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Mr. Lynch Room 100. Welcome to Open House 2014. All Information Can Be Found. Course Schedule. About the Teacher. 14 years teaching experience 4 th yr at HHS, previously taught in northern Ohio Have also been a head football, head baseball, and assistant wrestling coach.
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Mr. Lynch Room 100 Welcome to Open House 2014
About the Teacher • 14 years teaching experience • 4thyrat HHS, previously taught in northern Ohio • Have also been a head football, head baseball, and assistant wrestling coach. • Marion Technical College: Calculus I and Calculus II Professor • BS: Ashland University (Mathematics); MS: Walden University (Technology) • Courses Taught: • AP Calculus, Dual-Credit Calculus, Probability & Statistics, PreCalculus, Trigonometry, Algebra II, ACT Prep, OGT Prep • Wife is a graduate of Highlands High School
Contact Information • Email: • Jason.Lynch@fortthomas.kyschools.us • Email is the best way to reach me. • I will try to reply that day or the very next day. • Phone: • 859-815-2618 • I will check phone messages each morning.
Classroom Website • Teacher Webpage • Syllabi are available online • Classroom notes are available online. • All assignments are posted online weekly on Web-site.
Learning Focus in PreCalculus • We will cover the standards as defined in the syllabus (Functions, Logarithms, Trigonometry, Sequences/Series, Conic Sections, Limits, Intro to Calculus). • We will also focus on four major learning goals: • 1. Students will develop problem solving strategies. • 2. Students will develop the necessary skills to enter a credit-bearing college-level math course. • 3.Success in Advanced Placement Calculus • 4.ACT improvement (3-4pt increase)
Learning Focus in Algebra II • We will cover the topics outlined in the syllabus (Functions, Systems, Matrices, Quadratics, Logarithms, Trigonometry, Combinations, Polynomials). • We will focus on 3 primary targets: • Build the knowledge necessary to do well on the Algebra II End of Course Exam – last year’s students averaged a 90% on the EOC. • Improve problem solving skills and strategies. • ACT Improvement (3-4 point increase)
Calculators • Students are required to have a graphing calculator. • I will use the TI-84 in class. • The guidance department has a rental program for students in financial need. Please see a counselor as soon as possible as we will run out of calculators.(Free/Reduced lunch students have first priority). • Students/Parents spend a great deal of money on calculators; my intent is to teach students as much as possible about all of their capabilities.
Grades • Total Points System: • HW: 3-5 points • In Class Exercises: 10-30 points • Quizzes: 30-50 points. • Tests/Projects: 100 points • Infinite Classroom is updated daily if you need to check on your child’s status. Grading Scale: University of Chicago Math Scale A = 90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F= below 60%
Study Tables / Tutoring • I offer study tables every Tuesday and Friday morning from 7:15am to 7:55am. • I also hold study tables on Thursday from 2:50pm to 3:20pm for students with early bird classes. • The Math Honor Society offers tutoring every Monday after school at 3:00pm in Ms. Fischer’s room. • At least one math teacher is available after school every day.
Test ReTakes • Students are permitted to retake any test. • The retake will be similar, but not identical, to the original test. • Students must schedule a time with me to take the test. • Saturday Academic school is always an option. • The highest score a student may earn on a retake is a B (85%).
Thank You! • Thank you for attending tonight’s Open House • If there is anything I can do to help your child’s learning experience, please let me know. • Enjoy your evening here at Highlands High School.