My Schedule:
First Semester Second Semester
1st Block: AP Statistics 1st Block: Algebra 1 CP Inclusion
2nd Block: AP Statistics 2nd Block: Planning
3rd Block: Math Strategies 3rd Block: Geometry w/Statistics Hon
4th Block: Planning 4th Block: Geometry w/ Statistics Hon
My Contact Information:
Email: jcpierce@greenville.k12.sc.us
Phone: (864) 355-2879
Room # 235
The syllabus is available under each course title at the top of the page. I will be updating Google Classroom for each course weekly.
Tutoring
Tutoring will be offered at Eastside on Tuesdays and Thursdays (AM - 7:30 and PM - 4:00). This will begin Tuesday, September 9th.
Make-Up Work Policies
Make-Up Work (Due to Absence)
Make-up work applies to absences that are excused, unexcused, or disciplinary.
Students have 5 school days after returning to coordinate and submit missed work.
It is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher and make arrangements.
For non-reproducible tasks (e.g., labs or performances), alternative assignments may be provided.
If a student was present when a test, quiz, or project was announced but absent on the due date, they must be prepared to submit or take it on the day they return.
School-sponsored events (e.g., athletics, band, field trips) count as regular attendance. Work should be submitted or assignments completed/submitted the next school day the student is in attendance.
Students are expected to request assignments before the event when possible.
Temporary zeros may be entered in the gradebook until the work is submitted and graded.
Late Work (When Present in Class)
Late work refers to assignments not turned in on time when the student was present in class.
10 points will be deducted per school day late, up to 5 school days.
After 5 days, a zero will be assigned with a maximum potential grade of 50 upon completion.
No late work will be accepted after the end of a grading period.
Students with IEP, 504, or ESOL accommodations may receive extended time, per their plans.
Teacher discretion may apply in extenuating circumstances.
Dual credit courses follow late work policies from the partner university.
Content & Credit Recovery per District Rule IHC
Content Recovery
Designed for students who need to relearn specific skills or standards in the current course.
Assigned and approved by the classroom teacher or administration.
Credit Recovery
For students who previously failed a course but need to recover credit.
Focuses on specific units or standards.
Arranged through an approved platform or program by counselors or administrators.
Support & Tutoring
Students are strongly encouraged to attend before or after school tutoring to stay on track.
Asking for help early and planning ahead are essential to success.
This year, students will use MagicSchool AI, a generative AI platform designed specifically for education. As tools like ChatGPT and Gemini become standard in the professional world, utilizing MagicSchool prepares students for the future workforce by teaching safe and responsible technology use.
Students will use these tools for real-time feedback and dynamic problem-solving. To ensure appropriate use, teachers retain access to all student chats. MagicSchool strictly protects privacy and does not collect or utilize student data. All AI software, including MagicSchool, complies with GCS Board Policy and Administrative Rule IA.
This course may utilize generative AI tools, such as MagicSchool and Google Gemini, to supplement traditional instruction. Greenville County Schools prioritizes the ethical use of these technologies for brainstorming and self-guided learning.
Critical Thinking First: AI must not replace original thought or coursework.
Academic Integrity: Using AI to complete and submit assignments as original work constitutes plagiarism.
Required Citation: If teacher-approved, all AI use must be properly cited.
Content Awareness: Students must remain vigilant regarding potential biases and inaccuracies in AI-generated content.
Policy Compliance: All AI programs align with GCS Board Policy and Administrative Rule IA.