1. Welcome To Ms. Nixon’s Classroom! Back to School Night 2015-2016

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  Tools of Algebra (Ch. 1)  Linear Equations and Functions (Ch. 2)  Systems of Linear Equations (Ch. 3)  Quadratic Functions and Factoring (Ch. 5)  Rational Equations and Functions (Ch. 9)

4. Second Semester  Polynomials & Polynomial Equations (Ch. 6)  Powers, Roots, and Radicals (Ch. 7)  Exponential & Logarithmic Functions (Ch. 8)  Introduction to Trigonometry (Ch. 12)  Probability & Statistics

5. Grading  Tests  Exactly 55%  Quizzes  Exactly 35%  Homework  Exactly 10% Algebra II CP

6. Homework Procedures  Homework is spot checked at random and worth a total of 5 points.  Students are required to use the answer key posted on my staff website to check the correctness of their own work.  Every class period starts with going over questions from the homework.  Grades are updated daily on Pinnacle, please check. Algebra II CP

7. Supplies  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. Geometry CP

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

9.  Parent/Teacher contact is very important to help your child succeed.  Please do not hesitate to call or email me if you need anything.  Email: lauren.nixon@gpschools.org lauren.nixon@gpschools.org  Voicemail: (313) 432 - 5562

10. My Class Website http://gpschools.schoolwires.net//Domain/2361 Students sign in here first using school login info

11. Then go to Ms. Nixon’s staff website Click here

12. Click here to access the class calendar, class notes, and homework assignments Click here to access the homework answer keys