CONTACT INFORMATION
Dina McCaskey
mccaskeydl@svsd.net
724-452-6042
x2221
Traci Major
majortl@svsd.net
724-452-6042
X2204
SCHOOL WIRES
Go to SVSD
Select Intermediate High School
Click on Teacher Websites
Click on McCaskey, D. OR Borst, T.
CO-TEACHING
 Instruction is provided equally to all students
 Additional support is available upon request
 Guided notes and homework assignments
 Study guides
 Formula Sheets
 One-on-one tutoring during class time
 Small group instruction
 Tests read in another classroom
 Individual accommodations if necessary
COHORT DESIGN
 1.4 math credits
 Lab period 2 days a week OR extended class period daily
 Lab period activities: Edgenuity, small group instruction,
one-on-one tutoring, games, skill building, review
concepts, and question/answer sessions with teachers
 The lab periods WILL NOT be used to complete HW
assignments or work on assignments for other subjects
PRINCIPLES OF ALGEBRA 2 COURSE TOPICS
Basic Algebra 1 Review
Linear Equations and Graphs
Inequalities and Graphs
Absolute Value Equations and Graphs
Quadratic Equations and Graphs
Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
Radical Functions and Rational Exponents
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Rational Functions
GRADES
The Seneca Valley grading scale will be
used to calculate letter grades.
A: 90 – 100
B: 80 – 89
C: 70 – 79
D: 60– 69
F: 59 and below
GRADES
Nine Weeks grades are composed as follows:
15% of grade  Quarterly Exam
85% of grade  Tests, Quizzes , Homework ,Projects
Final grade is composed as follows:
90% of grade  Nine Weeks Grades (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th)
5% of grade  Midterm Exam (Average of 1st and 2nd quarter exam
scores)
5% of grade  Final Exam (Average of 3rd and 4th quarter exam
scores)
WHILE YOU WERE OUT…
Planned absence (field trip, athletic event, vacation, etc…)
 See teachers in advance for work that will be missed
 Make up work is due upon return
Unplanned absence
 Upon returning, check calendar and shelves in tutoring center
 See teachers with any questions about missed work
 Make up quizzes and tests as soon as possible
 Attend math tutoring for extra review of missed class work
During School:
MATH TUTORING
 Periods 1-8 in Room 102
 Students should ask their math teacher for a pass to attend
After School:
 Tuesdays and Thursdays in IHS Library until 4:45 p.m. bus
 No pass is required to attend
In our classroom 228:
 Tutoring Center in the back of the classroom
 Extra help provided by the teachers
HOW TO BE A GOOD LEARNER?
 Good attendance
 Take notes during direct instruction by following the teacher’s
lead
 Use teacher-provided guided notes to study from
 Ask questions during class time
 Spend quality time on homework assignments
 Help others that are struggling around you
 Visit the tutoring center in Room 228
 CHALLENGE YOURSELF!