1. Mr. Gorsuch Math II Welcome to Back to School Night !

2. Before We Begin.... All of this is on the WEB!!! Don’t copy anything downAll of this is on the WEB!!! Don’t copy anything down For website & e-mail go to:For website & e-mail go to: –Foothill High School Faculty DirectoryFaculty Directory –Scott Gorsuch Here’s what it looks like >> Mr. G's Home PageHere’s what it looks like >> Mr. G's Home PageMr. G's Home PageMr. G's Home Page

3. In the next few minutes... Course OutlineCourse Outline Grading PolicyGrading Policy HomeworkHomework Extra Help OpportunitiesExtra Help Opportunities Questions/Comments/ComplaintsQuestions/Comments/Complaints

4. Course Outline Math II is a course encompassing all the California State Standards in Geometry.Math II is a course encompassing all the California State Standards in Geometry. The class is generally less rigorous than a regular Geometry course.The class is generally less rigorous than a regular Geometry course. Students who do well in Algebra may not do well in Geometry (or vice versa).Students who do well in Algebra may not do well in Geometry (or vice versa). Spatial Visualization, Logical Thinking and the ability to put multiple concepts together to come to a new conclusion are of utmost importance in a Geometery course.Spatial Visualization, Logical Thinking and the ability to put multiple concepts together to come to a new conclusion are of utmost importance in a Geometery course. District prerequisite is completion of Math I or Algebra with a C- or better.District prerequisite is completion of Math I or Algebra with a C- or better.

5. Grading Policy Composition of Grade (First Semester)Composition of Grade (First Semester) –Homework / Class work - 15% –GROUP Quizzes - 10% –Tests - 60% (Always announced at least one week in advance). –Final Exam - 15% Grade are updated on the web after every chapter. Let’s see here >> Mr. G's Home PageGrade are updated on the web after every chapter. Let’s see here >> Mr. G's Home PageMr. G's Home PageMr. G's Home Page

6. Homework Homework should be considered a WORK ETHIC grade.Homework should be considered a WORK ETHIC grade. Homework assignments are given out for the entire chapter:Homework assignments are given out for the entire chapter: –Students can work in advance. –Students can do homework if they are at home sick. Expect homework every night including weekends.Expect homework every night including weekends.

7. Homework STUDENTS RECIEVE 100% FOR HOMEWORK AS LONG AS THEY:STUDENTS RECIEVE 100% FOR HOMEWORK AS LONG AS THEY: Check their odd answers against the back of the book.Check their odd answers against the back of the book. Correct papers in class as we talk about problems/answers.Correct papers in class as we talk about problems/answers. Leave no blank answers (they must at least ask a clarifying question).Leave no blank answers (they must at least ask a clarifying question). Show work where appropriate.Show work where appropriate. Complete the assignment.Complete the assignment. PLEASE NOTE THAT I PUT THE ONUS ON THE STUDENT TO COMPLETE AND UNDERSTAND THE ASSIGNMENTS.PLEASE NOTE THAT I PUT THE ONUS ON THE STUDENT TO COMPLETE AND UNDERSTAND THE ASSIGNMENTS.

8. Class Notes Class notes are considered part of the homework grade.Class notes are considered part of the homework grade. Students are allowed one of two options:Students are allowed one of two options: –Copy the notes as we go in class. –Watch/listen/learn while we do class notes and then (that night) get the notes from another student and hand copy them (so they process the information) into their own notebook for later reference.

9. Extra Help Opportunities Online Resources. Let’s see here >> Mr. G's WebsiteOnline Resources. Let’s see here >> Mr. G's Website Mr. G's Website Mr. G's Website With Mr. G...FREE!With Mr. G...FREE! –Mornings (except Wednesdays) at 7:30am. –Every day at lunch. –Other times by asking! Other School OptionsOther School Options –Peer Tutoring - please contact counseling. –Homework club - please contact counseling. –Steps tutoring in Pleasanton.

10. Extra Help Opportunities (con't) I have learned in my years of teaching that not enough students come in for extra help even though they know they are confused. Please encourage your child to seek extra help at the first sign of trouble.I have learned in my years of teaching that not enough students come in for extra help even though they know they are confused. Please encourage your child to seek extra help at the first sign of trouble.

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