Welcome to Open House

1. Welcome to Open House

2. Welcome to Open House Mr. Zamora’s Math Class jzamora@somersetsilverpalms.net

3. Getting to know your child’s teacher… • Parents, the administration has asked that we remind you that today we cannot conduct Individual conferences. Today is for you to have the opportunity to meet all of your child’s teachers. • Please, If you were to need a conference with one or more of your child’s teachers, please contact student services to speak to a counselor who will schedule an appointment

4. Educational Background I received a Bachelor of Science degree Major In Physics and Mathematics from Andres Bello Catholic University. Caracas, Venezuela in 1994 Additionally, since 2003, I am certified in Florida State to teach Middle/High Grades

5. Teaching Background Greetings! !!! This is my fifth year teaching middle/high school mathematics at Somerset Academy Silver Palms Charter School, but my tenth year working with Academica Charter Schools. I currently teach one Int. Math 3 classand six Algebra 1classes. In short, I have more that 20 years of teaching experience divided in 2 different countries, always teaching the same subject, Mathematics

6. Teaching Background • Somerset Academy Silver Palms, South Miami, FL August 2010 - Present Middle/High Math Teacher(authorized ESOL teacher)Teaching Pre-Algebra and Algebra • Mater Academy Charter Middle and High School, Hialeah Gardens, FLHigh School Math Teacher (authorized ESOL teacher)Teaching Int. Math and Algebra 1 August 2004 – June 2010 • Coral Gables High School, Miami, FL June 2004 - July 2004Mathematics Teacher (Geometry) • Auburndale Elementary School, Miami, FL December 2003 - June 2004Mathematics Teacher(computer lab) • Venezuelan Army University, Caracas Venezuela August 1994 - July 1996Mathematical Analysis Teacher • Maria Auxiliadora Catholic School, Caracas, Venezuela September 1992 - July 1994Mathematics & Physics Teacher(6-12) • New Classroom Middle/High School, Caracas, VenezuelaSeptember 1990 - July 1992Mathematics & Physics Teacher(6-12)

7. ALGEBRA 1 ALGEBRA 1 HONORS INTENSIVE MATH 3 Subject

8. Resources • School website www.somersetsilverpalms.net • Teacher and staff emails • Teacher and staff websites • Calendars: • Lunch • Activities • Athletics • Word of the Week • Links to Parent Portal and Parent Handbooks

9. Volunteer Policy Per contract, parents must complete 30 volunteer hours per school year. Donated items must be submitted to the office with a receipt. Donation value of $3 is equal to volunteer 1hr. (cash or check payable to Somerset Academy Silver Palms)

10. School Initiatives • New Reading Curriculum for grades 3-5 • New Math Labs 30 computers New Science Lab for grade 5 • New Computer Lab in Media Center with 46 computers • Two Portable Computer Labs • Quarterly novels- cross curricular • Instructional Focus of the Month • September is Technology • Wall of Fame

11. Classroom Management • I will do my best.. • I will positively participate in all classroom activities. • I will come prepared and on time to class. • I will stay on task and will not disturb or distract others. • I will listen actively to the teacher and raise my hand to speak. • I will enter and exit the room quietly

12. Curriculum Go school website / Teachers/Mr. Zamora/ Course description

13. Curriculum

14. Technology Programs

15. we have adopted a very successful computer-based mathematics program called the CarnegieLearning Cognitive Tutor. All students registered in 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grade Math Classes will be required to complete a computer component in order to pass the class. Computer time will be available to students in class, before school and after school. In addition to this, students may access the program from home using the instruction below. We have experienced tremendous success through the use of this program and feel that it is an extremely valuable tool. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Policies: Students must not share their login or password information with other students. Students must complete their own computer assignments within the time provided. Students found to be cheating, copying or accessing other student’s programs will be severely disciplined. Carnegie Learning ProgramCognitive Tutor Math Program

16. COGNITIVETUTORGRADING SCHEDULE INT. MATH9th & 10th GRADES TIME LINE FOR UNIT COMPLETION 1stQuarter 2ndQuarter November 9 Unit 26 September 21Unit 18 November 23 Unit 28 October 12 Unit 23 December 14 Unit 29 October 26 Unit 24 January 15  Unit6 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter_ February 8 Unit 8 April 14  Unit 16 February 22 Unit 10 April 28  Unit 18 March 8 Unit 12 May 12  Unit 20 March 22  Unit 14 June 2  Unit 22

17. System Requirements In order to access the program from home, you must have an internet connection and must download Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 1.5. A free download is available from http://www.usnhgateway.org/jre_15012.html Instructions go to http://online.carnegielearning.com 2) Click "LAUNCH SOFTWARE AS A STUDENT" 3) Enter: mater academy hs-33016 or mater academy hsp-33016 or mater academy hss-33016 (depending on the program the student is using) 4) Click "LAUNCH COGNITIVE TUTOR” 5) Enter the user name that you created with your teacher  You must have JRE v.1.5 in order for the program to work – see website to download the program for free. Accessing Carnegie from Home

18. DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM FOR FREE In Add/Remove Programs, remove all software that lists "Java", "J2SE", and "JRE". Go to: http://java.sun.com/products/archive/j2se/5.0_14/index.html Select the Download link under the The J2SE Runtime Environment (JRE). Change the Platform to "Windows" [Do not use Windows x64 with our software], Check the agreement and continue. Under Windows Offline Installation, left click and save the file to your desktop. Once downloaded, double-click the Java executable to install Java. Once JRE 5 has been installed, JRE 6 can be installed and all versions of the software should work.  Regards, Leighton Lawrence Customer Support Specialist 1-888-851-7094 Option 3 help@carnegielearning.com Hours: M-F 8AM-9PM EST Accessing Carnegie from Home

19. Grading Policy Grading System A= 100 – 90 % B= 89 – 80 % C= 79 – 70 % D= 69 – 60 % - Formative Assessment 25% - Quizzes 15% - Test / Projects 35% - Class work/HL 15% - Technology 10% 100%

20. As parents, you will… • support the teacher and your child in his/her learning. • set high expectations. • give your child the opportunity to succeed by providing for their basic needs

21. School / Home Communication • Parent Portal . • Parent/Teacher conferences • Quarterly Grade Reports • Failure Notices • Community Involvement Specialist

22. More Communication! • Internet- Campus Grade book. • School website www.somersetsilverpalms.net • Phone calls as necessary.

23. Additional Programs • After-School Activities and athletics • Afterschool, pullout and Saturday tutoring. • Encourage the collegiate atmosphere by offering an extensive range of Advance Placement course • Afterschool Math help 5 days a week(2:35 – 3:30pm)

24. Sports • Football • Basketball • Volleyball • Baseball • Soccer

25. I’m looking forward to a great school year! = Good Teachers GREATSTUDENTS + Good Parents It’s a winning equation!!

26. Don’t forget to sign in. Thank you for choosing Somerset Academy Silver Palms to meet the needs of your child.