Regular Geometry Syllabus
2014-2015
Ms. Aimee Quisenberry
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Phone: 270.274.3366 ext. 112
Course Description: A course in core content topics including a review from Algebra 1,Algebra 2 and Geometry. The topics covered in this class will be points, lines, planes, properties of triangles and other polygons, area, perimeter, volume, surface area, angles, circles, and some basic trigonometry. This course will review topics and prepare you for ACT and College Algebra.
Length: 2 semesters (1 year) Credit: 1Room: 112 Time: 4th, 5th and 6thperiods
Planning Period: 2nd
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra I
Textbook: Geometry Glencoe (Purple) – IPad
Supplies: Please have notebook paper, pencils and access to a TI-82, TI-83, or TI-84 calculator. If you have calculator please bring it, if not the school provides a classroom set for your use. YOU NEED TO BRING YOUR PAPER, PENCIL, AND TEXTBOOK/IPAD EVERYDAY TO CLASS!!!!
Course Outline: Reasoning in Geometry
Segment Measure and Coordinate Graphing
Angles
Parallels
Triangles and Congruence
Triangle inequalities
Quadrilaterals
Proportions and Similarity
Polygons and Area
Circles
Surface Area and Volume
Right Triangles and Trigonometry
Circle Relationships
Transformations
And other Fun and Exciting Mathematical Processes!!!!!
Testing: 2-3 100-point tests will be given each 9 weeks.
Homework, Quizzes, In-class work: Homework will be given on a daily basis along with class openers and exit slips. Quizzes will be unannounced and will be given weekly. There will be no late homework accepted! If you are absent or meet any of the exceptions mentioned in the student handbook, then those rules apply.
Retake Policy: I do allow retakes on quizzes during the nine weeks in which they were given. You may retake the quiz as many times as you need in order to learn the material. Test retakes will be given once a semester. You may choose a test to retake and ONLY ONE each semester.
Participation Policy: Regular attendance with active participation and a positive attitude are necessary to successfully complete this course.
Class rules: Students should be on time and prepared for class.
Preparation for class means having your pencil, book, and paper ready to start when the bell rings.
Students should get their assigned calculator upon entering the classroom, before
the bell rings.
ALL BOOK BAGS, PURSES, AND OTHER MATERIALS NOT BEING USED IN CLASS ARE TO REMAIN UNDER YOUR DESK AT ALL TIMES.
Grading Scale:90-100 A
80-89B
70-79C
60-69D
Below 60F
Grade Calculations: 60% - Tests & Quizzes
40% - Homework & Bellringers/Exit Slips
Hints for High Grades: Come to class! If you are absent, make sure you find out what you missed. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GET THE NOTES YOU MISSED AND ANY HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED!!!
Be prepared for class. This means homework, read ahead and bring your textbook, paper and pencil to class.
Participate in class. Take notes, work in groups and ask questions. Chances are something you don’t get, someone else doesn’t either.
Review what you learn each day.
BEING UNPREPARED OR UNINFORMED DOES NOT EXCUSE YOU FROM THE DAY’S ASSIGNMENT OR HOMEWORK.
Finally, give Geometry a chance; it can be extremely exciting and fun!
Classroom Etiquette:
Be respectful of your classmates and your teacher.
Coming in late, packing up your textbooks and/or leaving early, and not giving your full attention in the class are all distracting and disrespectful to your classmates.
NO cell phones, pagers or iPods should be out during class time for ANY reason. If you have a cell phone out during class, I will take it up and keep it till the end of class. If the phone is ON, it will be taken to the office and your parents will have to come to the school and claim it for you!
DO NOT ask personal questions about your grades, missing a class or test, leaving early, etc. during class time. Come see me before or after class.
FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES!
Ms. Quisenberry’s Rule: No negative attitudes about the subject at hand! Always try your best and I know you will do fine!
I have the utmost confidence in every one of my students to do great things!
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus.
August 06, 2014
Dear Parent or Guardian:
I would like to take this time to welcome you and your child to my class. I hope the information provided in the attached syllabus was helpful. Once you have read through the syllabus, please sign below along with your child that you have read and understood the requirements, expectations and goals for this class. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this syllabus, your child’s progress or anything else, please feel free to contact me. I am looking forward to a great and exciting year!
Sincerely,
Aimee E. Quisenberry
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