Welcome Back to SchoolWelcome Back to School

Algebra I Geometry/Algebra 2

withMs. Ford

Algebra I Geometry/Algebra 2

withMs. Ford

About me:About me: 21st year teaching Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics Education

Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction

21st year teaching Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics Education

Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction

What to expect in ClassWhat to expect in Class Stamp/Correct Homework Present new lesson (students take notes)

Assign homework on new lesson Some class activities include whiteboard practice, review games and cooperative group-work

Stamp/Correct Homework Present new lesson (students take notes)

Assign homework on new lesson Some class activities include whiteboard practice, review games and cooperative group-work

Course Requirements:Course Requirements: Homework assignments (stamped daily and require all work to be shown)

Late work policy (1/2 credit before Chapter test)

Notes (collected at end of each chapter) Homework Test (end of each chapter) Projects Quizzes Tests (end of each chapter) Midterm and Final Exam (2 Test Scores) Class participation

Homework assignments (stamped daily and require all work to be shown)

Late work policy (1/2 credit before Chapter test)

Notes (collected at end of each chapter) Homework Test (end of each chapter) Projects Quizzes Tests (end of each chapter) Midterm and Final Exam (2 Test Scores) Class participation

Grading Policy:Grading Policy:

75% Tests, Quizzes, Homework Test and Projects

25% Homework, Notes

75% Tests, Quizzes, Homework Test and Projects

25% Homework, Notes

Secrets to SuccessSecrets to Success Good Attendance Be organized and prepared Take notes Do all the homework and ASK QUESTIONS

Study the review sheets to prepare for tests and quizzes

Do every extra-credit assignment Come to tutorial when you need help

Good Attendance Be organized and prepared Take notes Do all the homework and ASK QUESTIONS

Study the review sheets to prepare for tests and quizzes

Do every extra-credit assignment Come to tutorial when you need help

Peer TutoringPeer TutoringStop by the Career Center!

Lunch (Every Day)

After School (3-4PM, Mon-Thurs)

Students are there to help in all subjects.

Stop by the Career Center!

Lunch (Every Day)

After School (3-4PM, Mon-Thurs)

Students are there to help in all subjects.

Online ResourcesOnline Resources Grades posted online Website www.svusd.org (type in Ford at LHHS)

Online textbook: www.classzone.com Free online learning videos at:www.brightstorm.comwww.khanacademy.org

Grades posted online Website www.svusd.org (type in Ford at LHHS)

Online textbook: www.classzone.com Free online learning videos at:www.brightstorm.comwww.khanacademy.org

SuppliesSupplies Pencils with erasers Red or colored pen for grading Highlighter Whiteboard marker Folder or binder with math section Notebook paper Graph paper Textbook Clear ruler (with cm and in) Compass and Protractor (Geometry students only) Scientific Calculator (powers, roots and trig

functions)

Pencils with erasers Red or colored pen for grading Highlighter Whiteboard marker Folder or binder with math section Notebook paper Graph paper Textbook Clear ruler (with cm and in) Compass and Protractor (Geometry students only) Scientific Calculator (powers, roots and trig

functions)

Class Rules and Behavioral Expectations

Class Rules and Behavioral Expectations

Be on time and prepared with supplies daily Follow the school dress code Be respectful to all in the classroom No eating, drinking or gum in class (water ok) Cell phones, IPODs, earbuds, etc. are not to be used

in class Students are responsible for making up and turning in

absent work in a timely manner READ SCHOOL POLICIES ONLINE OR IN STUDENT PLANNER(all

school policies will be enforced)

Failure to comply with class rules may result in detentions, parent contact, referrals and/or suspension.

Be on time and prepared with supplies daily Follow the school dress code Be respectful to all in the classroom No eating, drinking or gum in class (water ok) Cell phones, IPODs, earbuds, etc. are not to be used

in class Students are responsible for making up and turning in

absent work in a timely manner READ SCHOOL POLICIES ONLINE OR IN STUDENT PLANNER(all

school policies will be enforced)

Failure to comply with class rules may result in detentions, parent contact, referrals and/or suspension.

Closing ThoughtsClosing Thoughts Check the website for daily assignments and upcoming tests and quizzes

Check grades online frequently Review sheets are very similar to the quizzes and tests!

Email questions or concerns I look forward to working with all of you this year!

Thank you so much for coming tonight :-)

Check the website for daily assignments and upcoming tests and quizzes

Check grades online frequently Review sheets are very similar to the quizzes and tests!

Email questions or concerns I look forward to working with all of you this year!

Thank you so much for coming tonight :-)