You will learn how to solve equations such as 3x + 15 = -12x What is the answer to this? Megan Harrison, learning specialist You will also study these topics -linear equations -fitting a line to data -systems of equations and inequalities -quadratic formula and models -rules for exponents -functions To name a few.. Code for this class: 5ix6f3 Heres what you need for class most every day Daily/weekly packets or notes Folder for organizing your tests and notes Notebook for taking notes*****Yes, notes!!! Pencils and erasers no pens please! Homework Calculator (TI-84 Plus is best) - sometimes Open mind, good work ethic, common courtesies and a smile! Heres how we do homework 10 points for completing entire assignment 5 points for completing about half of assignment 0 points for little or no attempt at completing assignment We will accept late HW but only for partial credit. You only get one extra day to make it up. After that, it will not be accepted Passes You will receive 8 passes per marking period to use to leave the classroom. These passes are used for lav, locker, nurse, guidance, etc. Once they are used up, you are not permitted to leave class unless for emergency. Whatever passes are left at the end of marking period become bonus points. You must have a teacher sign the pass before leaving. Grading 50%Evaluation at least 2 a MP Chapter Tests/Unit Tests 40%Assessments at least 3 a MP quizzes/graded assignments 10%Practice daily - homework/classwork Re-take Policy must re-do any benchmark assessment if score below a 70% there are NO re-dos on any other evaluations or assessments ***exceptions depend on circumstances iPods, cell phones, technical gadgets from home We dont want to see them!! Either you put them away, or we take them away, and then you get them back at the end of the day! Important: No purses, backpacks, jackets, etc. may be kept on your desk or lap at any time. You just need your work, pencil and a calculator (sometimes) on your desk. Calculators We will use graphing calculators from time to time. If you accidentally drop and break it, you will have to pay the school $100 to replace it so be careful! Good Advice If you want to pass, you have to be in class! Frequent absences or tardies will cost you your grade. You wont understand whats going on. Come to school on a regular basis, get help when needed, and youll do fine. The key to success is keeping up with the assignments. Dont fall behind. Trust me on this one. We will be available for extra help one day after school. NHS is also available. A few things about me 1. I have been teaching for more than 28 years! 2. I enjoy fresh water fishing, swimming, and boating. 3. I love dogs. I have a West Highland Terrier named Bella and a step dog named Mandy. I love to crochet when I am stressed.which is often! I am currently making dog jackets and kids hats and will be in 2 craft shows this fall. I will be donating some of the proceeds to the Humane Society. Here is Bella sporting one of the jackets I made. I enjoy going to rock concerts. In recent years I have seen Aerosmith, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, and Styx to name a few. I love watching Seinfeld..still! And Naked and Afraid. I eloped last spring! A few things about Mrs. Harrison 1. I enjoy teaching and have been at Northern for 14 years. I have coached many sports at NBC: Varsity Swimming, tennis, field hockey, lacrosse 2. I taught in the middle school for 10 years. This will be my 4th year at the high school. I also teach Algebra at Burlington County College. 3. Im not an aide or a helper I am a teacher with a bachelors and a masters degree from TCNJ I love my family and will talk constantly about my kids Zackary and Abby and dog Chance. Life is short so I always try to enjoy every moment and take advantage of good opportunities. I have been fortunate enough to be able to travel and even lived and taught in Puerto Rico for a short time. I am a reality tv fanatic and watch pretty much anything that is reality tv. You name it Ive probably watched it! Summer is over? AAAHHHHHHHH!!!! AAAHHHHHHHH! What questions do you have??? Have a great school year!