Welcome to Mr' Montrellas Geometry Class

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Welcome to Mr. Montrellas Geometry Class

• Periods 1, 3, and 6

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Geometry Basics

• Geometry is a college-preparatory course,
  building on skills learned in Algebra 1.
• Students need a grade of C or better in each
  semester to progress to Algebra 2.
• Geometry is required for high school graduation.

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Required Supplies

• Geometry Notetaking Guide and Geometry Practice
  Workbook
• 3-Ring binder w/ (5) divider tabs
• Basic supplies pencil, paper, scientific
  calculator (TI-30 for example), protractor
  compass
• Cypress H. S. Student Planner
• Student copy of textbook, Geometry, stays home
• Geometry students are not permitted to use
  graphing calculators at school or home.

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Class Routine

• Interactive daily lectures using Notetaking Guide
  and Practice Workbook
• Student demonstration of concepts via response
  boards
• 50 of homework and practice workbook problems
  are modeled for students

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Grade Break-down

• A 90 - 100
• B 80 - 89
• C 70 - 79
• D 60 - 69
• F Below 60

• Notebooks 2 points per assignment
• Tests 100 points each
• Quizzes 10 points each
• Final Exam 300 points
• Portfolio 50 points

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Notebooks

• Notebooks are completed for each chapter
• Notebooks are due on the day of the chapter test
• Students must print out each chapters notebook
  grade sheet from the website and self-evaluate
  every assignment before submitting their notebook

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Notebooks

• Notebooks are divided into 5 sections with
  dividers
• 1. Notes Daily lecture notes from the
  Notetaking Guide
• 2. Practice Practice pages from the Practice
  Workbook (Complete in Pairs)
• 3. Homework Homework problems from the
  textbook, Geometry (Complete in Pairs)
• 4. Review Mixed review problems for each
  chapter section (found in textbook)
• 5. Standards California Standards for
  Geometry, along with standards practice
  worksheets

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Grading Policies

• Notebooks Late notebooks are penalized 50 if
  turned in after the due date (the day of the
  chapter test)
• Notebooks Late notebooks must be turned in
  before the following chapters test to receive
  any credit

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Grading Policies

• Tests All students in class on the day of a test
  are required to take the test
• Multiple choice chapter tests will be given to
  prepare students for the CST. In addition, tests
  may include constructions and/or proofs.
• Benchmark exams will be given every two chapters

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Grading Policies

• Quizzes There are NO make-up quizzes
• Quizzes The lowest TWO quiz scores are dropped
  at the end of each semester
• There are various quiz formats

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Construction Portfolio

• Students will complete a portfolio of geometric
  constructions
• All constructions need to be printed out from
  online and completed with a compass and
  straightedge
• The construction portfolio is due towards the end
  of each semester
• A construction final will be given towards the
  end of second semester

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Other Important Information

• McDougal Littell website
• http//www.classzone.com
• Has _at_home tutor plus additional practice areas
  for skills covered in class
• Cypress High School website
• http//cypress.auhsd.k12.ca.us
• Please check under Academics to find a listing
  of all classes important information and
  homework assignments uploaded for each chapter

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Contact Information

• Cypress phone number 714-220-4144
• Email montrella_j_at_auhsd.us
• Conference period 2nd Period (900 945)
• Extra Help (Room 203)
• Students may come in during lunch for extra help
  on any homework problems or clarification