Geometry

  • If you are looking for class notes or homework assignments, they are located in Google Classroom.

    Extra copies of the notes can be found at emathinstruction.com

    Overview

    This course is Geometry and will cover properties of geometric figures with reasoning to justify conclusions.  Students in this class will learn about the topics outlined in the learning standards set forth by the State of New York.  Every student will take the Geometry Common Core Regents in June which will count for 20% of their final grade.  Throughout the year, we will cover the following chapters:

     

    Essential Geometric Tools and Concepts

    Transformations, Rigid Motions, and Congruence

    Euclidean Triangle Proof

    Constructions

    The Tools of Coordinate Geometry

    Quadrilaterals

    Dilations and Similarity

    Right Triangle Trigonometry

    Circle Geometry

    Measurement and Modelling

     

    Organization

    Each day, you are expected bring the following materials to class:

    ____ Compass (very important!!!)

    ____ Protractor

    ____ Ruler (smaller than 12” is fine)

    ____ Loose-leaf Paper

    ____ Binder w/5-tab Dividers

    ____ Laptop (School Provided)

     

     

    • Homework will be assigned almost nightly and will be checked for completion the following class. Homework is typically to watch instructional videos and take notes, although occasionally there will be worksheets and/or other online assignments.

     

    • Quizzes will be given multiple times throughout each chapter (almost daily) and unit/chapter tests will be given at the end of each chapter. After each test, students will have an opportunity to take a retest.  While corrections may be required, they do not earn any points back on the original test itself.  On occasion, corrections may be accepted for credit.

     

    • Work Habits will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and will be entered in the gradebook a few times each quarter. This grade will reflect the student’s general performance and will consider the following:  doing assignments on time, working hard in class, staying attentive and productive.  This is essentially a summary of your performance in my class versus what it takes for you to reach your maximum potential in my course.

     

    Grading Policy

    Homework – 15%

    Tests & Quizzes – 50%

    Work Habits – 15%

    Mid-term Exam – 20% of the first half of the course

    Regents Exam – 20% of your final grade

     

    Classroom Expectations

    1. Be Prompt

    Students should be seated and ready to begin working when the bell rings.  40 minutes is not very much time, so we need to maximize what little time we do have.

     

    1. Be Prepared

    Students should come to class each day with the materials listed under “Organization”.

     

    1. Be Polite

    Math is a subject where students need to be comfortable in testing ideas and making mistakes.  Together with Mr. Jagoda, it is the students’ responsibility to help create and maintain this culture for themselves and their peers.  That being said:

    • Respect each other
    • Respect yourselves
    • Respect Mr. Jagoda

    Any rudeness, cruelty towards others, bullying, etc. will not be tolerated.  Disruptive behavior, or any behavior that takes away from the learning environment could result in a student being removed from the classroom for the remainder of the period.

     

    Disciplinary Consequences

    A student that is off-task or disruptive to the learning environment in Mr. Jagoda’s room will be disciplined as follows:

    1. Verbal warning
    2. Seating change
    3. Sent to ISS for the remainder of the period and call home.
    4. Sent to principal’s office and completion of a disciplinary referral form

    As the teacher, I reserve the right to skip consequences 1 through 3 for behavior that warrants a harsher consequence.

     

    Absences

    If you are absent, it is your responsibility to ask about what you missed and to complete it within 2 days for each day absence, as stated in the student handbook.

     

    Extra Help

    Mr. Jagoda is available for extra help almost every day after school.  Please take advantage of this if needed – just let me know ahead of time if you plan on staying.