Nina Jenkins - Geometry A - DeKalb County Schools

August 11, 2008Dear Parent or Guardian:Welcome to another semester! I am excited and privileged to have the opportunity to teach your sonor daughter.I am sending this letter to let you know more about your child's teacher and class. Please sign andreturn the back page of the course syllabus acknowledging you have read all information.This will count as a homework grade.I am Ms. N. Jenkins. I will be teaching Algebra II and for the 2008-2009 school term. As a teacher, Iwill assist all students in obtaining success in their classes, as well as prepare students for the worldin which they live. In order for your child to be successful, we must work together. I am asking you tohelp by checking homework on an average of 4 times per week, checking your child’s notebookperiodically, asking daily about objectives covered in class, and assisting with making sure objectivesare met.I am available for extra help after school. All that I require is that your child set up an appointmentwith me.Please feel free to call the school at 678-875-1241 if you should need to speak with me. If I miss yourcall I will make every effort to return it within 24 hours. You may also contact me via email atNina_T_Jenkins@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us.Each student will be given a course syllabus describing the course requirements, assigned textbook,supplies, classroom procedures, and grading procedures for this semester. All students are awarethat they are held accountable for their learning and their actions. Please review it at your earliestconvenience.It is my sincere desire that your family and our school work more closely together than ever before toensure your child's success. I would encourage you to know your child's friends, to assist inreading and homework, to attend school conference night, and to monitor rest and sleephabits. By assisting me in these objectives, we should be able to achieve a mutually successfulschool year. Thank you for your support and I look forward to meeting you.Sincerely,Ms. N JenkinsMathematics Dept.Miller Grove High School

GEOMETRY ACOURSE SYLLABUS(27.0630000)MILLER GROVE HIGH SCHOOLTeacher(s):Nina T. Jenkins Phone Number: 678 – 875 – 1241Room Number/s: 920Email: Nina_T_Jenkins@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.usSemester: FALL 2007Tutorial Days: TBA*Textbook: Glencoe Geometry: Integration,Tutorial Location: 920Applications, and Connections,Tutorial Hours: TBA*2001Textbook Price: $48.75*Tutorial days & hours are subject to change.Week 1:Week 2:Week 3:Department Philosophy: The philosophy of the Miller Grove High School MathematicsDepartment is to improve our students’ standardized test scores by increasing their critical thinkingand problem solving skills.Course Description: Geometry will provide students with an understanding of figures found inour three dimensional world and their connection to mathematics. Students will learn the language ofgeometry, the coordinate plane, slope, reasoning, proofs, angles, perpendicular and parallel lines,congruent triangles, triangle inequalities, and similarity.Course Prerequisites: Algebra IGPS Standards: www.georgiastandards.orgCourse Outline:Algebra Review / 1 st Nine Week Pre-testPoints, Lines, Planes, Area andPerimeterPoints, Lines, Planes, Area andPerimeterCoordinate Plane, Slope, Writing LinearEquations1 st 3-week assessment (test)Week 10:Week 11:Week 12:Identifying Perpendicular and Parallel LinesIdentifying Angles Formed by Parallel Linesand a Transversal, Proving Lines ParallelUsing Perpendicular and Parallel LinesClassifying Triangles, TriangleCongruence, and Proving TrianglesCongruent4 th 3-week assessment (test)Week 4: Graphs of Linear Equations Week 13: Proving Triangles CongruentWeek 5: Logic & Reasoning Week 14:Week 6:Using Proofs in Algebra, SegmentConcepts, and Angle Concepts2 nd 3-week assessment (test)Week 15:Week 7: Segment and Angle Addition Postulate Week 16: Indirect ProofsIsosceles Triangles Congruence, SpecialSegments in Triangles, TriangleInequalitiesTriangle Inequalities5 th 3-week assessment (test)Week 8: Segment and Angle Concepts Week 17: Proportion and SimilarityWeek 9:Mid – Semester Review3 rd 3-week assessment (mid-term)Week 18:Proportion and Similarity6 th 3-week assessment (final exam)

