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National Honor Society tutors are available.  Contact

Andrea Bonner:  abonner@aisd.net   Rebecca Mannie:  rmannie@aisd.net

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Our math department Homework Center is ready to operate next week. Students may go to the following rooms for homework help. They should come prepared with specific questions and assignments that are causing them difficulty.

Jim King: Algebra Rm 218A on Mon and Tues from 3:00-4:00
Jeanine Walls: Algebra Rm 236 on Wed from 3:00-4:30
Marilyn Broyles: PreCal Rm 226 on Tues from 3:00 to 4:00
Susan Stimson: PreCal Rm 218B Thur from 3:00 to 4:00

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Tutorial time changes for 2nd six weeks: 

Tutorials will still be during lunch however I've reserved Mondays for Geometry only and Tuesday for Algebra only.  Wednesday and Thursdays are open.

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This is my 16th year of teaching.  My first few years of teaching consisted of Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Pre Calculus.  Since that time, I decided to specialize in Algebra 1 since this seemed to be the course that determined whether most students will go further into  mathematics or not.  I believe that all students can learn Algebra, however, it often requires more work than originally expected.

Algebra 1 is a Freshman level course and yet the foundation for all other math courses.  If the skills for this course is not developed, your child will struggle through the other courses as well until those skills are developed.  Therefore, it is imperative that they work hard and diligently in this course. I suggest that my students spend at least 30 minutes a day working on math problems. 

My classroom expectations for all my students are as follows: 

1. Be in their seat with all their supplies, ready to work by the time the tardy bell rings (6 min).  

2. In order to maintain a safe and orderly classroom, I expect all students to respect others and their property.   

3. Students are expected to raise their hand and wait until recognized before speaking out loud or getting out of their seats.  

4. No other paraphenalia is to be out during the math class period. 

5. No profanity allowed under no circumstances (this holds true for me as well). 

I am excited about the opportunity to work with you and your child this school year.  If you should have any further questions or concerns please contact me " srobins2@aisd.net  " or 817-944-3864.