Portsmouth High School

Course Overview & Expectations Geometry

Course Information Teacher Information
Credits: 1 Name: D. West
Course Length: Full Year Phone: 401-683-2124
Class Location: H-1 E-Mail: westd@portsmouthschoolsri.org


Course Description
Geometry is a one-year course and requires a passing grade in Algebra I. Students will begin to formalize their geometry
experiences from elementary and middle school, using more precise definitions and developing careful proofs. Students
are encouraged and guided in the discovery of new geometric concepts. Analytic geometry connects algebra and
geometry, resulting in powerful methods of analysis and problem solving. This course is aligned to the Common Core
State Standards.

Unit of Study Sequence:
Tools of Geometry, Reasoning and Proof, Parallel and Perpendicular Lines, Congruent Triangles, Relationships
within Triangles, Polygons and Quadrilaterals, Similarity, Right Triangles and Trigonometry, Transformations,
Area, Surface Area and Volume, and Circles.


Course Competencies/ Learning Objectives

PHS Learning Expectations:
Access and critically analyze information to answer questions and explore ideas
Utilize effective problem solving strategies
Engage in work with integrity, both independently and collaboratively
Use technology to discover and demonstrate knowledge

Standards:
HS.G.CO.A: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Experiment with transformation in the plane
HS.G.CO.B: 6, 7, 8 Understand congruence in terms of rigid motions
HS.G.CO.C: 9, 10, 11 Prove geometric theorems
HS.G.SRT.A: 1, 2, 3 Understand similarity in terms of similarity transformations
HS.G.SRT.B: 4, 5 Prove theorems involving similarity
HS.G.SRT.C: 6, 7, 8 Define trigonometric ratios and solve problems involving right triangles
HS.G.C.A: 2, 3 Understand and apply theorems about circles
HS.G.C.B: 5 Find arc lengths and areas of sectors of circles
HS.G.GMD.A: 3 Explain volume formulas and use them to solve problems
HS.G.MG.A: 1, 2, 3 Apply geometric concepts in modeling situations
HS.G.GPE.B: 4, 5, 6, 7 Use coordinates to prove simple geometric theorems algebraically


Textbooks and Other Resources
Pearson Geometry Common Core Textbook
Graphing Calculator (e.g. TI-84, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 C, or similar)
3-Ring Binder
Compass, Protractor, and Ruler
https://www.desmos.com/calculator
Wabbitemu App (Graphing Calculator Emulator)
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Student Evaluation
GRADING (Based on a point system): Typical Points:
Major Assessments..60 - 100 points
Minor Assessments..10 60 points
Projects and Miscellaneous Assessmentvarying based on length & difficulty
Class work4 points
Homework4 points


WEIGHTING:
Tests/Major Projects...40%
Quizzes/Minor Projects...30%
Classwork & Follow-ups...........20%
Homework..10%


Class Requirements
Comprehensive Course Assessments (CCA): Students must demonstrate proficiency on each CCA in order to be eligible
to receive credit for the class.


Attendance Expectations
Regular and prompt class attendance is an essential part of the educational experience. Portsmouth High School expects
students to exercise good judgment regarding attendance and absences. Students will accept full responsibility for
ensuring their work does not suffer because of absences. All students are expected to attend every scheduled class on time.
Exceptions may be made for illness and valid emergencies. Please refer to the Student Handbook for additional
information.


Classroom Expectations
Make yourself part of the learning experience
Assist others and contribute to a positive classroom atmosphere
Come for extra help when needed
Make up back work on time


Academic Integrity, Cheating & Plagiarism
Students are responsible for earning grades honestly and honorably including homework. Failure to meet this
responsibility will result in disciplinary action. Please refer to the Student Handbook for additional information.

Cheating is defined as using someone else's work or labor with or without their knowledge, and representing it as your
own. This includes (but is not limited to) giving or receiving answers or work on a task, test or quiz, removing tests or
answers from the testing room, plagiarism, any use of a cell phone or other communication or recording device during the
task/test. It is also knowingly giving your work or labor to another, for representation as his- or her-own produced work.


General Information
If you are having trouble with this class, come to me immediately and I can work with you. If you wait until the end of the
marking period, it will be TOO LATE. I will be available to help you understand so you can be successful in this class.




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