Welcome to Algebra 1 GT/Pre-AP

• This is room 104.• My name is Mrs. Bollinger.

“There is no such thing as a math gene”

You are not good/bad at math because your parents were good/bad at math! Genetics has nothing to do with it!

PreAP courses are designed to challenge motivated students and prepare them for success in college level course work in high school and in college. These courses typically move at a faster pace, are more academically challenging, and require more independent learning and homework than other courses.

Profile of a Successful PreAP Student

• Professes interest in the subject selected• Develops and maintains excellent study skills

and habits• Carefully considers time commitments and

balances academic load with family life or outside commitments

• Asks questions and participates in class• Perseveres when faced with challenging

material• Asks for assistance when needed• Plans and works ahead on long-term projects

Exiting a PreAP Course• A student may exit Pre-AP courses during the

first six-weeks grading period or at the end of the semester (regardless of student performance) and must have teacher and parent approval. Students and parents should have the benefit of knowing the six-weeks grade before making an exit decision. Students should consider exiting a Pre-AP course if they cannot maintain at least a “C” average.

• *For more information on the PreAP program in Klein ISD please see section K on pages 3 and 4 of the Online Intermediate Student Handbook.

Need a conference?• My conference period is

from 12:11 – 12:56.• Please call the

counseling office to set up an appointment.

• I am also available after school (by appointment).

My Email Address

jbollinger1@kleinisd.net

To Access my Web Page

Go to www.kleinisd.net

Click on Campuses

Choose Wunderlich

Click on Teachers

Save my website to your “Favorites”

Supplies to Bring to Class (everyday)

• Pencil– All work is to be done in pencil– Work done in pen will receive a grade of 0.

• Spiral “Interactive Note Book”• Workbooks• Book

Classroom Routine• Warm-up• Go over homework• Quick Check and/or

Homework Quiz• Notes/Graphic

Organizer• Class Practice• Start homework

Daily Grades (worth 30% of grade)

- Pop Quizzes- Worksheets- Quick Checks

Tests (worth 60% of grade)

• Math Test days are Mondays and Wednesdays

• All tests will be announced

• At least 3 every 6 weeks

Homework(worth 10% of grade)

• Homework almost every evening• Not checking each individual student’s

homework– Instead, I will give the students the answers to the

homework during class…it is up to the students to ask questions and get clarification on anything they do not understand.

• Homework Quizzes– based on recent homework assignments, – may use workbooks or notes

Final Exam – EOC/STAAR• This year (HB5) students enrolled in 8th grade

Algebra 1 classes are responsible for taking and passing:– The 8th grade STAAR and– The Algebra 1 End Of Course Exam (EOC)

• The focus of this class is not the 8th grade STAAR• It is expected that if your child is in high school

Algebra 1 (this class), they are already prepared for the 8th grade STAAR.

• The focus of this class is the Algebra 1 EOC– The results of this test will follow your child to high school– The results of this test will go on you child’s high school transcript

NOTICE!!There will be no extra credit

offered at Wunderlich Intermediate this year.

It is expected that your child will take advantage of the many opportunities offered to them here at Wunderlich.

Textbook Website Algebra

• To get additional help or materials• View tutorials• Play games

my.hrw.comUsername: student7971

Password: w7j2v

Tutorials• Tuesdays after school in Room

104• During WIFL• During lunches• Additional tutorials are

available by appointment

Be Informed:Get Connected

• Parents can access the GRADESPEED program that all teachers use to record your student’s grades.

• Login to www.kleinisd.net• Select Parent Access/Connection• Read the instructions and click on the

bottom “click here to continue to the login screen”.

• Select “Parent option”

3 “Must Haves” to Get Connected

• Student’s ID number• Student’s SSN or state ID number• Student’s date of birth

℮ % √ € (Math Club) Π ∞ ∑ ∩• Sponsors: Mrs. Nguyen and Ms.

Nguyen (It’s a win – win situation)• During WIFL• Fun math puzzles• Mental math tricks and shortcuts• Competitions: District, State,

International

Questions and Concerns

• If you ever have any questions or concerns please feel free to email me. I will get back to you as soon as possible.

• Thank you!

Thank you for coming!