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Welcome to Open House 2012

Mr. Lynch Room 303. Welcome to Open House 2012. Course Schedule. About the Teacher. 12 years teaching experience Walnut Hills High School (Cincinnati, OH) and River Valley High School (Caledonia, OH) Have also been a head football, head baseball, and assistant wrestling coach.

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Welcome to Open House 2012

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  1. Mr. Lynch Room 303 Welcome to Open House 2012

  2. Course Schedule

  3. About the Teacher • 12 years teaching experience • Walnut Hills High School (Cincinnati, OH) and River Valley High School (Caledonia, OH) • Have also been a head football, head baseball, and assistant wrestling coach. • Marion Technical College: Calculus I and Calculus II Adjunct Professor • BS: Ashland University (Mathematics); MS: Walden University (Technology) • Courses Taught: • AP Calculus, Dual-Credit Calculus, Probability & Statistics, PreCalculus, Trigonometry, Algebra II, ACT Prep, OGT Prep • Wife is a graduate of Highlands High School

  4. Contact Information • Email: • Jason.Lynch@fortthomas.kyschools.us • Email is the best way to reach me. • Phone: • 859-815-2618

  5. Classroom Website • Teacher Webpage • Syllabi are available online • Classroom notes are available online. • All assignments are posted online weekly.

  6. Learning Focus in PreCalculus • We will cover the standards as defined in the syllabus (Functions, Logarithms, Trigonometry, Sequences/Series, Conic Sections, Limits, Intro to Calculus). • We will also focus on fourmajor learning goals: • 1. Students will develop problem solving strategies. • 2. Students will develop the necessary skills to enter a credit-bearing college-level math course. • 3.Success in Advanced Placement Calculus • 4.ACT improvement

  7. Learning Focus in Algebra II • We will cover the topics outlined in the syllabus (Functions, Systems, Matrices, Quadratics, Logarithms, Trigonometry, Combinations, Polynomials). • We will focus on 3 primary targets: • Build the knowledge necessary to do well on the Algebra II End of Course Exam – last year’s students averaged a 92% on the EOC. • Improve problem solving skills and strategies. • ACT Improvement

  8. Calculators • Students are required to have a graphing calculator. • I will use the TI-84 in class. • The guidance department has a rental program for students in financial need. Please see a counselor as soon as possible as we will run out of calculators.(Free/Reduced lunch students have first priority). • Students/Parents spend a great deal of money on calculators; my intent is to teach students as much as possible about all of their capabilities.

  9. Grades • Total Points System: • HW: 3-5 points • In Class Exercises: 10-30 points • Quizzes: 30-50 points. • Tests/Projects: 100 points • Infinite Classroom is updated daily if you need to check on your child’s status. Grading Scale: University of Chicago Math Scale A = 90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F= below 60%

  10. Study Tables / Tutoring • I offer study tables every Tuesday and Friday morning from 7:15am to 7:55am. • I also hold study tables on Thursday from 2:50pm to 3:30pm for students with early bird classes. • The Math Honor Society offers tutoring every Monday (beginning Sept. 24th) after school at 3:00pm in Ms. Fischer’s room. • At least one math teacher is available after school every day.

  11. Test ReTakes • Students are permitted to retake any test. • The retake will be similar, but not identical, to the original test. • Students must schedule a time with me to take the test. • Saturday Academic school is always an option. • The highest score a student may earn on a retake is a B (85%).

  12. Thank You! • Thank you for attending tonight’s Open House • If there is anything I can do to help your child’s learning experience, please let me know. • Enjoy your evening here at Highlands High School.

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