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WELCOME

Geometry Honors

2021 - 2022

Welcome to Geometry Honors. In order to guarantee that your child will have another successful school year, I am sending home a copy of the policies for my classroom. During the first week of school, I will go over the policies and rules and students will be directed to return signed copy to class. Please ensure that you have read and signed the handout. A copy of this Welcome Letter will be posted on my website.

Overview of course:

Geometry Honors is a course that is different from other math courses. Many students have difficulty making a change in thinking from Algebra 1.

Supplies Needed:

A 1-inch, three-ring binder or a plastic folder (3 prongs, two pockets)/ Lined notebook paper/ Pencils or Pens/

Scientific Calculator.

Tutoring: I am available for tutoring most mornings from 8:40 to 9:15am in my room. (Unavailable time would be for required meetings, duties or Parent Teacher conferences)

5 Simple Rules:

Be Prompt, be on time
Be Prepared have your needed materials as well as any assignments.
Be Courteous to all in the classroom.
Be Responsible for yourself.
Be Motivated….give it your best and never give up. Attitude means a lot in this course.

Disciplinary Actions: (Note: Some behavior may require an immediate referral)

Warning
Seat Change
Parent Contact /Teacher Note
Disciplinary Referral

Conduct Grade:

E – Few if any behavior problems

S – Corrects any behavior problems if spoken to/disciplined

N – Two or more steps in a behavior plan are needed

U – One or more referrals for class behavior

Grading Policy:

Grades will be divided into three categories:

40% Major Grades – This will include tests, and may include major projects.
35% Intermediate Grades – This will include quizzes, small projects, folder checks.
25% Minor Grades - This will include any daily assignments, bell work, and class participation.

Textbooks:

A Textbook will be handed out to each student to keep at home and we will have a class set for students to use. All Power points and assignments will also be uploaded to TEAMs.

Electronic Devices Policy:

Cell phones should be on silent and not visible in the classroom unless there is a direct instructional need.

Make-up work:

When a student is absent, it is the responsibility of the student to make-up work which is missed. Students should look on the calendar on my website to find the assignments and come see me for handouts or look on TEAMs. All assignments should be made up within 3 days of the student’s return to class. Please see me about arranging a time to make up any quizzes and tests.

Student Planners:

Students are given planners and they are expected to begin each class period by copying the topic and any assigned homework which is written on the white board. The student planner is an excellent way for the parent to maintain a daily log of the child’s work.

Webpage:

Class Information will be posted on my website at: https://schmidtd3.wixsite.com/mysite

This site will have weekly lessons assignments and procedures with a printable option.

Parents, if there is anything that I can do to help your child be successful, please do not hesitate to contact me. You may reach me at the following e-mail address, (SchmidtD@santarosa.k12.fl.us ) or by calling the school and leaving a message. The school phone number is 936-6040.

Please sign and return this page and return it to the front of the folder as a reference page.

Sincerely,

Mr. Schmidt

Teacher

I have read the previous letter and understand the rules and policies in Mr. Schmidt’s class.

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