Geometry Syllabus
2011-2012
Mrs. Washington: mwashigtonl@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Course Overview
The course will emphasize the basic concepts of geometry. We live in a three-dimensional world. In order to interpret and
make sense of that world, students need both analytical and spatial abilities. Geometry involves notions of shape, size,
position, and dimension are used extensively to describe and understand the world around us. Topics include the language of
geometry (vocab.), reasoning and proofs, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruent triangles and their applications,
quadrilaterals, similarity, geometric shapes, area and volume, coordinate geometry, and transformations. Topics from
Algebra 1 will be reviewed and utilized throughout the course.
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Course Requirements
Learning mathematics is a step-by-step process. Always keep up with and complete your assignments because you must
understand each topic in order to learn the next one.
When you are working problems for assignments, show the problem and show every step in your solution. Then, if you make
an error, it will be easier to find it. Correct notation and an organized format will be emphasized in class. Use it as a model
for your work. One of the class goals is to help you communicate mathematics effectively and to help you become
mathematically powerful.
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Individual practice problems will be assigned daily.
Any work not completed during class must be completed OUTSIDE OF CLASS and turned in the SAME WEEK
for full credit. Work assigned on Friday will be due the following week.
Group practice/activity work will be collected and graded periodically.
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Homework:
Students should refer to their interactive notebook lecture pages for reference. For full credit on homework each
night, ALL WORK must be shown!!! Box and highlight the final answer and put your homework on your desk FIRST
THING after entering the class each day.
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Homework will be stamped at the beginning of class on the due date. Students may complete assignments for partial
credit from a specific unit or part of a unit before the notebook is collected. I expect students to bring all questions
regarding homework to class for discussion and review or at lunch.
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5 Missing Homework = 50 word essay signed by case carrier and parent, citizenship reduced to S
10 Missing Homework = 100 word essay signed by case carrier and parent, Saturday school, citizenship reduced to N
15 Missing Homework = 200 word essay signed by case carrier and parent, Saturday school, citizenship reduced to U
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DO NOT FALL BEHIND. If you have special circumstances due to excused absences please make arrangements with me
concerning make-up homework.
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Interactive Notebook:
The interactive notebook is a collection of most work required and a wonderful tool for studying. The notebook
includes chapter vocabulary, daily lecture notes, and in-class guided practice problems from each lesson. The
notebook is designed so each student ends up with a similar, easy to use, product
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Quick Check: In class spot check of page(s) for specific topic
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Unit Check: Notebook turned into Mrs. Washington. Thorough check of interactive notebook for
correct formatting, updated table of contents, complete notes & interactions.
Bring
supplies
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daily!!!
STUDENTS WILL NOT PREVENT THEIR CLASSMATES FROM LEARNING
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Quizzes:
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Quizzes allow you to monitor how well you know the content you just learned.
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Notes can be used to take quizzes.
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There are no retakes on quizzes.
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Quizzes will occur weekly, unless there is a test.
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Tests allow you to monitor how well you know the content without aid.
Notes cannot be used to take tests.
You can retake a test once within two weeks of the test date if you earned 70% or less.
Tests will occur once a unit is completed, approximately once a month.
Personalized Learning Plan (PLP):
PLPs allow you to quantify your learning. Each CA State Standard is broken down into the individual skills you must be
proficient in to succeed. You will update your PLP once every two weeks.
Classroom Etiquette/Procedures
Absences / Late Work:
It is the student’s responsibility to find out what s/he missed when s/he was absent. I will update the class website
daily with all assignments and homework. It is in the students’ best interest to check the website and keep on schedule
with all assignments. When the student returns to class, s/he can update his/her notes and collect any necessary
worksheets.
CAUTION: You will not earn any credit on work assigned, done, due, or collected on identified truant / unjustified
absent days.
Students with excessive unexcused absences or tardiness may not make up missed assignments and
therefore have their grade lowered.
Electronics: Electronics including ipods (unless stipulated otherwise) and cell phones should be turned off and put away.
Use of an electronic device including text messaging, taking a call during class time, a ringing/vibrating cell phone, or
even taking your ipod/cell phone out of your bag will result in 1% being deducted from your final grade for each
incident. In the event of an emergency, parents should contact the main office.
I reserve the right as teacher to alter this grading policy if I find it necessary. But, I will inform you of any changes.
REMEMBER: YOUR SUCCESS IN THIS CLASS IS VERY IMPORTANT. BE READY TO WORK HARD AND TO PUT
100% TIME AND EFFORT INTO YOUR WORK. DO NOT FALL BEHIND. SEE ME FOR EXTRA HELP AS OFTEN AS
NEEDED.
Share this information with your parents/guardians. Make sure they understand it too.
My parents/guardians and I, __________________________________________, have read and understand this information.
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Student’s signature
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Parent’s/guardian’s signature
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Please Sign and Return NO LATER THAN Friday, August 17th
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