WELCOME TO OPEN

HOUSE 2014

Mr. Lynch

Room 100

All Information Can Be Found

Course SchedulePERIOD COURSE

1st Pre-Calculus (Advanced)

2nd Plan

3rd Algebra II (Advanced)

4th Algebra II (Regular)

5th Algebra II (Advanced)

6th Pre-Calculus (Advanced)

About the Teacher

14 years teaching experience 4th yr at 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.usEmail is the best way to reach me.I will try to reply that day or the very next

day. Phone:

859-815-2618I 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 Calculus4.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 pointsIn Class Exercises: 10-30 pointsQuizzes: 30-50 points.Tests/Projects: 100 pointsInfinite 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.