Course Syllabus

Geometry ACP Syllabus 26-27

Alex Kent  ~ Room 450 

kenta@wellesleyps.org

2026-2027

Let’s investigate a world of locations and shapes! The goal of this course is of course to have students practice and improve their ability to: 

  • make sense of problems and persevere in solving them, 
  • reason quantitatively and abstractly, 
  • construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others, 
  • Look and be able to utilize structure and patterns 

Through the geometry course standards. Students will often be asked to explain their ideas in addition to the traditional “solving” of the math problem. 

Student Support (Extra Help): 

  • Utilizing the Math Resource Center: Click this for the schedule
    • Math Resource Center  is a student support that runs during a majority of class periods. Math teachers are waiting for student questions. Students can visit the MRC during A block (Block 1) or during any other free period in their schedule (DRs or permanent dismissal) 
  • Ms, Kent’s extra help! 
    • Mondays after school 2:30-3:00 in room 450

Cell Phones 

Cell Phones will be placed in the cell phone cubby during class time in accordance with the WPS cell phone policy. Smartwatches and headphones should also not be used during class time. 

Required Materials 

  • 1 inch binder 
  • Filler paper 
  • Scientific Calculator 
  • Pencil 

District Curriculum Accommodation Plan 2026-2027 

District accommodations(DCAP)are available to all students, and in the 26-27 school year, WHS is committed to moving this forward with fidelity.

While some accommodations can be offered in the moment, others require advanced notice.

For example: Extended time on an in-class assessment is a collaborative decision made by the teacher, student, and family to meet individual student needs.  The WHS guideline is up to 25% extra time.  This accommodation relies on proactive student communication prior to the date of the assessment.  The student and teacher must establish how the accommodation will be provided.

Evaluation of Student Work (Grading Policy):[1]

Term Grades 

  • Assessment (3 per term) – 15 % each – total 45% 
  • Term Cumulative Assessment – 30%
  • Practice 10% 
      • Homework 
      • Exit Tickets / Check in’s / Graded Classworks 
      • Can re-do or re-submit through the Unit test for 100% credit, can submit by the end of term for 75% credit. 
  • Swing Grade 15% 
    • The swing grade will be the higher of either: the average of the assessments OR the term cumulative assessment 

Year Grades 

  • Each Term Grade will be 25% of the year grade. 
    • There is no final exam in Geometry ACP

[1] Any change to the grading policy will be discussed as a class prior to implementing the change(s)

Assessment Day Protocol: All assessments are designed to be completed in 45 minutes. After a student turns in their assessment, they will not have access to their computers or other electronic devices. Students will be provided an extension problem and/or logic puzzle on paper to work on for the remainder of class. They may also bring a book to read or work for other classes as long as they are paper based assignments.

Classroom Engagement Expectations: Each student is an important member of the class.  All students are expected to contribute to a positive, supportive and engaging classroom community.

  • Communication: 
    • demonstrate appropriate communication and respect with peers and teachers by actively listening to the teachers when new material is being delivered and actively listening to peers/teachers when they are asking or answering questions.
    • Ask Questions when something is unclear:
      • This can be during class, asking during a class break or right after class, coming to an office hour or utilizing the math lab. 
  • Engage in the classroom culture by: 
    • Completing the practice opportunities assigned to you: 
      • Homework is assigned to give students independent practice opportunities. Homework serves as an important tool in student preparation for success during class presentations, discussions and assessments.  
      • Classwork is assigned as an opportunity for students to complete practice problems that reinforce student understanding of material. 
    • Participating in classroom dialogue
      • ask or answer questions, explain your thinking 
      • share ideas, answers, alternative approaches or strategies to a problem
      •  actively listen when your classmates are sharing their ideas 
  • Incorporate Feedback received from teacher and peers in student work. 
    • Homework, Classwork, Check In’s, exit tickets and other practice opportunities will help you assess your own learning and that of your peers. Take these opportunities to learn from your mistakes. 

Topics will be reassessed on following assessments or term cumulative assessment. Both future assessments and term cumulative assessments are opportunities to raise your grade.  Make the most of these opportunities by learning from previous feedback!