Teacher Information

Lydia Henry
Phone: (480) 982-1110 ext. 5527
E-mail Address: lhenry@ajusd.org
Planning Period:11:00-12:00
Subject Taught: General I, Pre-Algebra, and Integrated Algebra I (HS)
Grade Taught: 6th/7th/8th



Class Description


General I – The focus of the course work will require the student to master addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The student will be required to partially master all forms and types of fractions and decimals. The course will also focus on the basics, conversion of decimals, fractions, and percents. Other topics of discussion will include graphs, geometry, rate, ratio, proportions, and measurement.

Pre-Algebra – This course is designed for students who have a strong background in the basic skills of mathematics. Fractions, decimals, and percents are concepts that will be reinforced throughout the curriculum. Emphasis for the course will be placed on geometry, properties of basic algebra, data analysis and probability, graphing, problem solving, and measurement. All objectives taught are aligned with the state standards.

Advanced Algebra I – This course is designed for students who have a strong background in the fundamentals of algebra. Emphasis for the course will be placed on solidifying key concepts in the areas of geometry, properties of algebra, data analysis, probability, graphing, problem solving, and measurement. Upon successful completion of this course students have the opportunity to advanced to Geometry at the high school. All objectives are aligned with the state standards.



Classroom Management



Classroom Rules

     *   Respect the teacher's right to teach.
     *   Respect the students' right to learn
     *   Respect all school property
     *   Come prepared to learn with the appropriate materials
* Be and do your very best

Class Materials

     *   Pencil and eraser
     *   Notebook paper, no spiral
     *   Agenda
     *   Stamp sheet
* Math Book
* AR book

Homework Policy

There is homework in all my classes. If a student is absent, the student must come in and check assignment board. Homework is not accepted after one week. In my math classes, the student must complete all work in pencil and attempt all problems for a "yes" stamp.

Classroom Procedures

Students are greeted at the door by the teacher. Students quietly navigate to their assigned seat. They then take out their homework and stampsheet and quietly start the mindset (mini-assignment) listed on the board. The teacher takes roll, stamps students' stampsheet, and then discusses the lesson on the board with the students. After this, the teacher starts the lesson for the day's objective. All homework assignments are written on the board for the students to copy to their agenda.