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

2. About Me Fourth year teaching here at GPN
Graduated from Michigan State University
B.S. Mathematics
Minor in Biology
Currently working on my master’s degree through MSU
Teaching and Curriculum
Concentration in Educational Psychology
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? Algebra II A Free Tutoring Me GPN Library
Before or after school by appointment
Make an appointment by or verbally talking to me
Tuesday & Friday BEFORE (7:10-7:50)
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday AFTER School (3:10-3:50)
Homework help is available EVERY DAY in the Library. NHS Student Tutors are available for extra help in all subject areas. Computers are also available to do schoolwork.

8. Parent/Teacher contact is very important to help your child succeed.
Algebra II A
Parent/Teacher contact is very important to help your child succeed.
Please do not hesitate to call or me if you need anything.
Voic (313)

9. Algebra II A
My Class Website
Access Ms. Nixon’s staff website here

10. Algebra II A
My Class Website
Scroll down and click here

11. Algebra II A
Click here to access the class calendar, class notes, and homework assignments