1. Welcome Back to School
Algebra 2
with
Ms. Ford

2. Tonight’s Purpose Classroom Procedures and Policies
Strategies for Success
Support and Resources
Please me with questions or concerns about individual students

3. About Ms. Ford:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics Education (Northern Illinois University)
Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction (Concordia University)
4 years Middle School & 19 LHHS

4. Class Rules and Behavioral Expectations
These are listed in detail on the student syllabus (standard)
Students are expected make up tests/work absent work in a timely manner
School cell phone policy will be enforced
READ SCHOOL POLICIES ONLINE OR IN STUDENT PLANNER. Not being aware of a policy will not excuse you from the consequences.

5. Course Requirements
BE ORGANIZED (Use a folder that is strictly for math class)
Notes and Homework are collected at the end of the unit/chapter
Students will be required to take a Homework Test

6. Course Requirements Continued:
Homework assignments (2/3/4 points)
Notes
Homework Test
Quests (Between a quiz and test)
Midterm and Final Exam (10% of Overall Grade)
Class participation (Citizenship Marks)
Projects, performance/modeling tasks

7. Supplies See Handout Graph paper
Scientific Calculator (powers, roots and trig functions)

8. Grading Policy: Algebra 2: 70% Tests/Homework Tests 20% Homework/Notes
10% Midterm or Final

9. A student’s guide to success:
Good Attendance
Be organized and prepared
Do and CORRECT the homework
ASK QUESTIONS about the problems you missed
STUDY PRACTICE TEST! (REVIEW)
Make good use of tutorial (peer tutoring)
Take notes
Participate in class and communicate to me when you get lost or confused. Ask lots of questions!!!

10. Where to get help: See handout for more details
Tutorial
Peer tutoring in the library Tuesday and Thursday
Private tutors on the district website or from Ms. Ford
A friend that is doing well in the course
Online learning sites
Me by appointment

11. Online Resources
Grades posted online after each test and quiz is graded
Website with tentative assignments, upcoming quiz/test dates, worked out review solutions, answers to homework
Free online learning (youtube, khanacademy, brightstorm)

12. Thank you so much for coming tonight :-)
Closing Thoughts:
Check grades online frequently
Review sheets are very similar to the quizzes and tests!
questions or concerns to
Communicate extenuating circumstances or issues
student + teacher + parent = SUCCESS!
I look forward to working with all of you this year!
Thank you so much for coming tonight :-)