ANDRE AGASSI COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

Course: Geometry/Honors Geometry

Instructor: WT Council

Room: 463

Email: wt_council@agassiprep.net

Phone Number: EXT 2380

The essence of good discipline is RESPECT.Respect for authority and respect for others; Respect for self and respect for rules.It is an attitude that begins at home, is reinforced in school, and is applied throughout life.

7 Non-Negotiables: Respect ALL No electronics during instructional time or during

passing periods. No food/drinks (except water) in the building or

classrooms. No loitering and loud talking

o No standing on the walls or staircaseso Students are not allowed in an

unsupervised classroom Students must leave classrooms with an official pass. Students must follow dress code policies. Students must exit the campus immediately

afterschool.

Course Description: Geometry is a branch of mathematics that is concerned with the properties of configurations of geometric objects - points, (straight) lines, and circles. Although the word derives from the Greek geo (earth) and metron (measure); ultimately, think of Geometry as the visual study of shapes, sizes, patterns, and positions. It occurred in all cultures, through at least one of these five strands of human activities:

1. building/structures 2. machines/motion 3. navigating/star-gazing 4. art/patterns 5. measurement

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Respect for authority is shown by . . .Listening carefully and quietly.Being on time, prepared, and ready to learn.Accepting personal responsibility for your actions.

Respect for others is shown by . . .Communicating in a polite, supportive and friendly mannerTaking into account the needs and feelings of others as well as your own.Allowing others to enjoy their personal space and property.

Respect for self is shown by . . .Using proper dress and language.Behaving safely. Keeping your word.

Respect for rules is shown by . . . Obeying the policies of Agassi Prep and individual classrooms.Considering the spirit of a rule in making decisions.

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Textbook Information: Glencoe Common Core GEOMETRY: ISBN: 9780076639298 Price to replace a textbook: $81.00

Required Materials: First and Second Semester Text: Glencoe Common Core GEOMETRY Notebook (composition book) Pencils 3-Ring Binder

Performance Objective Areas:The student is required to understand and be able to problem-solve using:

Transformations Congruence of rigid motions Proof of geometric theorems Geometric constructions; similarity Apply trigonometry Circle theorems & properties;

Conic sections Algebra in geometric theorems Volume formulas Modeling situations in geometry Interpret data using independence &

conditional probability

GRADING

Participation/DemeanorHomework/Do Now’s

QuizzesAssessments

Total

15%25%20%40%

100%

Grading Scale90 – 100 A89 – 80 B79 – 70 C69 – 60 D59 – 31 F

30F

Minimum Fail

20

FMissing Work

No Effort

0F

True ZERO (Cheating)Semester grades will be based on the following formulas:

Quarter 1 grade (45%) + Quarter 2 grade (45%) + Semester 1 exam (10%) = Semester 1 gradeQuarter 3 grade (45%) + Quarter 4 grade (45%) + Semester 2 exam (10%) = Semester 2 grade

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Topic OutlineSEMESTER Topics of Study:

1UNIT 1 – Applications of ProbabilityUNIT 2 – Construction, Proof & CongruenceUNIT 3 – Extending to Three Dimensions

2UNIT 4 – Connecting Algebra in Geometry with CoordinatesUNIT 5 – Similarity & ProofUNIT 6 – TrigonometryUNIT 7 – Circles with and without Coordinates

Semester Exams: TBD

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COURSE POLICIES:

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:

In this course the instructor will present the material through lecture and mixed media. Students are expected to take notes, complete their own work individually; or in groups when assigned.

Students are also expected to participate in written assignments and discussions in class.

ATTENDANCE:

Absences and Failure to follow any of the class expectations will result in loss of participation points.• To be successful you must pay attention in class and take good notes.• To be successful you must do your own work and hand it in on time.• To be successful you must put forth an effort.• To be successful you must BE IN SCHOOL!It is the student’s responsibility to communicate any absences with the instructor.

PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism includes any kind of cheating, such as copying another person’s paper, claiming another author’s work as your own, copying during an exam, and allowing someone else to copy your work. The very least that can happen to you if you are caught, is an “F” for the assignment. See your Student Handbook for specific consequences.

EXPECTATIONS

Show RESPECT for yourself, your classmates, and your teacher.Disruptions and disrespect will NOT be tolerated. Adherence to Agassi Code of Conduct will be expected and enforced.ALL written work must be submitted in PENCILRemain on task at all times.Arrive to class on time.

FAQ’S

Class starts at the indicated times and your presence is MANDATORY for successfully acquiring the knowledge and skills to be administered. Being absent from class results in missing pertinent and vital information.

QUIZZES/TESTS will be given during each unit, as the teacher feels necessary. There may be extra credit assignments as the class progresses. You are graded daily on your participation and performance. No food or drinks are consumed in the mathematics classroom.

LATE WORK POLICY

Late work is not tolerated nor accepted in this class. Homework is collected at various times each class period. If homework has been collected and a student is late to class without a pass, the student’s homework will not be accepted. Thus, it is important to get to class on time. If students are absent from class and their absence is not excused, homework will also NOT be accepted late.

For excused absences, students have until THE NEXT CLASS BLOCK to turn in that homework. For example: if a student is absent on Monday, they have until the next time they see that teacher (which is Wednesday) to complete and turn in that work. Homework will be posted and can be accessed on the AACPA website.

If a student is absent for MORE THAN TWO DAYS, they are required to meet with their teacher for each class missed to schedule a time to complete that work. Since we are on a block schedule, it is imperative that students do not miss class since each class now covers twice as much content.

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Working Contract

The relationship of the student and the Instructor will be a symbiotic relationship in this course. Therefore, I have created an environment where the learner is empowered to seek knowledge and strive for excellence. Additionally, student work performance will ultimately determine the final grade each student receives. Therefore:

As the instructor, I will perform the following:1. Provide a safe comfortable environment for my students.2. Provide ample time for my students to receive extra help.3. Enforce school rules consistently.4. Provide students with clear and concise expectations.5. Have grades accessible regularly online.

As a learner, the student will:1. Be respectful to my classmates.2. Put my best effort into my schoolwork.3. Obey all rules both at home and at school.4. Come prepared to school with homework and materials.5. Spend at least 35 minutes a day studying for each subject.

And, as the guardian, the parent(s) will:1. Provide a home environment that encourages learning.2. Communicate regularly with the instructor.3. Adhere to AACPA School Policies.4. Commit to attend parent-teacher conferences.5. Regularly support school events.

I _________________________ have read, understood and received a copy of this policy for the Geometry Course.

STUDENT Signature__________________________________________

PARENT Signature____________________________ Phone ______________

Date ____________________

Instructor_________________________________________

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