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2011-2012

Welcome. Algebra 2 Pre Advanced Placement. 2011-2012. Please see our web sites for a class syllabus and a lot of information. Mr. Stark’s SAT prep class parents please pick up a syllabus at the side table. . the PAP Algebra 2 Team:.

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2011-2012

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  1. Welcome Algebra 2 Pre Advanced Placement 2011-2012 • Please see our web sites for a class syllabus and a lot of information. • Mr. Stark’s SAT prep class parents please pick up a syllabus at the side table.

  2. the PAP Algebra 2 Team: Mr. Richard Stark (G136) Mr. E L Torrence (G104) Mrs. Patricia Doyle (G134) Mrs. Jennifer Ellis (G112) Ms. Kay Westbrook (G120)

  3. Also on our web sites are: This power point is on all of our web sites so you won’t have to take notes! • Notes (ppt) • Blank Homework • HW Solutions • Tutoring schedule • And more…

  4. PAP Leads to AP Calculus where college credit may be earned! More rigor helps College readiness Benefits of Pre-AP Advanced courses look good when applying to colleges

  5. Key to success in PAP Algebra 2 Strong basic math skills and even more importantly a desire to succeed But the real key to success goes to the students who regularly...

  6. Ask questions about problems they missed Key to success in PAP Algebra 2 Check their homework Complete all of their homework Homework is given nightly!!

  7. Tutoring!!!

  8. AssessmentsQuizzes • Quizzes : 40 % of the 9 weeks grade • Based on homework and class presentations • Time limits and multiple versions • Quiz grades 60-69 – correct all missed items for a maximum grade of 70 • Quiz grades below 60 – correct and re-take for a maximum grade of 70

  9. Assessments Tests • Tests 50 % of the 9 weeks grade • One-hour time limit as a norm • General format – both multiple choice and free response • Emphasis on application of skills and solution of real-world exercises • Common tests and multiple versions • Grades 60-69 – Correct within allotted time for a maximum grade of 70 • Grades below 60 – Correct and re-take within allotted time for a maximum grade of 70

  10. PSAT • Wednesday, October 17, 2012 • All students will take the PSAT during school hours. • Eleventh grade students compete in the National Merit Scholarship Qualification Test. • All students will receive their test back and receive a detailed score report. • Optional Preparation Book: The Official SAT Study Guide ($22.00)

  11. IfYou Buy The Official SAT Study Guide Mrs. Doyle ( in Room G134) has all of the mathematics sections in that study guide worked out already, with work shown, available in her room to check their answers and will answer all questions.

  12. Students should take the SAT in the Spring Semester of their Junior year. A good score on the SAT can translate to a good scholarship !!!

  13. ApproximateCost of College(at a state school) Tuition and Fees: $13,000 per year Room and Board: $12,000 per year + Books: $1500 per year depending on major

  14. If You are a veteran who entered the military from the state of Texas: Research the HAZELWOOD ACT Benefits are now transferable to your child.

  15. We Are Your Pre-AP Algebra 2 Team

  16. So…. Who are we?

  17. 3 WELL… • 3 are parents • 1 was AISD secondary teacher of the year • 3 are military veterans • In the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy • 4 are college graduates with 7 degrees among us From Ouachita Baptist University, Baylor , SMU, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Naval Academy

  18. 1operated heavy equipment 1 taught English as a foreign language 2are married 1is a certified high school basketball official 2have coached high school athletics 1was a flight navigator

  19. 4 are multi-talented 1 once played the lead in Mame 1 played a rabbit in The Velvetine Rabbit 1 played in the band in sixth grade 1 played Tiny Tim in a fifth grade play

  20. 0are native Texans 1 won a beauty contest as a baby 1 competed in cross country 1 could dunk a basketball at age 20 2 were cheerleaders 1 also teaches an SAT class at AHS

  21. Thank you! Please email your child’s individual teacher if you have any questions or concerns you feel we need to know about your child. We hope this format helped you gain information about the class and our team and for those wanting to meet us individually …. 7:30-8:00 PM … we will be done presenting as a group. Patricia_Doyle @allenisd.org Richard_Stark @allenisd.org Eric_Torrence @allenisd.org Kay_Westbrook@allenisd.org Jennifer_Ellis@allenisd.org

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