Grading System:The final average will be computed using the following:Classwork 20%Test 40%HW, Quizzes, BenchmarkPerformance Assessments25%EOCT / Final Exam 15%Grading Scale:A 90 – 100 4.0B 80 – 89 3.0C 71 – 79 2.0D 70 1.0F Below 70 No creditNote: Progress reports do not include finalexam. An “F” on the first progress report doesnot indicate that the student will result infailing the entire course.Required Materials:A. 2-3 inch, 3-ring notebook with sidepocketsB. TI 83, 83+, or 84+ Graphing – HighlyRecommendedC. Graph paperD. Calendar/AgendaE. 5 tab DividersF. Textbook Cover (Stretchable Cloth)G. Pencils, Colored pencils, Loose-leafnotebook paperH. RulerEXPECTATIONS:1) Students are expected to attend class regularly and on time. Students are counted as tardy ifthey are not in the class when the bell rings. This guideline will be strictly enforced inadherence to the school’s tardy policy.2) Students are expected to bring their textbook, three-ring notebook, loose-leaf paper, calculator,and pencils to class daily. ASSIGNMENTS NOT COMPLETED IN PENCIL WILL NOT BEACCEPTED.3) Students are expected to participate in class by taking notes, asking questions, having classdiscussions, completing assignments, demonstrating examples at the board, and followingclassroom policies and procedures.4) Students are expected to finish all in-class assignments in a timely manner, showing all worknecessary to complete assigned problems. CREDIT WILL NOT BE GIVEN for assignmentsthat do not show necessary work.5) Students are expected to complete all homework assignments by the next class day unlessspecified otherwise. Homework is checked on a regular basis.6) Students are expected to ask questions if a topic is not understood and may seek individualattention after making an appointment.POLICIES:It is the policy of this teacher to give only one warning regarding misconduct in class. Subsequentinstances of misconduct will lead to a parent phone call, detention, and referral. Referrals to the office areimmediate for major violations or habitual violations.i) The class period begins as soon as the student enters the classroom. Students are expectedto adhere to instructional procedures and policies immediately.ii) Students are expected to bring proper materials to class daily. Students are not permitted toretrieve materials from their lockers during class.iii) Students will be treated with respect in class. Students will not be allowed to disrespect theteacher, each other, or themselves in class. This includes but is not limited to inappropriategestures, sounds, comments, facial expressions, and clothing.iv) Students are to remain attentive at all times. Sleeping in class is NOT acceptable. Privateconversation during instruction will not be tolerated.

v) Students are expected to eat a nourishing meal prior to entering class. Eating, drinking, orchewing gum during class is not permitted.vi) Cheating will result in an immediate grade of zero with a call to the parent/guardian and areferral to administration.vii) Students will adhere to the school’s regular dress code. (See Student Handbook)viii) Cell phones and other electronic devices are permitted on the premises but NOTALLOWED in the classroom. Any person caught using an unauthorizedelectronic device during school hours will have their devise confiscated. (Refer toStudent Handbook)ATTENDANCE/MAKE -UP WORK POLICY: Due to the nature of the classroom, excessive absences mayseriously affect performance in class and jeopardize your chances of successfully passing the class. It is yourresponsibility to make up work and turn it in. When you are absent, you should get your missed assignment(s)from classmates or teacher. For each day absent, you have one (1) school day to complete make-up work withdays not to exceed 10 days. No credit will be given for late work unless special arrangements are made. Agrade of zero will automatically be assigned for unexcused absences.RETEST POLICY: At Teacher’s DiscretionCONDUCT:Proper student behavior is essential as ALL STUDENTS HAVE A RIGHT TO LEARN IN ANENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO LEARNING. Accordingly, the DeKalb County SchoolSystem Code of Student Conduct is STRICTLY ENFORCED. Consequences and correctivemeasures are assured for those students who fail to adhere to the conduct code, schoolpolicies, and class procedures.**THE TEACHER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE DEVIATIONS AS NECESSARY**

Student Name (Print)_________________________________________I have read, reviewed with my parents, and understand the guidelines andexpectations for my Geometry class for school year 2008-2009.__________________________________________________________________________Parent’s signature Date Student’s signature DateSpecial Note: If you have email address, please place it on the line below or just emailme at my email address above and I will get it that way.Parents’ name____________________________________________________Daytime #___________________________Evening #_____________________Email address____________________________________________________*** Please get signed and return to me by 08/17/08. This will count as a gradedassignment. ***