1. Mrs. DeRoads
Geometry

2. Curriculum Standards based Geometric Reasoning and Proofs
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Triangle Congruence
Properties and Attributes of Triangles
Polygons and Quadrilaterals
Similarity
Right Triangles and Trigonometry
Extending Perimeter, Circumference, and Area
Spatial Reasoning
Circles

3. Homework
Math content builds on what has previously been mastered. It is essential to do daily assignments.
Assignments are posted in class as well as on our website. Click on “Faculty”, DeRoads, Calendar.
Absences and late work are the students’ responsibility. Absent work is given full credit. Late work is given 70%. Unacceptable work is given back to “Redo for Credit”.
Assignments MUST be done in pencil

4. How to Access On-line Text with Homework Help
Go to my.hrw.com
User word is: dgeometry
Password is: eagles
You may also use the direct link from my school web-site

5. Grading System
Grades are 20% homework, class work, notebook, and 80% quizzes and tests.
A % A % A %
B % B 86-83% B %
C % C 77-73% C %
D % D 67-63% D %
F %
Citizenship grades are based upon compliance with the school and classroom rules.
Grades will be posted in the classroom.
You may also go to the link mygradebook.com to view grades.

6. How to Access Grades on the Internet
Go to
Click the Students and Parents log in .
Click on Single Class
In the Class Word field, enter the number of the period you wish to view, followed by -deroads For example, period 1 would be: 1-deroads Click Enter.
Enter your student’s school ID # in the Student Password Field. Click log in.

7. How Parents Can Help
Please check to see that your student is writing down and completing daily assignments. Use the web site to double check on assigned work.
Ask questions about daily lessons, Can they explain what they learned to you?
Adequate SUPPLIES ARE ESSENTIAL. They MUST have paper, pencils, calculator, and a red correcting pen EVERY day. Please check their supplies on a regular basis.

8. Expectations
All students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is conducive to creating a positive learning atmosphere for the entire class.
Rules
Follow directions the first time they are given
Be seated, ready to work BEFORE the bell rings
Keep hands, feet, objects to yourself
Bring necessary supplies to school each day
No putdowns, harassment or inappropriate language
Rewards
Praise – Lots of it!!
Positive notes, reports, phone calls
Special Privileges (within school policy)
Special Motivators
Consequences
First time a student disrupts – Verbal Warning
Second time a student disrupts – Name written on the board
Third time – Check by name. Sign behavior log. Two minute detention after class
Fourth time-Lunch detention, referral, and or Administrative Escort called
Severe
Administrator, or designee sent to escort student to office. Referral. Parent contacted

9. Communication
Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or information about your child that could better help me relate to him or her.
You may me at
You may phone me at (760) X3256.