Streamwood High School

Streamwood High School Syllabus for Geometry

Mrs. Severson Office Hours: 9:30 – 12:00, before school, 630-213-5500 ext. 8507 (periods 3, 4, 5, first half of 8th) [email protected]

Course Description: This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra 1–2. Students should be proficient in signed numbers; fractions, decimals, percents, and radicals. Students should also be able to solve linear and quadratic equations as well as systems of equations. Students will need to demonstrate their ability to graph points and lines. Geometry is a study in logic and reasoning, in particular applied to plane and solid figures. Properties of planes, lines, angles, triangles, circles, and other polygons will be studied. Students will also study constructions and trigonometry.

Textbook and Materials: Larson Geometry, 2011 edition, Larson, Boswell, Kanold & Stiff. Holt McDougal Publishing. Online resources at www.classzone.com also www.geometryonline.com has helpful videos, online practice quizzes and tests. Free dynamic software is available at www.geogebra.com . You will need at least a scientific calculator. I would highly recommend purchasing a graphing calculator, a TI-Nspire is great. The TI-84 silver edition series (see www.ti.com) comes preloaded with a geometry sketchpad. You also must have access to a protractor, straightedge, and graph paper (can google it and print as needed).

Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes: The student will be able to:  recognize, understand, and use the vocabulary and symbols of geometry  make and investigate mathematical conjectures  measure with a variety of devices & use coordinate geometry  draw conclusions and give justifications, either formally or informally  understand and work with two and three dimensional objects  recognize and use connections between mathematical ideas  understand and apply right triangle relationships  apply ratios and proportions in geometric figures  understand the concepts of area and volume

Course Organization: Chapters 1 - 6 will be covered first semester. Chapters 7 - 12 will be covered second semester.

Course Policies: Attendance/Tardiness: Regular attendance and being on time to class are expected for all classes. Absence from school is the greatest single cause of poor achievement in school. Successful students are seldom absent or tardy. The High School Attendance Program will be followed as outlined in your student handbook. Class Participation: Students’ are expected to participate in class by taking lecture notes, engaging in class discussions, and taking part in (labs, presentations, etc). No individual extra credit will be given. Math is NOT a spectator sport.

Missed Tests/Exams or major assignments: For excused absences, the test, quiz or homework is to be made up by the number of days excused. Test/quiz will be made up in the Sabre Center. Students on field trips must be prepared to turn in the homework that was assigned that day. Also students are to be prepared to take any test or quiz given on the following day.

Electronic Devices: Electronic devices are defined as cell phones, I-pods or other MP3 player, and gaming platforms (DS/DSI, PSP/PSP go, game boys). Students are responsible for the safe keep of their electronic devices. Students are allowed to use electronic devices in the green zone before and after school and anytime during periods 1-8. The green zone is Cafeterias A, B, & C. The green zone is marked with green tape. The rest of the building is a red zone. Students who use their electronic device in the red zone will have their device taken away and cannot get it back until a PM is served. SHS is not responsible for lost or stolen electronic devices.

Academic dishonesty: Academic Dishonesty refers to cheating, copying, plagiarizing, or otherwise representing the work of others as one’s own through verbal, written, graphic, electronic, or other means. Students determined to have been academically dishonest are subject to disciplinary action. Consequences will depend on the severity of the offense, the number of offenses, the impact on other students and teachers, and/or the curriculum. Academic dishonesty undermines the learning process and will not be condoned.

Grading Policy: The student will be assessed in the following ways. Tests 50% of total points Semester Exam 20% of total points Quizzes 15% of total points Homework/discovery lessons 15% of total points

Grades are determined with the following percentage of total points A 90% and above B 80% - 89% C 70% - 79% D 60% - 69% E below 60%

Classroom Behavior Expectations: Ask questions, take notes. Be prepared. Be ready for class, discussions, quizzes or tests. Contribute and consult. Do your homework on time and get help (from me or your peers - peer tutoring is available) when you have questions. Don’t give up. Help your peers (and yourself) by working together. Study for your quizzes and tests by going over homework problems, notes, and constructions. Have a positive attitude. Together we will have a successful year!