1. WELCOME Fiery Phoenix Parents/Guardians! -Stephanie Vaughn (Pre-Algebra/Algebra Teacher) -Joelle Swift (Learning Support Teacher)

2. Math Calculators Please make sure your student has one of the following calculators. NO GRAPHING CALCULATORS NEEDED! OR

3. Websites, passwords, usernames?!!! 1.) Teacher Webpages Access through Access through Palmyra homepage. Link Palmyra homepage. Link at top says “Teacher at top says “Teacher Web” then search for Web” then search for teacher by last name. teacher by last name. 2.) Moodles Connected to teacher Connected to teacher webpages. webpages.

4. Internet Issues? Please be sure to communicate any needs/concerns with the internet to teachers! 1.) School library to print or research 2.) Public library 3.) 8 th Period 4.) After school in teacher’s classroom 5.) Check into Comcast for cheaper options for cheaper options

5. Testing Dates PSSA Testing Windows Math and Reading March 17 - 28, 2014 8 th Grade Writing March 31 - April 4, 2014 8 th Grade Science April 28 - May 2, 2014 Keystone Windows Algebra Keystone’s – May 12 – 23 - MUST pass to graduate! - Last year 98.5% proficient or advanced

6. Math Enrichment  Runs for a 45 day period, meeting every other day.  EVERY student takes math enrichment IN ADDITION to Pre-Algebra or Algebra.  This is NOT a remediation course.  Specific class information can be found on the teacher webpages. (Mrs. Myer or Mrs. Rice)