1. Welcome to Mrs. Lawrence's Geometry
MATH ROCKS!!

2. Information About Mrs. Lawrence
My background
I grew up in Miami, Florida. I attended Killian Senior High, Florida Memorial University, and Nova Southeastern University. I have a Bachelors in Elem. Ed and a Masters in Mathematics
My experience
I’ve been teaching for 15 years. I also teach high school courses such as Algebra and Geometry.
Go to hammocksmiddleschool.org

3. My twin Our teacher Mrs. Lawrence My sister Tangela also a teacher in
Valdosta Georgia

4. Hammocks Theme
It is with great pleasure and anticipation that I welcome you and your child to the school year at Hammocks Middle School.  The mathematics department has a lot of exciting plans to engage our students in the discovery of mathematics,  build upon mathematical understanding, and encourage critical thinking.  It is very important that our students are present, prepared and engaged in all activities.  It is my goal to challenge my students to be the best student they can be. This year our school theme is “Putting the Spotlight on Success”.  I welcome you and your child to the best school year ever!

5. Course Description/FSA:
Geometry COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to emphasize the study of the properties and applications of common geometric figures in two and three dimensions. It includes the study of transformations and right triangle trigonometry. Inductive and deductive thinking skills are used in problem solving situations, and applications to the real world are stressed. It also emphasizes writing proofs to solve (prove) properties of geometric figures. Topics in Euclidean geometry including definitions, postulates, and theorems will be discussed. This course stresses the ability to reason logically and to think critically.
There will be an End-of-course (EOC) State Exam in May which will count as 30% of the final grade.

6. Mathematics standards

7. Homework Guidelines
Homework will be checked daily for completion and graded weekly and will count as one grade.
Homework is given Monday through Thursday and sometimes on Friday
Homework must be done at home using homework policy.

8. Grading Breakdown Tests - 3 grades (Announced in advanced)
Quizzes - 1 to 2 grades
Class work assignments - 1 grade (Based on accuracy)
Notebook checks - multiple grades (grading rubric will be given)
Projects - multiple grades (grading rubric will be given)
Participation - 1 grade (demonstration/explanation

9. Do your BEST each and every day!
Expectations
Focus on Habits Critical to High School
Come to class on time and every day
Be prepared with all materials
Keep a well organized interactive notebook
Complete homework in a careful, diligent manner (online assignments too)
Make-up work on time if you are absent
Use online tutors and additional resources to review for quizzes and tests
Ask for HELP!!
Do your BEST each and every day!

10. Homework Format

11. Homework Reminders

12. Tardiness
Tardiness- it is very important that your child is on time to class. Excessive tardiness will result in the following:
 1st time- warning
2nd time- student/teacher talk
3rd time- detention
4th time- parent contact
5th time- referral

13. Daily Required Materials
3 Ring Binder with work text pages
Scientific Calculator (Casio fx-260 solar Fraction-similar to FSA)
Sharpened Pencils
Pens (2 blue or 2 black)
Colored Pencils
Lined Notebook Paper
Interactive Math Notebook

14. Text book MATH TEXTBOOK:
Each student will be given a student work text.
An online edition of the hard copy math textbook can be found on the student portal.

15. Mathematics Programs
Edmodo (must be checked daily by students for online assignments…parents please ask your child for the parent code)
Khan Academy
i-Ready-
Edgenuity

17. Parent Conferences
Contact School phone:

18. Let’s Have a calculating Year!

19. Thank You
THANKS TO ALL PARENTS & GUARDIANS, FOR TAKING THE TIME TO BE HERE. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU THIS YEAR. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE THIS A REWARDING AND SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR YOUR CHILD.