Welcome To Math 8

Introduction Mrs. Mehalakis (Meh- ha –lock –es) Teach Integrated Math 1, Math 8, Acclerated 7, Wheel Art, and Year long Art Attended USC and CSUS From Southern California Family Fun Facts: allergic to sunscreen, bananas, and cats Likes: peanut butter, dark chocolate, penguins, reading, gym- ing, eating, running Dislikes: messiness, cats, popsicle sticks, scary movies, running

WHAT DO I NEED FOR CLASS? Pencils Paper Pens (red, blue, black) scientific calculator Graph paper Scissors Glue sticks Whiteboard marker Suggested items: Highlighters Markers Ruler Post it notes

Where Can I find stuff? Class website: rcsdk8.org staff find me Assignment sheet per unit Helpful websites Helpful tools Reminders

What will we cover? Essential Skills Number Sense Algebra Expressions Algebra Equations Algebra Equations and Inequalities Interpret Algebra Functions Build Algebra Functions Geometry Congruence Geometry Properties Statistics and Probability

Grading Policy Academic Behavior (homework, quizzes, behavior, etc.) 10% Academic Content (Tests, projects, etc. ) 90% Retake Policy – allowed one per trimester

First Assignment Go over power point with parent (located on website) Read syllabus and re take policy Parent sign form DUE: Friday August 29th

REMINDER!!!!!