1. Welcome to 8 th grade Math/Algebra 1 ! Mrs. Vanessa Huntington 8 th grade- Cougar Team

2. E-MAIL anytime! vanessa.huntington@fortbendisd.com 281-634-7382 Tutorials: Tuesday/Thursday 8:15am.

3. What if my tutorials does not work for your student? Below you will see the tutorial schedule for Mr. Gupton, Mr. Chang and Ms. Hay-Shelton. All 3 of them teach 8 th grade. They will be able to help your student just as I would in case my time does not work for them. Mr. Chang’s tutorials (Tuesday 8:15am) Ms. Hay-Shelton’s tutorials( Monday/Wednesday 8:15am) Mr. Gupton’s tutorials (Tuesday/Thursday 8:15am)

5. 8 th grade math TEXTBOOK 8 th grade Math-Texas Go Math! Grade 8 There will be a book given to each student (the book will be used in-class and at home) There is Online Access. More details to come! Please email me to find out details on how to access the online textbook.

6. Algebra1 TEXTBOOK Algebra 1- McDougal Little, 2007 - Student must bring the textbook to class on daily basis. Student may use the online textbook at home for convenience, and keep the textbook at school overnight in their lockers.

7. Update Parent/Guardian Emails

8. Online Grade-book/Skyward Go to this website for Mobile Access: http://www.skyward.com/Page.ashx/Products/Mobile- Solutions/Mobile-Access http://www.skyward.com/Page.ashx/Products/Mobile- Solutions/Mobile-Access Go to this website if you would like to print out the form: If you print the form, you will need to bring it to the receptionist at Garcia Middle School with a valid ID (example: driver’s license). http://www.fortbendisd.com/cms/lib09/TX01917858/Cen tricity/Domain/104/family-access-request-form-1.pdfhttp://www.fortbendisd.com/cms/lib09/TX01917858/Cen tricity/Domain/104/family-access-request-form-1.pdf

9. Class Webpage: www.fortbendisd.com Select the Schools tab on the top right corner Scroll down to Middle Schools section and Select "Garcia" Select "Courses" tab on the top right corner Select "V Huntington" to enter my class webpage.

10. SUPPLIES Everyday 2 inch binder Notebook paper 4 to 5 dividers Folder Pencils/Eraser Pencil Sharpener Student Planner Workbooks given in class. TI-Nspire CX calculator (optional purchase but highly recommended)

11. Other Items… Remind 101 STAAR & EOC exams Syllabus and Class Expectations (found on Skyward-Message Center). Thank you for coming to Open House!