Geometry Syllabus

Teacher:                           Roxanne Saffles 

Office Number:                467-7833

E-mail Address                roxanne.saffles@sccboe.org

Course Description:  Geometry is the branch of mathematics that deals with points, lines, angles, surfaces (planes), and solids (three-dimensional objects). In this class, we will also take algebra objectives and apply  them in geometric situations. The content standards in which the students will be investigating and learning will be based on the Alabama Course of Study for Geometry with correlation to the Alabama High School Graduation Exam for mathematics.

 

Materials: These items need to be brought to class EVERYDAY!

- Textbook
- Notebook or Binder (with paper)  
- Pencil!!!
- Colored pencils OR highlighters
- Calculator (optional, but recommended)
- Homework

 

Grades: These percentages for nine-week grades only

- Tests - students will be tested on each topic covered in class                     75%
   ( topics are determined by the Alabama Course of Study for
   Geometry)
- Homework, class participation, quizzes and projects                                    25%
- Each nine-week grade counts as 40% of your final
   semester grade.
- the final exam will be worth 20% of the final grade (there will
   be no exemptions).

 

 Extra Information:

- Conferences may be scheduled during my planning block or before school. My planning time is 3rd block (11:04-1:01)
- Please feel free to communicate with me through e-mail with any questions, concerns, or input you may have concerning
   your child or this class in general.
- MATH LAB - I provide math tutoring on Thursday mornings at 7:15 - (they must sign up if coming)
- These items will be used occasionally:
            - Graph paper (around 150 sheets)
            - White copy paper!!!
            - Colored card stock
            - Markers for whiteboard
            - White board cleaner
            - Paper Towels (two pack)
            - Kleenex (two pack)
- Students who bring in one of the following before Friday, January 18 will receive a 25 point homework grade. Students
   who do not bring in any extra supplies will not be penalized. 

Class Rules, Expectations, and Procedure

Rules and Expectations:

  1. BE ON TIME. Enter the classroom quietly and be in your seat ready to work when the bell rings.

  2. BRING SUPPLIES to class. Completed homework, textbook, binder, pencil, and highlighters.

  3. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS at all times.

  4. STAY ON TASK. Pay attention, take notes, and complete all assignments. Use your time wisely.

  5. BE RESPECTFUL of others!

  6. PARTICIPATE IN CLASS. Stay awake, pay attention, and take notes. Ask and answer questions when appropriate.

  7. NO food, gum, or candy in class. You may have a drink if it is in a bottle with a screw-on lid.

  8. Students are expected to follow ALL school and county rules as stated in the handbooks.

Textbook:

Make-Up Work

  1. Students are responsible for worked missed during absences. My homework is posted in a notebook and on the board. There is absolutely no reason why a student should not know their missed assignments.

  2. Make-up assignments must be turned in on time- you have 2 days for every day absent. Previously assigned work is due immediately upon return to school.

  3. Tests must be made up within one week of an absence to receive proper credit. It is your responsibility to come to me about making up a test. Make-up tests will be given in the morning before school begins or during an elective class with the teacher's permission.

Things to consider:

Hall Passes:

Students will be allowed four passes out of the room per nine-weeks for emergencies only. You will have a sheet in your binder that I will initial when you need   to use a pass. After these four passes you have used, the student will not be allowed to leave the room. Class time is valuable! If you are not in class, you miss important information.

Class I Violations

Class II Violation