WELCOME TO JFK OPEN HOUSE Room 245 / 224 Mrs. Heidi Hodnett

My Background Earned B.A. Mathematics from William Paterson University in 2004. Taught at St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel, NJ for 5 years. 8th year at JFK Memorial High School.

Expectations for the Year Students are expected : To arrive to class on time To be prepared, i.e. all class materials and any previous assignments. To treat the teacher, other classmates, and themselves with respect. Talking = Teaching Listening = Learning

Expectations Continued Students will demonstrate leadership and teamwork through group assignments. Students will be comfortable explaining procedures to the class.

Ways to Succeed Stay Organized! Students should have a notebook divided into sections for Do Now’s, Notes, and Homework. Students will also need a folder or 3 ring binder to store worksheet packets.

Grading System Honors Track Students will be graded by: R/S Track 50 % Major Assessments (Test or Major Project) 25 % Minor Assessments (Quizzes, Class work) 25% Minor Assessments ( Homework) Honors Track 60 % Major Assessments 20% Minor 1 20% Minor (HWK)

Homework Policy Homework will be given daily to reinforce topics covered in class and review previous mathematical methods. Homework is graded on completion not correctness. All problems are reviewed the following day while the students explain their work to the class. Homework should take students about an hour each night and all steps should be shown to receive full credit.

Discipline Procedure Inappropriate behavior will be handled based on rules set by the teacher and students. Excessive misconduct will be handled by the administration. Parents will be contacted when necessary.

What Can You Do To Help? Be involved, check up on your children , ask if they have questions. Weekly overviews, upcoming quizzes/tests, and homework information is all on my eboard. School Wires Woodbridge School District site – JFK HS –teacher Eboards. – Heidi Hodnett Heidi Hodnett School Wires Google Classroom is where all information will be kept. Genesis – Grades are entered weekly.

Extra Help Mrs. Hodnett is available any morning at 7:15 in room 225. (See me for a pass) Tutoring is offered every morning with Mr. Smith in room 227. National Honor Society offers “Peer Tutoring” after school in room 226 on Wednesdays and Thursdays. 2:45 – 3:45 starts in October when late busses are available

Contact Information Mrs. Heidi Hodnett heidi.hodnett@woodbridge.k12.nj.us (best way to reach me) Math Dept. – (732) 602 -8659

Thank you for your support in advance! If you have any further questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to e-mail me and I will respond at my earliest convenience.