Ms.

Menard Midwood High School at Brooklyn College

msmenardmath@gmail.com MGS21QNR Geometry Fall 2014
Geometry Course Contract
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
How is Geometry used to make sense of the physical world?
Can we justify that something is always true?
How can the study of geometry help me in other disciplines?
CLASSROOM SUPPLIES (you must have these with you EVERY DAY)
o A notebook or section in a binder;
o A 2 pocket folder for loose worksheets
o 4 color pen for note-taking
GRADING
o Tests and Quizzes 50%
o Tasks/Projects 20%
o Homework 10%
o Class Participation 10%
o Notebook 10%
You will be able to track your grade, assignments due, and class notes on skedula.org.
TESTS/QUIZZES
Exams will be given on Fridays with one weeks notice. There will also be weekly quizzes on
course material.
TASKS/PROJECTS
We will be doing a lot of hands-on work this term, exploring the big ideas in geometry and
discovering things for ourselves. You will be demonstrating your understanding of the course
material through your active participation in these explorations and your ability to communicate
your findings.
HOMEWORK
Homework is assigned regularly and is due at the start of class the following day. It will be
checked in class and randomly collected. Students with an EXCUSED absence can make up
homework the following day. Otherwise, late homework will NOT be accepted.
CLASS PARTICIPATION
Each term students will be assigned a grade for Class Participation. You can earn full credit for
this grade by actively engaging with our work, ASKING and ANSWERING questions, and
participating in classroom discussion.
TECHNOLOGY
This is the 21
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century - be prepared to employ your technology in service of learning this term! We are
going to be using various devices as we notice, wonder and communicate mathematically. Technology
used in service of learning is encouraged and acceptable TECHNOLOGY USED FOR OFF-TASK
BEHAVIOR UNDERMINES OUR CLASSROOM COMMUNITY. Respect the House of Geometry by
leaving your texting/Instagram-ing, etc. outside.


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ASK YOURSELF: WHY NOT YOUR BEST?
ABSENTEEISM
Geometry is a fascinating and challenging subject, and we have A LOT of material to cover
this term.
ATTENDANCE and PUNCTUALITY ARE CRITICAL TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS!
Therefore:
! Focus during class time is paramount. You cannot remain focused if you are texting,
playing a game, posting to Instagram, or using your phone in any non-mathematical way.
! Absences without a note from home are UNEXCUSED. It is the students responsibility to
get notes and turn in assignments following an absence. IF YOU ARE ABSENT, IT IS
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE UP MISSED WORK AND TO RESCHEDULE MISSED
QUIZZES OR EXAMS.

RULES OF THE HOUSE (non-negotiables)
In this house, we do MATH:
o In this classroom, we are all MATHEMATICIANS!
o When you are in this class, all you do is MATH.
o Be prepared to work everyday, on time, with your supplies.
We keep this house neat and clean:
o No personal grooming - no lotion, no hair combing/brushing, no make-up application.
o No food or drink (except water) during class
o No writing on anything except a piece of paper
In this house, we treat each other respectfully.
o We do not interrupt each other when speaking.
o We use appropriate language when we speak to the teacher and each other.
o We observe One Mic and Safe Space.
NO INTERRUPTIONS OR ELECTRONICS
o If you are late, hand in your pass, sign the late log, and quietly take your seat.
o Do not interrupt the lesson with bathroom requests or irrelevant questions.

"ZERO TOLERANCE#
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IS CRITICAL!!! Copying will not be tolerated. If you copy someones
work OR if you let someone copy your work, you will fail the assignment. If you copy from
someone during a test or quiz, you will receive fail the test or quiz.

Other things you may want to know
You may take a Regents exam for this course on in June
There are many websites we will be using to support our work in class check them out:
themathpage.com, coolmath.com, khanacademy.org, purplemath.com, regentsprep.org.
!Any questions can be directed to Ms. Menard by via skedula.org (pupilpath.com) or via
email at msmenardmath@gmail.com!
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My child and I have both read the contract and understand what is expected from him/her in
order to succeed in this math class.
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Student Name Official Class Parent/Guardian Name
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Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature
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Parent/Guardian Daytime and Evening Phone Parent/Guardian email address
ASK YOURSELF: WHY NOT YOUR BEST?