1. Mr. Gorsuch LAPTOP Geometry Welcome to Back to School Night !

2. Before We Begin.... All of this is on the WEB!!! Don’t copy anything downAll of this is on the WEB!!! Don’t copy anything down For website & e-mail go to:For website & e-mail go to: –Foothill High School Faculty DirectoryFaculty Directory –Scott Gorsuch Here’s what it looks like >> Mr. G's Home PageHere’s what it looks like >> Mr. G's Home Page

3. In the next few minutes... Course OutlineCourse Outline Grading PolicyGrading Policy HomeworkHomework Extra Help OpportunitiesExtra Help Opportunities Questions/Comments/ComplaintsQuestions/Comments/Complaints

4. Course Outline Laptop Geometry has the same California Content Standards as a regular Geometry course.Laptop Geometry has the same California Content Standards as a regular Geometry course. Students who do well in Algebra may not do well in Geometry (or vice versa).Students who do well in Algebra may not do well in Geometry (or vice versa). Spatial Visualization, Logical Thinking and the ability to put multiple concepts together to come to a new conclusion are of utmost importance in a Geometry course.Spatial Visualization, Logical Thinking and the ability to put multiple concepts together to come to a new conclusion are of utmost importance in a Geometry course. Course pre-requisite is the completion of Algebra with a C minus or better.Course pre-requisite is the completion of Algebra with a C minus or better.

5. What about the LAPTOP part? The goal of the laptop portion of the program is to:The goal of the laptop portion of the program is to: –Use computer software to complement the curriculum – particularly Geometer’s Sketchpad (let’s take a look). –Allow for research and discovery learning. –Allow for projects/activities that demonstrate conceptual understanding of the curriculum in creative ways (alternate assessment). –Please be patient, this is the first year of this program and the curriculum is in progress. We are ALL learning things as we go.

6. Grading Policy Composition of Grade (First Semester)Composition of Grade (First Semester) –Homework / Class work - 15% –GROUP Quizzes - 10% –Tests - 60% (Always announced at least one week in advance). –Final Exam - 15% Grade are updated on the web after every chapter. Let’s see here >> Mr. G's Home PageGrade are updated on the web after every chapter. Let’s see here >> Mr. G's Home PageMr. G's Home PageMr. G's Home Page

7. Homework Homework should be considered a WORK ETHIC grade.Homework should be considered a WORK ETHIC grade. Homework assignments are given out for the entire chapter:Homework assignments are given out for the entire chapter: –Students can work in advance. –Students can do homework if they are at home sick. Expect homework every night including weekends.Expect homework every night including weekends.

8. Homework STUDENTS RECIEVE 100% FOR HOMEWORK AS LONG AS THEY:STUDENTS RECIEVE 100% FOR HOMEWORK AS LONG AS THEY: Check their odd answers against the back of the book.Check their odd answers against the back of the book. Correct papers in class as we talk about problems/answers.Correct papers in class as we talk about problems/answers. Leave no blank answers (they must at least ask a clarifying question).Leave no blank answers (they must at least ask a clarifying question). Show work where appropriate.Show work where appropriate. Complete the assignment.Complete the assignment. PLEASE NOTE THAT I PUT THE ONUS ON THE STUDENT TO COMPLETE AND UNDERSTAND THE ASSIGNMENTS.PLEASE NOTE THAT I PUT THE ONUS ON THE STUDENT TO COMPLETE AND UNDERSTAND THE ASSIGNMENTS.

9. Extra Help Opportunities Online Resources. Let’s see here >> Mr. G's WebsiteOnline Resources. Let’s see here >> Mr. G's Website Mr. G's Website Mr. G's Website With Mr. G...FREE!With Mr. G...FREE! –Mornings (except Wednesdays) at 7:30am. –Every day at lunch. –Other times by asking! Other School OptionsOther School Options –Peer Tutoring - please contact counseling. –Homework club - please contact counseling. –Steps tutoring in Pleasanton.

10. Extra Help Opportunities (con't) I have learned in my years of teaching that not enough students come in for extra help even though they know they are confused. Please encourage your child to seek extra help at the first sign of trouble.I have learned in my years of teaching that not enough students come in for extra help even though they know they are confused. Please encourage your child to seek extra help at the first sign of trouble.

11. Character Pledges Did you notice the character pledges that each of your students completed in third period as part of character week?Did you notice the character pledges that each of your students completed in third period as part of character week? If you think this was a useful activity, the primary planner for character week at FHS was VP Lori Vella. Why not shoot off an e-mail and thank her for her efforts!If you think this was a useful activity, the primary planner for character week at FHS was VP Lori Vella. Why not shoot off an e-mail and thank her for her efforts!

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