Pre-requisites: Students coming to this course from eighth grade must place into Geometry based on District guidelines developed in 1999-2000. They should have the recommendation of the eighth grade teacher for this course, and may be required to take an independent diagnostic examination. Students coming from 9th grade will be placed by the Analy High School Math Department using rubric that includes standardized test scores, past performance in mathematics, and teacher recommendation.

The Geometry A course is set up to meet the needs of students (grades 9-10) with demonstrated talent in mathematics coming out of Algebra 1 (with teacher recommendation), and of ninth graders who do exceedingly well in Algebra 1. Geometry A is an accelerated course with more difficult problems than geometry. It is faster paced and incorporates supplemental topics. There is not an additional grade point awarded in this class, and students should be warned that excellent grades are difficult to achieve in this course.