Mrs. Tompkins

GEOMETRY SYLLABUS

2008-2009

This course is an introduction to Geometry. This class contains some material from pre-algebra and material that you have not seen before.

Requirements:

1. Text: Geometry, McDougal-Littel Mathematics..

2. Calculator: A calculator is required for this class. Graphing calculators are recommended for this class Algebra II and advanced mathematics. You will use the calculator for all of your high school math courses, so it is to your benefit to invest in a calculator now. You must bring yours to class every day, not just for quizzes and tests. A Texas Instruments calculator is recommended (I will use a TI 83 and 84 calculator in class) although a scientific Casio or TI 30X series do not graph and will help with calculations only.

3. Notebook: Unless I tell you otherwise, you must have your notebook or folder with you everyday and it be clearly labeled. Spiral notebooks are not acceptable! Notes and assignments should be written only on loose-leaf paper.

4. Pencils: You must bring a pencil to class every day (Mechanical pencils are allowed). Also, make sure you have an eraser on your pencil or a separate eraser.

No pens will be allowed. Assignments or tests done in ink will not be accepted.

~ Attendance

Your attendance in this class is both expected and important. The material in this course will build on previously covered material. If you do have to miss class, it is your responsibility to find out what was covered during your absence. You should have the phone numbers of at least three of your classmates at home; call someone if you miss class and be sure to check the class website.

Unexcused absences result in an Incomplete for the day's assignment. The makeup work will be given according to CPSB policies on excused and unexcused absences. If you miss class the day of a quiz or exam, you will make it up immediately upon your return to school. You will not be excused from any missing assessments (e.g. assignments, exams, etc.).

~ Homework

It is expected that you will come to class prepared every day, but it is your responsibility to do so. This includes reading the material to be covered during class and trying some of the problems in each section. By doing this, you will already be familiar with the material to be discussed that day. After class, you should again study the text before working on the homework assignments.

You will have a written assignment every day. You will sometimes be able to work on your assignments in class; I expect that you will use this time to work quietly on your homework. Your homework must have your name, period, and assignment in the upper right corner of the page.

All assignments and upcoming quizzes/tests will be written on the board. If you are absent from class, you may find the assignments there or from another student and important information on the class website.

~ Quizzes and Tests

Announced quizzes will be given throughout the year, usually after three sections of the text have been covered. Unannounced quizzes may also be given periodically if I feel they are necessary. Students who miss class the day before (or the day of) a quiz will be expected to take the quiz the day they return. Students who miss two or more days in a row will be required to complete the quiz in a timely manner, as determined by the CPSB policies. If you ever feel that you might be falling behind, you probably are! Please get extra help immediately. The longer you wait to get help, the more difficult it will be to get back on track.