General Classroom Information: Geometry
by Bill Umbarger
November 05, 2007
General Classroom Information
Mr. Umbarger
The purpose
of classroom rules and procedures is to provide a safe, comfortable
learning environment and allow all students an equal opportunity to
a quality education. This is not an easy task due to the diversity
of students in the modern classroom. Many different cultures,
ethnic groups, religions, and special educational needs are
represented in most classrooms. Equality of opportunity for a
quality education requires that all students not be treated exactly
the same all the time. It is fair for students with different
abilities and disabilities to be taught and evaluated under
different circumstances. We must all make accommodations so that a
positive learning environment is maintained. To this end, classroom
rules and procedures may change at any time to meet the needs of
the class.
1. Grades
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9 Wks Grade |
Semester Grade |
Grading Scale |
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Tests/ Quizzes 70% |
1st 9Wks Grade 50% |
90-100 A |
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Homework 30% |
2nd 9Wks Grade 50% |
80-89 B |
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70-79 C |
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60-69 D |
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≤ 59 F |
Your final grade is based on total points so accumulate as many points as possible (30 points out of 100 is not excellent but it is much better than 0 points).
All assignments should have the following minimum heading: full name, page numbers, and problem numbers
Cheating earns 0% for all who are voluntarily involved
Make-up work is the student’s responsibility (see Handbook page 5)
Papers not turned in when due are considered late
Late work will count no more then 50%
2. Homework
Homework is due at the beginning of class unless otherwise noted
During math class, math work comes first
If class time is used wisely, work can normally be completed during class
Stay quietly busy in your assigned seat after finishing your assignment so others are not distracted from their work
3. Tests and Quizzes
You cannot expect to do well on tests or quizzes if you did not complete the homework
Expect quizzes daily
4. Extra Credit
E. C. assignments may be offered periodically to the entire class.
If you want an individual E. C. assignment to improve your grade, ask (the decision to allow individual E. C. assignments is based on the individual’s current grade, effort on regular assignments, classroom behavior, etc.) All regular assignments must be completed before doing individual extra credit assignments. A maximum of 50 E. C. points is allowed each 9wks. E. C. points are recorded as test points
5. Notebooks
Notes from daily lessons should be kept in a book or folder of some type; loose pages get lost
Consider having a “math only” notebook
You may use your, and only your, notes on most tests and quizzes
Notebooks will not be turned in for grading
6. For this course you will need:
Pen, pencil, notebook, paper, ruler, compass, protractor, and a scientific calculator
Scientific calculators automatically use the correct order of operations
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Calculator Type |
Entered |
Answer |
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Non-scientific |
2+3x4= |
20 (incorrect) |
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Scientific |
2+3x4= |
14 (correct) |
Scientific calculators support trigonometric functions (keys include: Sin, Cos, Tan, etc.), statistical functions (keys include : Stat, nPr, nCr, etc.), and other mathematical functions (keys include: hyp, log, ln, etc.)
7. Classroom
Do nothing that disrupts class or distracts others from their work
Be respectful of others; use friendly verbal and body language
Be respectful to others; speak respectfully; act respectfully
Do not hang out in the doorway
If you are in the doorway when the bell rings you are tardy
The doorway includes the area within 3 feet of the door
When you enter the classroom; sit quietly in your assigned seat, prepare for class, work on the start problem (do not roam the class, talk loudly, lollygag, etc.)
Before leaving class; return borrowed equipment, return desks and chairs to their original locations, and remain in assigned seats until the bell rings
Work on your own in your assigned seat and stay quietly busy after finishing your work
Do not sit on the desktops
Hall
privileges may be granted or revoked based on work ethic, grades,
behavior, etc.
No planner/ no passes; sign out and in at teacher’s desk to use a hall pass; you must have a “request for student” to go to another teacher’s classroom
Food and drink that was purchased at school is allowed in class until it becomes a disruption
Listen to your own music if it doesn’t distract others
No
teacher-assigned seating until problems arise
8. Misbehavior Consequences
Consequences for misbehavior include: warning, detention, loss of privileges, conference with teacher and/or principal and/or parent, removal from the classroom, etc.
If you have questions about a consequence, make arrangements to talk with the teacher or a principal after class; talking about penalties during class stops all math work
Generally, you will have 2 working days to serve detentions
Detentions may be served before school, at lunch, or after school
If you are absent on the scheduled day of detention, your detention must be served on the first day back at school or the time owed doubles
If you do not show up for a scheduled detention, the time owed doubles
