August 22

Syllabus

Email: fardoum@dearbornschools.org

BLOG: http://iblog.dearbornschools.org/fardous5/

Course Descriptions and topic covered:
This is a two semester course in which students will learn to:

  • Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationships.
  • Analyze mathematical situations using postulates and theorems.
  • Use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems.
  • Prep for SAT
MATERIALS

Required:

  1. A graph paper notebook divided into three parts : Bellwork, Notes, Homework

2- A 2 inch binder for student workbook

  • Writing supplies (Pens, Pencils, highlighters,…..)
  • After school internet access either home, school, or public library
  • Geomerty kit

CLASS RULES AND PROCEDURES

  1. BE PREPARED – Bring papers/notebook, pencil, to class every day. The classroom is a “red zone” which means that cell phones, earbuds or are to remain out of sight during at all time. Food and drinks are not allowed in the classroom except for water.
  1. BE RESPECTFUL – Be polite – Give other students, teachers, and other adults proper respect by addressing them by their name and maintaining your own personal space (keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself at all times).  Name calling, gossip, and harassment of any form will not be tolerated.  Offensive language and behavior will not be tolerated.  Avoid fighting, assaulting, and any inappropriate physical contact (including tripping, punching, pushing, poking, and rough housing).  No running, chasing, or throwing objects in the classroom.
  2. BE RESPONSIBLE – Enter the classroom quietly, sharpen pencils before the bell rings, and be seated in your assigned seat by the time the bell rings.  When the bell rings, immediately begin working on the SLOTS.

*All other school and district policies will be enforced in the classroom.  http://efhs.dearbornschools.org/

4. THE SCHOOL IS A RED ZONE-Students are not allowed to have their phones in the class or in the hallways. (Refer to the school cell phone policy)

Consequences (Unless Otherwise Specified Above)

  1. 1st Offense:                Verbal Warning
  2. 2nd Offense:               Move to different seat.
  3. 3rd Offense:                Parents contacted.
  4. 4th  Offense:               administration referral

Laptop and Internet Procedures:

  1. The use of laptops in this classroom is as an educational tool to enhance the students’ learning of algebra. Students will be expected to use laptops responsibly and for the purposes required by the class, no games or email. Violations will result in laptops being confiscated for the remainder of the block or until the next morning, at my discretion.
  2. We are using new resource this year that require daily online access. Homework will be assigned online.

GRADES WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

  1. Homework

Homework will be assigned most days and is expected to be completed the next day.  Students are responsible for completing all assigned problems and obtaining help when needed.  It is YOUR responsibility to get the homework when you were absent. Color system will be used to resemble completion.

2. Participation/bellwork/notes

Students are expected to participate daily in class. It part of their formative assessment. Color system will be used to resemble completion.

3.Unit Quizzes

Students should expect to take one quiz each week to check for understanding.

  4. Unit Assessments

At the end of each unit an individual test is given.  This serves as an opportunity for students to demonstrate what they, as individuals, have learned from the whole unit.  Each unit exam will have a rubric which determines how each problem is scored according to the 4-point grading system.  Unit tests will be summative grades. Cheating and sightseeing will not be tolerated and will result in a zero. Administrative action in accordance with school policy will follow. The teacher’s judgment will be the final call.

5. Quiz and Test Makeup: Test make ups will need to be scheduled after school with Ms. Fardous and sometimes during class time.

6. Test Retakes: Retakes will be in a different form than the original test.  Students must meet retake criteria: (90% of assignments from units needed to be completed, corrections made on test, parent signature on first test, a good effort given on first test) in order to qualify for a retake.

Grading System

Summative                                                                         75%

Formative     (Quizzes/Homework/classwork)         20%

Final Exam                                                                 5%

EXTRA HELP:

You are responsible for getting the help you need.  Please ask for help as soon as you realize you need it! I will have a schedule to work with individual students after school. Also you may consider after school tutoring.

EARNING HONOR CREDIT:

To earn an (H), a student will have to show mastery based on certain set criteria:

1-Level of Mastery– Trend toward 4 or average of 80% or higher

2- Work Ethic–

  •  Homework (80% or higher completed-Green)
  •  Weekly assessed participation (80% or higher-Green)
  • SAT practices