Geometry Honors is a course intended for the students who has a thorough
understanding of arithmetic and algebra. This course stresses the use of
deductive reasoning with an emphasis on developing the concept of formal
proofs. Algebra skills are applied to solving problems involving geometric
ideas.
Supplies needed:
textbook pen/pencil calculator
assignments notebook ruler
protractor compass
Grading Policy:
Nine weeks grades will be based on grades from chapter tests, quizzes,
homework, and class work.
Chapter tests are always announced in advance. Any student absent on the day
of a test is responsible for arranging a time with me to make up the test. No
test grades will be dropped.
Quizzes will be given on a regular basis and will sometimes be unannounced.
At the end of the 9 wks, I will drop your lowest quiz grade before averaging
your final grade.
Homework will be checked regularly and a grade will be assigned based on the
effort and completeness of the work. Homework is only accepted on the day it
is due…no late homework is accepted. At the end of the 9 wks, I will drop
your lowest homework grade before averaging your final grade.
Nine weeks grades:
Test Average 45%
Quiz Average 35%
Homework Average 20%
Semester grades:
First Nine weeks 40%
Second Nine weeks 40%
Final Exam 20% (no exemptions)
TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
The Language of Geometry
Reasoning and Introduction to Proof
Parallels
Congruent Triangles
Applying Congruent Triangles
Quadrilaterals
Similarity
Right Triangles and Trigonometry
Circles
Polygons and Area
Surface Area and Volume
Coordinate Geometry
