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Join us for an informative Open House where Ms. Emily Kennedy will introduce the Math 1 and Support courses aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards. Learn about class goals, grading policies, homework updates, and upcoming assessments. Stay connected through our class website, which is updated daily with essential resources. Discover how to support your child’s learning journey and ensure their success in mathematics. Don’t hesitate to reach out via email for any questions. We look forward to a successful school year!
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Welcome to Open House! GPS Algebra & Support(Georgia Performance Standards Algebra) (Math 1 Block) Emily Kennedy
Why Block? • Math 1 goals • Math 1 Support goals
Class Information • Class website:www.fultonschools.org/teacher/kennedye • Updated daily with homework • Upcoming quizzes, projects, and tests • Downloadable files • Parent Email List: • Reminders about quizzes, projects, and tests • Progress reports • General updates
Grading: Math 1 (Math credit) • 90 – 100: A • 80 – 89: B • 70 – 79: C • 0 – 69: F • Tests: 50% • Quizzes: 20% • Homework: 10% • Final: 20% Home Access Center is a great way for youto stay up to date on your child’s progress. For more information, you can call the front office:(770) 521-7640
Grading: Math 1 Support (elective) • 90 – 100: A • 80 – 89: B • 70 – 79: C • 0 – 69: F • Classwork: 40% • Quizzes: 25% • Notebook: 20% • Final Project: 15% Math 1 Support grades are almost always higher than Math 1 grades. Support grade should always be an A!
Classroom Expectations Students are expected to: • Follow all school rules. • Help make the classroom environment positive and productive. • Treat their peers and teacher with respect. • Put forth their best effort on each assignment. • Be organized, on time, and prepared for class. • Make up missed work promptly. • Seek extra help (from me or from peers) when needed. • Let me know how to make the class better!
Extra Help • Before school, 8:00 – 8:30 • After school, 3:45 – 4:30 RISE (Reteaching Instructional Support Experience) • Mandatory for students with <75 at 4 weeks • Extra help with teacher (before / after school) Textbook • Mathematics 1 (McDougal Littell)
Georgia Performance Standards 9th 10th 11th 12th Math 1 Math 2 Math 3 Math 4 GPSAlgebra GPSGeometry GPSAdv. Algebra GPS Precalculus Support Support Support AMDM Adv. MathematicalDecision Making • Balance: problem solving, concepts, skills • Integration: multiple perspectives • Ladder, not spiral: reusing, not relearning • Rigor: challenging mathematics learned deeply • www.georgiastandards.org
What We’ve Been Doing • Counting Principles • Probability • Sampling Strategies What We Will Be Doing • Functions • Rates of Change • Rational and Radical Equations • Polynomials and Factoring • Quadratic Expressions and Equations
What You Can Do • www.classzone.com • Section quizzes • At-home tutor • eWorkbook • Check your child’s agenda • Celebrate your child’s successes(There will be many!) • Contact me (kennedye@fultonschools.org) with questions or concerns
Thank you! Enjoy the rest of your evening!