welcome to mr. reid’s room; vballcoach@dadeschools

Welcome to MR. REID’s Room; vballcoach@dadeschools.netPeriod Class1 GEOMETRY HONORS2 GEOMETRY HONORS/GIFTED3 ALGEBRA 2 HONORS/GIFTED4 GEOMETRY HONORS5 GEOMETRY HONORS6 Prep PeriodVolleyball Practice Daily 4 – 7:00 pm through November

Access Killian website for Mr. Reid’s classes.WELCOME TO MR. REID’S CLASS,

ROOM 1252.GO TO

www.miamikillianhs.net Click on Departments, then Mathematics

then look for your child’s class. See Killian website for class procedures,

notebook contract, agenda and other related materials.

GEOMETRY AGENDA Daily PowerPoint agenda with Activities and

Assignments.Minimum 15-30 minutes of HW/nightFrequent quizzes & TestsTest at the end of every chapter. Notebook evaluation to be checked at

randomClassroom Discussion

TARDY POLICY* 1st Tardy – Warning; 2nd Tardy – Detention; 3rd Tardy – Detention Parent Contact; 4th Tardy Refer to Administration. .

Classroom and Grading PoliciesCategory Weights:Homework and Assignments: 10%Quizzes : 20%Tests: 40%Notebook Evaluation: 20% Participation 10%

SUPPLIES REQUIRED FOR THIS GEOMETRY CLASSOne 2.0 three-ring binderFive dividers labeled: ‘Class Requirements,

Daily Activities, Bell Ringer, Investigations and Journal. Lined and plain paper ( many, many packs). One graphing calculator (TI83 Plus Calculator) or scientific calculator. Many pencils (#2). Compass, protractor, ruler (12 inch), One graph book. Items will be checked the second week of school. These items must be in class every day.

Texts Curriculum

Discovering Geometry: Available online at http://math.kendallhunt.com; Each class has a class pass code. [See the white board for Class Pass Code]

In this class students are expected to reason abstractly, communicate and defend own mathematical reasoning using examples, diagrams or drawings, calculate accurately, use clear definitions when addressing teacher, classmates and others.

Goals for StudentsLifelong Learning Standards: See Blooms

Taxonomy Informed ThinkerCollaborative WorkerEffective CommunicatorSelf-directed LearnerResponsible Member of SocietyInformation Processor: Listen to or read the

conclusions of others and decide whether they make sense.

Florida End-of-Course (EOC) AssessmentsIn Spring of 2013 geometry students will be

tested by the Florida EOC Assessment Unit. This assessment will be implemented to increase students’ achievement and improve college and career readiness.

The Geometry EOC Assessment will also measure student achievement of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS); You can visit the website below to get information about the next available testing dates.

http://www.fldoe.org

GEOMETRY 2013: End of CourseWho will be tested in Spring 2013?All students enrolled in and completing the

following courses:• Geometry – 1206310• Geometry Honors – 1206320 Any student who completed one of the above

courses during the 2012-13 school year must take the

Geometry EOC Assessment.

GEOMETRY 2013: End of CourseHow will students take the test?• The Geometry EOC Assessment will be

delivered via a computer-based test (CBT) platform.

• Paper-based versions (regular print and braille) will be provided for students with disabilities who

require allowable accommodations, as specified in their Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) or Section

504 plans.

GEOMETRY EOC TESTINGPractice TestParents and students can check out the Geometry

EOC Assessment computer-based practice test, called an ePAT. This tool is available online at www.FLAssessments.com/ePAT. Instructions for

downloading the installer software and ePAT are also located on this site. Students are required to

participate in a practice test at their school prior to testing.

Algebra 2; Pre-Requisite for Pre-CalculusAlgebra 2Overview: See website for Algebra 2 MDCPS

Pacing GuideA course that will prepare students for the

next level - Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calc Honors If student is a 9th or 10th grade student, this

course can put them on the AP Calculus & AP Statistics track.

Texts Curriculum PEARSON Algebra 2; Available online at

http://PearsonSuccessnet.com

Tons of resources available ; Videos of the lessons See Killian website; www.miamikillianhs.com Daily PowerPoint agenda with Activities and Assignments.Minimum 15-30 minutes of HW/nightFrequent quizzes & TestsTest at the end of every chapter. Notebook evaluation to be checked at randomClassroom DiscussionGrammar and Vocabulary

SUPPLIES REQUIRED FOR THIS ALGEBRA II HONORS CLASSOne 2.0 three-ring binderFour dividers labeled: ‘Class

Requirements, Daily Activities, Bell-Ringer, worksheets.’ Lined paper ( many, many packs). One graphing calculator (TI83 Plus Calculator). Many pencils (#2). One graph book. Items will be checked the second week of school. These items must be in class every day.

Classroom and Grading PoliciesCategory Weights:Homework and Assignments: 10%Quizzes : 20%Tests: 40%Notebook Evaluation: 20% Participation 10%

How to Stay On Top of ThingsCheck Parent portal, School’s Website and

Textbook Website for current info about your child!

Assignments for each 9-week are posted on School’s website Daily PowerPoint AgendaHandouts given in classParent Internet ViewerSet up appointment with me via emailvballcoach@dadeschools.net

How Can You Help Your Child?Understand that TRANSITIONS are difficult - at any

ageMonitor the weekly progress of your child. Log unto parent portal; To add students to a new Parent Account you must

obtain the following: - Your child's MDCPS student ID- Parent 6 Digit PIN number (See Ms. Bonnie Carriger in the main office to get this information); - Students Date of Birth (DOB), - Student birth place State or Country, - Zip Code

Tutorial websites www.khanacademy.org; See student portal for

this website. [It is free]www.brightstorm.com. This website charges

$29.50 per month. An excellent site for geometry. It will answer your posted question(s) within minutes. Students can also google several mathematics websites for assistance.

Students will complete online geometry activities, quizzes and tests on the website www.quia.com, (Students have their username and password)

Students will attend Cognitive Tutor labs on a weekly basis.

How Can You Help KILLIAN? Be an active participantVolunteer to be on a committee or club that you have a personal interest in (ex. PTA, Sports Booster’s club, Band,

volleyball, football, and cross country etc.) The PTA needs your help this year; Join the Killian PTA today and make a

difference.