1. Mrs. McConaughy2013 - 2014 Open House1 Teacher: Mrs. Mary McConaughy Geometry Periods: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8 WELCOME! Open House 2013-2014

2. Mrs. McConaughy2013 - 2014 Open House2 Please sign in. Please sign in. If you would like to schedule a phone or face-to-face conference, please indicate this on the sign-in sheet.

3. Mrs. McConaughy2013 - 2014 Open House3 Our Textbook:  C average or better in Algebra I  Teacher recommendation Course Prerequisites: *E-texts are available online at www.pearsonsuccessnet.com.www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

4. Mrs. McConaughy2013 - 2014 Open House4Materials: Textbook: Prentice-Hall Geometry Textbook: Prentice-Hall Geometry Pencils Pencils Colored Pencils Colored Pencils Erasers Erasers Loose-leaf notebook Loose-leaf notebook Filler paper Filler paper Calculator (w/ √ Key) Calculator (w/ √ Key) Compass Compass Protractor Protractor Ruler Ruler

5. Mrs. McConaughy2013 - 2014 Open House5 Grading Scale Grading Scale Nine weeks’ grades will be based upon the following: Exams Announced Quizzes Daily Warm-Up Quizzes Homework Class Work/Board Work Special Projects (Group/Individual) Grades are posted online and updated daily. Choose parent/student, then enter password before clicking on Gradebook.online Our Grading Scale 90-100% = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C 60-69% = D Below 60% = F Cumulative exams will be administered at the end of every nine weeks’ grading period, and will count toward 15% of the respective nine weeks’ grade.

6. Mrs. McConaughy2013 - 2014 Open House6 Exams Major tests will be given at the end of each chapter, and occasionally, in the middle of a chapter as well. Major tests will be given at the end of each chapter, and occasionally, in the middle of a chapter as well. ALL exams will be announced a minimum of one week in advance of being administered. Study guides are provided online and in class. ALL exams will be announced a minimum of one week in advance of being administered. Study guides are provided online and in class.

7. Mrs. McConaughy2013 - 2014 Open House7 Homework As this is a challenging course intended for the college-bound student, students are assigned homework on a daily basis. Homework can be checked in the following ways:   Completion check   Accuracy   Daily warm-up quiz*

8. Mrs. McConaughy2013 - 2014 Open House8 Daily Warm-Up Quiz  At the beginning of every class period, students are provided with five (5) minutes to independently answer as many as five (5) questions.  Questions will closely resemble previously completed homework problems or sample problems from class notes.  Notebooks and completed homework assignments may be used as references.  Warm-ups, worth 5 possible points each, are collected and graded on a random basis ten times during each grading period.

9. Mrs. McConaughy2013 - 2014 Open House9 Participation  Students are encouraged to attend class daily and to participate regularly.  Regular participation is evidenced by the following behaviors: - Completing and submitting assignments on time. - Asking/answering questions in class. - Bringing necessary materials to class daily. - Requesting extra help when necessary. - Participating in class/group work.

10. Mrs. McConaughy2013 - 2014 Open House10 Extra Help  On-site math tutors are available daily during periods 1-8. Tutoring rooms are posted in each mathematics classroom.  Students are responsible for requesting a pass to leave their regularly scheduled study hall to attend tutoring.  I am available for during period.  I am available for extra help during period 6E.  Students with no study halls are encouraged to attend after-school tutoring in the SVIHS library. Alert! Tutoring is available every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45-4:15 p.m. in the SIVHS Library. Alert! Activity bus transportation is provided for a nominal fee to students who attend after school tutoring..

11. Mrs. McConaughy2013 - 2014 Open House11 Additional Resources for Students Additional resources (guided notes, PPT lessons, study guides, etc.) can be found at my teacher website. Additional resources (guided notes, PPT lessons, study guides, etc.) can be found at my teacher website.website.

12. Communication Mrs. McConaughy2013 - 2014 Open House12 724.452.6040, ext. 2222 Please use “PARENT NOTE” in the subject line to ensure your email arrives in my inbox folder. Email: mcconaughymh@svsd.netmcconaughymh@svsd.net

13. Mrs. McConaughy2013 - 2014 Open House13 Thank you for your continued support! Thank you for visiting the Seneca Valley Intermediate High School during our annual open house. I hope that you have enjoyed your visit! Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time during the school year regarding your son or daughter. Together, we can make a difference!