We Are Off and Running!

Tomorrow is the end of the first week of classes. All of the classes are running smoothly. It is an adjustment getting used to having a homeroom every day except Wednesday. The biggest adjustment is having all eight classes on Wednesday. It is nice to see students the same amount of time each week but the shortened class periods is going to take some time to get used to.
Geometry has been working with straight line drawings and getting used to using compasses. Next week they will start learning the basics of geometry. I am excited about the new book with all the new sections of labs and reviews.
Trigonometry has learned how to change decimal degrees to degrees, minutes and seconds and vice versa. They have also worked with coterminal angles.
Pre-Algebra is improving their basics.
Have a great weekend!

Welcome Back in 2007

This year I am excited to present the students in Trigonometry and Geometry with new textbooks. We will be exploring the textbooks together. We also have new compasses and protractors. I am looking forward to the beginning of a new year and hope that the students come with high goals for themselves.
Another new concept this year will be the use of computers. Hopefully, we will be able to do some projects to enhance the topics that are presented in the textbooks.
I hope to use this blog as an open communication tool between students, parents and myself. I will try to report on what is going on in each class during the week periodically. If there are any questions or concerns please contact me.