1. Welcome To Ms. Nixon’s Classroom!
Back to School Night

2. About Me Went here to Grosse Pointe North High School
Graduated from Michigan State University
B.S. Mathematics
Minor in Biology
Currently working on my master’s degree through MSU
Teaching and Curriculum
Played Club Lacrosse for 4 years at MSU
Varsity coach for girl’s lacrosse here at GPN
Teacher sponsor for Link Crew and Diversity Club

3. First Semester Algebra II A Arithmetic Review Tools of Algebra (Ch. 1)
Linear Equations and Functions (Ch. 2)
Systems of Linear Equations (Ch. 3)
Quadratic Functions and Factoring (Ch. 5)

4. Second Semester Algebra II A Quadratic Functions and Factoring (Ch. 5)
Polynomials & Polynomial Equations (Ch. 6)
Powers, Roots, and Radicals (Ch. 7)

5. Grading Algebra II A Tests Quizzes Classwork/Homework Exactly 50%
Given at the end of each Chapter
Quizzes
Exactly 35%
Typically given at the midpoint of each Chapter. There may be multiple quizzes per chapter depending on the length of the chapter
Classwork/Homework
Exactly 15%
Classwork/homework is done daily and collected at the end of the hour or is to be finished at home. Work is collected and graded based on completion and accuracy.

6. Supplies Algebra II A 3-ring Binder Scientific Calculator
TI-30XII
Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator
TI 83 or TI 84
While some graphing calculators are available in the classroom, I cannot supply a calculator to every student.

7. Need Extra Help? Free Tutoring Me GPN Library
Wed/Thurs before & after school
(video tutorials)
Free math apps Me
Before or after school by appointment
Make an appointment by or verbally talking to me

8. Parent/Teacher contact is very important to help your child succeed.
Please do not hesitate to call or me if you need anything.
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9. My Class Website http://gpschools.schoolwires.net//Domain/2361
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