Liberty Memorial Central Middle School
Geometry Syllabus
Instructor: Ms. Bland – Room 202
Email: sbland@usd497.org
Phone: 785-832-5400 ext. 2480
Course Description:
This geometry course places emphasis on strengthening algebraic skills and applying new geometry concepts. Topics for
this course include: definitions, logic, basic proof writing, properties and measurements of geometric figures, properties
of triangles, triangle congruencies, special right triangles, properties of parallel lines, rotations, translations, Pythagorean
theorem and other basic geometric theorems, and coordinate geometry.
Helpful Websites:
Prentice Hall Geometry
https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
username: geometry202
password: math876
Prentice Hall Geometry Student Page http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/inde
x.cfm?area=view&wcprefix=afk&wcsuffix=
0099
Classroom Expectations:
1. Come to class READY to learn.
2. RESPECT you, others, and all property.
3. Think and be RESPONSIBLE.
Consequences:
1. Verbal Warning
2. Conference with Student
3. Parental contact (by phone or email)
4. Referral to office/ Parental contact (by phone or email)
* Note that if an infraction of the rules is severe enough, the instructor
reserves the right to use an appropriate consequence out of sequence.
Big Ideas
https://www.bigideasmath.com/
Supplies Needed:
Bright Storm - http://www.brightstorm.com/
Cool Math –
http://www.coolmath.com/
Create a Graph http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
Khan Academy http://www.khanacademy.org/
Algebra Help –
http://www.algebrahelp.com/
Desmos –
https://www.desmos.com/calculator
Pencils and erasers (daily)
Spiral or Composition
Pens (different colors)
1 Handheld pencil sharpener
1 Highlighter
1 Pencil pouch
Graphing calculator (suggested TI-83 or 84) –
optional for home practice
Text: Prentice Hall Mathematics: Geometry 2004
Textbooks will be available through the school district with parental
request. There will be a classroom set of books for classroom use only.
The electronic textbook is free and available to students in class and at
home to complete home practice assignments and for reference. The
online reference tool includes beneficial additional resources.
GeoGebra Tube http://www.geogebratube.org/
Spiral or composition book and pencils/pens are to be brought to class everyday. Students will use classroom scientific
and graphing calculators and be responsible for any damage to them. If you would like to purchase a similar scientific
or graphing calculator for use at home, please see the suggested calculator above. The school will not be held
responsible for any student’s calculators if they are lost, damaged, or stolen.
Bland
Liberty Memorial Central Middle School
Geometry Syllabus
Graded Assignments:
Home Practice
Quizzes
Tests
Classwork/Notebook
Activities/Projects
10%
25%
35%
15%
15%
Home Practice is designed to allow students time to practice mathematics. Home Practice may be assigned daily,
Monday through Friday, and is scaled so that it should not take your child more than thirty minutes to complete. Each
home practice assignment is worth 5 points. In order to receive full credit on your home practice, you must attempt
every problem, show your work, and have it completed on time. Home practice is graded strictly on effort; therefore, not
turning in an assignment is very detrimental for your child’s average. The amount of days to complete make-up
assignments will be determined by the number of days absent.
Quizzes usually cover one or two sections of each objective. Various quizzes will be announced and some will not.
Tests are given at the completion of each objective. Tests are usually a combination of multiple choice and free
response questions. Students will be given advance notice on test dates.
Semester Final: A cumulative final exam will be given at the end of the semester.
Projects will be assigned quarterly. Some projects will be completed in class, while others will be completed at home.
Each project will be discussed in class, as well as examples shown of completed projects. Students will be given a
rubric for grading.
Students will be responsible for maintaining a Math Notebook that will contain all home practice, class notes and
warm-ups. The notebook will be evaluated at regular intervals. The grade is based on a 10-point scale. Points will be
determined by the neatness of the notebook, content, and organization. All papers need to have the following heading:
name (first and last), date, hour, and course name.
Failing to master essential core content is not an option. Students who do not demonstrate their ability to master
essential concepts through successful completion of class work and unit assessments with a minimum score of 65% will
be re-taught the specific material. Periodically I will provide re-teaching activities, centers, and stations in the classroom
to remediate the specific area of opportunity. If the student continues to lack mastery of the essential concepts, he/she
will be assigned to a corrective instruction group where they will meet in an assigned classroom with our district
specialist once or twice a week to be re-taught the specific material.
Extra Help: I can be available after school Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday until 4pm. Homework Zone is also
available.
Communication: Parental involvement has proven to be important when it comes to student academic success. Please
be sure that I have your current contact information for you on file. Parents are encouraged to communicate with me
through my e-mail address. Also, parents may call the school, and the office will notify me of your call. Please
remember that I cannot leave the classroom to take your call. However, I will be happy to call you as soon as I am
available. I appreciate and thank you for your involvement this school year.
I look forward to working with you and your child during the school year at Liberty Memorial Central Middle
School. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me via email or phone at:
785-832-5400 ext. 2480.
Email: sbland@usd497.org
Bland
Liberty Memorial Central Middle School
Geometry Syllabus
Dear parent and student, if you have read and understand the syllabus for Geometry, please sign and return this portion
for Home Practice points.
Student’s Name (printed) _______________________________________________________________
Student’s Signature ____________________________________________________________________
Parent’s Name (printed) ________________________________________________________________
Parent’s Signature _____________________________________________________________________
Parent’s Phone # (home) _____________________________ (cell) ______________________________
(work) ____________________ Parent’s Email address _______________________________________
Do you have internet access other than mobile phone available at home? __________________________
(Online access to textbook)
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