San Pedro High School Back-to-School Night CC Algebra 1 Welcome to Ms San Pedro High School Back-to-School Night CC Algebra 1 Welcome to Ms. Akleh Room 224

Subjects/Grade levels Standards CC Algebra 1 9th Edgenuity Lab At San Pedro High students, teachers, and parents work together to make learning better!

Ms. Akleh Parent 5 years Teaching at SPHS Total of 11 years teaching experience at LAUSD Education: CSUDH – Masters in Education Single subject math credentials – LAUSD district intern program Special education credentials- LAUSD district intern program National Board Candidate – Exceptional Needs Specialist Parent I am a parent for three kids … My son is a tenth grader at San Pedro HS… My daughter is a ninth grader at San Pedro HS…

Great Tool of Communication What’s My Grade? Grade book is at Schoology where you can access at https://lms.lausd.net/ Our entire school is using it: see all classes, all grades Student, parent/guardian has own login ID and password You can see all assignments: grades, comments, missing assignments Great Tool of Communication

Common Core Standards

Math Practices : Common Core Mathematical Practices 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. 3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. 4. Model with mathematics. 5. Use appropriate tools strategically. 6. Attend to precision. 7. Look for and make use of structure. 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Common Core Format Domains are large groups of related standards. High School Conceptual Category Domain Cluster Standards Clusters are groups of related standards. Standards define what students should be able to understand and be able to do – part of a cluster.

Common Core Format Domain Standard Cluster

Syllabus – Algebra 1/ Geomtry Assignments Homework and class work: Homework Grade Class work Grade please save your homework and class work ! Participation and Discussion group work & discussion in-class work Projects of concept tasks as finish product or work in progress Test & Quizzes Concept quizzes: Specific content standard skills Introduction skill Worth 100 points; Chapter Tests: A practice test is given before the test About 5 problems worth 20 pts each, partial credit given District Performance Task

Grading Criteria Grading Scale: A: 90 – 100% Rubric samples: F: below 59% Rubric samples: Projects In-class activities

Class Projects Concept Task: Visual Component Mathematical Component (graph, diagram, chart, etc.) Mathematical Component (equation, strategy, ways of thinking) Presentation Component (communicating clearly, knowledgeably, professionally to class) Reflection Component (discussion of process of solving problem, what was learned)

Classroom Instruction Holistic & non-holistic problems. Graphic organizers, exit strategies Cooperative groups, discussion, Think-Pair-Share Opportunities for feedback (on homework, concept quizzes, tutorials) Concrete – hands-on learning (manipulative, models, etc.) Kagan Structures (Rally Robin, Record Rally Robin, Rally Coach, Think ink pair share,…)

Classroom Expectations 1. Five Pillars of Behavior Tenets Courtesy, Self-Control, Respect, Perseverance, Integrity 2. When Teacher or Designated Speaker Talk… Students Listen 3. Talk Like You Talk to Your Grandmother 4. Raise Your Hand When You Have a Question 5. Be Seated With Your Materials and Ready to Work Everyday

Classroom Consequences 1. First Warning - Verbal Reminder 2. Second Warning – Written Reflection 3. Talk with Teacher – Nutrition Detention 4. Call Home 5. Referral to Dean

Questions? Ways to contact me: My email: Lina.akleh@lausd.net Email from school website: Sanpedrohs.org About, Faculty/Staff Parent/Guardian can send note with student Promise to contact you within 36-hour business day upon receipt of email or note.

Important School Policies

San Pedro High School Attendance Policy It is extremely important for students to be in class every day. Students are expected to be in school 97% of the time. That means: A maximum of 7 full day absences At the 8th full day absence, FOR ANY REASON, the student’s name will appear on the Non- Participation STOP CLEARENCE LIST.

Dress Code Policy 2017 - 2018 Importance of Dress Code Promote a higher awareness of successful dress. Promote clothing that is associated with non-violence and non- conformity to a gang. Demonstrate a positive direction away from drugs, alcohol, tobacco, racial slurs, sexual harassment. Uphold state education codes that require guidelines for a safe and healthy learning environment Please read flyers sent home describing details Dress for Success

Edgenuity- Credit Recovery Classes Edgenuity is an approved online learning provider to help close the learning gap, personalize each learning experience, and ensure all LAUSD students have the skills they need to succeed.

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