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Academy Park High School
Course Syllabus
Geometry
Course Information
Credit Hour: 2 credits
Marking Periods: 1, 2, 3, 4
Class Location: Room 309
Time: 7:35 – 8:53, Block 1
Teacher Information
Name: Mrs. Copenhagen
Phone: (610) 522-4330 ext. 6309
Office Location: Room 309
Office Hours: M-F 6:45am – 7:30am,
2:35pm – 3:15pm
E-Mail: [email protected]
School Attributes
The manner in which we prepare students at Academy Park High School is informed by four attributes: (1)
Dedicated faculty who will hold themselves, at minimum, to the same standards as the students we teach; (2)
Positive relationships developed and nurtured between and among adults and students; (3) A high level of rigor
included in instructional practices via standards aligned and contextually driven instruction; and (4) Connecting
positive relationships with effective instruction for positive academic RESULTS!
Course Description:
Geometry is the study of the properties, measurement, and relationships of points, lines, angles, surfaces,
and solids. The course focuses on solving equations in real life situations through manipulation and
graphing. Right triangle trigonometry will be revisited and the Pythagorean Theorem introduced. Area of
plane figures as well as surface area and volume of 3-D figures will be explored. Systems of linear
equations and inequalities will also be investigated both graphically and algebraically
Textbook: CPM (College Preparatory Mathematics): Geometry Connections
Suggested Materials: One of the following:
 Notebook
 Graphing Notebook
 3-ring Binder
Course Competencies/ Learning Objectives
Students who successfully complete Geometry will be competent in the following areas:
 Identify Geometric Shapes: terminology and specific characteristics of geometric shapes
 Transformation of Shapes: reflect, rotate and translate shapes.
 Probability: use probability to make predictions about real world situations.
 Angles: classification, measurements and relationships of different angles.
 Area of geometric shapes: calculate the area of shapes in proper units of measure.
 Similarity and Congruence: properties of similar shapes and congruent shapes.
 Trigonometric Functions: sine, cosine, and tangent of triangles.
 Proofs: write two-column proofs for real world problems.
 Circles: angles of a circle, circumference, area, similar and congruent.
 Solids: volume and surface are of three dimensional solids
Student Evaluation
The grading system for the Mathematics Department at Academy Park High School is as follows:
Students are evaluated based upon the evidence demonstrated in regards to each courses learning outcomes.
Students will receive a rating of NY- not yet proficient, P – Proficient, H- High Performance on a number of
learning outcomes. Each learning outcome is a set of skills that students will be working on in Algebra class. The
rating of Proficient means that the student has demonstrated adequate mastery of the skills included in the learning
outcome. Not Yet Proficient means students have not yet reached proficiency in the specific outcome and skills
required. Once students have demonstrated proficiency students may choose to demonstrate knowledge/application
of a learning outcome at a higher level and receiving a rating of High Performance.
Attendance Policy
Regular and prompt class attendance is an essential part of the educational experience. Academy Park High School
expects students to exercise good judgment regarding attendance and absences. Students will accept full
responsibility for ensuring their work does not suffer because of absences. All students are expected to attend every
scheduled class on time. Exceptions may be made for illness and valid emergencies.
Classroom Expectations
1. Students are expected to be in class on time everyday.
2. Students are expected to be respectful of all other students and teachers in the classroom.
3. Students are expected to participate in all team activities to the best of their ability.
Plagiarism, Cheating, and Academic Integrity
Plagiarism is the practice of copying words, sentences, images, or ideas for use in written or oral assessments
without giving proper credit to the source. Cheating is defined as the giving or receiving of illegal help on anything
that has been determined by the teacher to be an individual effort. Both are considered serious offenses and will
significantly affect your course grade. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct booklet for additional
information.
Methodology
A combination of lecture, class discussion, presentations, videos, cooperative learning, and problem-based learning
will be used in this course. Grades will be determined by the satisfactory and timely completion of assignments.
The grade of each assignment is based on the prerequisite given for each assignment. Below is an overview of
topic/ units and major assessments/assignments for this course. Please note dates/timeframes are subject to change
and are an estimate.
Unit/ Topic
Shapes and Transformations
Angles and Measurements
Justification and Similarity
Trigonometry and Probability
Completing the Triangle Toolkit
Congruent Triangles
Proof and Quadrilaterals
Polygons and Circles
Solids and Constructions
Circles and Expected Values
Solids and Circles
Conics and Closure
Marking Period
Marking Period 1
Marking Period 1
Marking Period 1
Marking Period 2
Marking Period 2
Marking Period 2
Marking Period 3
Marking Period 3
Marking Period 3
Marking Period 4
Marking Period 4
Marking Period 4
General Information
Geometry is a full year course consisting of 4 marking periods split between two semesters. Geometry uses a
combination of Unit Tests, quizzes, and Unit projects for evaluation. Students are also required to work in a team
during several classroom activities. Students will be assigned homework most nights and are to use these
assignments as a review of the daily lessons and a preview into the next day. Students can receive homework help
by assessing the textbook website: www.cpm.org and select Homework Help under Student Resources menu on
the left hand side.
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