Geometry is found all throughout our world. In Geometry, students will develop reasoning and problem solving skills as they study topics such as congruence and similarity, and apply properties of lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles. Students will also develop problem solving skills by using length, perimeter, area, circumference, surface area, and volume to solve real-world problems.

Text: McDougal Littell 2007, Geometry

Pre-calculus is an advanced mathematics course that uses meaningful problems and appropriate technologies to build upon previously learned mathematical concepts to develop the underpinnings of calculus.

Text: 2003 McDougal Littell/Houghton Mifflin Advanced Mathematics: Pre-Calculus with Discrete Mathematics and Data Analysis 

Grading (Geometry): Major tests/Projects, 50%; Quizzes/Notebook checks, 25%; Homework, 15%; Responsibility/Participation, 10%. *Semester exams count as two test grades.

Grading (Pre-Calculus): Major tests/Projects, 50%; Quizzes/Notebook checks, 25%; Homework, 25%; *Semester exams count as two test grades.

Attendance: Mathematics is a cumulative subject; one topic builds upon another. Daily participation and attendance is vital for success. Please keep absences to a minimum.

Classroom Expectations: The policies set forth in the school's discipline policy and handbook will be followed in class.

School/Class Tardy Policy: Three tardies results in an after-school detention.

Materials Needed: Notebook or three-ring binder with loose-leaf paper; pencils; Graphing Calculator - TI-83, TI-83 Plus, or TI-84 Plus graphing calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions:

If I am absent, how do I make up missed work? Assignments will be posted. It is the student's responsibility to obtain missed notes and handouts from any absence. For every day a student is absent, a student has that number of days to make up his/her work. For example, if a student misses two (2) days, he/she has two (2) days to make up their work not to exceed five (5) days. Quizzes and major tests need to be made up during testing hall. If that is not possible, the student must arrange a specific time with the teacher.

What if I am struggling with a particular concept? I am available for help during homeroom/study hall everday, with the exception of Wednesday.

Do you take late assignments? Late homework will receive a zero.

Do I need to purchase my own calculator? Each student will need his/her own graphing calculator to be used in classroom activities, homework assignments, and most assessments.

Absolute Values: Be on time; Come prepared, including a positive attitude; Stay on task; Respect others.