Honors Geometry Syllabus

Ms. Helt – Room 403

School Phone: (480) 812 – 7803

Google Voice Phone: (480) 744 – 5943

helt.laura@cusd80.com

helt.laura@gse.cusd80.com

Expectations

Virtual & In Person

1. Respect the rights and property of others; rudeness will not be tolerated.

• Choose to be polite and kind; use common sense and common courtesy.

2. The classroom is a learning environment.
3. Students are responsible for their learning.
4. Students are to be positive, active learners, contributing to the learning process in class.

III. Students will help maintain a learning environment by being positive, on-task and participating.

3. Follow all rules and procedures outlined in the student handbook.
4. CHS Dress Code will be followed.

Virtual

1. When logging into Google Meet for class, you must be logged in using your CUSD email account.
2. Upon entering the Google Meet, microphone must be muted, unless asking a question or being called on.
3. Any inappropriate language or behavior during a Google Meet will result in a phone call home and be reported to administration.

In Person

1. Upon entering the classroom students must use hand sanitizer station next to the door.
2. Students must sit in assigned seat and may not change seats unless approval.
3. Food and beverages are not allowed in the classroom, except bottled water.
4. Electronic Devices (cell phones, iPod, ear buds, air pods etc.…)

            Cell Phones:

• Will be used for assignments and classroom activities.
• Students may only be using their cell phone when instructed, cell phone use during direct instruction is not allowed.

Ear Buds / Air pods:

• Not allowed for classroom use, unless directed.

Consequences will be based on the action. Depending on the severity of the action, the following actions will occur:

1. Speak to the student
2. Contact a parent/guardian
3. Write a referral to Administration

Technology

Appropriate use of technology – board policy IJNDC-R:

The Governing Board intends that technological resources provided by the District be used in a safe responsible and proper manner in support of the instructional program and for the advancement of student learning. It is the policy of the Chandler Unified School District to maintain an environment that promotes ethical and responsible conduct in all electronic resource activities by staff and students. The District reserves the right to monitor use of the District’s systems for improper use without warning or prior consent. Students shall be informed that computer files and electronic communications, including email, are not private and may be accessed by the District at any time. Inappropriate use may result in disciplinary action and/or legal action in accordance with the law and Board policy. Please visit the student handbook at https://www.cusd80.com/handbooks for further details about appropriate use of technology use.

Diversity Statement

All individuals have a right to an educational environment free from bias, prejudice, and bigotry. As members of the Chandler High School educational community, students are expected to refrain from participating in acts of harassment that are designed to demean another student’s race, gender, ethnicity, religious preference, disability, or sexual orientation.

Contacting Ms. Helt

Email, Remind, or Phone are the three ways to get in touch with questions or concerns.

Email:

helt.laura@cusd80.com

helt.laura@gse.cusd80.com

 When contacting by email, email must be coming from CUSD email student account.

Do not email from personal email account.

When sending email please include in the subject line your name, class you are in

(for example, Student Name – Honors Geometry 2nd Hour).

 Remind:

 Please make sure you in your classes Remind.

This will be where important reminders are sent out and you may ask questions.

 Phone:

During virtual learning, please use Google Voice Phone number.  (480) 744 – 5943

During in person learning, please use Chandler High Phone number. (480) 812 – 7803

Please know my Google Voice Phone Number can be used throughout the entire school year.

 Messages sent after 3:15 pm (Arizona Time) may be responded to the following school day.

Grading

Each quarter you will earn a grade for this class. Your final semester grade will be calculated using the quarter grades (40% each) as well as your final exam (20%). You are responsible for keeping track of your own grade and you can access your grades through Infinite Campus online. Students are also able to speak before or after school about their grades.

Grade break down for the class:                                                    A standard scale is used:

                        Tests and Projects      50%                                         90 – 100%        = A     

                        Quizzes                     25%                                         80 – 89%          = B      

                        Practice                     25%                                         70 – 79%          = C     

                                                                                                        60 – 69%          = D      

                                                                                                        below 60%      = F      

Grades are based on the following:

1. Tests – Tests will be given at the end of each unit.
2. Quizzes – Quizzes will be given throughout each unit. The number of quizzes will vary depending on the length of the unit.
3. Assignments – Given daily and must be done on time. Homework/Classwork may be graded on accuracy or based on participation. Late HW Policy: Students who do not have their homework completed on time, will not earn full credit for late homework. Students have up to the day of each unit test to hand in late assignments.
4. Final Exam – The final exam is cumulative and is 20% of the entire semester grade.

 Note: Course due dates are subject to change.

Quizzes

Quizzes will not be allowed to be retaken or corrected for credit.

Students may complete quiz corrections for practice.

If a student scores higher on the Unit Test than a quiz in the same unit, the quiz score will be replaced with the test score. If a student scores lower on the Unit Test than a quiz in the same unit, the quiz score will not be replaced.

Example:  Unit 1 Quiz Score = 60%, Unit 1 Test Score = 82%, Unit 1 Quiz Score will be replaced with 82%.

                 Unit 1 Quiz Score = 80%, Unit 1 Test Score = 62%, Unit 1 Quiz Score will remain original score 80%.

Test Retake Policy

All students are eligible for test retakes during Quarter 1. No test retakes will be allowed after quarter 1. Retakes must be completed 2 weeks following the test being graded. Retake requests will not be granted the last two weeks of each quarter.

To be eligible for retakes students must:

• Complete all practice work / classwork BEFORE the original test.
• Complete test corrections (for no credit).
• Retake score cannot exceed 80%.

Attendance

Virtual

Attendance is based on engagement. If a student is not present for synchronous instruction and does not complete the asynchronous/alternative assignment for the daily class meeting, then the student is considered absent. Teachers will contact attendance clerks once a student is determined to be absent. This policy is tentative and subject to change.

In Person

Attendance is extremely important to be successful in this class.  If a student is absent from class, it is their responsibility to get the missing work. All work will be posted on google classroom.  A student has as many days as they were absent to hand in make-up work for full credit. To excuse an absence, the Parent/Guardian must call the attendance.

Unexcused absences on test / quiz days will result in a zero for that quiz / test.

  Tardy to Class

In Person

You are considered tardy if you are not in the classroom, seated and prepared to work when the bell rings.  It is student’s responsibility to get notes or assignments missed during time missing from class.

 Cheating

Virtual & In Person

Cheating means, but not limited to the following: copying homework, quizzes, and tests, using electronic devices, or talking during an assessment. Providing the opportunity for another student to cheat off you will also be considered cheating. These behaviors are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. 

 You will receive a contact home and a permanent zero on such assignment, quiz, or test.

Quizzes that are scored as a zero for cheating will not be replaced with the unit test score.

 If the behavior is a repeated offence, a conduct referral will be turned into the office.

  Tutoring   

Virtual

During class Google Meeting or via email, remind, or google voice.

In Person

Tutoring is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 – 3:15 in room 403.

  Suggested Materials

You are recommended to bring the following to class every day (virtually or in person).

1. 1 to 1½ inch 3 ring binder
2. 2 - Pocket Folder
3. Calculator: Graphing Calculator (e.g. TI-84 or TI-83) or scientific calculator (e.g. TI-30XS)
4. 3 – Different Colored Highlighters
5. Pencil and Paper