Welcome to Geometry / Algebra II With Mrs. Karpenko karpenkol@issaquah.wednet.edu 425.837.6035

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Mrs. Karpenko 3 years of classroom experience in both Special Education and General Education 1st year at Issaquah HS Love teaching!!

Fundamental Beliefs Math Anxiety is important to consider Every lesson is an opportunity for students to learn the following: Responsibility Accountability How to ask for help All members in a classroom must feel safe!

Curriculum: Discovering Series High School Math in Geometry and Algebra II is taught using the Discovering series by Kendal Hunt Students develop understanding and skills as they explore problems individually, in a group, or with the class Online access: http://flourishkh.com/ Student Login and Password available on my website

Curriculum: Discovering Series Inquiry Based Online access: http://flourishkh.com/ Student Login and Password available on my website Website access to Connect required

Grading Policies Check Grades on Family Access Breakdown: Category Geometry Weight Algebra II Weight Homework 30% 25% Quizzes/Tests 60% Finals 10% 15%

Homework Posted online and in class Corrections are a part of the homework Graded on participation occasionally Not collected most of the time

Homework Rubric 3: All problems attempted and graded 2: Most problems attempted and graded 1: Less than half of the problems were attempted, grading may or may not have been done 0: Homework wasn’t done

Homework Rubric Scaled Scores Quizzes approximately 20% Tests approximately 40% Retakes allowed only for extreme circumstances

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My Contact Information Mrs. Leah Karpenko Issaquah High School Room 3103 karpenkol@issaquah.wednet.edu (425) 837-6035 Thank you for attending!