1. Welcome Back to School Algebra I Geometry/Algebra 2 with Ms. Ford Algebra I Geometry/Algebra 2 with Ms. Ford

2. About me: / 21st year teaching / Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics Education / Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction / 21st year teaching / Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics Education / Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction

3. What to expect in Class / Stamp/Correct Homework / Present new lesson (students take notes) / Assign homework on new lesson / Some class activities include whiteboard practice, review games and cooperative group-work / Stamp/Correct Homework / Present new lesson (students take notes) / Assign homework on new lesson / Some class activities include whiteboard practice, review games and cooperative group-work

4. Course Requirements:  Homework assignments (stamped daily and require all work to be shown)  Late work policy (1/2 credit before Chapter test)  Notes (collected at end of each chapter)  Homework Test (end of each chapter)  Projects  Quizzes  Tests (end of each chapter)  Midterm and Final Exam (2 Test Scores)  Class participation  Homework assignments (stamped daily and require all work to be shown)  Late work policy (1/2 credit before Chapter test)  Notes (collected at end of each chapter)  Homework Test (end of each chapter)  Projects  Quizzes  Tests (end of each chapter)  Midterm and Final Exam (2 Test Scores)  Class participation

5. Grading Policy:  75% Tests, Quizzes, Homework Test and Projects  25% Homework, Notes  75% Tests, Quizzes, Homework Test and Projects  25% Homework, Notes

6. Secrets to Success / Good Attendance / Be organized and prepared / Take notes / Do all the homework and ASK QUESTIONS / Study the review sheets to prepare for tests and quizzes / Do every extra-credit assignment / Come to tutorial when you need help / Good Attendance / Be organized and prepared / Take notes / Do all the homework and ASK QUESTIONS / Study the review sheets to prepare for tests and quizzes / Do every extra-credit assignment / Come to tutorial when you need help

7. Peer Tutoring Stop by the Career Center! Lunch (Every Day) After School (3-4PM, Mon-Thurs) Students are there to help in all subjects. Stop by the Career Center! Lunch (Every Day) After School (3-4PM, Mon-Thurs) Students are there to help in all subjects.

8. Online Resources  Grades posted online  Website www.svusd.org (type in Ford at LHHS)www.svusd.org  Online textbook: www.classzone.comwww.classzone.com  Free online learning videos at: www.brightstorm.com www.khanacademy.org  Grades posted online  Website www.svusd.org (type in Ford at LHHS)www.svusd.org  Online textbook: www.classzone.comwww.classzone.com  Free online learning videos at: www.brightstorm.com www.khanacademy.org

9. Supplies  Pencils with erasers  Red or colored pen for grading  Highlighter  Whiteboard marker  Folder or binder with math section  Notebook paper  Graph paper  Textbook  Clear ruler (with cm and in)  Compass and Protractor (Geometry students only)  Scientific Calculator (powers, roots and trig functions)  Pencils with erasers  Red or colored pen for grading  Highlighter  Whiteboard marker  Folder or binder with math section  Notebook paper  Graph paper  Textbook  Clear ruler (with cm and in)  Compass and Protractor (Geometry students only)  Scientific Calculator (powers, roots and trig functions)

10. Class Rules and Behavioral Expectations  Be on time and prepared with supplies daily  Follow the school dress code  Be respectful to all in the classroom  No eating, drinking or gum in class (water ok)  Cell phones, IPODs, earbuds, etc. are not to be used in class  Students are responsible for making up and turning in absent work in a timely manner  READ SCHOOL POLICIES ONLINE OR IN STUDENT PLANNER(all school policies will be enforced) Failure to comply with class rules may result in detentions, parent contact, referrals and/or suspension.  Be on time and prepared with supplies daily  Follow the school dress code  Be respectful to all in the classroom  No eating, drinking or gum in class (water ok)  Cell phones, IPODs, earbuds, etc. are not to be used in class  Students are responsible for making up and turning in absent work in a timely manner  READ SCHOOL POLICIES ONLINE OR IN STUDENT PLANNER(all school policies will be enforced) Failure to comply with class rules may result in detentions, parent contact, referrals and/or suspension.

11. Closing Thoughts  Check the website for daily assignments and upcoming tests and quizzes  Check grades online frequently  Review sheets are very similar to the quizzes and tests!  Email questions or concerns  I look forward to working with all of you this year!  Thank you so much for coming tonight :-)  Check the website for daily assignments and upcoming tests and quizzes  Check grades online frequently  Review sheets are very similar to the quizzes and tests!  Email questions or concerns  I look forward to working with all of you this year!  Thank you so much for coming tonight :-)