1. Welcome to Ft. Pierce Central High School Class of 2019 Ms. Walsh Algebra 1 A / Algebra 1 B Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Honors

2. CONTACT ME: DO NOT CONTACT ME ON SKYWARD! REPEAT. DO NOT CONTACT ME ON SKYWARD! Why? It is much too difficult to tell that you have made the attempt. I can’t tell you tried, then you get angry…. Not good. Best way to contact me: taleese.walsh@stlucieschools.org

3. Class Supply List The materials listed on the window outside this classroom in the pod. AND 2 graph paper composition books. REQUIRED These are composition books made from graph paper. Available at Staples and office supply stores for about $1 each. Also helpful, Scissors Scotch tape Glue stick

4. What textbook will my child have? There are brand new textbooks this year. The softcover workbook is Florida Explorations in CORE MATH Algebra 1 ISBN 978-0-544-20216-0 The hardcover textbook is available online and as a class set. (not to be brought home) WEBSITE: www.my.hrw.comwww.my.hrw.com

5. What websites will my student and I need to access? www.stlucie.k12.fl.us or www.stlucieschools.org www.stlucie.k12.fl.uswww.stlucieschools.org for district news and your child’s grades on Skyward 24/7 (also available as an app) Sign up for parent access tonight! www.101Seapark.wordpress.com for school and classroom news www.101Seapark.wordpress.com SUBSCRIBE by EMAIL www.my.hrw.com for textbook www.my.hrw.com clever.com/in/stlucieschools for www.algebranation.com access & clever.com/in/stlucieschoolswww.algebranation.com www.usatestprep.com to prepare for FSA Algebra 1 End of Course Exam

6. Why does my student have to take this class? Algebra 1 OR Algebra 1 A & Algebra 1 B OR Algebra 1 Honors is required for high school graduation! Also, the FSA Algebra 1 End of Course Exam (EOC) will be given between April 18 and May 13, 2016. This test MUST BE passed to earn a standard high school diploma, PLUS is the EOC exam grade is 30% of the course grade. NO credit is given for the course in either semester UNTIL the EOC scores have been received.

7. Tentative Dates Algebra 1 Bootcamp Saturday, October 10, 2015 Saturday, March 12, 2016 Saturday, April, 16, 2016

8. Where can my child get help? Ask for help in class! Look on the classroom blog! Go to the textbook website, it has videos and shows how to work out all problems. See the QR codes on homework for quick access. Use Algebra Nation online Use www.usatestprep.com Attend Algebra 1 Bootcamp If that is not enough, try these options: Indian River State College Education Department has free tutoring, no transportation provided. (Fills up FAST.) www.youtube.com has help for every subject! The absolute BEST! www.youtube.com www.khanacademy.com

9. Will my child have homework? YES! How can I know what the classwork/homework is? See the course focus calendar (the same for all FPCHS Algebra 1 teachers)

10. First Day and Week of School Watch your child’s backpack and the class blog carefully during the first day and week of school. You will find the course syllabus (must be signed), as well as the focus calendar stating all classwork and homework for the first quarter. Usernames and passwords will be supplied to all sites requiring them!

11. What should I do before Monday? 1.Sign up for Skyward so you can access your child’s grades 24/7. 2.Obtain the school supplies for Monday. 3.Subscribe to the classroom blog. 4.Obtain an academic planner for your child. 5.Gym uniforms are being sold in the cafeteria for $10. 6.Apply for free/reduced lunch (EVEN if you aren’t sure you qualify BECAUSE it helps our school provide MORE for your child through TITLE 1 funds.)

12. Schedule Changes? Have your child see their guidance counselor on Monday, August 17 th, 2015.

13. Questions? Just ask!

14. Thank you! Thank you for enrolling your child at Fort Pierce Central High School. You’ll soon find, as I have, that this is simply the BEST high school in our county.

15. Where can I find this information? www.101Seapark.wordpress.com