Berea High School
Geometry CP Syllabus
Contact Information
Teacher: Ms. Vandekerkhove
Room: C-125
Contact: 864-355-1636
Email: jvandekerkhove@greenvilleschools.us
TextBook
enVision Geometry
Geometry with Statistics
In GS, students incorporate knowledge and skills from several mathematics content areas, leading to a deeper understanding of fundamental relationships within the discipline and building a solid foundation for further study. The focus in GS is concentrated within the strands of Data, Probability, and Statistical Reasoning (DPSR); Measurement, Geometry, and Spatial Reasoning (MGSR); Numerical Reasoning (NR); and Patterns, Algebra, and Functional Reasoning (PAFR).
In the content area of Geometry and Measurement, students build on and deepen prior understanding of transformations, congruence, similarity, and coordinate geometry concepts. Informal explorations of transformations provide a foundation for more formal considerations of congruence and similarity, including development of criteria for triangle congruence and similarity. An emphasis on reasoning throughout the content area promotes exploration, conjecture testing, and informal and formal justification. In the content area of Algebra and Functions, students perform algebraic calculations with specific application to geometry that build on foundations of algebra from seventh and eighth grades. Probability is important because it educates one in the logic of uncertainty and randomness, which occur in almost every aspect of daily life. Therefore, studying probability structures will enhance students’ ability to organize information and improve decision making.
Learning Objectives for the course: https://ed.sc.gov/instruction/standards/mathematics/
Course Outline/Pacing/Scope and Sequence: Geometry with Statistics Overview
Required Materials
Pencils
Paper
Binder
Chromebook
In Class Expectations
Be respectful to classmates and teacher
Come to class prepared, ready to participate and to work diligently.
Make up work after an absence within 5 days of returning to school.
Follow all classroom rules and school rules.
NO FOOD OR DRINK (water is allowed)
Online Expectations
Attend classes at the scheduled time.
Complete all assignments by the due date!!
Use teacher office hours wisely! I am here to help you!
Have questions and material ready before class starts.
Dress appropriately if the camera is on during the meet.
Mute your microphone unless speaking.
Ask questions! You can unmute and ask or you can ask through the chat.
Electronic device expectations
Chromebooks MUST be charged every day before school.
Headphones and personal electronics (cell phones) are put away at the beginning of class unless directed otherwise by the teacher.
Games and social media are off limits during class time.
Consequences
Verbal Warning
Conference with student
Parent contact
Referral to office
***ANY BEHAVIOR REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ATTENTION WILL BE SENT TO ADMINISTRATOR.***
Tardy Policy
Offenses 1 - 3: Warning/Conference & Phone Call Home
Offenses 4 - 5: Lunch Detention
Offenses 6 - 7: Referral & After School Detention
Offenses 8+: Referral & ISS
Attendance
Remember that you are allowed 5 unexcused absences per class. Anything over 5 absences will be handled by administration and can be made up at seat time. Please see the handbook for more information. An absence does not excuse the student from completing missed assignments. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange time to make up work with the teacher.
Late Work
Students are expected to submit all assignments on time. In a worst-case scenario, all assignments - due to absence or otherwise - can be submitted prior to the end of the unit, unless compelling evidence warrants an extension. Students can complete makeup work, relearning, and/or retakes during class amnesty time and/or RISE Time.
All late work not due to absences will have a 10% maximum penalty on the grade earned by the student.
If work is missed due to absences, the student will have 5 days from the last date absent to complete work BEFORE it becomes “late” work and subject to a 10% maximum penalty.
Redo/Retake/Revision Procedures
Students who fail a test, quiz, project, etc. must relearn and be reassessed until they reach the minimum level of proficiency necessary. Relearning can require students to complete assignments that were previously assigned or new assignments designed to meet their specific needs, which target the information that the students need to learn.
Relearning and reassessing should happen prior to the end of the quarter. Students are given an additional 10 day window to relearn/reassess, if necessary, at the end of the quarter.
Leaving Class
Do not ask to go to the bathroom the first 15 minutes of class, during instruction or the last 15 minutes of class.
Grading Policy
Grades are cumulative through the end of each semester and will be based on demonstrated mastery of concepts and development of skills. Updated grade reports will be available through the school portal so students and parents may continually monitor academic progress. Progress reports will go out every four and a half weeks. Student performance will be assessed in three areas: major, minor, and daily grades/homework. Each of these areas will be weighted and used to determine letter grades as follows.
Course Grading Policies, Assessments, & Procedures
Student progress in this course will be monitored through the following for each quarter:
40% - Quizzes & Projects or Activity
60% - Unit & Cumulative Tests
Semester Grade:
45% Quarter 1
45% Quarter 2
10% Final Exam
Grading Scale
A: 90 - 100
B: 80 - 89
C: 70 - 79
D: 60 - 69
F: 00 - 59
Extra Help
Office hours are offered every day during planning while students are on eLearning. My office hours will be from 2:20 -3:45. I will have tutoring after school on Mondays upon student request. There is also Dogs Tutoring on Tuesday and Thursday.
Parental Communication
Backpack is the most efficient way to monitor your child’s progress. Every parent is able to create their own login. If you do not have this information, the guidance office can provide you with this information. E-mail is my preferred method of contact, though I will also contact you via phone. Be aware phone calls are directed to voicemail during the school day. I will return your call within 24 hours.
Honor Code
As a member of the Berea High community, we share a commitment to honor and integrity. We value those things that are right and decent; we reject any behavior that fails to meet those standards. Therefore, any act of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.
Geometry Units: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W67hLpjQXEP2n10D65_LzhG_WF9xBGBc1y_tYUgmM8c/edit?tab=t.0