Basic+Geometry

=**Welcome to Basic Geometry**=

Phone: 610-351-5900 Ext. #74427
=LINK TO CLASS RESOURCES=

**Course Overview**
The study of Geometry includes math vocabulary, points, lines, planes and angles, parallel lines and planes, triangles, polygons, congruence, congruent triangles, similar polygons, right triangles, circles, areas of plane and solid figures, volumes and surface areas of solids, using formulas in solving problems, visualizing geometric situations, and using geometric ideas in real situations. The student's will also be given review topics throughout the year to help prepare them for their graduation requirement of passing the PSSA Math.

To the parent/guardian:
I am truly interested in enlisting you as an educational resource for your child. I would like you to take this opportunity to review the materials on this website or the hard copies I have given to your children. Please familiarize yourself with the rules, procedures, and expectations that I have included, and encourage your child to understand their importance in creating an appropriate, healthy learning atmosphere both at home and at school.

To the student: Below are the expectations and rights for both of us.

 * **YOU are expected to**: || **MR****. NOCTOR is expected to**: ||
 * * come prepared for class every day
 * participate in class every day
 * do the daily homework/classwork
 * work together cooperatively in your groups
 * formulate and ask questions
 * have some fun
 * expect some difficulty || * come prepared to teach every day
 * help students learn the concepts of geometry
 * be available outside of class for questions
 * give advice when asked
 * give students timely feedback
 * have some fun
 * keep a friendly, productive, and safe learning environment ||
 * **YOU have the right to:** || **MR. NOCTOR has the right to:** ||
 * * be treated with respect by everyone in class
 * work in a learning environment
 * professional instruction from Mr. Noctor || * be treated with respect by all his students
 * teach in a learning environment
 * enforce all school and classroom rules
 * expect the most from his students! ||

**Materials**
//**Notebook:**// A 3-ring binder for the exclusive use for Geometry is required. If students do not provide their own, a previously used notebook will be given. This notebook will become the most important geometry resource the students will have. It should be at least one inch wide.

//**Textbook:**// Every student will be assigned a textbook. The textbook is not the primary source of knowledge in this class. The textbook is helpful and is an extra resource for the student to use outside of class.

//**Pencil:**// In any math class a pencil is a necessity. The need to erase is common. If work is completed sloppily in pen then no credit will be given for the assignment/test.

//**Calculator:**// Each student should have their own calculator to use in class and for homework. Calculators will always be available in class but they will never be available for students to take home.Any basic function calculator is acceptable. I recommend the Texas Instruments [|TI-30XIIs].

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**Classroom Rules**
· **Respect yourself**: Come to class on time and prepared to learn. Have your notebook, paper, pencil, and homework assignment everyday. · **Respect school property:** Take care of books, desks, and other school-owned property.
 * · Respect the teacher:** Follow directions, listen, use respectful language.
 * · Respect other students:** Keep feet, hands, and objects to self. Use respectful language, no put downs or profanity.

**Classroom Policies**
· No food or drink and no audible or visible gum. · All unauthorized electronic devices in use will be confiscated as per school policy. · Students not in the classroom when the bell rings will be counted as tardy. · Homework is due the date assigned. No partial credit will be given for late work. · If a student is absent, it is the student’s responsibility to ask for make-up assignments with in the day of return. · When the dismissal bell rings, students will be dismissed by the teacher once they are seated and quiet. · No grooming, lotion, perfume, or other cosmetics in the classroom. All items will be confiscated and may be picked up by student after school. · All bags/purses will be kept on the ground clear of the aisles.

**Grading Policy**
//**Tests/Quizzes - 60%**// Students should expect a test or quiz approximately every two weeks. Students will be notified in advance of the test or quiz date. Furthermore, pop quizzes will be given without student notice.

//**Homework/Classwork - 30%**// Homework and classwork will be given on a nearly daily basis. Homework assignments will be graded for effort, not accuracy. Work needs to be shown for each problem to receive credit. No late homework will be accepted. Classwork not completed in the given time cannot be made up.

//**Warm-Ups/Participation - 5%**// Students will complete a warm-up the first 5-10 minutes of class. Warm-ups will be kept in a warm-up log that will be graded.

//**Notebook Checks - 5%**// Notebooks will be checked approximately once a week. To receive full credit for the notebook it must adhere to the five guidelines of the notebook expectation handout. 1. Three ring binder exclusively for Geometry 2. All notes are taken and kept in binder 3. All worksheets are kept in binder 4. Binder is kept in chronological order. (new papers go in the back!) 5. Binder can pass the “Upside-down Test”