This is a high school Geometry math course. Specifically, this course covers the second half of the complete high school Geometry course. Upon completion, learners will be ready to take Algebra 2.

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 second 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. 

I do my best to synch up the topics of the ongoing weekly course with this course. That way, students may, on occasion, sign up for  the ongoing class during times when they need supplementary learning. It allows your learner to choose when he/she needs 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	:	Intro to Polygons and Parallelograms
Week	2	:	Special Parallelograms, Kites & Traps
Week	3	:	Area and Surface Area
Week	4	:	Volume
Week	5	:	Volume and Surface Area of Spheres
Week	6	:	Similar Polygons
Week	7	:	Geometric Mean Relationships
Week	8-9	:	Trig Ratios
Week	10	:	Reflections, Translations & Rotations
Week	11	:	Dilations
Week	12	:	Circle Theorem - Angles and Arcs
Week	13	:	Circle Theorem - Segments and Chords

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 - Test submissions will be done using scanned images as well as in class impromptu verbal assessments.

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.