Syllabus


 * __ Course Description: __**

This course covers study of points, lines, planes, angles, proofs, two- and three-dimensional figures, congruence, similarity, right triangle trigonometry, and transformations. Students will learn to think using inductive and deductive reasoning along with logic. **__ Course Requirements/Objectives __****__ : __**


 * Pre-Requisite:** Algebra I

classwork, homework, quizzes, and tests. **__ Texts/Resources: __**
 * Objective:** The student will successfully master Geometry skills as demonstrated through

Students will use the McDougal Littell //Geometry// textbook. One copy will be sent home for use in homework and studying, while a class set will be used during class time. **__ Required Materials: __**

- Notebook - Either 1) a binder or 2) a spiral and folder - Pencils - Calculator for home use that can add, subtract, multiply, and divide - Protractor – provided - Compass – provided - Calculator for school use – provided - AAA Batteries 4-pack **__ Units of Study: __**
 * Students will need daily:**

- Basics of Geometry - Reasoning and Proof  - Perpendicular and Parallel Lines - Congruent Triangles  - Properties of Triangles - Quadrilaterals  - Transformations - Similarity  - Right Triangles and Trigonometry - Circles - Area of Polygons and Circles - Surface Area and Volume **__ Grading Policy: __**

Quarter Grades: Tests and quizzes - 60% Homework, classwork, and participation - 40%

**__ Guidelines for Success: __**

1) Attend class regularly and prepared to work. 2) Do all assigned tasks to the best of their ability. 3) Complete make-up work according to County Policy (Student Agenda pg. 22) 4) Seek extra help from teacher if falling behind. 1) Follow all school and county rules/policies. 2) Raise your hand to speak. 3) Use appropriate language. 4) Be respectful and courteous. 5) Stay in your assigned seat.
 * All students should:**
 * Rules and Policies**

It is YOUR responsibility to get any notes or assignments you missed, and to turn in anything that was due on the first day of your absence. Class time is designated to that day’s lesson, not re-teaching missed lessons. Please plan on staying after school if you need help with make-up work or understanding any missed notes. Class time is critical time; please keep absences to a minimum. For __excused__ absences, all quizzes and tests are to be made-up within 1 week of the student’s return before school or after school. Please arrange this as soon as you get back to school. See me if you are out for an extended time or for extraordinary circumstances. It is recommended for students with __unexcused__ absences to attempt the work so as to not get too far behind on knowledge. Tests and quizzes //will// be a 0.
 * Absences and Make-up Work**

In addition to using your Agenda, any time you leave my room, you __must__ sign out on my clipboard. The ability to leave a classroom is a privilege that that should not be abused. Abusing the privilege may result in temporary restriction, detention, referral, or cut slip.
 * Leaving the Room**

Homework is to be completed on time.
 * Homework**

This will not be tolerated and will result in an automatic 0. There will be NO talking or communicating during a test or quiz. Keep in mind that copying someone else’s classwork or homework is considered cheating as well. There may be times throughout the course when extra help may be needed. Good times to stay after are when you had problems understanding a lesson, missed class, have a test or quiz coming up, would like a couple extra problems or examples to do, or want to review old material before finals. I am available before school or after school most days. Please check with me before staying after and make sure you have parental permission.
 * Cheating**
 * Tutoring/ Extra Help**

Extra credit is available throughout the course to everyone. It will not be given to students individually during “crunch time.” Do not come to me a week before grades are due asking what you can do to bring your grade up, by then it is too late in most cases. If you do all make-up work and assignments on time, you should not be in this predicament.
 * Extra Credit**