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Ms. Lasker’s Classroom Newsletter:
Algebra III
Sara Lasker
College of William and Mary
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York High School
Yorktown, VA
February 6, 2013
Volume 1, Issue 1
Ms. Lasker’s Classroom Newsletter
Welcome to Second Semester!
Hello Families and Students! Thank you
all for a great first semester. As you
know, the first semester has come to an
end and second semester began January
29, 2013. With the new semester comes
the transition from Trigonometry to
Algebra III. While the curriculum does
change, the classroom procedures will
remain the same, as they have proven to
be very successful.
In this newsletter, you will find courserelated information, resources for you and
your child outside of school, and dates of
upcoming events. My door is always
open, and I invite you to contact me with
any questions or concerns regarding your
child.
Algebra III
This class will serve as an extension of
Algebra II. We will review and expand
upon previously learned algebra skills to
help students prepare for the Algebra II
SOL in June. By reviewing essential nontrigonometric topics, students will be
prepared to move on to Math Analysis next
year.
Syllabus
Quarter 3
Unit 1: Functions, Shapes, and
Transformations
Unit 2: Factoring Polynomials
Unit 3: Polynomial Operations
Unit 4: Sequences and Series
Quarter 4
Unit 5: Equations and Inequalities
Unit 6: Best-Fit Curves, Permutations and
Combinations
Video Project
Contact Information
Unit 7: Exponential and Logarithmic
Functions
stlasker@email.wm.edu
Room 105
SOL Testing/Exams
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Class Information
Grade Weights
Tests: 50%
Quizzes: 25%
Assignments: 25%
Homework Policy
Homework is assigned daily. Students
must show all work to receive credit.
Use www.hotmath.com for free
homework help on odd numbered
problems. (Password: falcons123)
Edline
Use the Edline page to check your grades
and for a combined calendar for all your
classes.
http://www.edline.net/pages/YHS/Class
es/1213_3150_001
Classroom Rules
1. Be in your seat when the bell finishes
ringing.
2. Bring class materials each day.
3. Be polite and respectful.
4. Do your best.
5. Raise your hand and wait for
permission to speak.
Classroom Rewards
1. A pleasant atmosphere for learning.
2. Earn respect from the teacher and
classmates.
3. Personal satisfaction for a job well
done.
4. Master skills needs for future math
courses.
5. Build teamwork skills you will use in
the future.
Consequences
Important Dates
February 18: President’s Day, No School
March 1: Early Dismissal
March 7: Interims Issued
March 29: Early Dismissal
April 1-5: Spring Break, No School
April 11: Report Cards Issued
May 10: Early Dismissal
May 16: Interims Issued
May 27: Memorial Day, No School
June 11-13: Early Dismissal – Exams
June 14: Graduation
June 20: Report Cards Sent Home
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Warning
Teacher-Student conference
Parent contact
Referral to administrator
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Instill a Love in Learning
Parents and guardians are the most important
teachers in a child’s life. Little kids are eager
to learn, and it is up to parents and guardians
to promote this love for learning throughout
high school. The University of Illinois suggests
a few activities that can help channel your
child’s passion for learning while also improving
parent/child relationships and communication:
 Watch news and documentaries on TV.
 Rent or buy educational videos.
 Visit museums and historical sites.
 Experience national or state parks and
forests. Sign up for a tour.
 Read articles in the newspaper, news,
and magazines.
 Go to the public library.
 Make vacations learning experiences.
http://urbanext.illinois.edu/succeed/lovelearn.cfm
Prepare for your child’s future learning
experience with the help of the Parent
Guide to College Admissions.
Sites for Students

http://www.coolmath.com/graphi
t/index.html
Online Graphing Calculator

www.classzone.com
Algebra II textbook for extra
practice

Algebra II Lessons and Problems
Additional practice on every topic
covered in class

Jefferson Lab
SOL practice for math and science

College Board
SAT math practice problems

http://www.majortests.com/sat/
math-skills.php
SAT math practice tests
February Extra Credit
A stadium has 49,000 seats. Seats sell
for $25 in section A, $20 in section B,
and $15 in section C. The number of
seats in section A equals the total
number of seats in sections B and C.
Sign up for the Cupid Dash 5k
Run/Walk to be held at York High
School! Start time is 10:00am on
February 9th. The cost is $25.
Find the registration form on the
YHS website.
http://www.edline.net/pages/YHS
Suppose the stadium takes in $1,052,000
from each sold-out event. How many
seats does each section hold?
Turn in your answer and your work to
Ms. Lasker by February 28th. Earn 5
extra points on the Unit 2 test if solved
correctly.