:
TI-30Xa
TI-30XIIS
TI-30XS MultiView

15. Procedures to be successful in my class
Respect everyone in the school.
Follow directions the first time they are given.
Always come to class on time and prepared.
Record and do your homework.
Make up any work as soon as possible when you are absent.
Participate in instructional activities on a daily basis.
Maintain composition book.
ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST.

16. Attendance Policy
Attendance and direct instruction are fundamental for achieving maximum personal learning leading to HS credit and a quality GPA.
A pattern of non-attendance will lead to unacceptable grades, course failure, and could potentially jeopardize completion of graduation requirements.

17. Attendance Policy
Parent Link places automatic phone calls/ s daily anytime an absence or tardy is recorded for a student.

18. Student Goals Identify mathematical vocabulary and definitions.
Demonstrate the use of fundamental basic math skills.
Demonstrate the use of fundamental algebra skills.
Demonstrate the use of fundamental geometry skills.
Master each objective to achieve a successful score in the EOC.

19. Cell Phones
Base on the Code of Conducts, students may possess cell phones and other personal electronic devices, with the exception of a laptop computer while on school grounds during regular school hours, HOWEVER, they MUST be turn off at all times unless utilized for an approved activity.
In my Geometry classes all cell phones and other telecommunication devices MUST remain off and away at all times.

20. Bathroom If you have an emergency and have to use the restroom:
1. Complete a Yellow Pass and make sure that I sign it.
2. Deposit your Cell phone in the basket on my desk.
It is preferable that you go to the bathroom at the beginning or end of the lesson.

21. For those students who choose not to follow the rules
Discipline Policy
For those students who choose not to follow the rules
1st Warning
2nd Conference with student
3rd Phone call to Parents
4th Detention

22. Late Work Policy All work is due on the due date.
Late work will NOT be accepted.
The missed work due to absences is the number of days absent plus one day to complete missed work.
As defined in the policy, it is the student’s responsibility to complete any missed work within the defined timeframe.
All lessons and homework will be posted on line in the class calendar.

23. How to contact me? E-mail: xrivas@dadechools.net 4st period planning
After School until 2:30 PM

24. Again Welcome to my class
Remember that Success is the ONLY option
Go ISCH!!