My classroom is located at 6829 Millbrook Street, San Diego, CA 92120.

The best way to contact me is email, julie@livingmath.net

Every student must have current emergency contact information on file before the first day of class. Please fill out and submit this form: https://forms.gle/YqmZjQ5itby9mSsm7

See full Syllabus for all meeting dates and topical details.

Key Dates for Geometry 2024-25

7/1: Student Emergency Information due to confirm registration.

Last year’s Dates:
$35 Material fee due; 8/9 Print materials ready for pickup

8/14 – 18: New students Orientation OPTIONAL Class day 8/16 (students who took Algebra with me last year do not need to attend this)

8/21 First class day HCS Academy / 8/23 First class day AG Classroom

9/4 Labor Day, Optional Zoom Chapter 1 Test Prep session offered if students RSVP

10/18 Independent Study (IS) Day, no class

11/22 NO CLASS, IS Day

11/23 – 24 Thanksgiving holiday

12/18 Optional ZOOM Test Prep Session

12/20 Semester 1 Exam IN CLASS.

12/21 – 1/3 Winter Break; 1/4, 1/5 Independent study days

1/8 First class back of 2024

1/15 MLK Day ZOOM Class only; recording available

1/19 President’s Day Holiday, no class or hw

3/25 – 31 Spring Break

5/27 Memorial Day, no class or hw

5/29 In Class Final Exam

Grades final by June 7.

An occasional absence can be made up, but it may be difficult to keep up if a student misses more than one class in a row. Attendance has been the highest predictor of success in this and future math classes. Consistent follow-through with assigned work between classes and engagement during class discussions are also factors.

If at all possible, time your family vacations around dates we are not meeting to minimize missed class time (See key dates).

Students who attend in person at least once a week usually come out of this year learning the material more effectively than students who only attend remotely. Even good students find themselves frustrated with the abstract, challenging material; learning may not be as deep or lasting if attendance is missing. The class is interactive and specifically designed to set your student up for their independent study days. Bi-weekly attendance ensures they are only "on their own" for one or two days a week, and that holidays do not result in week long gaps between classes. Your student will need to be very disciplined and be able to use video resources effectively to be successful if they are attending remote classes.

Zoom attendance is available as a backup for students who become ill or if in-person attendance is not possible. Some students learn well attending remotely, but most lose at least some learning effectiveness attending remotely. We homeschooled our four kids, so I understand the challenges of driving in the middle and high school years. Even so, it is usually worth the effort to get a student here in person, unless you already know your student does well with remote learning. Carpooling may be an option if families request it.

If attending remotely, participants are requested to turn their cameras on and participate as much as possible. I use a wired ethernet connection with upgraded internet speed to minimize technical issues in my classroom.

NO CURRICULUM purchase required. Instructor provides all print materials. Materials may be picked up from the AG Classroom once reg / material fees have been paid.

A compass, protractor, scientific calculator and a sturdy 1-1/2" 3-ring binder required.

A TI-83/84 Plus series calculator is nice to have, especially if you anticipate your student going on in math. If funds do not allow, www.desmos.com may be used at home.

Students should not be using phones as calculators. Not only do phones create a distraction, your student needs to be using a device that is allowed in standardized testing and/or college placement exams. Only non-internet dedicated calculators may be used for these exams, and proficiency with calculator use is a factor in how well students do on these exams.

Your student’s assigned work and grades will all be in one place in Canvas, an online educational application.

If you provided a student email in your family registration/student information, your student should check their email for an invitation to join Canvas. It is usually quite easy to join, however, I recommend that you be sure your student records their user information and password. A couple students did get locked out last year.

If no student email was provided, PLEASE SEND ME the email your student will be using for the year. It can be a family email, but keep in mind the email will be used for all student communications.

If you want to separately monitor your student's assignments and grades in Canvas, let me know and I can add you as an Observer linked to your student.

Basic Algebra skills are required for this course, and weak Algebra is a common cause of students struggling. Algebra review units will be covered throughout the year to ensure students apply Algebra in applications and do not lose Algebra skills needed to be successful in next year’s course.

The week before class there will be a few days' assignment to begin orientation with the text. This will be easy and will facilitate a more productive first class day.

Any questions, please email me at julie@livingmath.net.

Privately homeschooling families receive an invoice that breaks down your fees, less any discounts your family qualifies for. Fees are payable by:

Cash
Check
Venmo (Julie-Brennan-33)
Paypal - Bank Transfer option only, no credit card

Charter schools have different billing requirements - email me directly about this if it applies.

See https://www.livingmath.net/payment-and-discounts/ for payment terms.

If after giving the class a few weeks you find it is not working well for your student, you may request a refund of a pro-rated amount of tuition paid for the semester. Loaned text must be returned in good condition.

After October 1st, the first semester tuition is non-refundable.

If your family moves away, your student has the option of continuing the class remotely.

A carpool interest list is available here. Put your info on the list if you want to be contacted by others.