Geometry A
Spring 2011
Instructor
Instructor: Mrs. S. Montgomery
Room: 2505
Phone: 342-2670
Course Description
Geometry A is the first part of a two-part formal study of geometric skills and concepts, emphasizing geometry as a logically deductive mathematical system. Students begin their examinations of the processes of formal proof and elements of Euclidean postulates. Other topics include coordinate geometry, congruence, polygons, transformations and constructions. Successful completion of Geometry A and Geometry B fulfills the state geometry requirement and provides one additional math unit. NOTE: Students who have passed Geometry may not receive credit for Geometry A.
Course Prerequisites
Successful completion of Algebra I or Algebra I-A and Algebra I-B.
Textbooks and Materials
Geometry (Prentice Hall Mathematics, 2004) is the text for this course. Selection of supplemental materials maybe used.
The following is a list of materials needed for this class.

Three-ringed binder filled with paper.

Basic four function calculator

Pencils
 Donations of Kleenex’s, overhead markers, cleaning supplies, and dry erase markers will be greatly appreciated due to the lack of funds for teacher resources.
Attendance and Conduct
All Tuscaloosa County Board policies, individual school policies, and classroom rules will be followed. You are expected to attend everyday. If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to come get all missed assignments. You are only allowed to make-up work if the absence is EXCUSED .
Grading Policy
The final grade for each nine-week grading period will be based on various methods of assessment. These methods may include, but are not limited to, tests, homework assignments, journals/logs, projects, portfolios, essays, organized notebooks, quizzes (announced and unannounced), and class participation. Credit for late assignments will not be given unless the student has an excused absence. Each student will have a minimum of at least one grade per week. A mandatory comprehensive assessment will be administered at the end of the first nine-week term and a comprehensive final examination at the end of the second nine-week term will count twenty percent (20%) of the course final grade. The sum of the two nine weeks’ averages will be multiplied by two and added to the course final exam grade. This total will be divided by five to get the course final grade. Mandatory comprehensive final examinations are administered to all students except those students meeting the exemption criteria. The final course grade for students who meet exemption criteria will be determined from the average of the two nine weeks’ grades.
Point Values for Assignments
Homework/Projects/Notebook/Class Participation/Other
Test/Quizzes
Nine Weeks Test(not comprehensive)
Total
30%
60%
10%
100%
I feel that it is necessary to stress the importance of each student completing his/her homework. Not only does this help their overall grade by giving them a review of the material, but it also helps their homework grade. Students should be aware that homework may not be taken up on a daily basis, but it is still their responsibility to complete the assignment.
Homework may not be taken up everyday.

Essential Functions
To be successful in this class, students must be able to perform the following (at the 9 th

grade level or higher)
Read and comprehend the text and supplemental material

Communicate in writing and orally using standard grammar, sentence structure, and paragraph structure

Participate in class discussions and activities

Take accurate and useful class notes including example problems

Work effectively and productively in groups and teams

Keep a notebook of all grades, notes, class work, homework, and graded papers

Use and apply arithmetic skills presented in grades K-8 and/or previous math courses
Suggested Course Outline
First Nine Weeks
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Tools for Geometry
Reasoning and Proof
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Second Nine Weeks
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Congruent Triangles
Relationships within Triangles
Chapter 6
Chapter 12
Quadrilaterals
Transformations
Please Note:

All course objectives meet Alabama High School Graduations requirements, Alabama Course of Study requirements, and Stanford 9 requirements.

AHSGE Reading Objectives should be covered throughout the term. Minimum suggestions have been identified on the Pacing Guide.
Classroom Rules:
1.
If you enter the room after the tardy bell rings then you are tardy. You should go to the restroom and water fountain before the bell rings.
2.
You will come to class on time and prepared to participate everyday. You should always be prepared to use any material listed above. On test days or individual assignments, you ARE NOT allowed to share calculators.
3.
Be prepared for a quiz or some type of grade every day of the week.
4.
You can only earn credit for missed assignments if the absence is EXCUSED . You are expected to ask for the missed work. If BONUS/EXTRA-CREDIT WORK is given out on a day you miss, you WILL NOT be allowed to make it up. If you are planning to be out ahead of time (field trips, etc.) you must get your assignments in advance when possible.
5.
You are expected to complete ALL MATH assignments on time and MAY NOT return to your locker for an assignment. You will complete all math assignments before working on assignments from other classes.
During lecture and assignment time, work from other classes will be taken up and it is up to Ms. Cook if the material is returned.
6.
You will be expected to write using a PENCIL ONLY . Work done in pen WILL NOT be graded.
7.
You are expected to turn in assignments on time. Late assignments will result in a 10 point deduction per late day. ASSIGNMENTS WITHOUT A NAME WILL BE THROWN AWAY.
8.
There will be NO FOOD – GUM – CANDY – DRINKS allowed in the classroom.
-----------------------------------------------------------------cut here----------------------------------------------------------------------
I have read the above syllabus and class rules. I am also aware that students grades will only be given out at the end of the
6-weeks on their report card.
Student’s Signature Parent’s Signature