Geometry Course Syllabus
Course
Description:
Geometry
is a year-long middle-level math course that students can receive high school
credit for. The class covers Geometry
standards set by the state and district.
Successful completion of algebra is a prerequisite for this course. At the end of the course, the students will
be able to take an end of course (EOC) Geometry exam that can fulfill a
graduation requirement for the Richland School District.
Course Overview:
Over the course of the year we will cover the following
topics:
ü
Points, Lines, Planes, and Angles
ü
Deductive Reasoning
ü
Parallel Lines and Planes
ü
Congruent Triangles
ü
Quadrilaterals
ü
Inequalities in Geometry
ü
Similar Polygons
ü
Right Triangles
ü
Circles
ü
Constructions
ü
Areas of Plane Figures
ü
Areas and Volumes of Solids
ü
Coordinate Geometry
ü
Transformations
Course Goals and
Mastery Levels:
ü Students
will achieve mastery (80%) of the above concepts and pass the class
ü Students
will achieve a passing score on the EOC exam (if necessary)
ü Students
will be prepared to successfully go on into Algebra 2
Course
Materials (to bring to class every day)
ü A
notebook and paper, including graph paper
(3-ring binder with sectional dividers)
ü 
Ruler, pencils, and erasers;
Ruler, pencils, and erasers;
ü If tests and quizzes are done in pen, however, there
will be a 5% deduction.
ü Scientific
calculator, compass, textbook
and
protractor.
In-Class
Expectations
ü
Eating and drinking is not allowed in class,
unless the liquid is water. I do allow
gum in class, provided it is not seen or heard.
ü
Electronic device policy: If I see it or hear it, I collect it and you
get it back at the end of class.
ü
Phones are not to be used as calculators in this
class. If you need a calculator, you can
borrow one.
ü
All tardies are recorded and handled by the
office. Be in your seat when the bell
rings.
ü
Keep the language positive in your conversations
with and about others. No swearing
please.
ü
The desks are clean. Please keep them that way by not writing on
them.
ü
Respect others by listening well and responding
appropriately when they are done speaking.
ü
During group or partner work, work and share the
responsibility with who you are working.
ü
If you’ve got a question or comment, please
raise your hand and wait to be acknowledged.
ü
Use your class time well. Use the class-time that I give you to get
started on your homework.
Be ready to work every day! Math is a doing sport! It is not a spectator sport!
Grade Calculation:
Tests: Tests are
worth 50% of the grade. There will be a
test given at the end of each chapter and at the end of each semester. The semester test will be worth the
equivalent of two regular test scores.
Any student absent from class is expected to make-up the test upon
returning. It is the responsibility of
the student to arrange a make-up time with the teacher.
Quizzes: Quizzes are worth 30% of the grade. Quizzes will be given on a regular basis
throughout each chapter. Any student
absent on the day of the quiz is expected to make-up the quiz upon
returning. It is the student’s
responsibility to arrange a make-up time with the teacher.
Homework: Homework
is worth 20% of the grade. You will
grade your own paper in class before turning it in. Papers turned in with no name will receive no
credit for that day’s homework. Papers
with no work shown / diagrams drawn will also receive no credit.
Late Policy: Homework assignments turned in late will receive a 50% deduction. Assignments turned in more than 1 week late will be
given a zero. Late is defined as
after we collect them at the beginning of class.
Grading Scale
93-100
à A 83-86 à B 73-76 à C 60-66 à D
90-92 à A- 80-82 à B- 70-72 à C- 0-59 à F
87-89 à B+ 77-79 à C+ 67-69 à D+
Retesting Policy
A
student can ask to retake one test per
semester if they so desire. The highest score that can be earned on a
retest is 85%, and the grade on the retest is the one that will be recorded. It is the student’s responsibility to ask for
and arrange a time to retake the test with the teacher.
Absences
è If you
are absent, you have that number of days plus one to make up your work. If you are gone 1 day, you have 2 days to get
the make-up work turned in. If you are
absent 5 days, you will have 6 days to get the make-up work turned in.
è Students
are required to get work ahead of time for planned absences. Long- term assignments due during a planned
absence must be turned in prior to leaving.
This includes all school activities and sports. Failure to comply will result in a late assignment.
è If
there are extenuating circumstances,
please communicate these with me as they come up.
Online
Communication
I post a blog on a regular basis of the ongoing assignments
for this class. It is listed under the
geometry heading on the blog. This
information is also communicated in the classroom.
Blog site address: LandersmathHHS.blogspot.com
Regular (almost daily) homework is a part of this class, so
keeping up with the assignments and knowing the schedule is a key part of
success in Geometry.
Be ready to work every day! Math is a doing sport! It is not a spectator sport!
Geometry Course Syllabus
2014-2015
Top Five Keys to
Success:
#1 : Be prepared with
materials and homework each day you come to class.
#2 : Participate in
all activities….in order to learn math one must “do” math.
#3 : Listen well and
take good notes. You get credit for
doing this.
#4 : Use your class
work time well. Get a great start on
your homework each day!
#5 : Be respectful of
each member of our class (their opinions, efforts, and equipment)
Final Note:
I
am looking forward to having you in class.
If you or your parent/guardian have any questions for me, please feel
free to contact me using the contact information above.
Please sign the lines below indicating you have read and
understand the above requirements and expectations of Mr. Landers’ Geometry class.
After reading the syllabus (student and
parent), please detach this second signature sheet and return it to me in
class. This is the first assignment of
the year. I will check to see that this
has been signed.
_______________________________ _____________________________________
student signature parent/guardian signature
This syllabus is also posted on the website for the class
assignments.
è
LandersmathHHS.blogspot.com
If you would like a copy emailed to you, just contact me via
email and I will be glad to send you a one.
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