MIDDLESEX COUNTY VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
EAST BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY
Geometry Honors
Instructor: Mrs. Navarro
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course develops an understanding of the meaning of mathematical proof and deductive
reasoning. Other topics include similarity, circles, area, volume, coordinate geometry and an
introduction to trigonometric functions and their applications to right triangles. This course
requires excellent Algebra skills. The relationships and logic of Geometry are essential for
succeeding courses in advanced mathematics.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
 Identify and use parts and types of lines, angles, and planes in problems solving.
 Use logical reasoning and conditional statements to solve problems.
 Use angle relationships with parallel and perpendicular lines to solve problems.
 Use triangle classifications and congruent triangles to solve problems.
 Use the relationships of sides and angles in triangles to solve problems.
 Use properties of quadrilaterals and polygons to solve problems.
 Use proportions to determine similarity of polygons.
 Use right triangle trigonometry to solve problems.
 Recognize and apply properties of transformations.
 Find the areas and perimeters of parallelograms, triangles, circles and special
quadrilaterals.
 Find the lateral area, surface area, and volume of three dimensional figures.
TEXT: Geometry (2009). Pearson, Prentice Hall. Material related to PARCC will be used as
needed.
REQUIRED MATERIAL A scientific calculator is recommended.
Two notebooks (large and small).
CLASS POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS
1. Students will quietly enter the room with their notebooks, pencil, any other required
supplies and a positive attitude, and take their assigned seats.
2. Upon taking their seats, students are to open their notebooks and if homework is due,
students will get their homework ready for the teacher to check it.
3. Students are to start working on the “Do Now” posted on the board as soon as they take
their assigned seat.
4. If no homework is due, follow the instructions written on the board. At the end of class
students will reflect on the lesson and write their reflections in their math journal.
5. You are expected to be in class on time and to remain in your seats until the bell rings.
Do not leave the room without a pass.
6. Proper conduct will be expected at all times. Be Respectful. Disruptive behavior,
profanity, horseplay, fighting, unexcused lates, missing assignments, etc. will result in
classroom grade reduction and possible dismissal from class.
7. There will be no eating, drinking in the classroom. Keep cell phones or any other
electronic devices turned off in the classroom.
Homework
1. There will be a considerable amount of homework in this class.
2. All homework is to be done and kept in your notebook (let me know if there is any
problem obtaining a notebook). The notebook must be brought to class everyday.
3. The homework is due the next day it is assigned and it will be checked.
4. When solving problems for homework (as well as tests/quizzes), you must show all your
work, please circle/underline your answer. If work is not shown, no credit will be given.
5. Late homework will not be accepted except in case of excused absence.
Tests/Quizzes
1. Tests will be announced at least one day in advance. Quizzes may or may not be
announced.
2. If you are absent on the day of the test/quiz, arrange to make-up upon return to class.
3. If you are present when the test/quiz is announced, you must take the test/quiz on the
announced test/quiz day or the first day you are in school after the announced date, even
if you are absent on any days in between the announcement and the test date.
4. It is your responsibility to make-up any test or quiz.
Grading Policy
For each marking period grade:
1. Homework
2. Quizzes
3. Tests
4. Class work, promptness, paying attention,
being on task, etc..
30%
20%
30%
20 % **
** Each time a student does not do the assigned classwork, DoNow, is late without an excuse, is not prepared
for class, is disruptive, is out of his seat, etc. this percentage gets reduced by 5 points.
Safety Regulations
1. Fire/Emergency exit procedures for Room AC-109:
a. At the sound of the fire alarm, leave your books and your work at your desk and
silently leave the room.
b. Those students nearest the window are to close the windows before leaving the
room.
c. Turn right as you leave the room, and exit the building through the first exit.
d. Assemble as a class in the parking lot. Attendance will be taken.
e. If you are out of the room with a pass when the fire alarm sounds, exit the
building at the nearest exit and join the class as soon as possible.
Classroom Rules
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Be Respectful.
Come prepare.
Remain in your seat until the bell rings.
Food, drinks, candy are not permitted in class. Electronic devices must be turned off.
Do your work quietly.
Passes
1. Ask for a pass only if it is absolutely necessary.
2. If it is absolutely necessary to ask for a pass, ask when students are doing the classwork.
3. Passes to lockers shall not be given if work, notebook, textbook or pencil is missing.
Come prepare.
INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION
navarrom@mcvts,net
Main Office phone number: (732) 254 8700. Parents may leave a message with the secretary.
Changes to these course requirements
This outline is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Students will be notified of
any changes.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL EAST
BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY
Geometry Honors
Instructor: Mrs. Navarro
The course requirements and classroom rules have been explained to me by the instructor. I
understand these rules and requirements and intend to assume my responsibility as a student to
follow them.
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