1. La Paz Intermediate School Back to School Night 2014-2015 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?

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 Beginning 30 th year in education, 25th in SVUSD from K-8 Recently completed my third triathlon…fourth this weekend Starbucks is my friend!!

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

5. Algebra 1 Analyze Connect Explore The objective is to prepare students for HS Text follows the California Common Core Math Standards Where from here? A or B every trimester Excellent work habits Honors Geometry requires A’s all three trimesters Students with a C any trimester must retake Algebra 1 in 9 th grade

6. Homework Write assignments in planners daily Late/missing/absent work accepted for credit up to 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 and must redo. Website Math help- tutorial

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. 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!! Thank you for coming