Syllabus Information

Textbook:  Geometry  (C) 2000
                     ISBN: 0395977274  or  9780395977279
                    By Jurgensen & Brown; McDougal Littell Publishing

Course Description:

• The purpose of Geometry is to investigate patterns that are important to the development of logical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Students will work with various geometric concepts including the geometry of two and three dimensions figures, angles, parallel lines, congruent and similar triangles, circles, and apply formulas for perimeters, areas, volumes, as well as reason through and write two-column geometric proofs. 
• Students can expect 20-30 minutes of homework each night from this course.
• Successful completion of this course will leave students prepared for continuing their study of higher mathematics including Algebra 2.

Required Materials:

• Pencils
• Blue/Red Pens
• 3-Ring Binder for only Geometry
• 4 Binder Divider Tabs
• Lined Filler Paper
• Calculator
• Ruler (optional)
• Protractor (optional)
• Compass (optional)

Recommended Graphing Calculator:  
TI-84 Plus Silver Edition

Classroom Expectations:

• Responsibility
  • Being in control of your own behavior
  • Having your work finished on time
• Consideration
  • Treating others the way that you want ot be treated
  • Showing kindness and respect
• Honesty
  • Being truthful to others and yourself
  • Doing what is right regardless of who is around

Tardy/Absent Students: Students are considered tardy if they are not in the classroom when the bell rings.  Students who have been absent should check my website, ask a classmate, or immediately check with me at the beginning of class to receive the materials that were missed.  It is the student's responsibility to collect and turn in his/her missing work and get notes from a classmate.  Students have as many days as they were absent to make up any work that was missed.  Tests, homework, or assignments missed, because of unexcused absences or suspension, may not be made up. (These are school wide policies.)

Daily Expectations:  I expect that students bring their book, three-ring binder, homework, paper, pencil, pen, calculator or other necessary materials to class daily. I also expect students to be in their seat when the bell rings.  Students should not get up from their seat or talk with out permission.  Sleeping in class will also not be tolerated.  Any behavior that interferes negatively with the educational environment is unacceptable.  Persistent action of any of the previous behaviors will result in phone calls and/or e-mails to guardians before further action, such as detention, is taken.  Cheating will NOT be tolerated in my classroom and will be dealt with according to the student handbook. My expectations, and the rules outlined in the Student Code of Conduct Manual will be strictly enforced in my classroom.

Passes:  Each student will be allowed one pass per quarter. Other than this one pass, passes will NOT be given out during my class; going to the bathroom, drinking fountain, locker, office, etc... should be taken care of in the five minutes between classes, lunch, or at the beginning or end of the school day.  Extra credit will be given to any student with an unused passes at the end of each quarter!

Extra Help: If a student is struggling with a topic or concept, I expect the student to ask questions in class or ask for extra help if he/she feels it is necessary.  I am very willing to stay after or come in early to help a student.  It is the student's responsibility to ask and show up.  I will make myself available as much as possible to help students.