 Prepare for the Common Core Geometry Regents Exam in June  A lot of writing/drawing - A little bit of Algebra

 me anytime!  Why would you/your student me? › Need help with homework › Check THR answers › Not going to be in class › Ask about grade

 15% – Participation › Comes from calendars, exit tickets, etc  15% – Homework › Checked for completion not correctness  20% – Take Home Review › Given on Friday, due the following Friday › Easy to get a a100%

 50% – Assessments › 1-2 quizzes a week › Quarterly exams › Always announced  The Regents exam will count toward 1/5 of the final grade.

 If your student is late, without a pass, they will be assigned 10 th period with me.  They have 3 school days (not counting Friday) to make up the late arrival before it is written as a referral.  Why so harsh? › Some jobs may give warnings, some jobs will not.

 Go to the class’s folder on the door.  Find the Pink Slip  Complete the missing work  Schedule a time to make up any quiz

 No Cell Phones  No Music Players  No Headphones  No Games  Calculator apps do not count!  If it is seen or heard it will be confiscated per the Student Code of Conduct.

 The website The website › Has all homework assignments posted › You can even print them if you lost it › Has class notes posted › Announces all quizzes  Grades are available on SchoolTool › They are updated weekly › See guidance for log-in information

 10 th Period › I am here every day! › If I will not be available I will write it on the board. › No pass is necessary  Free Periods › 3 rd, 4 th, 8 th and 9 th › Students must get a pass from me first

Be in class ready to learn and have fun! Seek help when you need it (my job is to help you and I take that seriously) Be informed Check the homework board daily Check your grade weekly Keep an open mind.

Posted on wall. Written by the students

“I tell students that even if they don’t like math right now, they can use math as a brain- sharpening-tool – a tool that not only builds the foundation for a great career but also builds self-confidence, no matter what they choose to do with their lives.” Danica McKellar, actress & mathematician Do you know what she is famous for? Wonder Years