1. Welcome to Open House If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving Fido only two of them. ~Phil Pastoret

2. To find information about our class http://www.npd117.net/Page/9

3. Curriculum : 7 th and 8 th grade concepts while preparing them for the rigorous 8 th grade honors curriculum.

4. 7 th Grade honors: – Glencoe Pre-Algebra –Leave book at home http://www.glencoe.com/sites/illino is/student/mathematics/index.htmlhttp://www.glencoe.com/sites/illino is/student/mathematics/index.html 4

5. Important test dates Assessments Quarter 1: Oct. 8 Quarter 2: Dec. 17 Quarter 3: Mar. 9 Quarter4: May 20 8 th grade honors placement test Study guide and informational letter will be handed out on April 1 st. Test date: April 14 & 15

6. Need extra help Available upon request.

7. PARCC http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/math/

8. Ways to contact me Voice mail: 233-4547 E-mail: bpekau@npd117.net

9. Thank you for coming