Welcome
To Ms.
Nixon’s
Classroom!
Back to School Night
2015-2016
About Me
 Went
here to Grosse Pointe North High School
 Graduated from Michigan State University


B.S. Mathematics
Minor in Biology
 Currently
MSU

working on my master’s degree through
Teaching and Curriculum
 Played
Club Lacrosse for 4 years at MSU
 Varsity coach for girl’s lacrosse here at GPN
 Teacher sponsor for Link Crew and Diversity Club
Algebra II CP
First Semester
 Quadratic
Functions and Factoring (Ch. 4)
 Polynomial Functions(Ch. 5)
 Rational Exponents & Radical Functions (Ch. 6)
 Exponential & Logarithmic Functions(Ch. 7)
 Data Analysis and Statistics(Ch. 11)
Algebra II CP
Second Semester
 Rational
Functions (Ch. 8)
 Quadratic Relations & Conic Sections (Ch. 9)
 Probability (Ch. 10)
 Sequences and Series (Ch. 12)
 Trigonometry (Ch. 13 &14)
Algebra II CP
Grading
 Tests

Exactly 55%
 Quizzes

Exactly 35%
 Homework

Exactly 10%
Algebra II CP
Homework Procedures
 Homework
is spot checked at random and
worth a total of 5 points.
 Students are required to use the answer key
posted on my staff website to check the
correctness of their own work.
 Every class period starts with going over
questions from the homework.
 Grades are updated daily on Pinnacle,
please check.
Algebra II CP
Supplies
 3-ring
Binder
 Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator


TI 83 or TI 84
While some graphing calculators are available
in the classroom, I cannot supply a calculator
to every student.
Need Extra Help?
Free Tutoring
 GPN Library

Wed/Thurs before & after
school
 www.khanacademy.org
(video tutorials)
 Free math apps
Me
 Before or after
school by
appointment
 Make an
appointment by
email or verbally
talking to me
Parent/Teacher
contact is very
important to help your child
succeed.
Please do not hesitate to call or
email me if you need anything.
Email:
lauren.nixon@gpschools.org
Voicemail: (313) 432 - 5562
My Class Website
http://gpschools.schoolwires.net//Domain/2361
Students sign in here first
using school login info
Then go to Ms. Nixon’s
staff website
Click here
Click here to
access the
class
calendar,
class notes,
and
homework
assignments
Click here to access the homework answer keys