1. La Paz Intermediate School Back to School Night 2016-2017 Mrs. Yacoubian Algebra Math 8

2. Questions to ponder… What did 0 say to 8? What did the mermaid wear to math class? What did the carpenter bring to math class? Where do math teachers go on vacation?

3. About Me Married to Joe and have 4 kids CEO and head cheerleader Graduated from UCLA with a degree in Biology Multiple Subject Credential and Math Supplementary Credential, College/Career Counseling Certificate UCLA Beginning 30 th plus year in education, 28th in SVUSD from K- High School Recently completed my seventh triathlon…eighth this October Starbucks is my friend!!

4. Math 8- McGraw Hill The objective is to prepare students for Algebra 1 and to be college and career ready. Text follows the California Math Grade 8 Common Core Standards 9 th Grade Math Placement All students who are successful in Math 8 will be placed in Algebra 1 Students requiring more support will be placed in Algebra 1 and Algebra essentials

5. Algebra 1 Analyze Connect Explore The objective is to prepare students for HS Geometry and beyond Text follows the California Common Core Algebra Math Standards Where from here? Geometry or Geometry Honors Excellent work habits Honors Geometry requires high A’s all three trimesters

6. Homework Write assignments in planners daily Late/missing/absent work expected to be completed for the current chapter/unit test Assigned most days, and yes, that may include a Friday! It is expected all work done in pencil, work shown, done neatly before entering the classroom. If no work shown no credit Website Math help- tutorial, online text tutorials

7. Grading Scale 90-100% A 80-89%B 70-79%C 60-69%D 0-59%F Homework-25% Quizzes & Tests-75% Materials  Sharpened pencils/lead  Hand held pencil sharpener with receptacle  Red pen for correction  Spiral notebook for notes and homework  Glue stick

8. Progressive Discipline Policy Classroom rules are consistent with the school-wide program promoting Respect, Readiness, and Responsibility with Integrity Training 1 st -Warning 2 nd -Parent contact 3 rd -Detention 4 th -referral

9. Keep Connected Planner Email yacoubians@svusd.org Website www.saddlespace.org/yacoubians Telephone (949)830-1720

11. Optional Opportunities SVUSD-college fair Tuesday, October 4th THHS gym 7-9pm Sat, November 12th UCLA football vs Oregon State time tba

12. Your help needed and greatly appreciated If you have already donated kleenex or disinfecting wipes to our classroom, I thank you. It is greatly appreciated. Desperately seeking someone who has a MV “guest pass” placard to allow me to park my car on Pradera.

13. Answers to Questions to ponder… What did 0 say to 8? NICE BELT!!! What did the mermaid wear to math class? An Algae-bra!! What did the carpenter bring to math class? Multi-pliers!! Where do math teachers go on vacation? Times-Square!! Thank you for coming