This geometry syllabus outlines the expectations, schedule, content, and policies for a fall semester geometry course. Students will learn foundational geometry concepts in the first quarter such as basic definitions, constructions, and solving problems in the coordinate plane. The second quarter focuses on triangle and quadrilateral properties including congruency, similarity, and the Pythagorean theorem. Tests will be given every two weeks, homework is daily, and participation counts towards the final grade. Students are expected to study and seek help when needed. The teacher enforces rules to ensure a safe, respectful, and responsible learning environment.

1. Geometry Syllabus Fall Semester 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 to Friday, February 3, 2012
Who is your teacher?
When? What?
Who?
Name: Mr. Pacheco
Website: www.mathriot.com When will you have What will you learn?
Email: pacheco@mathriot..com assignments?
Twitter: @PachecoMath
Tests ------------ every 2 weeks 1st Quarter (September 7 th to November 4th)
Quizzes -------- every week
Homework -- every day Understand the foundations of Understand parallel lines cut by Understand polygons and angles
Classwork* - everyday Geometry transversals
*classwork includes monthly projects
• Understand and use basic • Construct the parallel to a line • Construct the bisector of an angle
through a point not on the line • Construct an angle congruent to a
geometric definitions
Where?
• Prove and use properties of given angle
• Perform basic constructions parallel lines cut by a transversal • Solve problems using angle and
Where do you go to get extra help? • Solve problems in the coordinate • Construct the perpendicular to a side measures for triangles and
• ASK IN CLASS!! Don’t be afraid to ask. plane using the Distance and
line from a point on the line and
from a point not on the line •
polygons
Prove relationships between
• Ask Mr. Pacheco before school, during nutrition or after Midpoint formulas • Use slope to identify parallel and angle and polygons
school perpendicular lines in the
• Form a study group with other students coordinate plane
• Use the Internet
• Class website: www.mathriot.com 2nd Quarter (November 7 th to February 3 rd)
• Book website: ca.algebra1.com
• www.khanacademy.org Understand triangle congruency Understand the properties of Understand the proof and use of
• www.brightstorm.com and similarity quadrilaterals the Pythagorean Theorem
• www.youtube.com (search for your topic)
• www.teachertube.com (search for your topic) • Prove congruence and similarity
• Prove and use properties of • Prove the Pythagorean Theorem
of triangles
• Coordinate proofs involving quadrilaterals (including proofs • Use the Pythagorean Theorem to
Why did you get that grade? triangles
and problems using coordinates) find missing sides and distance
• Properties of segments of
Assignment Categories FINAL GRADE triangles • Categorize quadrilaterals based
Why?
Tests ------------------40% of your grade A - 90% - 100% • Apply ratios and proportions to
on properties
Quizzes --------------20% of your grade B - 80% - 89% solving problems
• Use the triangle inequality
Homework --------20% of your grade C - 70% - 79% theorem
Classwork* ------- 15% of your grade D - 60% - 69% • Construct the cicumcircle of a
Participation ----- 5% of your grade Fail - under 60% triangle
*classwork includes monthly projects

2. Geometry Syllabus
Fall Semester 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 to Friday, February 3, 2012
OBJECTIVE: Aside from learning Geometry skills and concepts, students will develop their ability to construct formal,
logical arguments and proofs in geometric settings and problems..
EXPECTATIONS: You are expected to: Required Materials
 Give 100% effort, TRY ALL assignments  2 pencils at ALL times (and erasers)
 Seek help when you need it  At least 1 highlighter or colored pencils
 Take notes in class  Enough paper for notes for the whole week
 STUDY (better in a group)  Your agenda with all assignments written
 RESPECT the learning environment
:
SAFee
 Ask permission to leave your seat
 Hands to yourself
 HONEST, POSITIVE talk
 Use bathroom in between classes CONSEQUENCES
Verbal Warning
RESPONSIBLee

o Mr. Pacheco will let you know when you are breaking the rules,
and ask you to please stop.
 Have materials at ALL TIMES  Lose daily Participation points
 PAY ATTENTION in class o If you continue to break the rules, daily participation points will
be deducted from your grade.
 Binder ORGANIZED at ALL TIMES
 Call Home
 Participate appropriately o If you still continue to break the rules, your parents will be called
 Complete ALL assignments to be notified of your behavior.
 ASK FOR HELP  Parent Meeting
 KNOW daily goals and assignments o If you do not stop breaking the rules, it is time to sit down with
you and your parents to figure out what the problem is and
discuss solutions to the problem.
RESPECTFUll
 NO FOOD, GUM, or DRINKS (only water)
 LISTEN while others speak
 RAISE your hand to speak
 NO RUDE COMMENTS to students or teacher
 CLEAN your area before you leave class