GEO Syllabus 2018/19

GEOMETRY	Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
Syllabus 2018/2019	Instructor: Niloo jalilvand Email: Njalilvand@dallasisd.org Remind: Text 8010 @btwgeo

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In Geometry, students will build on their Algebra 1 knowledge to strengthen their mathematical reasoning skills in geometric contexts. Students will focus on more precise terminology, symbolic representations and the development of proofs.  

TOPICS COVERED

• Coordinate and Transformational Geometry
• Geometric Logic and Reasoning  
• Parallel Line and Transversals
• Congruent and Similar Triangles
• Special Right Triangles and Trigonometry
• Two and Three Dimensional Measurement
• Circles
• Probability   

EXPECTATIONS

• Students will be expected to keep an updated math binder with all notes and assignments,
• Students will do all classwork, homework, and assessments in PENCIL.
• Students will come to class on time, prepared, and ready to learn!
• Students will deposit cellphones at door.
• Students must maintain a personal standard of academic ethics.

GRADING POLICY

Homework or Classwork 40%

• Corrections on assignments and/or tutoring can earn back a maximum of half of the points lost on assignments.  
• Makeup Work (related to absences) Students have (2:1) 2 school days per day missed to complete the makeup assignment/s. If makeup work is not completed within the allocated time, then the late work penalties apply.  
• Late Work (not related to absences) Penalty of 10 points per day until graded work is returned.

Tests and Quizzes 25%

• Retakes for all tests or quizzes must be completed by the next test/quiz or 1 week of the original date (whichever is first).
• Retake grade is averaged with the original grade.
• Notes are not allowed on major tests.

Six Weeks test 15%

• No Retakes

Project 20%

• Geometry Binder  
• Special Presentations

MATERIALS

• Math designated binder (3-ring 1 inch or 1.5 inch binder)
• Compass
• Lined paper, graph paper, eraser, 2 colored pens, and LOTS of pencils or mechanical pencils

TUTORING HOURS

After-school tutoring 4:20 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays or per Math Department Tutoring Schedule

Academic & Arts Integrity Pledge

• We, the students of Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, hereby pledge to value the integrity of our ideas and the ideas of others by honestly presenting our work, respecting authorship, and striving not simply for answers but for understanding in the pursuit of our common scholastic goals.  In this way we seek to build an academic & artistic community governed by our collective efforts and diligence.

• I affirm that I will not plagiarize, use unauthorized materials, or give or receive illegitimate help on assignments, papers, or examinations.  I will also uphold fairness and honesty in the evaluation of my work and the work of others. I do so to sustain a community built around this integrity.

• I acknowledge that I have received and read the Geometry syllabus for the 2018/19 school year!

Parent signature__________________________________Date_________

Student signature____________________________Class Period_______

Please return this document to Ms Jalilvand and keep it in your geometry binder until indefinitely.