1. Parents, Please find your child’s seat. There is a packet of papers for you, the top one having your child’s name on it.

2. Homeroom Possible activities: Band/chorus Art club Sewing Club Yearbook Science Club Intramurals L-Tag Student Council SADD Buddy Club Organize binders/study/read

3. Back to School Night Welcome to Team Infinity! Ms. Karen Gotzman

4. In an effort to save paper, all of tonight’s information is on my webpage.

5. Teaching for 27 years Graduated from West Chester University with a BS in Elementary education Math degree from Holy Family College Graduate work from Gratz University 2 children

6. Academic Pre-Algebra Honors Algebra I Students need to study math… the key word is DO!

7. Pre-Algebra Equations and Expressions Expressions Functions Geometry Statistics/Probability

8. Honors Algebra I Expressions Equations Polynomials Factoring Algebraic fractions Negative exponents Functions Linear equations Quadratic equations Radicals Keystone Exams

9. Directions to Ms. Gotzman’s website: www.crsd.org select school: Newtown Middle School Team Infinity-8C Ms. Gotzman Mrs. Gotzman's website

10. On my web page you will find: Contact information My letter to parents (includes expectations, policies and procedures) Supplies needed for math class Link to print graph paper at home Tips for studying math Absence policy links to math sites that may be helpful to you lesson of the day And yes, homework for math class and any attachments that were given out in class !!!!!!

11. Stamp sheet (counts as a quiz grade) Pencil, thorough, all work shown Approximately 4 times per week Not accepted late unless due to absence

12. Tests and quizzes Announced in class and posted on my math homework calendar Are given back to take home as soon as all students take them (the exceptions are district tests) Should be corrected with post-its Students should keep a grade log for themselves All assessments will be posted on the HAC as soon as they are graded. HAC

13. NOTEBOOKS: I strongly recommend a three- ring binder and spiral notebook. This is a great tool that helps many students keep their work organized. Many notes and examples will be taken each day. Handouts, tests, and quizzes will also be put in.. Organization is the key. The binder will be a wonderful referral tool to prepare for tests, quizzes, and quarterlies.

14. EFFORT/BEHAVIOR: I expect all of my students to give me all of their effort and attention while in my class and while doing any assignment. I also expect the respect that comes with being a teacher. They can expect the same from me. PARTICIPATION: Class participation is highly encouraged! Students benefit immensely when they take an active part in their learning.

15. PREPAREDNESS: Please come to class prepared each day. This includes binder, pencils, and calculator. Students will not be allowed to their lockers after the bell has rung. CLINIC: I am available for clinic on Thursday afternoons from 3:00- 3:45 and on 5A day mornings during resource.

16. Make-Up Policy PLEASE check my website when you miss class. You can download the lesson/notes and homework right from home. Come in RA to get anything else that might have been handed out. Schedule a day and time to make up any test or quiz that you may have missed.