Welcome to Mrs. Buckel’s Geometry Class!

Geometry Placement For those students who were successful in 7th Grade Algebra and scored proficient or advanced on the Algebra CST. This course covers all of the California Geometry Standards as outlined in the syllabus and on my Moodle page.

Daily Routine Warm-up: Algebra Review or CST prep type questions Go over homework from previous night. Launch: Introduce today’s vocabulary or investigation Explore: Students work through their daily note taking guide or an investigation. Summary: Go over notes for accuracy or go over investigation. ***Homework and warm-ups are submitted in a packet after each unit. ***Students are responsible for keeping all of their work in their 3-ring binder until it is time to turn in the packet. ***If a student misses a quiz or test, make ups are done in tutoring so students don’t miss additional instruction time.

IB Projects There will be three IB projects during the course of the year allowing the students the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned in the Classroom, along with helping them apply what they have learned in the class to the world around them. The first project will be a Construction Manual. This project will allow the Students the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of Geometric Constructions. The second project is a Similarity Project. This project consists of two parts. In the first part the students define what Similarity is. With the second part of The project the students build/make a model of Similar Figures. For the third project the students demonstrate their knowledge of Trigonometry to write creative word problems of their own.

Academic grading policy Grades are figured cumulatively during each semester, using the following percentages. A: %B: 80-89%C: 70-79% D: 60-69%F: 59% and below

Homework grading policy Complete with ALL WORK SHOWN ………………………………. 5 points Missing 1 to 2 problems but shows ALL WORK …………. 3 points No work shown, incomplete, no homework, or in pen … 0 points No late homework will be accepted. *Absent work will be accepted for excused absences.

Point System Students control their grades. Here’s how: Through appropriate behavior, adhering to the rules, and attendance students earn 5 points per day (25 points per week). Students can help their citizenship and academic grades with good behavior. These points are 10% of their academic grade as well as their citizenship grade. In society, as well as our classroom, there are consequences for inappropriate behavior. These consequences result in a loss of points. One and two point infractions are posted in my class and on my moodle page.

Useful Information If you haven’t picked up the useful information sheet please do so on your way out. My Moodle page address: 1. Copy of syllabus 2. Link to California State Standards 3. IB Course Description 4. Copy of the Point Sheet Tutoring days/times listed. Helpful books, websites and videos. Contact Information

International Baccalaureate We aim to develop internationally- minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a more peaceful world.

International Baccalaureate How? IB Trained, Award-winning Teachers 100+ IB Units Variety of assessments, not just tests Balanced, Inquiry-based curriculum Visual Arts for All Language Mandarin and Spanish Centered on the Whole Child real-life application global issues concepts and skills to connect curriculum 2016 IB Evaluation

8th Grade Promotion Requirements Promotion and Portfolios…. IB/Portfolio Coordinator: Mrs. Sims Portfolio Presentation Day

PACIFIC BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL TH GRADE PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS 1. No F ’ s in any class 2. No U ’ s in any class hours of Service 4. Portfolio and Portfolio Presentation 5. No Suspensions in the last six weeks of school 6. No more than two suspensions during the academic school year

How to make the grades: Complete all class assignments and homework Attend tutoring when needed; late busses began last week and are on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Come to school everyday Be a good citizen inside and outside of the Classroom. Demonstrate the IB learner profile.

Service Expectations Eligibility = 20 hours minimum Document all hours Personal reflection Service Opportunities Webpage bulletin Designing and delivering inspiration to IB exam students Note: chores or house hold responsibilities are family expectations; not service to community.

8 th Grade CELEBRATION! What are portfolios? A Change too… Celebrate learning Products Process (journals) Reflect Academic Personal Service Present Practice Interview Skills

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS Portfolio must be in a binder (suggested) 1 inch binder Sheet protectors Tabs Lunch workshops announced in bulletin Portfolio evidence to be stored in each class Fifth period teachers mentor 8 th grd. Portfolio Design Presentation Creative Distinction “Passion Projects” will be discussed in depth at portfolio workshop

IB Best Works Evidence from every subject Language and Literature (English) *Mathematics Information and Society (History/Geography) Science Physical Education Visual Art (including Developmental Workbook) Design (including Design Journal) *Music, Support OR Language Acquisition (Spanish)

Portfolio Exhibition Day... End of May Panels include Administration/staff Teacher Community member Student Dress for success Business attire Or clean, pressed uniform

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