Back to School Night Math 2 Vong Xiong Email: vxiong@fcusd.org Phone: 916.294.2410 ext.410359 Website: www.fcusd.org/vdlhs

About Mr. Xiong This is my 9th year teaching. I absolutely love math and hopes to spread that joy to all my students so they can also be successful in the subject while exploring careers related to math. Some of my favorite hobbies are, fishing, hiking, and anything new that one can enjoy in the outdoors, especially with my friends, family, and loved ones This year we welcome our newest family member-baby Emmett Xiong born Dec 30th.

My Website is Updated Daily! Daily Assignments Worksheets Answer Keys Learning Targets Calendar – test dates Links (Resources ) Syllabus/Course Expectations Text / Skills Practice www.fcusd.org/vdlhs

Daily Materials: (Recommended Materials) Bring the following to class with you every day: Textbook Line paper / Graph Paper/ Pencil/ Color Pens-pencil / highlighters 3-ring binder Whiteboard marker ( dry erase marker)  Scientific Calculator Binder

Weighted Grades 10% formative 55% test 35% final exam Homework due the next day. Solutions are posted PowerSchool Parent - access grades and receive emails from teachers.

Practice Makes Perfect: Homework Expect Daily Homework- Check Website Due the next day Late Work will be accepted until the unit test- reduce half points

When can a student retake a test? Students are allowed to re-take two unit test once. Due to timing constraints, the last test of each semester may not be retaken. Quizzes and final exams cannot be retaken. Student must have completed all homework in order to retake a test . The retake grade goes into the grade-book (even if it is lower than the original grade). Students must sign up in advance Where? After School Wednesdays in Multi

Learning Target Organize HW/ Study/ Prepare for test. Help students identify strengths and weaknesses. Purpose: empower students to take ownership and responsibility of their own learning!!! Organize Notes – Use for studying and prepare for a test Help students identify strengths and weaknesses. Purpose: empower students to take ownership and responsibility of their own learning!!!

Discipline/Citizenship BEST Show Respect Make Good Decisions Solve Problems

Extra Help Peer Tutors Office Hours with Mr. Xiong List of tutors is available in the counseling office Office Hours with Mr. Xiong Flex After school: 3:15-4:00 pm (by appointment)

Please Contact Me! Vong Xiong Email: vxiong@fcusd.org Phone: 916.294.2410 ext. 410359 I look forward to a wonderful and successful school year with all of the students and staff at Vista del Lago High School. One of my main goals as an educator is to make students as successful as possible in the classroom and outside. I try my best to be proactive about this success and I ask that you do the same. Please email me with questions, comments, or concerns and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Don’t forget to check out Mr. Xiong Website

Empower Your Student Check PowerSchool To take responsibility for their education! To get help when needed! To practice good organization and study habits! To be in class, because learning happens daily! To follow the classroom and school rules so we all have a positive learning environment! To get involved, which increases school pride and academic motivation!

Learning Targets Statements written in student friendly language that clearly explain what the teach expects his/her students to know. Help students identify strengths and weaknesses. Learning targets empower students to take ownership and responsibility of their own learning!!!