1. Welcome to Tucson High Magnet School Ms. McDonald
Algebra I
AP Statistics
Statistics & Probability

2. Contact Information
Elizabeth McDonald
Room T244
Synergy
Website:
Best way to contact me

3. About me! This is my ninth year at THMS
Algebra and Statistics are my favorite subjects (so I’m pretty glad I get to teach them)
Things I enjoy

4. Philosophy
I really believe that all my students can be successful in math.
Math IS important.
EFFORT IS KEY!!!

5. Algebra Class This is an Algebra 1 class.
Algebra is one of the MOST IMPORTANT CLASSES you will take in math. It is the first step in your high school math career
Regardless of your past math experiences, I know that with the efforts of your parents, me and you, you will succeed in my class

6. Materials for Class What is provided:
Book– Eureka Math/Engage NY resources online
Study Guides
You need:
Mechanical Pencils
3-ring binder
Paper
A Graph Paper Composition Notebook
1 or 2 Highlighters
Scientific or 4 function calculator

7. Basic Outline of Grades
80%- Tests/Quizzes/Assessments
15% of that is the Final
20%- Classwork/Participation/Homework

8. Classwork/Participation
It is essential that every student does the classwork. This is our time to figure out the math.
Very collaborative environment

9. Homework Homework is practice and a grade. Homework is essential!
Given almost every night

10. Tests/Quizzes 4 major tests in the semester
They are worth usually100 points
Quizzes will occur throughout the year at varying times
They can be worth as little as just a check mark or as much as 50 points
Tests and Quizzes will be 80% of your grade
Retakes
One test per semester

11. Final Exam We will take a common final
This means that every other Algebra student is taking the same type of test.
This will include multiple choice and free response questions

12. Conference Periods
For 9th graders- if teachers ask you to come, you are expected to be with them during conference time.
This is a perfect time for:
Using the library
Making up work
Tutoring
Finishing homework

13. Conference Periods These times are for you to get additional help.
Remember that Algebra is required to graduate.
Use this time to your advantage!

14. Essentials
Be a Good Person
Be a Good Student
Be a Good Badger

15. Classroom Policies
I do not tolerate cell phones or ipods/mp3 players. Text/listen to music during passing and lunch.
Be in class on time : I will be following the TUSD rules on tardies.
Be in class ready to learn

16. Ultimate Goal
The goal of each student in my class is to pass and come out of my class understanding Algebra.
The ultimate goal of every student is to graduate!!!
For Algebra students- you must pass this class in order to graduate. You must pass up to Intermediate Algebra in order to graduate. You must have 4 years of math credit.

17. Questions?