Course Title: Honors GeometryInstructor: Mrs. Ackerman Room: S123Main Phone: (210)662-5000 Email: backerman@judsonisd.orgGoogle Classroom Code:_________________Bloomz App: UFYZNC

Math Tutoring Wednesday until 5:15pm & by appointment

Little Bit about Mrs. Ackerman: I am originally from Southern California where I grew up and graduated from California State University of San Bernardino. I worked in the corporate world before becoming a teacher in 2015. I am married and have two beautiful children; a son who is 6 and a daughter who is 3. I love fishing, camping a dancing from time to time. I am excited for a great and fun new school year.

Bloomz App: I will be communicating mostly through bloomz app. Parents and students please join their class using the code above in order to have great communication throughout the year.

Classroom Rules: The 5 P’s

● Prompt: Be on time, enter the classroom quietly, turn in homework, check the board for warm up and immediately go to your assigned seat.

● Prepared: Bring all materials, necessary work, put all headphones and electronics away.

● Productive: MAXIMIZE learning time by staying on task; following directions, and remaining seated unless you’ve been given permission.

● Polite: Be nice or neutral to everyone. Swearing, teasing, talking back, and bullying will NOT be tolerated. Respect yourself, your classmates, your teacher and your classroom.

● Patient: Wait respectfully and calmly for your turn, do not complain. Listen, stay seated and track the speaker when someone is talking. Also have patience when learning it may take time and practice to understand.

Last 5 Minutes of ClassWrite down homework in your plannerPass back papersReturn any supplies you borrowed to their correct locationSay “thank you” to someone who helped you today. We all have unique talents and creating a culture of “team” is integral in Ms. Ackerman’s Class.

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Disciplinary Actions: 1. Warning (DDF) 2. Parent Contact (DDF)3. Detention (lunch or after school) (DDF)4. Referral to administration

Materials Needed by Aug. 19th ● Graphing Calculator or on-line

app will be needed for homework (in class we use TI-Nspire)

● 2 Composite journals ● Additional Paper ● Pencils (Students are expected to

do math work in pencil only.)● Erasers ● Colored Pencils ● Highlighters● 3x5 Index cards for vocabulary● Markers● Report folders● Poster boards ● headphones or earbuds ● Compass (draw circles) ASAP● Graph paper

Extra Materials to help classroom if possible:

● Tissues● Cleaning wipes● scrapbook paper ● Dixie cups ● cardboard● hand sanitizer ● hand sharpeners ● pencils

(If you would like to leave your materials in the classroom bring your own pencil box/bag with your name and class period on it that fit all your material in. I am not responsible for any missing materials)

Grading Policy/ Assignments and Exams: Tests/Major Projects: 40%Quizzes/Daily Assignments/homework: 60%Term Exams: 10%

Classwork & Homework PolicyAssignments will be turned in via google classroom either scanned, written or picture taken. All assignments must show proof of math work to receive credit.

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Absent Policy: For an assignment not to be counted as late work you will have the number of days of class periods you were absent to turn the work. For example, if you were absent 2 class periods you will have 2 extra class periods to turn in work. It is your responsibility to find out what you missed while you were out. Refer to the “While you were out” board to see what you’ve missed before coming to me with any questions.

Late Work Policy Late work is defined as any assignment that is not submitted on its due date, with the exception of make-up work for absences. Late work will be accepted 3 school days from the assignments due date or end of the 9 weeks (which ever comes sooner). There is a penalty of 10 points for each day it is late—up to 3 days. On the fourth day the assignment becomes a zero.

Course Description: Geometry: students will build on the knowledge and skills for mathematics in Kindergarten-Grade 8 and Algebra I to strengthen their mathematical reasoning skills in geometric contexts. Within the course, students will begin to focus on more precise terminology, symbolic representations, and the development of proofs. Students will explore concepts covering coordinate and transformational geometry; logical argument and constructions; proof and congruence; similarity, proof, and trigonometry; two- and three-dimensional figures; circles; and probability. Students will connect previous knowledge from Algebra I to Geometry through the coordinate and transformational geometry strand. In the logical arguments and constructions strand, students are expected to create formal constructions using a straight edge and compass. Though this course is primarily Euclidean geometry, students should complete the course with an understanding that non-Euclidean geometries exist. In proof and congruence, students will use deductive reasoning to justify, prove and apply theorems about geometric figures. Throughout the standards, the term "prove" means a formal proof to be shown in a paragraph, a flow chart, or two-column formats. Proportionality is the unifying component of the similarity, proof, and trigonometry strand. Students will use their proportional reasoning skills to prove and apply theorems and solve problems in this strand. The two- and three-dimensional figure strand focuses on the application of formulas in multi-step situations since students have developed background knowledge in two- and three-dimensional figures. Using patterns to identify geometric properties, students will apply theorems about circles to determine relationships between special segments and angles in circles. Due to the emphasis of probability and statistics in the college and career readiness standards, standards dealing with probability have been added to the geometry curriculum to ensure students have proper exposure to these topics before pursuing their post-secondary education.

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Parent/Guardian and Student Signature Page

I have read the above information and understand Ms. Ackerman’s rules and procedures. As a parent/guardian of a student in Ms. Ackerman’s class there is an incumbent responsibility to the student to carry out the lessons and work to the best of their ability and for the parent to be an active participant in the child’s success. There may be times when Ms. Ackerman will reach out to parents/guardians in order to best supply the support the student needs. The below signatures confirms that the syllabus has been read and understood and will comply with all above.

___________________________________ ______________________________ _____________Parent/Guardian Print Parent/Guardian Sign Date

Relationship to student_______________________What is the best phone number to be contacted on: __________________________ Parent/Guardian Email address______________________________________

Preferred method of communication of parent/Guardian (please circle one)

Call Text Email

___________________________________ ______________________________ _____________Student Print Student Sign Date

Please return this by August 19th for your first homework grade. Thank you Ms. Ackerman

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