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Veterans Memorial High School

Course Syllabus

Geometry

|Teacher Information | | |

|Name: Ms. Thompson | | |

|Phone: (210) 619-40220 | | |

|Location: Room H303 | | |

|Office Hours: M-F 8am – 8:30am, | | |

|12:00pm – 1:00pm | | |

|E-Mail: mthompson342@ | | |

School Attributes

The manner in which we prepare students at Veterans Memorial High School is informed by four attributes: (1) Dedicated faculty who will hold themselves, at minimum, to the same standards as the students we teach; (2) Positive relationships developed and nurtured between and among adults and students; (3) A high level of rigor included in instructional practices via standards aligned and contextually driven instruction; and (4) Connecting positive relationships with effective instruction for positive academic RESULTS!

Course Description:

|Geometry is the study of the properties, measurement, and relationships of points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids. The course focuses on |

|solving equations in real life situations through manipulation and graphing. Right triangle trigonometry will be revisited and the Pythagorean|

|Theorem introduced. Area of plane figures as well as surface area and volume of 3-D figures will be explored. Systems of linear equations and |

|inequalities will also be investigated both graphically and algebraically |

Textbook: HMH TX Geometry – Online version

Suggested Materials:

• Notebook

• Pencils

• Color Pencils

• Compass

• Protractor

Course Competencies/ Learning Objectives

Students who successfully complete Geometry will be competent in the following areas:

|Identify Geometric Shapes: terminology and specific characteristics of geometric shapes |

|Transformation of Shapes: reflect, rotate and translate shapes. |

|Probability: use probability to make predictions about real world situations. |

|Angles: classification, measurements and relationships of different angles. |

|Area of geometric shapes: calculate the area of shapes in proper units of measure. |

|Similarity and Congruence: properties of similar shapes and congruent shapes. |

|Trigonometric Functions: sine, cosine, and tangent of triangles. |

|Proofs: write two-column proofs for real world problems. |

|Circles: angles of a circle, circumference, area, similar and congruent. |

|Solids: volume and surface are of three dimensional solids |

Student Evaluation

The grading system at Veterans Memorial High School is as follows:

Students are evaluated based upon the evidence demonstrated in regards to each course’s learning outcomes. Each learning outcome is a set of skills that students will be working on in Geometry class. Students will receive a minimum of 3 Daily Assignments/Quizzes per week and a minimum of 3 Tests/Major Exams per 9 weeks. Daily Assignment/Quizzes is 60% of overall grade; Test/ Major Project is 40% of overall grade.

Attendance Policy

Regular and prompt class attendance is an essential part of the educational experience. Students will accept full responsibility for ensuring their work does not suffer because of absences. All students are expected to attend every scheduled class on time. Exceptions may be made for illness and valid emergencies. Excessive absences could result in loss of credit. Please see Student Handbook for complete rules on attendance.

Classroom Expectations

1. Students are expected to be in class on time everyday.

2. Students are expected to be respectful of all other students and teachers in the classroom.

3. Students are expected to participate in all team activities to the best of their ability.

Plagiarism, Cheating, and Academic Integrity

Plagiarism is the practice of copying words, sentences, images, or ideas for use in written or oral assessments without giving proper credit to the source. Cheating is defined as the giving or receiving of illegal help on anything that has been determined by the teacher to be an individual effort. Both are considered serious offenses and will significantly affect your course grade. Please refer to the Student Handbook booklet for additional information.

Methodology

A combination of lecture, class discussion, presentations, videos, cooperative learning, and problem-based learning will be used in this course. Grades will be determined by the satisfactory and timely completion of assignments. The grade of each assignment is based on the prerequisite given for each assignment. Below is an overview of topic/ units and major assessments/assignments for this course. Please note dates/timeframes are subject to change and are an estimate.

|Unit/ Topic |9 weeks |

|Tools of Geometry |1st/3rd |

|Lines and Angles |1st/3rd |

|Properties of Triangles |1st/3rd |

|Triangle Congruence |1st/3rd |

|Triangle Similarity |1st/3rd |

|Transformations |1st/3rd |

|Quadrilaterals and Coordinate Proof |2nd /4th |

|Properties of Circles |2nd /4th |

|Measurement and Modeling – 2D |2nd /4th |

|Measurement and Modeling – 3D |2nd /4th |

|Probability |2nd /4th |

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General Information

Geometry is a full year course consisting of 2 marking periods split between one semester. Geometry uses a combination of Unit Tests, quizzes, and Unit projects for evaluation. Students are also required to work in a team during several classroom activities. Students will be assigned homework most nights and are to use these assignments as a review of the daily lessons and a preview into the next day.

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