1. WELCOME TO MATH 8A/8AA with ms. holloway

2. I LOVE UGA FOOTBALL & Braves Baseball
My parents were both in the Army—a Colonel and Lt. Colonel
Graduated from Kennesaw State University with my BS in Math and English Education. Currently working for my graduate degree.
ABOUT ME 
I LOVE UGA FOOTBALL & Braves Baseball

3. First semester, this class will explore…
Transformations, congruence, & similarity
Exponents & equations
Geometric applications of exponents
Functions
Next, semester we’ll journey into linear functions, linear models & tables, and solving systems of equations.

4. Grades! Tests Quizzes(Reality Checks)
40%
Quizzes(Reality Checks)
25%
Classwork/projects/ other assignments
10%
Homework
Final Exam(s)
15%

5. Homework… Is assigned most every night, with the exception of Friday.
Work MUST be shown for full credit. Late assignments will be accepted for up to 4 days; 25% lost each day it’s late.
HW Assignments will range from 0-5, 0-10, or 0-15 points depending on the difficulty and work involved.

6. The BLOG!!! The blog can be found by:
going to the TRMS website (
Clicking on the staff directory then teacher directory
Scrolling to my name – 2nd page
Clicking on the website link to the RIGHT of my name

7. Blog will include…
Daily updates on class assignments, homework assignments, and upcoming dates—such as tests, Reality checks, etc.

8. Extra help!
Extra help is available from 7:45-8:30 Monday, Tuesday, and Friday mornings, and on Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 4:15-5.
EXTRA HELP SESSIONS MUST BE SCHEDULED WITH ME 24hrs PRIOR TO THE DATE