In order to focus on student success, provide quality instruction, and communicate openly and honestly
with students and parents, secondary teachers will publish a course syllabus each term.
2015-2016 Course Syllabus for Geometry Term 1
Teacher: Eric Sanchez E-mail: eric.sanchez@biloxischools.net
Phone: 435-1421 ext: 2222
Teacher’s Web Site: http://www.biloxischools.net/Domain/1029
Objectives: Below is a general overview of what the teacher will teach, and what the student is
expected to master. Objectives come from the act.org website and may change throughout the
term. Any updated information will be distributed and added to the teacher website
(http://www.biloxischools.net/Domain/1029) found on the biloxischools.net website:
Unit 1 Triangle Congruence
G 704 Analyze and draw conclusions based on a set of conditions
G 705 Solve multistep geometry problems that involve integrating concepts, planning and/or visualization
Textbook Chapter 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
Unit 2 Triangle Similarity
AF 601 Solve for proportions; G703 Use scale factors
Chapter 6.1, 6.3, 6.4
Unit 3 Right Triangles
G 509 Express the sine, cosine, and tangent of an angle in a right triangle as a ratio
G 603 Apply properties of 30-60-90 and 45-45-90, similar and congruent triangles
G 604 Apply basic trigonometric ratios to solve right triangle problems (elevation/depression)
Chapter 7.3, 7.4, 7.5
Unit 4 Law of Sines and Law of Cosines
G 405 Use geometric formulas when all necessary information is given
G 705 Solve multistep geometry problems that involve integrating concepts, planning and/or visualization
Chapter 7.6, 7.7
Unit 5 Unit Circle
AF 704 Analyze and draw conclusions based on information from graphs in the coordinate plane
F 704 Exhibit knowledge of the unit circle trigonometry
F 705 Match graphs of basic trigonometric functions with their equations
Not found in Geometry Text/Supplemental work from Trigonometry Text
Tests and Grades
Grading: A=90-100 B=80-89 C=70-79 D=65-69 F=below 65 I=incomplete
Unit Test 55%
Activity Grades 35%
Term Test 10%
Grading follows the policies of Biloxi Public Schools. A mid-term progress report and a report card following the end of each term are issued.
Unit Test. Unit tests are given at the completion of each unit. A missed test can be made up
after school on each day after school except Wednesday. Students must sign up in classroom
1 day in advance to stay after school. Missed test will show up as a “1” in the online gradebook
until made up.
Activity grades are earned through graded assignments and quizzes.
 Missed activities in this category are to be made up after school on any day except
Wednesday.
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In order to focus on student success, provide quality instruction, and communicate openly and honestly
with students and parents, secondary teachers will publish a course syllabus each term.
 Graded assignments are similar to a quiz. Students should be to the point where they can
do this activity on their own; however, students may use notes and ask the teacher questions.
This activity will be graded for accuracy. Each graded assignment represents 1 activity grade.
Graded assignments are typically given the day before a quiz.
 Quizzes are taken just like a test (no notes or questions asked about how to work a
problem). The intent is to give one to two quizzes prior to each unit test to help prepare
students for the unit test. Planned quiz dates have been listed above in this document. Any
quizzes not noted below will be announced in adequate time for students to prepare.
Bell Ringers, classwork, and other assignments
Bell Ringers and classwork assignments are used daily as an important part in the learning
process. Bell ringers and assignments are critical for the teacher and student to determine the
level of understanding during the introduction of material that will be tested. These activities can
have a very positive effect on a student’s average by preparing the student for graded items.
These items will be checked for completion and documentation; however, these activities will
not affect the student’s average directly.
Unit Test Retesting: Students have 10 school days from the date that a test score is
made available to the student in INOW to attend a reteach session and attempt to
improve a unit test score through retest. Students are required to complete any
assignments for that particular unit to be eligible to retest. Students are to sign up in the
classroom at least 1 day in advance to attend an after school reteach session to qualify
for retesting. Per page 24 of the student handbook, this privilege is not to be abused.
Graded assignments and quizzes do not qualify for a retest.
Tutoring: Additional help is available on any Tuesday and Thursday that is not scheduled for a
reteach session. Students are to sign up in the classroom at least 1 day in advance to attend
an after school tutoring. Special cases may be possible on Monday or Friday. There will also
be videos of each lesson on the teacher website.
Helpful Math Websites: http://www.biloxischools.net/Domain/1029, khanacademy.org,
purplemath.com, coolmath.com, shmoop.com.
Important Dates:
Midterm progress report: November 6th
Common Term Assessment: Week of December 18th
I am proud to be your teacher and part of the Indian Nation.
Student Signature__________________________
Eric M. Sanchez
eric.sanchez@biloxischools.net
Printed Name______________________________
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