1. WELCOME TO JFK OPEN HOUSE Room 225/232 Mrs. Heidi Hodnett

2. 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.  7th year at JFK Memorial High School.

3. 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

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

5. 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.

6. Grading System  Students will be graded by: (R and S track)  50 % Major Assessments (Test or Major Project)  25 % Minor Assessments (Content Quizzes, Hwk. Quiz)  25% Minor Assessments ( Homework, Class work)  Grading (Honors Calculus)  60 % Major Assessment  40 % Minor Assessement  Extra Credit given for board work with explanation.

7. Homework Policy  Homework will be given daily to reinforce topics covered in class and review previous mathematical methods.  Homework is graded on completion and correctness. All problems are reviewed the following day while the students explain their work to the class.  Homework quizzes will be once a week on assignments not collected during the week.

8. 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.

9. 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 school wires  School Wires  Woodbridge School District site – JFK HS –teacher school wires. – Heidi Hodnett  Heidi Hodnett School Wires Heidi Hodnett School Wires  Genesis – Grades are entered weekly.

10. Extra Help  Mrs. Hodnett is available any morning at 7:10 in room 225/232 by appointment (See me for note the day before)  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, once the late busses start (end of Sept./October)

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

12. 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.