1. Mrs. Romberger & Mrs. Michaud 8th Grade Algebra I Part I 8th Grade Algebra I 8th Grade Honors Algebra I

2. A Little About Me….. Neshaminy Graduate
Graduated from Temple University
Began teaching in Neshaminy 1992
Married with three daughters ages 21, 20 and 15
Live in the Neshaminy School District

3. Tonight’s Essential Question
What do you need to know to help your child have a successful school year???

4. Algebra 1 Part 1 PSSA Review Connections to Algebra
Properties of Real Numbers
Solving Linear Equations
Graphing Linear Equations and Functions
Writing Linear Equations
Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities
Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities

5. Honors Algebra 1 PSSA Review Expressions, Equations, and Functions
Properties of Real Numbers
Solving Linear Equations
Graphing Linear Equations and Functions
Writing Linear Equations
Solving and Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities
Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
Exponents and Exponential Functions
Polynomials and Factoring
Quadratic Equations and Functions
Radicals and Connections to Geometry
Rational Equations and Functions
Probability and Data Analysis

6. Algebra 1 PSSA Review Connections to Algebra
Properties of Real Numbers
Solving Linear Equations
Graphing Linear Equations and Functions
Writing Linear Equations
Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities
Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
Exponents and Exponential Functions
Quadratic Equations and Functions
Polynomials and Factoring
Rational Expressions and Equations
Radicals and More Connections to Geometry

7. Class Must Haves….. 2-inch ring binder 6 dividers Agenda Book
Textbook AT HOME
Pencils, Pencils, Pencils
Calculator

8. Calculators
You may use your own calculator (as listed below) for all quizzes and tests (except basic skills quizzes) provided you come to class prepared. Leaving it in your locker does not count as being prepared!
Algebra 1 Part 1 – After Chapter 2
Honors Alg. 1 & Alg. 1 – After Chapter 2
*Recommended Calculator: TI32 or TI34

9. Notebooks
You may use your own notebook for all quizzes provided you come to class prepared. Leaving it in your locker does not count as being prepared! You may not use your notebook on Tests or Basic Skills Review Quizzes.

10. Daily Procedures…. Place homework on their desk Begin warm-up
Go over homework
Notes and Classwork
Homework assigned

11. What’s for Homework???? ( Students create their own login)
Posted on the board each period to be copied into student’s agenda book
Posted each day on my website
neshaminy.k12.pa.us
Carl Sandburg
Staff - Mrs. S. Romberger
Encouraged to bring notebook home EVERY night
*Please feel free to use online textbook
Website
( Students create their own login)

12. Grading Homework checked daily 2 pts each 3 – 4 quizzes 25-50 points
Chapter Tests 100 points
* Bonus Points
* District Unit Exam/Performance Indicator
Algebra based & Vocabulary based
Classwork points

13. Progress Reports
Grades will be available online through the Home Access Center and will usually be updated daily.
I will also tell each student their grade periodically to be recorded on their grade sheet in their binder and signed by you.
Interim Progress Reports will be posted online in Home Access at the halfway point of each marking period.

14. How to Get Help *If your child is struggling encourage them
to arrange for extra help, otherwise send
an or write a note so arrangements
can be made
(Lunch, before or afterschool)
After school homework club with a teacher
Online tutorials available with textbook

15. Keystone Exams
Keystone Exams are given to any student who is taking a Full Year Algebra 1 Course. (Algebra 1 Part 1 does not take it)
Keystone Exam scores in 8th Grade count towards the High School AYP numbers.
Failure to pass the Algebra 1 Keystone Exam in 8th Grade will result in a remediation class requirement in next year’s schedule at NHS.
Given the fast pace of the Algebra 1 Course and the ramifications of the Keystone Exam, if you see your child is struggling, do not hesitate to contact me to discuss possible options.
Last year Sandburg had 96% of the Algebra I students pass the Keystone Exam.

16. We must continue to work even harder and get that number over 90%!
PSSA
Thank you for an outstanding effort on last years PSSA. Sandburg was 85% Proficient/Advanced.
We must continue to work even harder and get that number over 90%!

17. Math Flow Chart Grades 8-12
8th grade
Honors Algebra 1
Accelerated
Algebra 1
Algebra 1 Part 1
9th grade
Honors Geometry
[3160]
Accelerated Geometry
[3150]
Geometry
[3155]
Algebra I
[3000]
Algebra I Part 2
[3005]
Algebra/Geometry 1
[3115]
10th grade
Honors Math 1*
[3170]
Honors Algebra II
[3010]
Algebra II
[3020]
Algebra/Geometry 2
[3120]
11th grade
Honors Math 2*
[3190]
Honors Precalculus
[3260]
Precalculus
[3250]
Algebra III
[3025]
AP Statistics
[3180]
Statistics
[3270]
Algebra/Geometry 3
[3125]
12th grade
AP Calculus AB
[3200]
Honors Calculus
[3210]
Calculus
[3215]

18. I’m looking forward to a great year with your child. Thanks for coming
I’m looking forward to a great year with your child! Thanks for coming. Mrs. Romberger

19. Opportunity Period Rules & Expectations
plan in advance and arrive to class with ALL materials needed
bring enough work to do to keep yourself occupied for the ENTIRE period
if you need to see another teacher (for any reason) ask that teacher to sign a pass for you in advance……before OP begins
work quietly
work independently
always bring a book to read

20. Effective Ways to Use Your Time
Work on any work that the math or reading specialist assigned
read a book
organize notebook
review notes
create flashcards
re-read what was read in class
write a brief summary of what you read
complete homework
complete late work
study for tests/quizzes
create quiz questions with answers
write spelling words 5x each