Geometry
Mrs. Roberts
Walsh Middle School
Geometry - Syllabus and Grading Policy 2025-2026
Welcome to Math! I am looking forward to a wonderful year with each of you!
Below is important information about our class that will help you know what to expect.
Course Description: Geometry is a course about geometric figures and their properties. Students will make connections between geometry and the real world. Using inductive and deductive reasoning, students will prove statements and make conjectures about the properties of geometric figures. Along with reasoning, students will identify, analyze, and describe patterns that emerge from 2 and 3-dimensional figures. From these patterns and using algebraic thinking, students will solve a variety of problems.
In-class Expectations: Students should participate in class professionally and respectfully, using technology appropriately. Per campus policy, cell phones are not allowed in the classroom. Because Schoology is frequently used, students must bring their fully charged Chromebooks daily. No earbuds/headphones are permitted unless explicitly approved by the teacher and/or unless it is an approved accommodation. If approved, students must supply their own and they must be wired. Students are expected to bring their binders every day and to keep ALL class notes in it.
Materials:
Chromebook and charger
1” binder
Pencils, pen, dry erase markers, highlighters
Notebook paper
Absences: If you are absent, you can find lesson slides and assignments in Schoology. It is your responsibility to review missed lessons, complete any missed homework, and attend tutorials for questions or to make up assessments. Follow the handbook rules for makeup work and be aware of UIL-related absence rules. Familiarize yourself with the calendar to know what you missed, and when quizzes and tests are scheduled.
Tutoring: Tutoring is available on Thursdays from 7:50 - 8:10 AM and on Tuesdays from 3:35 - 4:25 PM. If you have questions, I will make myself available at other times such as lunch or by appointment as needed. My goal is to help you succeed!
Grading Policy 2025-26
----NO WORK = NO CREDIT! SHOW WORK ON EVERYTHING---
Daily Grades (50%): Daily grades are based on homework, in-class assignments, and quizzes. Homework is due at the beginning of class on the due date. Late submissions will be accepted but lose 10 points. Work that receives a failing grade can be corrected to a maximum of 70%, but must be done before the unit exam.
Summative (50%): Summative grades are based on tests and projects. Students can retake or correct tests scoring below 70% if they attend the scheduled retake times or arrange an alternative with the teacher. To qualify, students must:
1) Have no missing assignments,
2) Make corrections for any assignments or quizzes below 70% and
3) Attend a tutorial session
Home Access Center (HAC): Grades can be accessible on HAC. If an assignment is not turned in, you will see a zero. If there is a blank, it means the assignment has not been graded yet. Parents, please check your students in Home Access every few days. Oftentimes, students are needing reminders at home to complete assignments. Your support with this is much appreciated.
UIL Eligibility: UIL eligibility is assessed at the six-week mark of the grading period. Students who do not meet the requirements will become ineligible at this time. Students and parents should check with the school and their coaches for the eligibility requirements and details.
Academic Integrity: For academic dishonesty on any daily assignment, the student will receive a zero. For assessments, the maximum grade will be 50, with no opportunity for a retake. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the utilization of AI on assignments and/or tests, copying from another student or from a third-party source, and letting another student copy from your work.
No using AI to get answers without understanding
You cannot ask AI for the final answer without showing or understanding the steps.
No using AI on quizzes, tests, or graded assessments
AI cannot be used for any individual graded work unless your teacher gives permission.
No copy-pasting from AI into assignments
You cannot submit AI-generated work as your own without reworking it in your own words and showing your process.
No using AI to do your homework for you
Homework is for practice — using AI to do all the work defeats the purpose.
No using AI to skip learning
You cannot use AI to avoid doing the work (e.g., asking it for shortcuts instead of learning the steps).
No using AI for off-topic or inappropriate questions
Keep all AI use focused on Algebra I learning.
No sharing AI-generated answers with other students
AI is for your own learning, not for giving others the answers.
Syllabus Disclaimer:
This syllabus serves as a guide for the course. Please note this syllabus may be updated at any time during the school year to ensure the best learning experience for all students. Any significant changes will be communicated to students in class.