Syllabus

**__ Special Topics __** ** Syllabus ** || Geometry Honors || 1 || A rigorous study of geometric concepts utilizing Algebra I and Algebra II || Students, in a collabortive learning setting, will use technology to explore geometric concepts and learn to use these concepts in practical mathematic applications. || Monday – Thursday Friday Room 114 Campfire: ( 1st Period: 9:30 – 10:40 1st Period: 9:00 – 9:40  2nd Period: 10:45 – 11:55 2nd Period: 9:45 – 10:20  3rd Period: 1:50 – 3:00 3rd Period: 10:25 – 11:00  4th Period: 3:05 – 4:15 4th Period: 11:05 – 11:40 || **Faculty**: ||  Mr. Cooper || **Telephone**: ||   || **Email**: ||  Office Location (Planning Period Location): Room # 114  john.cooper@craven.k12.nc.us ||   || 8:30 – 9:00 || Daniel Colvin, Dean Craven Early College || 252-637-5706 || **Email**: ||  Daniel.Colvin@craven.k12.nc.us || Pencils!!! All assignments that are not online need to be completed in pencil. All written assignments must be completed in pencil to be accepted by the teacher.
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A composition notebook

A calculator is not required for this class, but may be helpful when practicing for the end of course test. I will provide TI-83 calculators for in-class work when necessary.

Campus Planner – this resource provides college procedures and regulations and provides an organization tool for students. || **Course Goals/Competencies:** By the end of this course, students will be prepared to enter into Algebra II || ** 1.04 ** Operate with matrices to model and solve problems. || ** 1.05 ** Model and solve problems using direct, inverse, combined and joint variation. || ** 2.04 ** Create and use best-fit mathematical models of linear, exponential, and quadratic functions to solve problems involving sets of data. a. Interpret the constants, coefficients, and bases in the context of the data. b. Check the model for goodness-of-fit and use the model to draw conclusions or make predictions. || ** 2.07 ** Use equations with radical expressions to model and solve problems; justify results. a. Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties. b. Interpret the degree, constants, and coefficients in the context of the problem. || ** 2.08 ** Use equations and inequalities with absolute value to model and solve problems; justify results. a. Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties. b. Interpret the constants and coefficients in the context of the problem. || ** 2.10 ** Use systems of two or more equations or inequalities to model and solve problems; justify results. Solve using tables, graphs, matrix operations, and algebraic properties. ||
 * // Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: //** ||
 * // Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: //** ||
 * // Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: //** ||

** Grading and Evaluation Methods: ** Participation and classwork will be graded based on the student’s performance in class. Homework assignments will be graded based on the work put forth in the homework assignment (SHOW YOUR WORK!!). Students are encouraged to correct any errors in homework assignments, as many of the quiz and test questions will come directly from the homework. Any special projects or presentations will be presented with a rubric to explain the grading process. Extra credit will NOT be offered in this class unless ALL course work is completed. || Projects (rubric), homework, classwork, presentations (rubric), quizzes, tests, and participation will all comprise 9 weeks averages. The Final exam will be an EOC and count as 25% of the final grade. || A 93-100 B 85-92 C 77-84 D 76-70 F 69 and below || **Grading Percentages:** Students must request any missed work from the instructor. Students have five (5) days to makeup work missed that was assigned on a day the student was absent. If student misses an announced quiz, test, project or homework assignment, that quiz, test, project, or homework assignment is due the day the student returns.
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 * Participation/Classwork – 15% **
 * Homework – 20% **
 * Quizzes – 25% **
 * Tests – 40% ** ||
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Late work will not be accepted! || **Academic Integrity:** Craven Community College and Craven Early College is committed to academic excellence through honesty and integrity. To protect all students from the results of dishonest conduct, the College has adopted policies to address these issues. It is the responsibility of each student to become familiar with and understand all academic policies and the consequences for failure to adhere to these policies. Please read and follow all policies listed in the Campus Planner or in the Student Handbook **Code of Conduct** at: [] || ** Attendance ** **Procedure**: ** First-Tenth Absence ** -Student is expected to request make up work from their teachers and is responsible for making up that work within five school days. If absences are consecutive, more time may be allowed at the teacher’s discretion.
 * Attendance, Tardiness: *Please note the difference in this policy because this is a SEMESTER class. **
 * Attendance, Tardiness: *Please note the difference in this policy because this is a SEMESTER class. **
 * Attendance, Tardiness: *Please note the difference in this policy because this is a SEMESTER class. **

Parents will be notified after the **third** and **fifth** absence of possible denial of course credit. The administrative team along with parent and student will create a plan for attendance improvement.

