Winton Woods Middle School
Geometry
2003-2004
TEAM EAGLE
Mr. Richburg
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Algebra in the 7th grade.
Purpose:
This course is designed to provide you with a foundation in the concepts of Geometry, and prepare you for
Algebra 2.
Required Text:
McDougal Littell:  Geometry
If there is any damage to your assigned book, you will be responsible for either its repair or its replacement.
Supplies:
Notebook (must have pockets on either side and must hold paper in the center)
Scientific Calculator
Ruler
Graph Paper
Pencils ( For Tests, Quizzes and Homework)
Paper
Pens (optional)
Protractor (optional)
Topics Covered:
Chapter 1:
Chapter 2:
Chapter 3:
Chapter 4:
Chapter 5:
Chapter 6:
Chapter 7:
Chapter 8:
Chapter 9:
Chapter 10:
Chapter 11:
Chapter 12:
This course will cover roughly 3 chapters a quarter.
Assessments:
Tests
We will have 3 tests every quarter.  At the completion of every chapter, there will be a test.  The tests will be worth 100 points each.
Quizzes
We will have a quiz twice a week.  The quizzes will more than likely be on Tues. and Thurs. unless otherwise notified.  The quizzes will vary from 20 to 50 points each.
Notebook
Your notebook will be collected and graded the day of the tests.  The notebook will be worth 50 points each.
Projects
There will be projects that vary from 50 to 200 points each.
Homework Policy:
Homework will be assigned almost everyday.  The homework assignments will be worth 5 points each.  There will be no homework assigned on any of the following days:
1.the day before a chapter test
2.on computer lab day
3. the days before Christmas and Spring break
4. the last day of school
Classroom Rules:
If I am speaking, no one should be talking.
If a  student is asking a question, no one should be talking.
If  either I or a student is speaking, you are not to get out of your seat for     any reason.
Gum is allowed in this class.  All wrappers and used gum must be placed in the garbage can.
Respect every person in the class.
Tardy Policy:
For every 3 unexcused tardies to my class, you will receive an 8th bell.
Restroom policy:
You have one free restroom pass a year.  If you have to go after that, you must write a lesson, out of the book, when you
return.  You will not be able to go to the restroom again until the lesson is written
Grading:
A (100% - 93%)
B (92% - 85%)
C (84% - 74%)
D (73% - 70%)
F (69% or less)
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