H IGH S CHOOL C OURSE S YLLABUS
C OURSE T ITLE
Geometry CC
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EACHER
Mrs. Kristen Audrey
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Fall 2015
ROOM
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Email Address
Teacher Web Page
Teacher Support
(Help sessions etc.)
Before School Each Day: 7:00 – 7:15 Mrs. Audrey is also available by appointment.
After School: Wed. 2:15-2:45
C OURSE D ESCRIPTION ( Published in the Choice Book)
Geometry: Teaching and learning will focus on the following Mathematical concepts: similarity, congruence, proofs, right triangle trigonometry, transformation, quadratics, circles, and conditional probability . Prerequisites: Algebra 1 CC (both semesters)
C OURSE C URRICULUM C ONTENT
The entire list of Academic, Knowledge and Skills for each of the following curriculum strands in this course can be accessed through the district web address at www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us
AKS S TRANDS
A.
Standards for Mathematical Practice
B.
Numbers and Operations
C.
Geometry
D.
Algebra
E.
Data Analysis and Probability
F.
Reading Across the Curriculum
U NITS /T OPICS
1.
Similarity, Congruence, and Proofs
2.
Right Triangle Trigonometry
3.
Circles & Volume
4.
Extending the Number System
5.
Quadratic Functions
6.
Modeling Geometry
7.
Application of Probability
I NSTRUCTIONAL M ATERIALS AND S UPPLIES
Published Materials
Holt McDougal: Georgia Analytic Geometry – class set available during class time, digital access through the
Student Portal
Instructional Supplies
1) Pencil & Pen
2) Graph, Notebook Paper, & 3-Ring Binder
3) Graphing Calculator (TI-83 or TI-84)
1.
Note: TI-89 and TI-Nspire calculators will not be allowed on any tests, quizzes, etc.
E VALUATION AND G RADING
Assignments
Notebook/Homework
Class Assessments (Quizzes/Vocab
Quizzes/Classwork)
Unit Assessments (Summative)
Performance Final
Final Exam
Grade Weights
Homework 5%
Class Assessments 30%
Summative Assessments 45%
Performance Final 5%
Final Exam 15%
O THER I NFORMATION
Expectations for Academic Success
1) Study daily (do your hw, read through notes)
2) Ask questions
3) Participate constructively as a team member
4) Ask for help as soon as you begin having trouble
5) Challenge yourself to continuously improve
6) Have access to a calculator within the 1 st week of school!
Grading Scale
A: 90 and above
B: 80 – 89
C: 74 – 79
D: 70 – 73
F: 69 or below
Additional Requirements/Resources
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Tutoring Available
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Online Textbook through Student Portal
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Remind101.com – sign up for reminders
The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.
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