1.  Welcome. Please take a handout.  If you have any questions for me or specific information that you would like me to know about your son/daughter, please fill out an index card and leave it with me afterwards.

2. 1 st Period – Pre-Algebra 2 nd Period – Pre-Algebra 3 rd Period – Pre-Algebra (A) 4 th Period – Pre-Algebra (A) 7 th Period – Pre-Algebra (A)

3. 2012-2013 “Themes”  Respect  Responsibility  Safety  Have Fun while Learning Karen Logue English Nicole Gross Social Studies Beth Carlson Science Aileen Delaney Physical Education

4. Proportional Reasoning Linear Equations 3D Geometry Probability Pre-Algebra (Accelerated) Number Sense Data & Statistics Curricula for each course Proportional Reasoning Linear Equations 3D Geometry Probability Pre-Algebra Exponential Functions Solving equations Pythagorus & Irrational numbers

5.  Notebook & Participation  Must use a 3 ring binder/notebook & the binder reminder  Homework  Must show complete work to receive full credit.  Quizzes & Tests (may increase up to 65%)  Apply the knowledge  Make-up policy  Write-ups 20% 50% 10%

6.  Process problems  Similar to POWs from 6 th grade.  Focus is more than knowing the answer.  Purpose is to understand and be able to explain.  Example: The Ring ChallengeThe Ring Challenge  Graphic organizer

7.  All assignments are posted on my website: http://staff.pausd.org/~clarsen/Ms_Larsen/Welcome. html http://staff.pausd.org/~clarsen/Ms_Larsen/Welcome. html  All grades are posted on Infinite Campus (IC)  All students can access their assignments and grades from any computer  All of you can too!

8.  Peers  Infinite Campus  My office hours (Lunch & after school by appointment)  Contact Information  Email: clarsen@pausd.orgclarsen@pausd.org

9. How is my student doing? If at any time you would like to know how your student is doing, you can contact me via e-mail to check in about a student’s grades or missing assignments. Also check in with your student about his/her comfort level regularly. Often problems are apparent to the student well before they show up on the grades Thank You!