1. Welcome to Back-to-School Night!
September 3, 2015
Lori McMahon 1

2. Introduction My family- Mother of four My education- Hart High/UCLA
My teaching experience-
Math and Science
Hart School District &
Legacy Middle School

3. Some topics we will master this year!
Transformations
Linear functions/slopes
Solving linear functions
Angles and parallel lines
Solving systems of equations
Pythagorean Theorem

4. Textbook California Math by Glencoe (Course 3)
Available online! Please me if you would like the online instructions.
Variety of resources in the
“ebook” including
step-by-step tutoring
videos

5. Suggested Supplies Binder Dividers Paper PENCILS!! Dry erase markers
You do NOT need a calculator

6. Unit Format Notes Group activities/partners/ stations Classwork
Homework
Notebook checks
**Tests and Quizzes

7. Tests and Retakes
Your student is eligible to retake any test that he/she scores below
an 85%.
The retake must be within 2 weeks
of the original test.
All homework must be complete before retake is given.

8. Planners
*The Agenda and Homework are posted on the front board each day.
*Please check planners each evening. Help your child turn in all completed work on time!
*Make sure students bring the correct work with them each day. (Calendar of schedule and odd/even days in planner- GREAT RESOURCE!!)

9. Grades
School progress reports and report cards will be posted online every five weeks! (but current grade is always visible on IC!)

10. Make-up work: Students should check with the teacher immediately when they return to school. One day given for each day absent.
Late work: Work that is turned in late will receive 50% credit unless there are special circumstances.

11. Let’s work together to make this a successful year for your child!
Check IC
Keep lines of communication open- How can I help?

12. My Office Hours
I will make myself available WHENEVER your child needs help!
Please let me know when you would like to come…
Brunch, lunch, Advisory, or
After school

13. Easiest way to reach me lmcmahon@hartdistrict.org
My contact Information
Easiest way to reach me
Thank you for coming!