1. Back to School Night 2013-20141 Welcome! Please pick up the “In a Million Words or Less…” handout from the front table and choose a seat.

2. Back to School Night 2013-20142 Montgomery Upper Middle School Back to School Night 2013-2014 Amy Nowak B-103 Algebra I Part I Honors Geometry anowak@mtsd.us

3. Back to School Night 2013-20143 A little about the class… -Content and Pacing -How the students are graded: Homework/Classwork (10%) Homework: given daily & checked for completion Updated regularly on homework board & Parent Resources Assessments (90%) Quizzes, Tests, Projects, Portfolios Always announced in advance on homework board

4. Back to School Night 2013-20144 Extra Help Opportunities: After School Help: Thursdays, 3:00pm - 4:00pm Lunch Help: By appointment during flex time

5. Back to School Night 2013-20145 Strategies for helping your child: Encourage Lesson Reflections -Review notes & “Do Nows” each day -Read the lesson in the text before starting homework Encourage Homework Checks -When possible, check answers online or in back of text. -Circle questions where help is needed Encourage Quiz & Test Corrections -Assessment Reflection Sheet Visit the “Extra Help” link on my website - Links to the online text, PowerPoint presentations, review games, practice quizzes & tests and much more!

6. Back to School Night 2013-20146 We’re in this together! Thank you and have a great night!