1. GEOMETRY Ms. Socha

2. TEACHER INTRODUCTION  Bachelor’s degree in Math Education from Hofstra University  Pursuing a Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction from UMass Lowell  Fourth year teaching; 2 nd year at Fitch  Coach Rowing for Noank Rowing Club  Email: ASocha@groton.k12.ct.us

3. COURSE OVERVIEW  Common Core Geometry course  Typically a 10 th grade course; prerequisite for Algebra II w/Trig  Using Glencoe Geometry text (yellow version)  Syllabus and course policies on school website

4. GRADING POLICY  45% Tests and projects  25% Quizzes  15% Classwork and participation  15% Homework  Students who fail a test are required to retake the test

5. HOMEWORK  Assigned nightly; checked periodically  Using Schoology.com as an online meeting place (Email me for parent access code)  Use BrainPOP.com and Khanacademy.org as a supplement to classroom instruction  Use Remind.com To sign up, text @a2c74b to 81010

6. EXTRA HELP  CTL (student should obtain a pass in advance) daily  Before school, by appointment  After school, by appointment  Falcon Academy in the Library from 2:15-3:15 on M, T, and Th.

7. QUESTIONS?