Introduction

1. Introduction Mr. John Reynolds Somerset Academy - Losee Room 110 MS/HS Mathematics 2014-2015

2. A Bit about me... • Teaching Experience • Student Teaching: Ramstein Air Force Base (Ramstein, Germany) • First year: Crete-Monee, Crete, IL (south of Chicago, IL) • Years 2-7: Klein ISD, Spring, TX (north of Houston, TX) • Year 8: Institute of Applied Technology, Dubai, UAE (Middle East) • Last year: Durango HS (CCSD)

3. A Bit about me... • Education: • Benedictine University – BS in Mathematics • Sam Houston State University – M. Ed in Instructional Leadership • Other Stuff: • Travel (Domestic and International) • Yoga Teacher • Zumba • Geocaching • Cycling • Hiking

4. Tutoring/Help • We at Somerset Academy – Losee will do whatever it takes to help you succeed! • I will be available for tutoring before school and after school when possible. • Approximately starting at 7:00am and after school to about 3:00pm. • Student safety is very important to us, therefore students are not permitted to “roam” the campus outside school hours.

5. Tutoring/Help (cont.) • Some of my favorite math websites: • http://www.purplemath.com(middle/high) • http://www.sosmath.com(upper level, including intro college) • http://www.yaymath.org(video tutorials – middle/high) • http://www.mathgoodies.com (general) • http://www.math.com(middle/high) • https://www.khanacademy.org(middle/high plus other subjects) • http://www.coolmath.com(math help and games) • http://mathforum.org/dr.math (questions/answers) • http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html(graphical tools to help understanding)

6. Classroom Rules • See Somerset Academy – Losee handbook • We need to clean up after ourselves and continue to keep the classroom organized. • Students need to raise their hands during lecture and large discussions to speak or leave their seats so that all contributions can be heard and valued. • We must to resect one another, any visitors, and all property in order to be sure that we all earn the respect that we deserve. • Make sure that you come to class with necessary materials and an open mind, ready to learn. • Only bring bottled water to class and leave all other snacks and drinks in your backpack.

7. Consequences to breaking rules Verbal correction Verbal correction / student-teacher conference Parent Call Counselor Referral Administrative Referral

8. Other important websites • My teacher website: http://reynoldsmathisfun.weebly.com • Infinite Campus ??? • Plan book?? • College board??

9. Supplies • Bring these items to class everyday • Binder (1” or bigger) • Loose leaf paper (always have extra!) • Graph paper • Ruler • Pencils (at least 3 to be safe) • Pens (black or blue and red) • Other items will be discussed in class and posted on my website as needed • Graphing Calculator • TI-84 SE highly recommended • Check ebay, craigslist, office supply store ads, wal-mart etc… • Most colleges use this calculator as well

10. A few reminders from Administration • Tardies • No students are permitted to class without a pass from the office • Cell Phones/Electronic Devices (not assigned use in class) • Mr. Reynolds will pick up the device and submit to parent. • Food and Drinks are not allowed in the classroom • Water in a closeable container is allowed. • Be familiar with emergency procedures • Fire Drills, Lock Down, Shelter in Place and other issues.

11. Contact me… • Snail Mail: • Somerset Academy - Losee • 4650 LoseeRd. • North Las Vegas, NV 89030 • E-Mail: • John.reynolds@somersetnv.org • Phone Numbers • School: (702) 636-5577

12. Idiom • You can lead a horse to water… • … but you can not force it to drink

13. Conclusion • Think about why you're here!

14. Have a wonderful year Lions!