GEOMETRY REGULAR AND HONORS SYLLABUS

Course Number 1206310 AND 1206320

COURSE DESCRIPTION: “The purpose of this course is to develop the geometric relationships and deductive strategies which can be used to solve a variety of real world and mathematical problems.” [FDOE]

HONORS CREDIT: THIS COURSE WILL BE TAUGHT AT A RIGOROUS LEVEL ALLOWING ALL STUDENTS WHO CHOOSE TO DO SO, TO PURSUE HONORS CREDIT.  BECAUSE THE FLORIDA COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ARE THE SAME AT BOTH HONORS AND REGULAR, THE CONTENT COVERED WILL BE THE SAME.  HOWEVER, EXPECTATIONS, MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS, PROJECTS, AND ASSESSMENTS FOR CONTENT MASTERY WILL BE HIGHER IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT HONORS LEVEL STUDENTS ARE MEETING ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ENRICHED AND IN-DEPTH STUDIES.  BOTH HONORS AND REGULAR COURSE EXPECTATIONS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FLORIDA SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS AND COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: After successfully completing this course, the student will:

·        Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology and fundamental properties of geometry.

·        Use geometric models to represent and solve problems.

·        Demonstrate an understanding of deductive and inductive reasoning.

·        Demonstrate the ability to solve real-world problems by applying geometric properties.

·        Demonstrate an understanding of transformational and coordinate geometry.

MATERIALS: All students must have the following: a 3-ring binder, dividers, loose-leaf paper, 6-inch ruler, a scientific calculator, pencils, graph paper, and at least one of the following that you will agree to bring: pack of loose leaf paper or hand sanitizer,  a box of tissues.

GRADING POLICY: Grades are cumulative through the end of each quarter and will be based only on personal effort and performance.  Student performance will be assessed in four areas: homework and in-class assignments (primarily book work and work book pages), participation, cooperation and effort, tests, and quizzes.  Each of these areas will be weighted and used to determine letter grades as follows:

HOMEWORK: Homework will be assigned virtually each class day and will be checked and reviewed in the beginning of the next class day. You will receive a daily homework grade taking into account: that is has been done completely, neatly, and on time. Answers only will receive a 0.5 for the daily homework. No late work will be accepted without prior approval. 

IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: In-class assignments consist primarily of practice exercises (from book), work book pages used to evaluate a lesson, activities involving technology, FCAT  practice problems and/or your daily reflection of the topics discussed in class that day.  You will be given a homework list for the whole semester.  IF YOU ARE ABSENT, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ASK WHAT NEEDS TO BE MADE UP.

CHAPTER TESTS, QUIZZES, AND SEMESTER EXAMS: A comprehensive test to measure students’ mastery of skills and concepts will be given at the end of each chapter. Students will be informed of the scheduled test date at least a week in advance. Please note that my websitecontains a calendar as well which will also post tentative test/quiz dates.  As per District instructions, “Tests in general should be cumulative. For example, the Chapter 3 review and test should include Chapters 1 and 2.”  Expect frequent quizzes of smaller portions of Chapters. The Semester exam is made by the District.  You will have one opportunity per test or quiz to make corrections, but corrections must be made within the same quarter.  Any student that maintains an A average in the first half of the semester is excused from my Midterm exam!

TUTORING:  I am available in my classroom for tutoring during lunch and after school.  You just have to show up!