1. Welcome to Open House! GPS Algebra & Support (Georgia Performance Standards Algebra) (Math 1 Block) Emily Kennedy

2. Meet Ms. Kennedy!

3. Why Block? Math 1 goals Math 1 Support goals

4. Class Information Class website: www.fultonschools.org/teacher/kennedye  Updated daily with homework  Upcoming quizzes, projects, and tests  Downloadable files Parent Email List:  Reminders about quizzes, projects, and tests  Progress reports  General updates

5. Grading: Math 1 (Math credit) Tests: 50% Quizzes: 20% Homework: 10% Final: 20% 90 – 100:A 80 – 89:B 70 – 79:C 0 – 69:F Home Access Center is a great way for you to stay up to date on your child’s progress. For more information, you can call the front office: (770) 521-7640

6. Grading: Math 1 Support (elective) Classwork: 40% Quizzes: 25% Notebook: 20% Final Project: 15% 90 – 100:A 80 – 89:B 70 – 79:C 0 – 69:F Math 1 Support grades are almost always higher than Math 1 grades. Support grade should always be an A!

7. Classroom Expectations Students are expected to: Follow all school rules. Help make the classroom environment positive and productive. Treat their peers and teacher with respect. Put forth their best effort on each assignment. Be organized, on time, and prepared for class. Make up missed work promptly. Seek extra help (from me or from peers) when needed. Let me know how to make the class better!

8. Extra Help Textbook Mathematics 1 (McDougal Littell) Before school, 8:00 – 8:30 After school, 3:45 – 4:30 RISE (Reteaching Instructional Support Experience) Mandatory for students with <75 at 4 weeks Extra help with teacher (before / after school)

9. Georgia Performance Standards Math 1 9th10th11th12th Balance: problem solving, concepts, skills Integration: multiple perspectives Ladder, not spiral: reusing, not relearning Rigor: challenging mathematics learned deeply  www.georgiastandards.org GPS Geometry GPS Algebra GPS Adv. Algebra GPS Precalculus Math 2Math 3Math 4 Support Adv. Mathematical Decision Making AMDM

10. Functions Rates of Change Rational and Radical Equations Polynomials and Factoring Quadratic Expressions and Equations What We’ve Been Doing Counting Principles Probability Sampling Strategies What We Will Be Doing

11. What You Can Do www.classzone.com  Section quizzes  At-home tutor  eWorkbook Check your child’s agenda Celebrate your child’s successes (There will be many!) Contact me (kennedye@fultonschools.org) with questions or concerns

12. Thank you! Enjoy the rest of your evening!