Transcript Welcome to Geometry! Mrs. Holman Solon High School 1

Welcome to Geometry!
Mrs. Holman
Solon High School
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Mrs. Sheri Holman
Education
• Bowling Green State University – BS in Education
• Ashland University - Masters in Computer Technology
Experience (16 years)
•Solon High School
2002 – Present
•Wooster High School
1995 – 2002
•Vermilion High School & Middle School 1992 - 1995
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Objectives
 To apply geometry to real world problems
 To make connections between geometry and algebra
and extend this to other topics
 To employ technology to solve problems
 To learn in a cooperative setting
 To communicate mathematics
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Structure of the class
Study Teams
During this course your child will collaborate with other
students as a member of a study team. Together, each
team will complete problems and activities that will help
them discover new mathematical ideas and methods.
This is a very student-centered class. I will support your
children as they work, but will not take away their
opportunity to think and investigate for themselves. In
order to be successful in this class your child will need to
be a willing and active participant as they develop their
mathematical understanding.
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Steps for Success
Preparation
Attendance
Participation
Independent practice
Collaboration
Communication
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Assessments
 Class activities and assignments
 Team Test on each unit
 Individual Test on each unit
 Formative & Participation Quizzes
 Presentations and Classroom Observation
 Technology activities
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Cumulative Project
Aside from the smaller projects that students will
be doing throughout the year, near the end of this
course, students will research the relationship
between geometry and a topic of interest to
them. They will design a project and present to
the class.
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Internet Information
On my page, you will find daily lessons, homework,
upcoming tests and quizzes as well as some of the
class resources. To get to my page follow these steps:
1. Go to the Solon Schools web page
www.solonschools.org
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Choose Schools
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Choose SHS 9-12
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Scroll down to my name (Charlotte Holman)
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Choose “Calendar” from the bottom
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Choose the appropriate class (Geometry)
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Parent Resources
 Our textbook publisher has many resources for
parents including a parent guide at their website:
www.cpm.org This website also has all of the
resource pages for activities in class.
 Complete solutions to all homework problems
are available on www.hotmath.com
 This presentation as well as class procedures
and requirements and the parent letter are
available in class files on my page on the school
website: www.solonschools.org
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Communication
Parent – Teacher communication is of utmost
importance for student success. If at anytime
you have a concern or question, please call or
email me. I check and respond to email every
day. I also check my voicemail regularly. Please
leave a number that I can reach you at during
the school day.
 Voice mail: 349-7757 ext. 5441
 Email: [email protected]
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Thank You for Attending Tonight!
 Please make sure to sign in on the sign-in sheet
and indicate your email address if that is a good
way to reach you.
 Please feel free to contact me at any time with
concerns or questions.
 My school website is a great place to find out
what your son or daughter is or should be
working on!
 Thank you for being a supportive parent. I am
looking forward to a rewarding school year.
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