Geometry (Magnet)

Patricia Winkler
Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions
3100 Shenandoah Street
Houston, TX  77021 
pwinkler@houstonisd.org

Grading Procedures  |  Homework  |  Classroom Rules  |  Textbook  |  Supplies   |  Tutoring  

Makeup Work  |  Extra Credit  |  Progress Reports  |  Scope and Sequence - Geometry A  |  Scope and Sequence - Geometry B

Teacher Worksheets and Worksheet Answers

Cycle 4 Tentative Lesson Plans     Cycle 5 Tentative Lesson Plans

TAKS Prep Lesson Plans

In the state of Texas, Geometry is the second math course students take in the high school curriculum. It can be a difficult course and may, at times, require additional time for preparation and practice. The students are expected to come to class each day with their completed homework, the proper materials and the motivation to succeed in Geometry.

Classroom Rules:

1. The students will come to class prepared with their notebook, textbook and pencil.

2. Students need to be in the classroom before the tardy bell rings. The School Tardy Policy is in the student TimeTracker.

3. Before leaving class, students will be expected to pick up and dispose of any trash in and around their work areas.

4. Students should do their own work.

5. Working on assignments for another class is not allowed unless granted by the teacher.

6. All assignments should be handed in on time. Late work will not be accepted. If a student does not have an assignment at the

7. The students will treat others with respect and courtesy. When doing group activities in the classroom, it is important that you listen to each other and always keep the volume of your discussions at an acceptable level.

8. The students will refrain from eating, drinking, gum chewing, and personal grooming in class.

9. The students will refrain from sleeping in class, putting their heads down on the desks, propping their heads on their hands or slouching down in their desks.

10. Adhere to all rules in DeBakey High School’s student handbook and HISD’s Code of Student Conduct.

 Consequences:

(1)Warning (2) Detention     (3)Parent Phone Call /counselor referral

(4)Referral to Assistant Principal

Cheating of any kind will result in a zero.

**The above consequences are for a violation of classroom rules or Level I rules.  All violations of other levels will result in consequences as specified in the Student Code of Conduct.

 Textbook:

McDougal Littell Geometry 2007 Texas edition (resources available at classzone.com)

Materials:

(1)    Each student should have a binder with filler paper or a spiral notebook with a small binder to organize and keep all returned papers

(2)    Graph paper (either 4 or 5 squares per inch) is a necessary daily supply for Geometry. A few internet links will be given within the first week for printable graph paper from your computer, if desired.

Here are a few internet links for printable graph paper or dot paper.

dotpaper (Microsoft word document)
Graphpaper - 4 squares per inch
Graphpaper - 5 squares per inch
Dotpaper - 4 squares per inch
Incompetech.com - website to make custom graph paper and dot paper

(3)    Students should always bring a pencil to class and should always do their homework in pencil as well. Highlighters and colored pencils are optional, but can be very helpful.

(4)    Students will be assigned a specific TI-83 graphing calculator for use in the classroom. They should leave their personal graphing calculator at home (unless needed for another class). Purchasing a graphing calculator for home use is optional, but encouraged. Work assigned as homework will NOT require a graphing calculator.

(5)    I have a classroom set of rulers, compasses and protractors. However, you will need to have a ruler, protractor and compass at home for use on assigned homework.

(6)    Any donations of facial tissue and paper towels will be greatly appreciated.

Grading Procedures:

The final grade a student receives for each cycle will be calculated as follows:

Tests will be 50% of your grade for each cycle. Quizzes and major assignments will make up 40% of your grade for each cycle. All major assignments will be designated as such when they are assigned. Daily grades will constitute the remaining 10% of your grade. Daily work will include both classroom work and homework. Some assignments will be graded for completion while other assignments will be collected with some of the problems to be graded for correctness.

Homework:

Students should expect to have homework assigned at ever class meeting. The intent of each homework assignment is to give students an opportunity to practice the skills introduced and modeled in the classroom and to give the students an idea of the types of questions that may be seen on a quiz or a test. Homework will be checked the next class meeting (unless otherwise stated by the teacher).  A homework grade is usually based on effort and completion, not correct answers.  If homework is graded for correction, then the students will be informed ahead of time.  If homework is not present at the beginning of class, no credit is given or will be given for any late work. No one is allowed to go to his/her locker to get homework.  All work must be shown on homework to receive credit.

Any student missing a class must bring an official permit to the class for a teacher’s signature within 3 days of returning to school. Students are responsible for the work they miss when absent from class for any reason. It is wise to contact 2 classmates to find out what you have missed. Students who are absent on the day an assignment is given will have three school (calendar) days to make up the work. Students who are absent on the day an assignment is due or test is given must be prepared to complete the assignment/test the day they return to school. The teacher reserves the right to give extensions, in writing, for students with extended illnesses or emergencies, on a case-by-case basis. Extensions will not be given for lack of organization or planning on the part of the student (inkless printers, forgotten materials, last minute realizations that you need help, etc.) Do not put any work in the teacher’s mailbox, under the classroom door, on the teacher’s desk unless told to do so.

Tutoring: 

The teacher is available for tutoring on A days, before school (7:15 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.). The school also offers Title I tutorials after school from 3:25 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. Students can go to any of the participating teachers they wish, but must be in the room for tutoring by 3:25 p.m. Ms. Winkler will be tutoring in the after-school program. The days of availability will be announced and posted.

 Extra Credit:

There are no opportunities for individual extra credit in this class.  Bonus points, however, are given on some quizzes and extra assignments may be offered to all.

 Progress Reports: 

Progress reports will be given to all students during the beginning of the 4^th week of each 6 weeks. Students who have a number of missing homework assignments or who have not returned their signed progress report and their grade is less than a 75, will receive multiple progress reports for that cycle.

Scope and Sequence for Geometry A: 

The following topics are planning to be taught in the Geometry A Course (not necessarily in this order). More detailed, day-to-day lesson information will be given in the Tentative Lesson Plans provided to each student. 

Cycle 1 Tentative Lesson Plans     Cycle 2 Tentative Lesson Plans     Cycle 3 Tentative Lesson Plans

Geometry A Final Exam Review

Scope and Sequence for Geometry B: 

The following topics are planning to be taught in the Geometry B Course (not necessarily in this order). More detailed, day-to-day lesson information will be given in the Tentative Lesson Plans provided to each student.