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Plane Geometry Syllabus

Lincoln-Way North

2014 - 2015

Welcome to Plane Geometry!

Ms. Sabo
Room # NA 113

Dear Students and Parents,

Materials

Welcome to Plane Geometry. I'm very excited to be working with you and your child and
look forward to all of the opportunities that this year will hold. I would also like to take this
moment to introduce you to the classroom curriculum, procedures, and expectations. Once
you have read these documents I believe that we will have a mutual understanding of what is
expected from your son/daughter.

The following materials

are required for this
class, will keep you
organized, and will make
all our lives much easier!!

In order to help your children to be successful, please review the class

website frequently (http://mssabo.weebly.com) as well as our textbook
website (http://nexuslearning.net/books/ML-Geometry/default.htm).
These resources will aid you in assisting your child in their geometric
endeavors.

Please make sure to

have these materials
with you in class on a
daily basis:

I look forward to meeting with each and every one of you at Back-To-School
night and to an amazing new school year.

Ms. Sabo

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Curriculum
The geometry skills and
concepts developed in
this discipline are useful
to all students. Aside
from learning these skills
and concepts, students
will develop their ability
to construct formal,
logical arguments and
proofs in geometric
settings and problems.

We will be using
McDougal Littells
Geometry Text, 2001
Edition.
This course is designed
to develop logical
thinking through the
analysis of geometrical
situations.
Plane Geometry is the

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study of apparent
relationships between
figures in a plane such as
angles, circles,
quadrilaterals, parallel
and perpendicular lines,
triangles and other
polygons.

Graphing
Calculator
(TI-84 or TI-84 Plus)
3-Ring Binder
(1-inch minimum)
Binder Dividers
(At least 5 tabs)
Planner
Pencils
Glue Stick
Notebook Paper
Compass
Textbook
Optional

(5 extra credit points)

The concept of direct

proof is stressed the
entire year as well as
Algebra review.

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Kleenex
Hand Sanitizer

Important Information
at a Glance:

What Can Parents Do to Help?

It is my desire to have open communication with you and to keep you informed of
your childs progress as well as answer any questions your child may have via
email/phone. Since this often requires additional hours following the conclusion of
the school day, please allow me 24 hours to respond.

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Email: dsabo@lw210.org
Please allow 24 hours for response

District Website:
www.lw210.org
Class website:
mssabo.weebly.com

Rules &
Expectations
Be Prompt
Be ready to learn and in your
seat when the bell rings.
Show Respect
Have ALL materials with
you and know due dates.
Value yourself
Treat all members of the
school community and
visitors with politeness and
respect
Be honest and ethical
Honor the ideas of others
and their opinions
Be Productive

Grade Book
We need to work together (parents, teachers, and students) to help our students achieve
their full potential. Current grades can be viewed on the lw210.org website by clicking
the Students tab and selecting Student Grades. Parents and students are able to access this
site 24 hours a day, to view their current grades and any missing assignments that they
might have.
Additionally, my personal website will include assignments, handouts, images, and links
to student work to further connect you to your childs education. Feel free to explore this
site regularly as new information will be posted frequently.

Grading
Quarter grades are made up as follows:

Turn in work on time, and

always do your best.
Listen Attentively
Raise your hand and wait to
be called on
ALWAYS ask permission
before leaving your seat

No food, drinks, or GUM is

allowed!
No electronic devices (IPODS,
cell phones, PSPs, etc.)
Behavioral Consequences:
Depending upon the frequency
and severity of the behavior
violations, one or more of the
following consequences will
occur:

verbal warning;
conference with teacher;
removal from classroom;
phone call to parent;
counselor referral; and/or
discipline referral/green sheet.

All other rules and policies stated

in the LW handbook regarding
behavioral consequences apply.
Academic Dishonesty:
Academic dishonesty violations
result in a grade of zero for the
test, quiz or assignment.
Repeated cheating will result in
a failing grade for the quarter.

ASSIGNMENTS

20%

QUIZZES
TESTS

30 %
50 %

Semester grades are made up as follows:

Clean Up Around You

You are dismissed by the
TEACHER, not the bell!

Each quarter grade = 40%

Final Exam = 20%

Grading Scale
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
Below 60%

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=B
=C
=D
=F

Homework
Homework is graded on a completion basis and is worth 10 points for each assignment, as
long as there is evidence of effort. Late homework is accepted up until the day of the
current section's quiz, for half credit.
Please remember that homework is the practice that the students need in order to
effectively learn the concepts presented in class. Students who complete their homework
also tend to do better on their quizzes and tests, because they have had the practice!

Tests and Quizzes

Missed tests and quizzes due to absence must be made up in a timely fashion.
Students will be given an opportunity to retake a quiz if they make an appointment
with me outside of school hours or taken during their resource period.
Students will not be allowed to retake a test.

Attendance

The number of days you miss class = the number of days you are allowed to make
up any assignment that is due plus one additional day.
It is your responsibility to make up any notes, tests, quizzes, or homework that you
have missed. Check your class folder for an absent work summary page.
All outstanding work such as; tests and quizzes, are due by the end of each quarter in
order to receive credit.
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Ms. Sabos Retake Policy

Policy for Retakes on Quizzes for FULL Credit

Always at a teachers discretion.

No retakes during the last week of grading period.

Reserve the right to give an alternative (potentially more difficult) version.

You ONLY have 1 full week from the date of the assessment to complete the retake process!

What am I required to do?

(1) Have all homework assignments for that quiz done; if not, you must complete them.
(2) Fill out quiz corretion form and the Hey Teacher! retake form (must have parent signature).
(3) Turn in all rquirements and confirm retake date.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------We have read and reviewed and understand the classroom rules, expectations, behavioral consequences,
grading system, and quiz retake procedures.
We understand that all the materials must be brought to class each day.
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Parent/Guardian Signature

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Student Signature

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