This document provides a course description, rationale, materials, and expectations for a 10th grade geometry class. The course will cover traditional geometry topics through transformations, symmetry, graph theory, and coordinate and synthetic geometry. Students will develop logical thinking skills. The textbook is Geometry by McDougal & Littell and additional online resources will be used. The teacher's contact information is provided. Students are expected to follow class rules, complete daily bellwork and homework, and will be assessed through quizzes, tests, and projects. Grades are calculated based on a percentage point system.

1. Geometry
Mrs. Hedrick
2013-2014
I. Course Description:
Traditional topics and Missouri grade level expectations for grade ten provide the framework for the course.
Geometry utilized transformations and symmetry to develop a system of logical thinking. Graph theory and
discrete geometry are examined, while plane coordinate geometry and synthetic geometry principles provide
the basis of the course work.
II. Course Rationale:
Geometry is the study of the real, physical world and develops ways to describe, analyze, and use in various
applications. Logical thinking-deductive and inductive - is developed in this study of physical features, both
flat and solid.
III. Textbook and Materials
Textbook: Geometry, McDougal & Littell
Online textbook and activities: www.classzone.com
Materials Needed: pencils, red pen, calculator (TI 30X or higher preferred), notebook/folder/binder
Website: You can access the syllabus, notes, assignments, schedule, and my contact information on our class
facebook page (Mrs. Hedrick’s Geometry Class) and can follow the twitter feed (@Mrs_Hedrick) if you would
like to see updates from our class daily.
IV. Parent - Teacher Communication
Email: angelinah@straffordschools.net
Phone: 417-736-7000 ext. 1418
Facebook page: Mrs. Hedrick's Geometry Class
Twitter feed: @Mrs_Hedrick
V. Student Expectations
Rules: Be Respectful, responsible and ready
Bellwork: The purpose of bellwork is to refresh your mind of knowledge that will be used in class that day. Bellwork will
be displayed on the board at the beginning of each class. You are expected to complete the work on your own in the
first 5 minutes of class. Bellwork will be graded on correctness.
Homework: The purpose of homework is to practice and be prepared for the test. It is important that you know how to
do the material for quizzes and tests. Simply copying some one's answers will not help you learn the material. Also,
homework should be out on your desk during bellwork so I can check how much you have done. Homework will be
graded on completion.
Quizzes, Test, & Projects: Assessments are given to see how much you have learned in the chapter. You are expected to
perform at your highest level. Taking the time to study or working on a project is in your best interest.

2. Late Work: Late work will be accepted for half credit the following day.
Absent work: Classmates will fill out a “While you were out” form for those students who are absent in their
group. The absent student is expected to check the file the first day he/she returns to find what was missed
that day. It is your responsibility to take care of it. Absent work will be accepted no later than one week after
the day missed to receive full credit. Once one week has past you will only receive half credit for the work.
This also includes make up tests and quizzes.
VI. Grading Scale
A 93-100 C 73-76
A- 90-92 C- 70-72
B+ 87-89 D+ 67-69
B 83-86 D 63-66
B- 80-82 D- 60-62
C+ 77-79 F 0-59
Grading: Points %
Bellwork 5 5
Homework 5 10
Final 100 10
Projects varies 15
Quizzes 20 20
Tests 100 40
Get to Know You 2013-2014

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