Parker High School
Geometry Syllabus
Instructor
Mr. Reaves
E-mail
rreaves@parkerusd.org
Teacher Bio:
I began teaching as a Physics TA at UNLV in 1977 after graduating with a BA in Physics. I worked as a
ceramics engineer during the early 1980s in Southern California using a scanning electron microscope. In the
mid-1980s I developed as a math tutor, later instructor at San Diego State University to support your present
success. In my early 1990s I earned a MA in Educational Technology during the beginning of the Internet.
Teaching Math and Science in Las Vegas, Hawaii, CA, and AZ honed my understanding of students while
learning challenging subjects. My hobbies are Astronomy, Boogie boarding, the river and organic gardening.
Course Description:
This course includes an introduction to points, lines, planes, triangles and other polygons. We will be studying
coordinate geometry with an emphasis on plane geometry. This course also introduces inductive and deductive
proofs. This geometry course will focus on the skills necessary for student success on the AZMerit test.
Pre-requisites: Algebra I
Goals/Objectives
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To develop an understanding of geometric relationships
To develop an understanding of the meaning and nature of proof
To teach deductive reasoning
To develop the ability to think creatively and critically in mathematical and non-mathematical situations.
To integrate geometry, with arithmetic, algebra, and numeric concepts.
Grading:
Grading will follow the policy of the Parker School District:
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = 0% - 59%
Text:
Geometry, McGraw Hill-Glencoe, 2014.
Evaluations:
Evaluations will follow the policy of the Parker High School district:
Tests/Projects: 25-50% Skills/Competencies: 25-50% Home/Class work: 15-25% Participation: 10-25%
Requirements:
A variety of “Active Learning” activities involving physical participation of students will be used. Students
will be required to bring a pencil, paper, textbook, 3-ring binder, and any assigned homework with them
every class period.
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Resources:
Parker High School has a free after-school tutoring program to help prevent students from falling behind. The
following are a list of websites that may be useful to students who struggle with math:
http://www.yahoo.com/Science/Mathematics
http://www.quickmath.com
www.kutasoftware.com/
https://www.khanacademy.org/
Behavioral Expectations:
Students will be expected to listen to the teacher, ask questions about math when they don’t understand
concepts, and help other students. “Teaching” others is the best way to improve long-term learning. See the
Parker High School Student Handbook for other student behavioral requirements.
Consequences of Misbehavior:
See the Parker High School Student Handbook for the discipline matrix.
Helpful Hints:
Take responsibility for learning every assigned problem. There are many ways to learn and nearly infinite
sources for help. Students should go to after-school tutoring or request assistance from the teacher as soon as
they realize they are unable to do the homework. There is no charge to the students for this help. Learning
mathematics skills requires practice. Practice leads to improvement and increased mastery. Students need to do
their homework every day and be prepared to ask any question that they might have.
Course Outline:
1. Tools of Geometry.
2. Reasoning and Proof.
3. Parallel and Perpendicular Lines.
4. Congruent Triangles
5. Relationships within Triangles
6. Quadrilaterals.
7. Area, Surface Area and Volume.
8. Similarity
9. Right Triangle Trigonometry
10. Surface Area and Volume
Restriction(s):
Calculators and are not allowed in this course. (Exceptions as deemed necessary by the instructor.)
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Discipline Plan for Room 106
Classroom Rules
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Have all appropriate materials and supplies at your desk and seated when the bell rings.
Respect everyone, equipment, and furnishings in Room 106.
Adjust your voice level to suit the activity.
Follow directions the first time given.
Forget about Phones, Electronic Devices, Food, non-Water Drinks, and Candy in Class.
Observe all rules in the handbook.
If You Choose to Break a Rule
First Time: Warning & Record.
Second Time: Warning, Conference, & Parent Contact.
Third Time: Conference, Parent Contact, & Detention.
Fourth Time: Parent Contact & Referral.
Severe Disruptions: A Time to Visit the Office with a Pass.
Rewards
Praise
Positive Notes Home
Positive Class Participation points
Various other Positive Perks throughout the year
The Joy of Learning
Preparing & Practicing for Your Future
STUDENTS: I have read this classroom discipline plan and understand it. I will honor it while in Room 106.
Signature ________________________________________________________
Date ____________
PARENTS: My student has discussed the classroom discipline plan with me. I understand it and will support it.
Signature ________________________________________________________
Date ____________
TEACHER: I will be fair and consistent in administering the discipline plan for Room 106.
Signature ________________________________________________________
Date ____________
*******IMPORTANT*******
PLEASE KEEP THIS SHEET IN YOUR BINDER AT ALL TIMES.
Thank You
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