Voicemail:  267-2144  Email: saucedo@lcchs.org

Classroom Hours:  M-F 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Text:  Geometry, By Jorgensen & Brown; McDougal Littell, 2000, ISBN: 0395977274.

 Required Materials:  textbook, paper, pencils, and calculator and compass.

Course Description:  Geometry is the study of plane and solid figures and the mathematical relationships between them.  Throughout the course, students are introduced to deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, formal proofs, and trigonometry.  Whenever possible, a practical viewpoint will be presented in conjunction with the theoretical viewpoint and there will be a great emphasis on writing, organization and building problem solving skills.

Grading Procedure:  Points are given for work completed, (problems must show all work to receive full credit).  Quarter grades are calculated as a percentage of the points earned to the total points possible.  Points will be given for the following:  tests, quizzes, homework, homework quizzes, writing assignments, daily worksheets and participation.

 Homework:  Homework will be assigned on a daily basis.  I expect that it be completed for the following class day.  We will go over the answers and any problems that students may be having difficulty with the following day.  Homework will be turned in for credit on a regular basis and problems must show all work to receive full credit.  There will be NO credit for late assignments.

Quizzes:   There will be announced, unannounced, and homework quizzes given that will reflect that week's homework assignments. 

 Tests:  Tests will be given approximately every other week, but are not limited to strictly chapter tests.  Each test will be announced a week in advance and a test objective/review sheet will be provided prior to each test to help students better prepare for each test.  Review sheets are to be used as a guide assisting the student in studying for a test, but students should not limit themselves to only studying questions on the review sheet. 

 Re-takes: Any test score below a 65% may be retaken to raise the grade up to a 65%, but must be re-taken within two weeks from when the original test was given back.

 Daily Worksheet/Preparation Questions:  Daily worksheets are given and are part of the required homework assignment for the day.  They are to be completed and turned in with the assignment the following day for credit.    

Classroom Procedural Rules:           

* Students are required to bring all daily materials outlined above, including a calculator, to complete each  daily assignment and will receive a zero for any assignment that cannot be completed for lack of materials.

*Any student removed from the class for behavioral issues and cannot complete the daily assignment will receive a zero for that assignment.

*Any student not in their seat when attendance is taken will receive a tardy for the day.

*No late assignments will be accepted with the exception of excused absences.

*Students must stay in their seats the entire classroom period unless otherwise told.

*There is allowed one voice at a time.

Absences:  A student is responsible for collecting his/her assignments ahead of time when it is known that they will be absent from the class.  In the event of a sick day or a lengthy absence, a student is responsible for collecting any missing assignments and due dates will adjust according to school procedure.