Course Syllabus

Semester 1 | Dates June 8 - July 1st, 2015
Course Number: MA301

Welcome to Geometry!  You are probably saying to yourself, “Great, another pointless math class of material I am never, EVER going to use in life.”  Maybe you are happy to hear this, but you are correct.  90% of what is in this course, and in high school math in general you will NEVER use in life.   In my first job interview after graduating college(a manager at a fitness center), my employer did not say, “ok, we’ll hire you, but first, prove these two triangles are congruent by the SAS theorem.”  I get it, but although you will only use 10% of the material in high school math as an application in your life, the thought process is what you will benefit from 100% of the time. Before you begin, please watch “Science of NHL Hockey: Hockey Geometry." I have found a way to make Geometry part of my favorite hobby, and it is my hope you are able to do the same. 

Office Hours: This is a completely online course, and office hours are available upon request. I generally respond to email within 12-24 hours. For general questions, please email me first. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Good thinking and study skills are necessary for success in Geometry. Geometry is a full year course that studies the relationships and properties of angles, lines, triangles and other polygons, circles, trigonometric ratios, planes, and spatial drawings. The use of deductive and inductive reasoning is stressed in the development of logic and reasoning used in proof. Students will be exposed to a variety of investigative techniques, construction methods and various styles of writing proofs. Technology will be used to enhance the students’ understanding of Geometry.  A scientific calculator or graphing calculator is required for this course.  Please refer to our calculator policy at the beginning of the math course descriptions.

• Algebra I is required for this course
• Recommended grade level: 9-12

MODULE DATES AND PACING 
The pacing of this course moves very fast. You will be expected to complete up to 12 modules each week. This is about four modules at least three times each week. 

Semester 1

FINAL EXAM!!

 The final exam accounts for 50% of your Semester 1 grade and you must pass this in order to get credit for the course! The on-site final exam will be conducted on July 1, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Educational Service Center (ESC) at 4800 W. Stones Crossing Road. The exam will take place in the Board Room on the first level. Please bring either your student ID or a driver's license with you. 

Semester 2

 
The final exam accounts for 50% of your Semester 2 grade and you must pass this in order to receive credit for the course. The on-site final exam will be conducted on July 23, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Center Grove High School, Room 317. Please bring either your student ID and a driver's license with you. You will also turn in your iPad at this time. Please make sure you have downloaded everything you need to either Dropbox or Google Drive.  

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
All readings and instructional materials will be provided in Canvas. 

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Students must have access to a reliable device (computer, iPad) with high-speed internet access and a headset microphone with a camera/audio-recording capabilities. iPad is best, but a similar device should also work. You will be using apps such as Notability or NeuAnnotate, video apps, canvas apps, etc.  Any other questions, please ask Mr. Baumgart.

PARTICIPATION EXPECTATIONS
This course is a 2-credit, completely online course. There are no required face-to-face sessions, but students will be expected to login at least three times each week or more.  Students will spend approximately 2-3 hours a day completing the required tasks. Many of the course projects involve collaborative and detailed work, and therefore students should plan ahead and allocate the time needed to such projects.  

Students are expected to complete all assignments by the scheduled due dates. Failure to do so will result in a 0. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, students are to communicate with their instructor as soon as possible to make necessary accommodations.

HELP-SEEKING STRATEGIES
Please be proactive and seek help whenever possible. The online environment is full of helpful people and resources.  If you are having a problem, reach out to those around you who might be able to help. Consider the following:

• Instructor Support. You can contact me anytime using my e-mail. I will respond to your emails within 24 hours. You can also use the “help” resource, and select “ask your instructor a question.”
• Technical Support. If you are having issues with Canvas, you may use the “help” link to search the Canvas guides, or report a problem. As a rule of thumb, try using a different internet browser or reboot your device. For technical support related to your hardware, please notify your teacher and he/she will file a help ticket with the Center Grove Technology Department.
• Online Support. If you have a question regarding Center Grove Global Campus in general, please contact the Director of Online Learning Kim Hendrick at hendrickk@centergrove.k12.in.us.

DISABILITY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
If you have special needs that may require modification of instruction or assessment, please make sure a copy of your IEP is on file. You may contact Kathy Stricker, Director of Special Needs at strickerk@centergrove.k12.in.us, so that we can determine how to make necessary accommodations to best support your learning needs.  

PLAGIARISM
It is expected that students will not cheat, plagiarize, or engage in any other form of academic dishonesty.  If a student is discovered doing any of these acts, that student will be subject to consequences determined by Center Grove Administrators, which could include possibly receiving an “F” in the course or dismissal from the Global Campus program entirely.

GRADING
The following assignments will constitute your grade:

Projects                                                           30%

Canvas Quizzes                                              20%

Final Exam (completed on-site)                       50%

GRADING SCALE
Grades and assignment feedback will be posted within 48-72 hours of submission, pending an on-time submission.  All assignments will be graded on a point basis and final grades will be determined as follows:

93-100 A                     90-92   A-                    87-89   B+                   83-86   B

80-82   B-                    77-79   C+                   73-76   C                     70-72   C-

67-69   D+                   63-66   D                     60-62   D-                    0-59     F

OVERVIEW OF ASSIGNMENTS