1. Welcome to Algebra I Mrs. Hester and Mrs. Brunner
School phone: ext (Mrs. Hester)
ext (Mrs. Brunner)
Google Calendar – located on HHS homepage under staff- click on “Brunner, Amanda.”
you will find the current lesson, homework assignments, and upcoming assessments.

2. Algebra I and Integrated Computer Applications
Mrs. Brunner:
Brooklyn High School
Kent State University – BS in Education, 7-12 Integrated Mathematics
NOVA Southeastern University – MATL K-12 Technology Integration
Work Experience:
13th year teaching
Algebra I and Integrated Computer Applications

3. Mrs. Hester: Work Experience: 16th year teaching Green High School
Malone University – BS
Early Childhood Pre k-3
Intervention Specialist k-12
Malone University – MA
Literacy
Work Experience:
16th year teaching

4. Ms. Johnson
Student teacher from Malone University – BS in Education, 7-12 Integrated Mathematics
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
Will be joining our 2nd, 3rd, and 5/6th period classes

5. Supporting Your Student
Remind your son or daughter that daily homework assignments are an essential part of this class providing additional instruction, practice and reinforcement of review and newly acquired concepts as well as a preview for upcoming concepts.
Encourage your son or daughter to seek help immediately if they are having difficulty so that the problem can be remedied quickly.
Math Lab is open before school 7:30-8:00 in A113.
Instill in your child that attendance is a requirement for success.
Students have access to an e-book with many tools that will help them. Encourage them to use it!

6. Students need– Graphing calculator TI 83 or TI 84
Binder/folder dedicated to Algebra I
Your support – check grades regularly
Ask them what they are doing in Algebra
Help them stay organized and study for quizzes and tests
Encourage them to take retests if necessary

7. Grades Test retakes are provided Grades will be weighted:
70% Summative Assessments (tests, projects)
30% Formative Assessment (team tests, quizzes, homework, and in class activities/participation)
Grading rubrics will be provided for all projects
Test retakes are provided

8. Study Teams
During this course your student will collaborate with other students as a member of a study team.
Together, each team will complete problems and activities that will help them discover new mathematical ideas and methods.
This is a very student-centered class. We will support your son or daughter as they work, but will not take away their opportunity to think and investigate for themselves.
In order to be successful in this class your student will need to be a willing and active participant as they develop their mathematical understanding.

9. We learn…
10% of what we read, 20% of what we hear, 30% of what we see, 50% of what we both see and hear, 70% of what is discussed with others, 80% of what we experience personally, and 95% of what we teach someone else. ~ William Glasser

10. Thank You for Attending Tonight!
Please feel free to contact us at any time with concerns or questions.
Our school website is a great place to find out what your son or daughter is or should be working on!
Thank you for being a supportive parent. We are looking forward to a rewarding school year.