Honors Geometry

The Honors Geometry curriculum includes plane- and three-dimensional figures; logical proof; congruent and similar triangles and polygons; parallel lines; proportionality; circles and spheres; perimeter, area and volume; constructions with compass and straight-edge; the relationship between algebra and geometry; transformational geometry; trigonometry; and investigation of non-Euclidean geometry.  Strong emphasis will be placed on proof, problem solving, investigation analysis, discovery, and independent thinking.  There will not be an EOC for Geometry this year.  The exam for this course will be a teacher-made exam.  Each quarter average counts as 40% and the exam counts as 20% of the final average.  The Standard Course of Study for Geometry can be found at www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/.

Important Dates to Remember:

     Interim Report Dates: 

                     The weeks of February 28 and May 9                           

    Open House:  Thursday, February 10 

Grading Policy:

                    Test/Project Average:  70%

                    Quiz Average:  15%

                    Homework and Classwork:  15%

Homework:  Friday, Feb. 18-  pg. 98 1-7 and pg. 103 1-4

Next Test:  Wednesday, March 2  (There will be an afternoon help session on Tuesday, March 1.)

Help Sessions:  Mandatory Guided Study is during A lunch on Wednesdays.

                        Tutorial is during B lunch on Thursdays.

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Algebra I Part 1

Algebra I includes the study of algebraic concepts including operations with real numbers and polynomials; relations and functions; matrices; creation and application of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions; linear regression; using length and midpoint to solve problems. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application software, is used regularly for instruction and assessment.  This course is designed to help students develop the ability to reason abstractly.  Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency with the graphics calculator.  This course along with Algebra I Part 2 will fulfill the North Carolina high school graduation requirement for Algebra I.  The final exam for this semester is a teacher-made exam.  Students will take the

Algebra I EOC test after taking Algebra I Part 2.   The Standard Course of Study for Algebra I can be found at www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/.

Important Dates to Remember:

                    Interim Report Dates: 

                                The weeks of February 28 and May 9                           

                   Open House:  Thursday, February 10 

Grading Policy:

                    Tests:  65%

                    Quizzes, Labs and Projects:  20%

                    Homework and Classwork:  15%

Next test:  Tuesday, March 1.

Help Sessions:  Mandatory Guided Study is during A lunch on Wednesdays.

                        Tutorial is during B lunch on Thursdays.