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Welcome to Open House 2017. Mr. Degitz -Fries Pre-Calculus. A Little Bit about me…. Momence High School class of ’92 – Valedictorian Maryville University – Bachelor of Science in Math 1996 – Summa Cum Laude Maryville University – Master of Arts in Math Education 2000
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Welcome to Open House 2017 Mr. Degitz-Fries Pre-Calculus
A Little Bit about me… • Momence High School class of ’92 – Valedictorian • Maryville University – Bachelor of Science in Math 1996 – Summa Cum Laude • Maryville University – Master of Arts in Math Education 2000 • 30 hours of post graduate work in graduate mathematics (18 hours) through UMSL and graduate education (12 hours) through Webster and Truman. • Pursuing National Board Cert. this year (please sign release form if it’s OK to use your child& their work in my analysis of my teaching).
This is my 22styear teaching at Parkway South (5th overall teaching Pre-Calculus, have taught Calculus for 17 years) • Married to Brian for almost three years • 3 sons – Austin (21), Caleb (16), Hayden (14)
You Child WANTS a Calculator • TI-84 – Plus or Silver is fine if your child already has one • New Color Version (CX) out is updated and easier to see • This will do everything your child needs for Algebra 2/Trig. And beyond • About $90-$120
Do you want to give them an “Edge”? Then… go TI-Nspire • 2 Choices: NEW N-spire CX (in full COLOR(rechargeable battery), N-spire touchpad (regular batteries) • Touchpad (not CX)– can order an 84 faceplate also so you get two calculators for the price of one, but it’s not in color. • Set up to run like a computer (“control” shortcuts, windows…) • 3-D Graphing • CAN use both on the AP and SAT • About $135 in stores or online
MyWebsite: https://www.parkwayschools.net/Domain/34, Teacher Web Pages (onside), Scott Degitz-Fries • Homework and activitiespostedeverynightonthe Pre-Calculus calendar • Upcomingtests and quizzeswill be listedonthe dates theywill be given • Notes can be postedif a plannedabsenceisupcoming • Let’stake a quick look... • Mr. Degitz-Fries' Homepage
UMSL Credit • This class can be taken for 3 credit hours through UMSL • Credit is for MATH 1030 College Algebra • I’m on the adjunct faculty at UMSL so not extra test or work required. They just get the grade they get in this class for UMSL. • Sign ups will be second semester. I will hand out info in class when I have it. • Cost is $198 for the 3 credit hours
REMIND • I will be using the REMIND app occasionally this year to send out reminders to students about tests, quizzes, assignment changes, etc. • Texts go one way (from app to them) – no ability to reply or communicate • They do not have to participate if they don’t want to • To sign up, they just need to follow directions on the syllabus (many already have) • You may get emails or texts from me through ParentLink also
Thorough and accurate homework completion is the key to success in Algebra 2/Trigonometry… • SO… • Let’s sing about it!!!
THANK YOU for attending our Open House Please feel free to contact me at any time!