Geometry Course Syllabus

Course Information

Course Description

Welcome to Geometry! This course is specifically designed for adult learners (ages 21+) who are completing their high school credit requirement. This is an 8-week course where we will explore the properties of shapes, logical reasoning, and spatial relationships.

Each class will begin with a warm-up, followed by guided notes and collaborative practice time. Our focus is on building understanding through clear explanations, gaining math confidence, and hands-on problem-solving to prepare for success and application in the real world.

Required Materials & Resources

Physical Materials:

• Notebook or binder with paper
• Pencils and erasers
• Ruler and protractor

Technology Tools:

• Access to a laptop
• Calculator: Desmos online calculator recommended.
• Class Website: ahatmath.com
• Online Practice Tools: IXL, DeltaMath, Brilliant, CK-12, MyOpenMath, Mathplanet

Course Outline & Pacing (Tentative)

This is an 8-week course. The final week is reserved for review and the final exam.

Unit / Topic	Key Concepts	Estimated Dates
Week 1	Reasoning, Logic & Venn Diagrams	Aug 25 - Aug 28
Week 2	Lines, Angles, and Parallelism	Sep 2 - Sep 4
Week 3	Transformations & Symmetry	Sep 8 - Sep 11
Week 4	Triangles: Properties & Congruence	Sep 15 - Sep 18
Week 5	Similarity & Trigonometry	Sep 22 - Sep 25
Week 6	Polygons & Circles	Sep 29 - Oct 2
Week 7	3D Figures: Volume & Surface Area	Oct 6 - Oct 9
Week 8	Review & Final Exam	Oct 13 - Oct 16

Grading Policy

Grade Breakdown:

• Guided Notes: 30%
• In-Class Problem Practice: 30%
• Quizzes & Tests: 20%
• Final Exam: 20%

Grading Scale:

• A: 90-100%
• B: 80-89%
• C: 70-79%
• D: 60-69%
• F: Below 60%

Class Expectations & Norms

To foster a positive and productive learning environment, all students are expected to:

• Be respectful: To yourself, your peers, and the learning environment.
• Come prepared: Bring all required materials and be ready to engage.
• Follow directions: For all activities, assignments, and assessments.
• Stay engaged: Participate actively in lessons and practice time.
• Use technology appropriately: Laptops and devices should only be used for class-related work.
• Try your best: Don't be afraid to ask for help and use the support systems available.

Assessment & Feedback

• Late Work: Late assignments will be accepted within one week of the original due date for partial credit (up to 90%).
• Make-Up Work: If you are absent, it is your responsibility to check with me for any missed notes or assignments. Make-up tests and quizzes must be scheduled with me as soon as you return.
• Feedback: Feedback on assignments and assessments will be provided in a timely manner to help you track your progress.

Communication

• Best way to contact me: The best way to reach me is via email at ahatfield@goodwillvalleys.com.
• Response time: I will respond to emails within 24 hours during the school week (Monday-Thursday).
• Extra Help: Additional tutoring or one-on-one help is available during office hours or by appointment. Please don't hesitate to talk with me if you feel you need extra support.

Support and Accommodations

• This class welcomes all learners, and my goal is to help everyone succeed.
• If you have documented accommodations or specific learning needs, please share them with me as soon as possible so we can work together to ensure your success.