Math Dept. News
Week of Oct. 19, 2015
New Quarter Means a Clean Slate!
I can't believe the first quarter is already over. This year is flying! For those of you new to the profession (or the state...lol sorry Mrs. Taylor!), the second 9 weeks grading is separate from the first 9 weeks. Please look up the grading procedures and policies for a full breakdown of weighting for the semester grade (this includes the first 9 weeks, second 9 weeks, and the semester exam).
For your enjoyment, I have included a hilariously uplifting youtube video below!
Jessica's "Daily Affirmation" - HD
Math Department Shirts Have Been Ordered!
Please get either cash or check (made out to me) to me by the end of the week so I can replenish my bank account :) Thank you!
Our Teachers are Amazing!
Just want to brag on a few of our teachers..see pictures of some great things they are doing with their students below!
Algebra I students in Mr. Simmon's class making their learning visible by listing skills needed to solve problems and places that people would commonly make a mistake
Mrs. Garlitos has students making connections to math vocabulary. This will REALLY help their retention!
Mr. Fairley using some positive reinforcement and incentives to reward his students for GOOD behavior instead of punishment and focus on the BAD behavior. Makes for a great classroom culture!
Student Conferences
So the picture below is not actually from a math teacher (obviously an English teacher, but still at this school), but I thought it was a really cool way to keep track of individual student conferences (this was done during class. While students were working individually, this teacher called them up one by one to discuss where they stood with grades). Lots of our kids don't come to us with the organization and study skills that they need, so this is a great time to teach them where to look in Skyward and how to keep track of their assignments!
Dates to Remember...
October:
19th (Today): Faculty Meeting after school
21st-22nd (Tues-Wed): College Board Pilot Testing (Alg 2 on-level and PAP Pre-cal only)
23rd (Fri): Fishbowl Friday
26th: Parent Conference Day
November:
6th: Mr. Hernandez's Birthday!
9th: Mr. DeMars' Birthday!