** Eleventh Absence ** -**If a student misses more than ten days (10), course credit will be denied unless waived by SSMT (Student Services Management Team).** Student may request an appeal for a waiver to the SSMT due to extenuating circumstances (i.e. illness, death in immediate family, etc.). **Student must be able to document all days of absences in the appeal process (examples-court documents, doctors’ notes).** Waiver decisions will be determined at the end of the school year.

** Tardy Procedure ** : **Learning and Other Resources on Campus:** Craven Community College offers the following resources to support student education goals: The Academic Skills Center provides a Tutorial Computer Lab, Writing Lab, and Math Lab. These labs are staffed by instructors and advanced students to offer assistance with any level of math or writing. Tutorial assistance for CCC students is provided through the Supplemental Instruction program and a nationally certified peer tutoring program. The ASC administers make-up tests per instructor guidelines, hosts a variety of workshops, and assists special needs students. The Goodwin Memorial Library provides a collection of resources selected to support the educational programs offered by the College. Internet access is available in the library to CCC students for educational purposes. For additional information on the ASC and the Goodwin Memorial Library, please visit: [|http://www.cravencc.edu/admissions/Course Catalog/General Information.pdf] and at: [] || **Online Decorum:** To promote an online learning environment that provides each student with the opportunity for academic excellence, students of Craven Community College are expected to become familiar with and adhere to the Code of Conduct. The complete code of conduct can be found at: [] || **Instructor-specific expectations:** Student progress can be viewed by students and parents for up-to-date information on attendance and class averages on Engrade.
 * 1) First tardy-Teacher records tardy and warns student.
 * 2) Second tardy-Teacher emails or calls parent that the second tardy has occurred and reminds parent of possible consequences.
 * 3) Third tardy-Student will stay after school and will be assigned cleanup detail.
 * 4) Continued tardiness will result in other consequences determined by the Dean. ||

Students are reminded to be accountable for their own performance in class. Please be RESPECTFUL of everyone in and out of class. Most importantly, do not be afraid to ask for help – your teacher cannot read your mind!

*See Needed Materials, Grading and Evaluation Methods, and Make-Up Work. || **College Cancellation/Closing:** Weather related cancellations will be announced on the College’s webpage: [|http://www.cravencc.edu]. Cancellations may also be announced on Public Radio East (89.3 WTEB, 91.5 WBJD, 88.5 WZNB, 90.3 WKNS, 88.1 Greenville) and local radio and television. For a complete listing of all stations, please visit: [] || Aug 5-7 |||| Introduction, rules, and review of key concepts || Aug 10-14 |||| One-step/multi-step equations and inequalities (Quiz) || Aug 17-21 |||| Absolute value inequalities and review (Quiz and Test) || Aug 24-28 |||| Radicals, exponents, and review || Aug 31 – Sept 4 |||| Graphing (Test) || Sept 8-11 |||| Absolute value functions, shifts, and scatter plots (Test) || Sept 14-18 |||| Plots and introduction to matrices (Test) || Sept 21-25 |||| Continuation of matrices and review (Test) || Sept 28 – Oct 2 |||| Determinants, identity of matrices, and inverses of matrices (Test) || Oct 5-9 |||| First EOQ Exam || Oct 12-16 |||| Fall Break || Oct 19-23 |||| Systems of equations, systems of inequalities, substitution, and elimination (Quiz) || Oct 26-30 |||| Matrices, linear programming, and review (2 Tests) || Nov 2-6 |||| Laws of exponents, polynomials, FOIL (Quiz) || Nov 9-13 |||| Multiple polynomials, review, long division (Test) || Nov 16-20 |||| Synthetic division, factoring, key numbers (Quiz) || Nov 23-24 |||| Review (Test) || Nov 30 – Dec 4 |||| Polynomial equations and review (Test) || Dec 7-11 |||| Second EOQ Exam || Dec 14-18 |||| Make-up days || Dec 21 – Jan 4 |||| Winter Break || // Syllabus or Agenda items subject to change. Syllabus changes will be communicated through written notification via course website and/or class handout. Agenda changes or due dates will be communicated through oral communication. // ||
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