Back To School Night

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• Mrs. Burke
• P-6
• Algebra 1 Algebra 2

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Thank you for coming tonight.
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A little information about Mrs. Burke

• Taught 5 years of math
• MA in Educational Technology from CSUS
• BA in mathematics from CSUS

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Math Graduation Requirements

• Students must pass a math class their senior year
  (many students take CAD or business finance)
• Students must pass Geometry
• Students must pass the High School Exit Exam

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UC/CSU Math Requirement

• C or better in Algebra 2

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For more information

• Student Handbook
• Students Counselor

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Is your student properly placed ?

• Students should have earned a C- or better in
  their previous math course.
• Contact the students counselor ASAP if the
  student is not in the right class.

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What will we learn this year?

• California State math standards
• District standards

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How will we learn it?

• Traditional lessons
• Group work
• Projects
• Computer tutorials
• Webquests

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Classroom Standards

• Students will respect themselves, others and
  their property. Students will be courteous to
  others at all times. Profanity, put-downs, and
  other hurtful comments will never be tolerated.

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Classroom Standards Cont

• Students will bring an attitude that is positive
  towards learning and an understanding of the
  responsibility and commitment needed to learn.
• Students will be in their seats and prepared for
  class when the bell rings.

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Classroom Standards Cont

• Students will make every effort to do their best
  work.
• Students will show all work on homework, quizzes
  and tests.
• Students will seek help from me during class by
  asking questions and/or come in for tutoring.

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Students will bring the following materials to
class everyday.

• Covered textbook
• Paper, pencil, pen, and highlighter
• 3-ring notebook with 5 dividers labeled Warm-ups,
  Homework, Notes, Tests, Quizzes
• Scientific calculator

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Tests

• One test will be given per chapter
• (approximately every 2-4 weeks.)
• Tests are usually 100 points.

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Math Binder

• Math binders will be graded periodically. All
  warm-ups, notes, tests, and quizzes must be kept
  in chronological order. Assignment calendars must
  be kept and filled out completely.

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Absences

• Students will be responsible for getting the
  notes, homework and any other information they
  missed during their absence and turning in absent
  work within the time allotted

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Tutoring

• I will be available to help students during per.
  4 lunch and after school in room P-6 by
  appointment.
• For additional times please ask and we can set up
  an appointment.

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Grading

• Quizzes, Tests and Final Exam 80
• Homework, Warm-ups and Notebook 20

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Communication

• Grades may be viewed on the internet using your
  student number with a PIN number of 0000.
• The internet address is www.eghs.net
• I can be contacted by email at tlburke_at_edcenter.eg
  usd.k12.ca.us or by calling Elk Grove High School
  at 686-7767.

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Thank you for coming.

• Your participation in your childs education will
  make a difference.

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Goodnight
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