Somerset Academy Charter High OPEN HOUSE 2019-20

Teacher Biography Welcome to Algebra 1 for the 2019-2020 school year! I am excited to be your teacher for this year!  I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Central Florida. I also have my Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Florida International University. Lastly, I have my Specialist’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Barry University. This is my 10th year of teaching and my 5th year here at Somerset Silver Palms. I have taught all levels of math to both middle and high school students over the years. I am also the National Honor Society Sponsor.

Contact Information Best way to contact me is by email at LAleman@somersetsilverpalms.net I will answer any email with in 24 hours of receiving it.

Resources School website www.somersetsilverpalms.net Teacher and staff emails Class websites Calendars: Lunch Activities Athletics Links to Parent Portal and Parent Handbooks

Curriculum Algebra 1 1st quarter: Quantities and Modeling, Understanding Functions, Linear Functions, Equations and Inequalities 2nd quarter: Linear Functions (continued), Statistical Models, Linear Systems 3rd quarter: Exponential Relationships, Polynomial Operations, Quadratic Functions 4th quarter: Quadratic Equations and Modeling, EOC Review, Functions and Inverses

Curriculum Resources Online Textbook and Resources Algebra Nation My.hrw.com Algebra Nation Algebranation.com

Online Learning Carnegie Weekly Assignments posted on my website Carnegielearning.com Username: Student ID # (Without the zero) Password: student created Weekly Assignments posted on my website Students are graded on the amount of workspaces completed

Grading Policy 40% Tests/Projects 30% Quizzes 20% Classwork 10% Homework/Carnegie

Home learning Homework is only accepted the day that it is due. For students who are absent, assignments must be completed within 24 hours (X per missed days) after returning to school.

After School Tutoring Monday and Wednesday 2:30 – 3:30 Room 213

EOC Testing Algebra 1 EOC is 30% of final Grade Testing in May Students must retake the test over the summer if they receive a Level 1 or Level 2. Must have a passing score to graduate high school

Requested Class Donations: Thin Expo Markers Small Expo Erasers Tissues Hand Sanitizer Bring a receipt for family donation hours.

Volunteer Policy Per contract, parents must complete 30 volunteer hours per school year. Each additional sibling is responsible for 15 hours. Donated items may be submitted to the office or class teacher with a receipt.

Volunteer hours can be paid online at somersetacademysilverpalms.net

Academies Somerset Academy Charter High offers 4 academies Advanced Academics (Doral College) Health Sciences Business Technology Visual & Performing Arts For more info, contact Ms. Aguiar or Dr. Bond eaguiar@somersetsilverpalms.net dbond@somersetsilverpalms.net

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Early Release – September 19 Class Fees due September 20 FSA/EOC Reward Trip – September 20 Harvest Festival – October 26

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