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Geometry Syllabus - Covid

This geometry syllabus outlines the course details, including contact information for the teacher, Ms. Durofchalk; the online learning platform, Schoology; required textbook and calculator; what to bring to class; course goals and objectives; grading policies; homework expectations; class participation; make-up and late work policies; classroom rules; and a student and parent agreement form.

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Geometry Syllabus - Covid

This geometry syllabus outlines the course details, including contact information for the teacher, Ms. Durofchalk; the online learning platform, Schoology; required textbook and calculator; what to bring to class; course goals and objectives; grading policies; homework expectations; class participation; make-up and late work policies; classroom rules; and a student and parent agreement form.

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Geometry Syllabus

Ms. Jess Durofchalk (… or Ms. D J ) Room: 216


Greencastle-Antrim Middle School

How to Contact Me à Email: [email protected] (preferred)
à Phone Number: 717-597-3226 ext. 20216


Sign Up for Homework and Upcoming Test/Quiz Text Reminders! à Text
“@___________________________________” to 81010. Text “stop” at any time to cancel.


Online Learning Platform: Schoology. To access Schoology:
1. Go to the school district's website (Student Section).
2. Scroll to find "ClassLink Single-Sign-On" and click on the hyperlink.
3. From there you will be directed to a blue screen with the GASD logo.
4. Enter your standard school log in information.
5. Click on the icon/app that says "Schoology".


Textbook: Geometry; Glencoe McGraw-Hill; 2008.

Calculator: We will be using TI-83 Plus graphing calculators in class. You may purchase
your own graphing calculator for use at home, but any model beyond the TI-83 (or 83 Plus)
or TI-84 (or 84 Plus) is not permitted.


What to Bring to Class Every Day:
- Geometry binder (2-inch, 3-ring) - Textbook
- Notebook paper - Pencils (No pens please!)
- Planner - Homework


Course Goals & Objectives: Throughout this course, you will develop reasoning and
problem-solving skills and explore and solve mathematical problems. You will also learn to
think critically and work cooperatively with others. These skills will improve your ability to
understand and communicate mathematical ideas effectively.


Grading: The grades for this class will be comprised of unit/chapter tests (one at the end of
each unit/chapter), mid-chapter quizzes, a cumulative final exam, in and out of class
assignments/projects, math journals, random homework checks, and class participation.
Test corrections are always an option to earn back half credit. As long as you do not have
any “zeroes”, the lowest quiz score each marking period will be dropped. There will be
occasional opportunities for extra credit. In order to be eligible for high school credit and
progress to Algebra II next year, you must have at least an 83% for the year and at least a
73% on the final exam. The grading scale is as follows:

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- A: 93-100% - C+: 77-79%
- A-: 90-92% - C: 73-76%
- B+: 87-89% - C-: 70-72%
- B: 83-86% - D: 65-69%
- B-: 80-82% - F: below 65


Homework: Practice at home is essential to succeed in mathematics. You should expect
homework almost every night on the topic(s) covered in class. This is to help you, not
punish you! It is your responsibility to complete all assignments whether you are present
or absent. Homework checks will be done randomly and at my discretion – these will be
graded based on effort and completion. I will inform you if an assignment will be graded
based on accuracy. Late homework will be accepted 1 day late but only for half credit.
There will be time to review homework each day, so feel free to ask questions!


Class Participation: Class participation is expected every day (in-person OR online!). This
includes but is not limited to: coming to class prepared, meeting the classroom
expectations, taking notes, asking/answering questions, working well with others, etc.


Make-Up & Late Work Policies: It is your responsibility to make up all assignments that
are missed due to an absence. If absent, you should hand in homework the day you return;
however, if you are absent more than 1 day, I will work with you to set appropriate due
dates. Please let me know of an extended absence in advance if possible. You can
reschedule an assessment only if you missed 2 or more days prior to the assessment.
Missing a day several days before an assessment is not an excuse to reschedule.
Larger assignments that are handed in late will receive a deduction of 10% for each
day it is late. No assignments will be accepted after the last day of class.


Rules & Classroom Management Policies: You are expected to come to class prepared
every day (in-person OR online!) ready to learn with a positive attitude. You are required to
act in a behavior conducive to learning, according to GAMS’ Code of Conduct and the
expectations established in my classroom. If you are not able to follow the rules, you will be
disciplined according to the steps and procedures detailed in GAMS’ Code of Conduct.
Hopefully, we won’t get to that point. J


Other Important Bits to Address:
- Any student suspected of cheating or handing in work that is not his/her own
(in-person OR online!) will receive a zero for that assessment/assignment.




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Please complete, detach, and return ONLY THIS PAGE to Ms. Durofchalk.
KEEP THE FIRST PAGE FOR YOUR RECORDS!

Student and Parent/Guardian Agreement




My child and I have carefully read the course syllabus and understand that by
signing below, we agree to the terms and conditions in this document. The contact
information I provide will only be used for classroom updates, concerns, and/or
congratulations!


Student Name (Print): ________________________________________________________________

Student Signature: ________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name (Print): ________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Email: ________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________

Circle one: My child ( DOES / DOES NOT ) have access to the Internet at home.

Date: ________________________________________________________________


Comments:

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Student Questionnaire

Name (First & Last): _____________________________________________________ Period: ________________

What do you like to be called? ______________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Names (First & Last): ___________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies: ________________________________________________________________

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Do you like math? (Be honest!) Why or why not? _________________________________________________

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I learn the most when: ______________________________________________________________________________

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Comments/Questions/Anything I should know about you? _____________________________________

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Draw a picture that you feel represents you:

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