Accelerated Geometry
The course is designed to focus on relationships between figures in 2 and 3 dimensions, transformational geometry, parallel and perpendicular lines, circles, congruent and similar polygons, coordinate geometry, right triangle trigonometry and measurement formulas. In the accelerated course students will pursue topics in greater depth with increased focus on applications and proofs. The first semester is completely non-calculator. For the second semester a scientific or graphing calculator is necessary.
Departmental assessments are given to measure individual student, class, and grade level achievement in math. Data are collected by each teacher and used to monitor progress and make plans for instruction. At the grade level, the data are used to monitor and adjust curriculum and instruction. End of quarter, end of semester, and/or end of course exams may be used. Students are expected to complete classroom and daily homework assignments and to earn satisfactory grades on tests and quizzes. Students who plan to take Algebra 2 Honors need to earn an average grade of B- or higher each semester.