1. Algebra Honors Mrs. Marx
Welcome to Open House!
Algebra Honors
Mrs. Marx

2. Introduction – Janet Marx
Have taught 20 years in the VBCPS system.
Product of Virginia Beach Schools. Graduated from Bayside High School.
Volunteer at PAES.
Undergraduate degree from ODU and Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from UVA.
8th grade – my favorite grade to teach!

3. Student Behaviors Be prompt Be prepared
Be ready to learn when class begins.
Be prepared
Have materials with you and know due dates.
Be a polite and positive participant
Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen attentively.
Be productive
Turn in work on time, and always do your best.
Be a problem solver
Correct problems quickly and peacefully before they escalate.

4. Algebra Honors High school level class Counts towards HS GPA
Attendance very important
Can’t miss more than 6 classes in a semester or need a waiver.

5. Supplies Online textbooks were issued. Classroom set of textbooks
Binder with math section, loose leaf paper, pencils, erasers, 4 AAA batteries, and graphing calculator.

6. Routine Enter classroom. Place homework on desk along with punch card.
Look on board and start warm-up/brain tickler as teacher checks homework for completion.
Go over warm-up and homework answers – students make corrections.
Mini-quiz

7. Routine Teach a new concept.
Activities – Use a variety of teaching strategies to break up the time. Incorporate 21st century skills.
Group work/Partners
Collaboration
Independent work
Games
Dry Erase Board Drills
Video Clips
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Music

8. Routine Teach another concept. More activities Closure Assign homework
Clean up materials at group

9. Homework Assigned every class. Must show ALL work for credit.
Late homework will be accepted for credit.
It is NOT busy work. Assigned with a purpose! Reinforce skills taught in class.
Teaches time management and responsibility.
Listserv

10. Grading Our Grading Scale 90-100% = A Tests 80-89% = B 70-79% = C
Below 64% = E
Tests
Study Guide
Quizzes
Mini-Quizzes
BIG Quizzes
Homework
Classwork
Projects

11. Grading
Everyone takes a MID-TERM exam which counts 1/7 of the semester grade.
FINAL exam is optional – exempt if pass EOC.

12. Need Extra Help? Tutoring on Wednesday mornings at 8:15 in room 323.
PAMS Time
Homework Center in mornings starting at 7:30.
After school on Tuesdays in room 313 and on Thursdays in room Starts October 1.

13. E-mail – preferred contact method Listserv Parent Portal Wikispace
Communication
– preferred contact method
Listserv
Parent Portal
Wikispace
Voic

14. Behavior
Warning – verbal and non-verbal
home
Phone Call home
Morning Detention at 8:15
Behavior Mod
Referral

15. My Pledge to Students
I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise.
I will respect you and work with you to solve problems.
I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work.
I will work with you to meet learning goals.
I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.

16. Any Questions?