Geometry Skyridge Middle School
Geometry
Skyridge Middle School
Teacher Information
Mrs. Jana Wells
jana.wells@camas.wednet.edu
360.833.5800 ext. 79992
Course Description
Welcome to Geometry! I am excited about working with you this year as we progress through a set
of topics and concepts that will be fairly different from algebra last year. At the same time, it will be
fun to have the opportunity to put to use some of the skills and concepts you have learned in
previous math courses. We will be studying the mathematics that most colleges expect students to
have mastered, and much of it can be applied to everyday life and many careers as well.
Students in this course will work to achieve mastery of High School Geometry Common Core
Standards. Geometry standards, as outlined in the Common Core State Standardsi, focus on six
critical areas: (1) congruence; (2) similarity, right triangles, and trigonometry; (3) circles; (4)
expressing geometric properties with equations; (5) geometric measurement and dimension; and (6)
modeling with geometry.
Students will apply the eight mathematical practicesii throughout the course to develop analytical
skills, consistently use academic language, engage in research, create and solve authentic and
unique situations, and write to explain/defend/prove one¡¯s assertions.
Materials
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Composition Book To be used for warm-ups, notes, and homework assignments.
Pencils All work must be done in pencil.
Protractor, Compass, Ruler, Colored Pen, Graph Paper, Lined Paper
1 or 1 ? inch Binder A small zipper pocket is helpful for holding smaller items.
5 Dividers
Scientific Calculator A graphic calculator, TI 84 or TI 83, is not needed for this course. A
scientific calculator, such as a TI 30x, will be used occasionally.
Calculator Appropriateness: While a scientific calculator is required for this course, it is
important that math students not become dependent upon their calculators. Therefore, you will
find that there will be limited calculator use on quizzes and tests. Please be prepared for this by
only using your calculator for problems in the homework that are obviously calculator worthy.
Approximately 99% of the math you do this year should be done without the aid of a calculator.
Keep your basic math skills sharp!
Additional Resources
As a traditional textbook, we will be using Discovering Geometry, Third Edition by Key Curriculum
Press. We will also supplement with other learning opportunities to ensure that all standards are
covered.
Homework
The majority of homework will be practice that is not completed in class. Therefore, it is important
to use your class time wisely. Skill practice may be assigned as homework. Additionally, students
may be asked to watch a video lesson at home in order to prepare for class the following day.
Homework and activities will be posted on our class website
. This is the place to check if you are absent or forget
the homework for the day.
Grading
Students and parents are encouraged to check grades regularly using Skyward online access.
Grading Percentages
20% - Daily Assignments, Activities, Homework, and Warm-Ups
Assignments are given frequently and are due the following day at the beginning of class.
Assignments are to be done in pencil only, neatly and accurately with work shown. Every
student can earn a 100% on homework if it¡¯s completed on time! Each assignment will
be worth a total of 4 points and will be based on correctness and completion. If an
assignment is completed on time (before the next class usually) and you score less than a 4,
you may do corrections in colored pen to earn a 4. Corrections are accepted up until the
next test. 9.26 CHANGE Daily assignments are worth 1 point if complete (0 if missing
or incomplete) and larger assignments may be worth more points (based on rubric).
65% - Quizzes and Tests
Quizzes will be announced in advance and given periodically throughout units to check on
student progress toward meeting standards. Students can retake portions of quizzes after
filling out a retake form. The problems will be similar to the original quiz. Tests will be given
at the end of each unit. Portions of tests can be retaken after a retake form is completed.
Problems will be similar to the original test. If you miss a quiz or test due to an excused
absence, you must take the assessment in advance or immediately upon return.
9.26 CHANGE No retakes on tests (only quizzes)
15% - Semester Final
This test will cover the material from the entire semester. This will be given in late January
to follow the high school pacing of the course. Another course final will be given in June.
Final grades are determined using the following scale:
93-100
A
90-92
A-
88-89
B+
83-87
B
80-82
B-
78-79
C+
73-77
C
70-72
C-
68-69
D+
60-67
D
0-59
F
Late Work
The Skyridge late work policy allows two make-up days for each day that a student has an
excused absence. It is the student¡¯s responsibility to arrange time before school, at lunch time,
during the first 20 minutes of FLEX, or after school to obtain work missed while he/she was gone.
Checking the class website is also a great way to see what was missed.
It is very important that middle school students gain personal responsibility for their learning.
I am looking forward to learning math with you this year! We will have a year filled with new
experiences, successes, challenges, and memorable moments. Please ask any questions or
express any concerns you may have regarding this course, material, or middle school life in
general. It is important to ask questions! I am available before school on most days, during
lunch (by appointment), and after school on Thursdays and Fridays. I am here to help! I
encourage you to make this a great school year by being actively involved in the learning
process and our school.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Jana Wells
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