Geometry

This Geometry course can follow any Algebra I program, whether the student has used Saxon Algebra I, Jacob's Elementary Algebra, or another First year Algebra course. This course presents all the geometrical concepts in a traditional fashion to the high school student. This course will sufficiently prepare the student for questions on the math section of the PSAT, ACT, or SAT standardized tests. Students completing this course as well as a previous Algebra I program will be ready to take the traditional second year of Algebra II. The Kolbe Academy recommended course of study includes continuing with Foerster's Algebra and Trigonometry upon completion of this Geometry course.

Course Description

This course is typically done in 9th or 10th grade. Topics include: conditional statements, direct and indirect proofs, Pythagorean theorem, lines and angles, congruence, inequalities, parallel lines, quadrilaterals, transformations, area, similarity, the right triangle, circles, the concurrence theorems, regular polygons and the circle, geometric solids and an intro to trigonometry.

Course Expectations

Students taking this course for Kolbe Core (K) credit are expected to complete daily assignments, periodic exams and quizzes. Kolbe Honors (H) students will go into more depth and cover more material than the Kolbe Core (K) students.

Assignment due-dates and grades are established by the parent. Optionally, a student may be enrolled in the Self-Paced Plus© grading assistance program to receive grading assistance from a Kolbe Academy faculty or staff member on designated assignments in the course. In this case, parents will still submit final grades to Kolbe for the course, but may choose to incorporate the graded assignments into the student’s overall grade or use the Kolbe-graded assignments to assist in arriving at the student’s final grade.

Course Texts & Materials

Geometry: A Guided Inquiry, G.D. Chakerian, Calvin D. Crabill, and Sherman K. Stein
Geometry: A Guided Inquiry Home Study Companion, Math Without Borders (This course companion is optional, but recommended. It is listed under the Geometry "Optional Material" section in the Kolbe Bookstore.)
Kolbe Digital License for Accompaniment to Geometry: A Guided Inquiry (This course companion is optional, but recommended. It is listed under the Geometry "Optional Material" section in the Kolbe Bookstore.)

Other required material:

Hand-held Scientific Calculator. Calculators on mobile devices or computers are not acceptable.
Compass
Protractor

Course Plan Sample

Note that this is the digital version of the homeschool course plan, which is found in the course's associated Parent Group. This course plan is built into the Schoology course for the student.

GeometrySampleE.pdf

Course Details:

NOTE: This self-paced course will be available in its new format by August 22, 2017. It is still available in it's original format. If you are interested in the original version, please call Kolbe at 707-255-6499 to inquire.

Should you purchase the original and want to update to the new course, you can do so by paying the remaining difference in price for the new version.

Section Number	SCM-09GEOM
Grades (Typical)	9 - 12 (9th, 10th)
Video Presenter	Mrs. Powers
Tuition	$499
Self-Paced Plus Grading Assistance (Optional)	$200
Credits (Type)	10 (Math)
Transcript Designation	K
Prerequisites	Algebra 1
Self-Paced Companion Courses	Biology or Honors Biology
Online Companion Courses	Biology or Honors Biology
Notes	Also offered at the Kolbe Honors (H) level for an additional $69.