Welcome Back to School Night

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WelcomeBack to School Night

• Mrs. Wheelock
• C-104

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About Me

• Single Subject Credential in Mathematics
• Mentor at Heritage High School
• 2 years at Antioch High School
• 6th year teaching at Heritage High School
• Algebra I (8 years), Intensified Algebra (6
  years) Geometry, Study Skills, CAHSEE Prep

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Philosophy of Teaching

• I try to create a positive and enthusiastic
  environment for your child to learn. This enables
  them to feel comfortable trying and allowing them
  to feel ok making mistakes. It is part of the
  learning process.

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Assignments/Grades

• Class notes are taken daily. Students are
  encouraged to use the example in their notes to
  assist on the assignments
• Class work is given daily out of a workbook (kept
  in class)
• Homework is given daily out of textbook

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Tests/Quizzes

• Quizzes are given on the last class period of
  every week. This is to assess their progress on
  that weeks lessons
• Tests are given at the conclusion of every
  chapter
• Test corrections can be done to make up partial
  credit on designated days before school following
  a test.

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Need Extra Help?

• Before school on A days at 740 am
• Peer tutors
• List will be made within the next month. These
  student tutors charge 10/hour.

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Communication

• Email wheelockj_at_luhsd.net
• If I have your email on file, I send grade
  updates and test reminders periodically
• Website
• search for my name under Teachers on HHS
  website
• agendas, homework assignments, upcoming test
  dates
• Weekly progress reports
• can pick up forms on Thursday/Friday in their SLC
  office