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= York County School of Technology 2013-2014  = = **Geometry (Room 2124)**  =


 * **Mrs. Goshkey - 741-0820 extension 6034 dgoshkey@ytech.edu** ||  **Mrs. Taylor - 741-0820 extension 6106 ntaylor@ytech.edu**  ||

This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of Geometry. Students will solve problems that include points, lines, planes, angles, triangles, parallel lines, quadrilaterals, polygons, congruence, similarity, circles, perimeter, area, surface area, and volume. Logical thinking and reasoning and the development of deductive geometric proofs will also be included. Emphasis will be placed on teaching Geometric concepts using Algebra skills. //Pre-requisite: Algebra 1AB/Algebra I or teacher recommendation//
 * __Geometry 1 credit Grade 9, 10, 11 Weight 1.0__**

Text: __Discovering Geometry,__ Kendall-Hunt Supplemental materials created by the textbook publisher and/or the instructor.
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PENCILS PROTRACTOR, COMPASS AND STRAIGHTEDGE (KIT - MAY BE PURCHASED IN SCHOOL STORE for $5.00). CALCULATORS MAY BE LEASED OR PURCHASED IN THE SCHOOL STORE
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 * York County School of Technology Calculator Policy**

Students enrolled in Honors courses, Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry, and Calculus are required to have a graphing calculator. In addition, t//he YTech Math Department encourages you to buy a TI-83+ or TI-84+ calculator for use in all YTech Math courses with a scientific calculator as the minimum requirement.// It is realized this is an expensive purchase but the SAT, ACT, AP Exam and PA Keystone Exam, daily classwork, explorations, discovery, reinforcements and some assessments will all require the use of a graphing calculator. If needed, there are a limited number available for check-out with the School Store; however, it is strongly urged that a graphing calculator be purchased as it will be utilized in all math courses and beyond. If a new one is purchased, please bring in the proof of purchase and the TI Technology Rewards Points from the packaging and give it to your teacher. The math department will use these points to purchase additional technology. Thank you!

At York Tech, we have classroom sets of Texas Instruments (TI) calculators and computer software. When teachers present a concept which relies on or is enhanced by the use of a graphing calculator, they teach it on the TI. If you choose to use a calculator other than the recommended models, it is up to you to learn how to use them.

The use of a calculator for an individual concept is at the discretion of the teacher. While a calculator is invaluable tool for studying mathematics, there will be times when the instructor deems that a particular topic or skill is more appropriately investigated and assessed without the use of a calculator. Students are expected to demonstrate the utmost personal integrity in using the calculator. Inappropriate uses of the calculator include, but are not limited to: Inappropriate use may result in disciplinary consequences. The teacher reserves the right to take steps to avoid inappropriate use by clearing the memory of the calculator, trading personal calculator for a school calculator, or other measures as necessary.
 * Playing calculator games during class
 * Storing formulas, notes, programs, and/or answers unauthorized by the teacher
 * Sharing a calculator during assessments, including exams
 * Using the calculator on an assessment that is not intended for calculator use

**Your final course grade will be calculated as follows:**
Marking Period 1 – 22.5% Marking Period 3 – 22.5% Marking Period 2 – 22.5% Marking Period 4 – 22.5% Final Exam – 10%

Common assessments: 50% Other assessments: 30% Other: classwork/homework, etc.: 20%
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Students are offered the opportunity to retake unit tests/assessments, but it is the students’ responsibility to approach the teacher to do so and a time needs to be arranged that works for both the teacher and student. Retakes must be completed within five class meetings after the assessment was returned during a mutually agreed upon time outside of class. The scores of the original test and the retest will be averaged by a 40/60 ratio. Some restrictions apply.
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Should you ever feel you need some extra help to successfully complete your math work, Mrs. Taylor and I offer after school tutoring, for all of our students, in our classroom (2124) every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00. If this does not work, you may make arrangements with us in advance for an alternative time.
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 * Please be **polite**. Disturbing others, talking out of turn and showing disrespect towards the ideas of others are inappropriate behaviors for high school students. There are many items in the classroom that are //__not yours__//. Before using them, ask for permission and take care of them.


 * Please be **prompt** to class. Arrive in the room and be in your seats BEFORE the bell rings. In this way you will be showing consideration for others and we will all finish our work more quickly.


 * Always be **prepared** for class. Bring your agenda, textbook, notebook, paper, and pencils, etc.


 * Tardies to class will result in a teacher detention and call home (3rd tardy). Four or more tardies to class will result in a referral to the principal.


 * //All policies in the student handbook apply to this class.//** Consequences for not following classroom rules include but are not limited to, warning, phone call home, assignment to a teacher detention, or a referral to the academy principal.

Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity free of fraud and deception and is an educational objective of this school. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, fabrication of information in citations, facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others, having unauthorized possession of assessments, submitting work of another person or work previously used without informing the teacher, or tampering with the academic work of other students. Students found guilty of a breach of academic integrity will receive academic sanctions possibly including a 0% on the assignment and internal suspension.
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Students are expected to complete to the best of their ability any and all assignments given as part of their course work. Students are expected to complete or make-up all work (assignments, tests, quizzes) missed or not completed due to an absence. Students will be given the same number of days as they are absent to make up their work.
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If you are absent from class for a school related reason (sports, field trips, etc.) you will be expected to have the appropriate assignments completed on time. If you are absent on the day of a test, you will be required to make it up as soon as you return to school.

Should you need to leave the class for all or part of the period (lav, nurse, etc.) you must first receive permission from me. Please be aware that **//requesting//** permission does **//not//** equal permission **//granted//**.

When sick or unable to be in the classroom, the teacher must rely on a substitute teacher to continue the educational process. All rules apply when such a situation occurs. All students are expected to follow the requests of the substitute teacher. Any student disobeying such requests or violating school or classroom rules will be referred to the principal and parents will be contacted.
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 * A Note to Parent/Guardian:**

Please support your child in his/her educational endeavors this year so that he/she may more easily be successful. I will welcome any questions, concerns, or comments you wish to make at any time. I want to work with you to make this a successful year for your child. You may reach me at The York County School of Technology, 741-0820 or by email.