1. WELCOME! Mrs. Y. Imperatori 1 st and 3 rd Period: GEM6 5 th, 6 th, and 7 th Period: Algebra 1

2. CONTACT INFORMATION Communication is an important part of the student's success. My lines of communication are always open. In fact, I encourage all of the parents to communicate with me as often as possible. Email: yimperatori@somersetacademy.comyimperatori@somersetacademy.com (Best Method) School Phone #: (954) 442-0233 Ext. 418

3. Mrs. Imperatori’s website www.somersetacademy.com  Staff Directory  Mrs. Y. Imperatori Click on your child’s period, then click Sign in or Create an Account. You can Add all your classes and receive email notifications each time a teacher posts/updates to the homework page. Click on the "Add to My Classes" link of each teacher’s website. Now you have 1 account and all the classes in 1 location.

4. OBJECTIVE AND CONTENT OF COURSE(S) – GEM6

5. OBJECTIVE AND CONTENT OF COURSE(S) ALGEBRA 1

6. GRADING SCALE GEM6: Tests 50% Quizzes 30% Classwork/Homework/ Study Island/Other 20% Algebra 1: Tests 35% Quizzes 25% Homework 20% Classwork 10% Study Island 10%

7. PINNACLE (GRADEBOOK) Pinnacle is currently not available for parents and students. It is being updated. The moment we know it is operationally, you will be notified.

8. STUDENT SUPPLIES Students must come to class prepared at all times with the following: A 3-ring binder with Dividers Math textbook pages Sharpened pencils Expo Marker, highlighter Lined Paper Other materials as needed

9. HOMEWORK POLICY Students can expect to have homework assigned for each class, (with written and/or Study Island or My.hrw.com). Homework is graded on effort, showing all your work, and accuracy. Study Island, a web-based program, will be assigned as homework to reinforcement after a concept has been introduced. Late homework accepted with excused absence. 2 days to complete for full credit. Two homework grades will be dropped each quarter to allow for those times that you just can’t get it done. Note: Students will not receive credit unless their work steps are clearly shown. No Work=No Credit.

10. CALCULATOR POLICY GEM6: Students will not be allowed to use a calculator on 6 th Grade Standards. This will help them to strengthen their mental math skills and prepare them for the FSA. They cannot use a calculator on the 6th Grade FSA. However, in some 7 th and 8 th grade standards are allowed. Algebra 1: Students will be allowed to use a scientific calculator on some Standards.

11. STUDY ISLAND / MY.HRW.COM Students will be using the Study Island/My.hrw.com computer program at home. The program is accessed via the internet. If a computer with internet access is not available at home, students can use the computer lab after school. Students must keep up with the units assigned! Late assignments will result in 70% of grade.

12. FREE MATH PEER TUTORING – HIGH SCHOOL COURSES WEDNESDAYS ---AFTER SCHOOL 2:40 TO 3:30PM IN LE CAFÉ EXTRA CREDIT! Teacher available after school to tutor

13. MATH CLASS FEE $10 Math Class Fee Due by 9/11/15 All students enrolled in a math course are required to pay a Math Class Fee. This nominal fee will be used towards supplemental materials/tools to enhance the learning experience. Some examples are as follows: Online Programs Graphing Calculators Consumable Workbooks FSA/EOC Supplemental Materials Manipulatives Please pay the fee online through the Somerset Academy Online Payment Portal. http://osp.osmsinc.com/somersetacademy/http://osp.osmsinc.com/somersetacademy/

14. CLASSROOM WISH LIST Parents receive 1 volunteer hour for every $4.00 spent on materials for the classroom. If you are interested in this, please make sure you keep your receipts and turn them in with the materials and Mrs. Imperatori’s name and room #418 to the front office.. Pencils (No. 2 - not mechanical) Manual Pencil Sharpeners Erasers Pens (blue, black and red) Printer/copy paper reams boxes of letter size manila folders Class set of colored pencils (35-40 boxes) Class set of 4 function calculators Lysol wipes Kleenex / Tissues Storage containers (All sizes) Storage cardboard boxes Hand sanitizer Glade plug-in with refills (nature or fresh laundry scent to make the room smell nice- no spices or fruity please) Paper towel Loose leaf paper Boxes of letter size manila folders 2-hole puncher class set of rulers Glue sticks Bags of candy (unopened and individually wrapped - lollipops, jolly ranchers, etc... NO chocolate )

15. Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful night!