ACCELERATED GEOMETRY
INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Frost Junior High
August 31, 2016
Ag enda
1. Course description
2. Course expectations
3. Placement
Accel erat ed Geomet ry Course
Descript ion
This accelerated course is a comprehensive
study of plane and solid geometry including
constructions, formulas for measurement and
formal proofs. It is based on the axioms and
theorems that relate points, lines, planes and
solids. Many of the topics are covered in great
depth, especially area and volume of solids.
Additional emphasis is placed on the integration
of algebraic techniques in solving geometric
problems.
Ex pect at ions f or Accel erat ed
Geomet ry St udent s
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Timely homework completion
Self- aware about needing help
Study for quizzes and tests
Attendance
Ask questions
Satisfactory student performance in class and
on course assessments/ finals
Final s
Accelerated Geometry Students will be taking
four finals throughout the school year.
Trimester 1
Final
Trimester 2
Final
Trimester 3
Final
Cumulative
Final
This final will
assess the
Trimester 1
material
This final will
assess the
Trimester 2
material
This final will
assess the
Trimester 3
material
This Final was coauthored with
D54 & 211.
Chapters 1-4
Chapters 5-8
Chapters 9-12
This final will
cover Chapters
1 – 12 of the
Geometry course.
Pl acement Process int o
High School
Data points taken for placement:
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Perform an ce in class an d on chapter
assessm en ts (80 %)
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Cou rse Assessm en ts/ Fin als
Please Note: Stu d en t placem en t will n ot b e
fin alized u n til the en d of May.
D54 & D211 Course Progression
Fl ow Chart Cont inued
8th Grade Placement in MTH 830 Accelerated Geometry (Math Major or Engineer)
Grade Level
8th Grade
9th Grade
(Freshmen)
10th Grade
(Sophomore)
11th Grade
(Junior)
12th Grade
(Senior)
Course Number
MTH 830 (940)
M328
M439
M479
M579
Course Name
Accelerated
Geometry
Accelerated
Algebra 2
Trigonometry
Calculus A
AP Calculus BC
AP
Multivariable
Calculus
8th Grade Placement in MTH 830 Accelerated Geometry
Grade Level
8th Grade
9th Grade
(Freshmen)
10th Grade
(Sophomore)
11th Grade
(Junior)
12th Grade
(Senior)
Course Number
MTH 830 (940)
M328
M439
M479
M359 &/or M419
Course Name
Accelerated
Geometry
Accelerated
Algebra 2
Trigonometry
Calculus A
AP Calculus BC
AP Computer
Science
AP Statistics
D54 & D211 Course Progression
Fl ow Chart Cont inued
8th Grade Placement in MTH 830 Accelerated Geometry (Math Major or Engineer)
Grade Level
8th Grade
9th Grade
(Freshmen)
10th Grade
(Sophomore)
11th Grade
(Junior)
12th Grade
(Senior)
Course Number
MTH 830 (940)
M308
M408
M449
M479
Course Name
Accelerated
Geometry
Advanced
Algebra 2
Advanced
Trigonometry/Pr
e-Calculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
8th Grade Placement in MTH 830 Accelerated Geometry
Grade Level
8th Grade
9th Grade
(Freshmen)
10th Grade
(Sophomore)
11th Grade
(Junior)
12th Grade
(Senior)
Course Number
MTH 830 (940)
M308
M408
M449
M359 &/or M419
Advanced
Algebra 2
Advanced
Trigonometry/Pr
e-Calculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Computer
Science
Course Name
Accelerated
Geometry
AP Statistics
8t h Graders
(20 17 – 20 18 Incoming Freshman)
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Summer School is a possibility for appropriate
placement into high school.
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Summer school is a three week session.
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If you are required to attend summer school
you must successfully complete the course.
Upon successful completion the placement
will be re- evaluated.
Teacher Support
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Support during class
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Morning Math Help
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Everyday at 7:05!!
After school homework support every
Tuesday
Parent Support
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Be supportive about getting morning or afternoon
math help.
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Consistent homework times and location.
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Be proactive about asking your child if they need help
with material.
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Check the homework website and parent portal
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Contact your child’s teacher if you feel that your child
is struggling
Quest ions