PIB Geometry



Honors Geometry

Mrs. Starnes

2016 – 2017 School Year

Course Description:

Topics covered first semester will include line and angle relationships, an introduction to proofs, properties of triangles, quadrilaterals/coordinate geometry, and similarity. Second semester we will cover right triangles, right triangle trigonometry, area and volume, circles, and finally, sequences. Deductive reasoning or proofs will be woven into all of these chapters. The idea of proof is especially heavy first semester.

Materials:

1. textbook – Discovering Geometry: An Investigative Approach, Key Curriculum Press.

2. 3 – ring binder with paper

3. scientific calculator (A TI-84 plus graphing calculator will be used in class for demonstrations)

4. protractor, compass, and a ruler

5. colored pencils

Classroom Expectations:

1. Students will be in their seats, ready to work when the bell rings.

2. Materials will be brought to class daily.

3. No food will be allowed in class. A bottle of water is acceptable.

4. All cell phones will be turned off during class. Students will not be allowed to have them out unless told otherwise.

Grading Policy:

Students will be graded on a weighted grade system and will receive an accumulative grade for the entire semester.

For a grade of an A, students will have earned at least a 90% for the semester.

For a grade of a B, students will have earned an 80 – 89% for the semester.

For a grade of a C, students will have earned a 70 – 79% for the semester.

For a grade of a D, students will have earned a 60 – 69% for the semester.

Grading Categories and Weights for each Category:

Assessments: 70%

Home-learning and in-class assignments: 25%

Oral Presentations: 5%

Students will be given progress reports every six weeks. Progress report grades will be based solely on the percentage earned up to that point.

Attendance Policy:

In order for students to be successful in this course, it is essential that they attend class every day. The Lakewood High School attendance policy will be followed. If a student is absent, it is their responsibility to find out what was missed during office hours only and complete the makeup work in a timely manner. A list of assignments will be posted on my website - it is highly encouraged that students look there first to see what they missed.

Homework Policy:

In order for students to be successful in this course, it is crucial that homework be completed on a consistent basis. Assignments will be checked or turned in almost daily at the beginning of the class period that they are due. Each assignment will be worth 10 points. No late work will be accepted.

Tests:

A test will be given at the completion of every unit. Each unit test will be worth 100 points. If a student is absent it is their responsibility to schedule a makeup time.

Office Hours:

My office hours are after school on black days from 3:15 – 3:50 in room B201. If you need help on Orange days Mrs. Prieve will be available in the morning from 7:10 – 7:35 in room A219. You do not need to schedule an appointment ahead of time if you are coming in for help.

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