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
my.hrw.com
Username: student7971
Password: w7j2v
• To get additional help or materials
• View tutorials
• Play games
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!