This is a high school Geometry math course. Specifically, this course covers the first half of the complete high school Geometry course. Upon completion, learners will be ready to take the second part of this class.

Geometry is the area of math  where we study points, lines, surfaces (and triangles and circles in particular) a higher dimensional figures in a visual and analytical way that prepares your learner for using what they learn in real life as well as further higher levels of math.

This course covers the first half the same content as the Groovy! I Dig Geometry! | High School Analytic Geometry ongoing course (which can be found at https://outschool.com/classes/groovy-i-dig-geometry-or-high-school-analytic-geometry-q9BXEeDB#usjMLMcnyB), but with the purpose of following the rubrics of a course for a grade.  

The model for this course is assessment based and moves rapidly based on the student being "a lifter" in that the student is expected to carry the ball between classes with adherence to homework and assigned assessments. Students may, on occasion, sign up for one of the ongoing class which allows more class time per topic. You will notice the ongoing class will always be available and easy to calibrate to where the topics are in this course. 

For this course, here is a week by week agenda:


Week	1	:	Defining Geometric Terms - Lines, Segments, Planes
Week	2      :	Defining Geometric Terms - Angles
Week      3.     :       Angle Pairs and Transversals Part 1
Week	4	:	Angle Pairs and Transversals Part 2
Week	5      :	Midpoint and Distance
Week	6      :	Distance from a Point to a Line
Week	7.      :	Classification of Angles
Week	8       :	Angle Theorems
Week	9       :	Triangle Congruency Part 1
Week	10.     :	Triangle Congruency Part 2
Week	11     :	Triangle Angle and Side Comparisons
Week	12     :	Special Triangles

It's important to understand that I teach to mastery. I will teach each concept thoroughly and take the time to address questions and make sure I assess each learner and whether they are tracking with the topics.  I will be available to help students who need additional support.  I will, on occasion, support a student who is struggling and has already tried slowing down the recording of the class and working towards a better understanding.  If all of efforts on mine and the student's parts hasn't brought the student to mastery, I will suggest supplementary classes to help the student grasp the content. I want to make sure no one gets left behind.

Grades (upon request by parents):
I will have a homework assignment for each class.  They won't be long, so I expect all of these to be completed and submitted once a week by Sunday midnight for credit towards the homework portion of the learner's grade should the family decide they are wanting the option of a grade.  If a student continues to not participate in grade producing deliverables, I will communicate to the parents and if the assignments are not turned in, eventually the option for a grade will be forfeited.

I will have unit tests.  Mastery is extraordinarily important to me, so I will compare the grades the student gets on a test with the level of participation and whether I notice the student seems to understand the material.  

What to expect during a lesson: 
Each lesson will operate this way.

Ahead of the lesson, I will introduce what the students will be learning and start with what they know.  I'll send a short homework assignment which the learners must turn in (take a picture and upload).  These homework will be the launch of the lesson. I'll teach the concept for 10 minutes and then we will take turns with I do, We do, You do. 

I will then review all concepts learned and check in with the students on their learning. I will finish with an intro to the next lesson as well as the homework assignment for next week:

Some class policies:

A - Students who are not able to make class have access to the recordings.

B - I adjust each lesson according to the needs to the learners, so if most students need additional time on a topic I'll take that time. Making sure we accomplish coverage and mastery of all topics will require me to stay on schedule, so if additional time is needed, I will suggest students to sign up for my available supplemental Algebra classes and tutoring sessions.  I have a strong reputation of moving students successfully through the topics to mastery so I don't anticipate that supplementary classes are needed, but I want families to be aware that these are available and effective tools for their learners' success.

C - The group dynamics and interaction between leaners and the teacher are critical to a successful class.  If learners do not arrive in class according to Outschool's standard for a viable participation (10 minutes), I will leave the classroom, according to Outschool's policy.

D - Assessments are done via Nearpod with students submitting the screenshots of the assessment results to their guardians in charge of their high school transcxripts. The grading scale which should be used by parents at the end of the course should look like: A+ (97–100), A (93–96), A- (90–92), B+ (87–89), B (83–86), B- (80–82), C+ (77–79), C (73–76), C- (70–72), D+ (67–69), D (65–66), D- (below 65).

E - On occasion, I might go over the set duration of the class in order to make sure the students are reaching mastery level on their concepts.  I understand that many families book their time under tight schedules, and I am not at all bothered if the student needs to leave the classroom right at the end of the assigned class window.  Simply ask your learner to leave a message in the chat so that I'm aware they are leaving.