1. WELCOME TO BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT!!!
Teacher: Mr. Terrien
Math & Science and Health

2. Introducing Mr. Terrien
B.A. Western Michigan University
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Colorado
National University Administration Program
21 years of teaching public and private school
20 years at Elementary
Parent of 2 children

3. Teaching the whole child

4. My Goals for your child! Self Regulation Self Advocacy Agenda Book
Website
Locker
Study Buddy
Backpack
Ask for help
Ask questions
Be curious
Challenge

5. Science Curriculum Systems and subsystems of Earth and Life Sciences
Earth System Interactions Cause Weather
Causes and Effects of Regional Climates
Effects of Global Warming on Living Systems

6. Science Projects and Experiments (Labs)
Stimulates imagination and creativity
Repurpose rather than buy
Gift cards to craft stores, office supply stores, or Target are appreciated.

7. Science Homework, Classwork, Assignments, Tests and Quizzes
Usually done in Science Journal
Complete sentences (rephrase question)
Looking for completeness, rather than correctness
Review in class
Study Guide for Tests
Tests can be corrected for a better grade

8. Health Curriculum Empathy and Communication Bullying Prevention
Emotion Management
Problem Solving
Substance Abuse Prevention

9. Where does your student’s Science grade come from?

10. Math Curriculum Ratio and proportional relationships
The number system (division, decimals, fractions, integers, inequalities, etc.)
Expressions and equations
Geometry
Statistics and Probability

11. Math Homework, Projects and Assignments
Students must show all work in order to receive credit.
If a student is confused about a question, have them try their best.
Use the math website, Khan Academy, , post to Schoology and MOST IMPORTANTLY use their notes.
We go over the homework so students can see and correct their mistakes
Encourage your child to ASK QUESTIONS!
Seek help: Before and After school, nutrition and lunch

12. Supports for Students at Home
Answers to the odd questions are in the back of the book
Textbook is also the students workbook
Student’s own math notes
Homework club Mon. Wed. and Thurs.
Online math book at
connected.mcgraw-hill.com/lausd

13. Quizzes and Tests Quizzes will be given periodically (weekly).
Questions are based on the homework assignments they have completed and we have gone over in class.
Students must ask questions if they are unsure about why they missed certain homework questions so that they will do well on the quiz.
Tests are usually given at the end of each unit.
Quiz and test corrections to support growth mindset.

14. Where does your student’s Math grade come from?

15. Schoology Parents and students check assignments
Parents and students can check grades
Parents can send messages to the teacher
Students can send messages to the teacher and each other
Students access at lms.lausd.net
Parents access at passportapp.lausd.net/parentaccess
To sign up for Passport and Schoology go to portolams.org and find Mr. Terrien’s homepage.
You must have your student’s District ID

16. Homework
Homework is given every school day (rarely on weekends, breaks, or vacations).
15 min. per subject per night (per LAUSD school board resolution)
Homework based on in-class work and application to real world scenarios.
Homework is checked and graded.
Late work accepted, however, graded down 25%.
Tests corrections are offered and encouraged, but not required for better grades (1/2 pt.)
Extra credit is offered throughout the year. Encourage your child to take advantage.

17. Progress Reports vs. Report Cards
Every 4-5 weeks your child will receive a Portola progress report with all of their current grades.
Progress reports go out during the 5th, 10th, & 15th week of each semester.
The 20th week is their official report card which goes into their transcript.

18. Contacting Me *The fastest way to reach me is through email*
Through Schoology
You can also me from the school website: portolams.org
Or, call the main office and leave a message:
(818)
I can meet for conferences before school (by appointment) and at different times during the school day during my conference period (3rd period).

19. Friends of Portola
FOP is our parent support group which exists to provide financial and volunteer support to the faculty, administration, and student body.
They’re here to make Portola better
THEY NEED YOUR HELP

20. Teacher Wishlist Tissues
Table wipes (Green Works, unscented baby wipes, etc.)
Small boxes of colored pencils
Rolls of scotch tape
Paper

21. If you haven’t already, please sign the sign-in sheet before leaving!
Thank You for Coming to Back to School Night!!!
If you haven’t already, please sign the sign-in sheet before leaving!