Objective: The purpose of this course is to help the students working towards a modified diploma meet the needed SOLs in Geometry.

Our class is run based on the Fish! Philosophy.  To learn more, go here.

Required Materials
1. Notebook paper
2. Pencils and pens
3. Colored pencils
4. Calculator (optional, but strongly suggested)

Grading Policy
Grades in Geometry L are based on a points system.  All completed work is to be placed in your notebook or in the in-box on my desk.

Notebook grades (50 points each)
Each day will begin with a warm-up, which is to be placed in your notebook in the appropriate section.  Warm-ups are graded on participation as part of your notebook grade.  Notebook grades also take into account if you have all your notes in the correct place, as well as overall organization of your notebook.  Notebook grades will be taken once every three weeks.

Classwork (10 points each)
Classwork is worth 10 points for each worksheet or assignment.  Students can earn 10 points (all complete), 5 points (half or more complete), or zero (none complete, or only a few problems).

Participation (10 points per day)
Participation is worth 10 points per day.  Students can receive 10 points for attendance and participation, 5 points for attendance but lack of participation, or 0 points for absences.  Field trips or other school events do not count against participation.  Students may get back participation points by bringing a note to the office or to Mrs. Corder that excuses the absence.

Tests or Major Projects (50 or 100 points each) – We will have a test or major project approximately every 3 weeks.

We will follow the Rockingham County grading policy:
94-100 A
86-93   B
78-85   C
70-77   D
0-69     F

Typical Daily Class structure
1. Be in your seat and begin the warm-up when the bell rings.
2. Complete warm-up and place it in your notebook.
3. Take notes and complete the daily lessons as instructed by the teacher.

Class rules: (we will create these as a class)
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If you break these rules, you will receive one warning, and then detention will be assigned.  Serious offenses (fighting, weapons, etc.) will result in immediate office referrals.

Class expectations:
1. When the bell rings, please be in your seat with your notebook and begin the warm-up.
2. You will have opportunity during our daily break to go to the restroom, water fountain and/or your locker.  You may NOT leave when I am teaching, and only one person at a time may leave the room except during break.
3. You are not allowed to have food in class.  The only drinks allowed will be plastic water bottles, which I reserve the right to inspect at any time.
4. If you must miss class, it is your responsibility to find out what work needs to be made up.  In the case of prearranged absences, I expect you to do as much of the work as possible before you are gone.
5. You are expected to be respectful to your fellow students and to me.  It is NEVER a problem if you don’t understand something, as long as you are trying your best and being respectful and polite.
6. All school rules are in effect – no hats, cell phones, cursing, dress code, etc.
7. Like all classes, we will follow the BHS acronym:.
B – Be in your seat or assigned area when the bell rings.
H – Have all materials and completed assignments with you to begin class.
S - Show the 6 pillars of characters in school and extracurricular activities.

How to be successful in my class:
1. Follow the BHS acronym.
2. Complete all work
3. Have a good attitude and follow the rules
4. Be responsible for yourself and your work
5. Be polite and respectful to classmates and to me
6. Be truthful at all times.

If you are absent:
I will place your makeup work in your class notebook, or send it to your Resource teacher, if you have a Resource class.