Orange High School
Geometry Syllabus
Instructor: Ms. Sonya Noebels
Email: nikolaso@orange.k12.nj.us
Remind: text
@noebelgeo1 or @noebelgeo8
to 81010
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to contact me regarding any
concerns with your child in my class. You can reach me at my email
address or using Remind (text messaging app). I will do my best to
return messages within 24 hours.
All parents are also encouraged to join their students’ Google
Classroom and see what we are doing in class. Please leave your
email if you would like to be invited to Google Classroom.
Course Description:
Within this course, students will have the opportunity to make
conjectures about geometric situations; apply inductive and deductive
reasoning; and chose from a variety of strategies to solve geometric
problems. This course addresses the National Common Core
Standards and is a 5 credit course.
Course Objectives/Outline:
Unit 1: Transformations and Symmetry
Unit 2: Proofs, Lines and Angles
Unit 3: Triangles
Unit 4: Similarity
Unit 5: Right triangles and trigonometry
Unit 6: Polygons
Unit 7: Circles
Course Materials:
Agilemind, ALEKS
Required Supplies:
•Pencil, pen and eraser
•Notebook (required by the district).
•A three-ring binder is preferred for this class as there will be a lot of
handouts. Otherwise, a folder is acceptable.
Grading Policy:
Each nine weeks, grades will be based on quiz/test performance,
homework, class work, class participation and authentic assessments.
Tests: 25% (at least 2 per marking period)
Authentic Assessments: 25% (at least 2 per marking period)
Quizzes: 20% (at least 3 per marking period)
Class Work: 20% (at least 9 per marking period)
Homework: 10% (at least 9 per marking period)
Grades are regularly updated in genesis and are available for review
at any time.
Homework: Homework will be assigned regularly in this course.
Homework is a way to practice concepts covered in class, as well as
help you retain skills over the course. Practice is essential for mastery
and success. Without practice, without doing your homework, you will
have a difficult time passing. Homework will be assigned at least once
a week before a quiz or a test and will be a review of the content on
the quiz or test. It is your responsibility to turn in your homework on
time so that you can study.
Late Homework:
For students having trouble with homework, I am available for Office
Hours Tuesday-Friday from 3:30PM to 4:30pm. Homework is due by
3:30PM on the due date, and is late after 3:30pm. After the due date,
I will not accept late assignments unless you come to see me in
Office Hours. I will not be accepting a pile of late assignments at the
end of the marking period.
Class Work:
Students will have classwork during every class, including a “do now”,
an “exit ticket” and possible other work throughout the class period.
Whether it is individual work or group work, students are expected to
actively work on these assignments. Students can get extra credit on
classwork for answering questions and explaining to others.
Authentic Assessments:
There will be authentic assessments designed and assigned by the
district. These are typically real-world applications of what you are
covering in class. We will also have collaborative authentic
assessments (with partners) which could include posters,
presentations, groupwork, etc.
Quizzes/Tests:
Students will have a quiz, test or authentic assessment each week. All
quizzes will be announced at least one class period before and tests
will be announced at least 4 days in advance.
Make-up Policy:
I will accept late assignments only from students who come to Office
Hours.
In the event of missing class, you are responsible for getting all the
information that was covered in class. The answers to classwork will
be posted to Google Classroom. You will not be able to make up do
nows, exit tickets or classwork, BUT it will not count against you.
Homework can be made up for full credit in the event of missing class.
If you miss a test or quiz, we will discuss your situation on a one-to-
one basis to determine if and when a make-up test/quiz will be given.
Classroom Rules of Conduct:
1. Bring your materials to class everyday: pencil, eraser, notebook
and binder/folder.
2. Be on time and be prepared to begin as soon as the bell rings.
3. Be considerate of other people’s feelings, opinions and thoughts.
4. Pay attention and participate in class. Do not create an
environment that distracts others from learning.
5. All cell phones/electronics will be on silent and put away during
class. All ear buds will be removed.
6. Profane language will not be tolerated in the classroom.
7. Be polite and respectful to any visitors to our class.
8. Students will adhere to all OHS rules and policies.
This syllabus may be amended during the school year. I wish you and
your child much success this school year! Please discuss this
syllabus with your parent/guardian. I have created a google form of
the following so that you can fill out the bottom of this page virtually.
Geometry Syllabus Agreement
Student’s Signature: ____________________________________
Students Printed Name: _________________________________
Date: _____________________
Parent’s Signature: _____________________________________
Parent’s Printed Name: _____________________________________
Date: _____________________
Current Parent Phone Number(s): ___________________________
Current Parent Email: _____________________________________
Would you like to be invited to your child’s Google Classroom? _____
