Algebra Honors Mrs. Marx Welcome to Open House! Algebra Honors Mrs. Marx

Introduction – Janet Marx Have taught 20 years in the VBCPS system. Product of Virginia Beach Schools. Graduated from Bayside High School. Volunteer at PAES. Undergraduate degree from ODU and Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from UVA. 8th grade – my favorite grade to teach!

Student Behaviors Be prompt Be prepared Be ready to learn when class begins. Be prepared Have materials with you and know due dates. Be a polite and positive participant Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively. Be productive Turn in work on time, and always do your best. Be a problem solver Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they escalate.

Algebra Honors High school level class Counts towards HS GPA Attendance very important Can’t miss more than 6 classes in a semester or need a waiver.

Supplies Online textbooks were issued. Classroom set of textbooks Binder with math section, loose leaf paper, pencils, erasers, 4 AAA batteries, and graphing calculator.

Routine Enter classroom. Place homework on desk along with punch card. Look on board and start warm-up/brain tickler as teacher checks homework for completion. Go over warm-up and homework answers – students make corrections. Mini-quiz

Routine Teach a new concept. Activities – Use a variety of teaching strategies to break up the time. Incorporate 21st century skills. Group work/Partners Collaboration Independent work Games Dry Erase Board Drills Video Clips Critical Thinking Problem Solving Music

Routine Teach another concept. More activities Closure Assign homework Clean up materials at group

Homework Assigned every class. Must show ALL work for credit. Late homework will be accepted for credit. It is NOT busy work. Assigned with a purpose! Reinforce skills taught in class. Teaches time management and responsibility. Listserv

Grading Our Grading Scale 90-100% = A Tests 80-89% = B 70-79% = C Below 64% = E Tests Study Guide Quizzes Mini-Quizzes BIG Quizzes Homework Classwork Projects

Grading Everyone takes a MID-TERM exam which counts 1/7 of the semester grade. FINAL exam is optional – exempt if pass EOC.

Need Extra Help? Tutoring on Wednesday mornings at 8:15 in room 323. PAMS Time Homework Center in mornings starting at 7:30. After school on Tuesdays in room 313 and on Thursdays in room 406. Starts October 1.

E-mail – preferred contact method Listserv Parent Portal Wikispace Communication E-mail – preferred contact method Listserv Parent Portal Wikispace Voicemail

Behavior Warning – verbal and non-verbal E-mail home Phone Call home Morning Detention at 8:15 Behavior Mod Referral

My Pledge to Students I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise. I will respect you and work with you to solve problems. I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work. I will work with you to meet learning goals. I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.

Any Questions?