MRS. DANIELLE HOLSEY215-944-1346

dholsey@crsd.org

Welcome to Accelerated Geometry

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A Little Bit About Accelerated Geometry

For many students, learning Geometry is similar to learning a new language.

Proofs are often difficult for students to grasp at the beginning of the course.

Generally, marking periods 1 and 2 are more difficult than 3 and 4.

Geometry is included on the SAT.

My Teaching Philosophy

As your child’s teacher, I feel my most important role is to provide him or her with positive feedback and encouragement. In doing so, my ultimate goal is to give your child the self confidence necessary to be successful.

I am very enthusiastic about math. It is my sincere hope that some of this enthusiasm will be passed on to your child.

Keys to Success

Warm Ups

Notes

Homework (checked just about everyday) Checking answers in the back of the book, on my website,

or on HAC is an integral part of the homework process.

Studying

Asking for Help

Grading

Total Points Homework = 2-4 points per assignment

Quizzes = 25-50 points per quiz, usually one per chapter

Tests = 100 points, one per chapter

Midterm & Final Exam = 25% of the 2nd and 4th marking period grades, respectively

Extra credit assignments are rarely given and are not worth a substantial amount of points.

Return of Assessments Policy

All assessments are graded and returned in a timely fashion. I go over the assessments with the class, touching upon

common difficulties. Students are then given the opportunity to ask questions

regarding the assessment. I collect the tests and keep them in my filing cabinet. Each

student has a file folder. This folder can be taken home upon request.

Scores are published to “HAC” prior to the assessments being returned.

District assessments, i.e. midterms and finals, are not returned.

What Comes Next?

Accelerated Analysis For students who were successful in Honors or Accelerated

Algebra II. Considered a Pre-Calculus course.

Analysis For students who struggled in Honors or Accelerated Algebra II. Considered advanced Algebra and Trigonometry. College level Pre-Calculus is still recommended.

Accelerated Statistics For seniors who were successful in Honors or Accelerated

Algebra II.Trig0nometry & Statistics

One semester of each.