Geometry Class Requirements Mrs. West

TEXT: Glencoe Geometry

PREREQUISITE: Algebra I

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Geometry is a course that uses problem situations, physical models, and appropriate technology to investigate geometric concepts, relationships, and systems. Problem-solving situations provide all students an environment that promotes communication, engages student reasoning, and fosters connections within mathematics, to other disciplines, and to the real world. Students will use physical models to represent, explore, and develop abstract concepts. The use of appropriate technology will help students apply mathematics in an increasingly technological world. The concepts/topics emphasized in the course include measurement, geometric patterns, coordinate geometry, two- and three-dimensional figures, congruence, similarity, and transformational geometry.

SUPPLIES:  Bring your textbook, notebook, paper, pencil, and eraser to class every day!  You will need a three-ring loose-leaf binder.

HOMEWORK: Homework will be assigned daily with few exceptions and assignments will be posted in the classroom as well as on this website.  It must be completed in pencil and headed with the date, lesson number, textbook page and problem numbers (if assignment is from the textbook).  You must show your work.  A list of answers will not be acceptable.  If you are unable to work a problem, you must write down some information to receive credit.  You will be given time at the end of most class periods to start on your assignment.  Homework will be checked at the beginning of the next class period.  Always have your homework in your notebook, open, and ready to be checked as soon as class starts. Warm-up problems will be on the overhead or television monitor at the beginning of the period for you to begin working immediately.

NOTEBOOKS: Notebooks will be graded at the end of each nine weeks.  You will be given a handout with details concerning its organization and grade calculation. You will also receive an assignment sheet to list daily assignments and grades, as well as quiz, test, and notebook grades.

QUIZZES: Short unannounced quizzes over the previous day’s homework will be given at the discretion of the teacher. Quizzes over more than one section will be announced one class period in advance.  If you are absent for the announcement, but were in class when the material was taught, you must take the quiz with the class.

TESTS: Tests will be given at least once per chapter and will be announced in advance.  Chapter tests will be preceded with a review day.  If you are absent on the review day, you will still be expected to take the test as scheduled.

TARDY TO CLASS:  When the tardy bell rings, you must be in your seat ready to begin class. Deportment cuts will be given for tardies, according to school policy—1^st Tardy—5 pts, 2^nd Tardy—5 pts., 3^rd Tardy—5 pts, 4^th Tardy—reported to the office.

ABSENCES:  YOU are responsible for completing any missed assignments and then showing me your work within three days of an excused absence. EXEMPTION from semester exams will be given for two or fewer excused absences per semester and at least a 78 average for the semester. Unannounced quizzes over one section only will not be made up—if the absence is excused, the student will be exempt. If absent more than one day and additional time is needed for makeup work, the student should discuss this with the teacher.  An unexcused absence will result in a zero for a missed quiz, homework grade, or test.

EXTRA HELP:  If you need extra help, you may see me before or after school.  If you want before-school help, please let me know a day in advance. We also have peer tutoring available during your 4^th period study hall time.

CLASS RULES:

1. Sharpen your pencil BEFORE the bell rings.

2. Have your homework in your notebook, open on your desk, and ready to be checked as soon as class starts.

3. Warm-up problems will be on the overhead or television monitor at the beginning of the period for you to begin working immediately.

4. You must take notes of my class explanations and examples and keep these in your notebook. 

5. Take your bathroom breaks before class.  Do not ask to leave the classroom unless it is an emergency.  You are to stay in your assigned seats and remain quiet at all times.

6. Raise your hand to ask a question or make a comment.  Talking without being called upon, passing notes, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.

7. All school-wide policies will be strictly enforced in my classroom.  Make sure that you have read your student handbook and are aware of these policies. These include the dress code, no food or drink, defacing property, profanity, etc.

8. Students are expected to be respectful and courteous not only to me, but also to your classmates.

WEBSITE:   My web page address is www.coffeecountyschools.com/chs/math/westb. It will be updated each day and will display homework assignments, announce test dates, and other due dates.