College Football Thursday at last !!! Oops I mean " We still have two more days of school left this week." :)
Updates should be out and available by now. Everyone is closing out the week finishing up material for a test Wednesday except for Calculus. Three days over Labor Day weekend means that at least the time to prepare for them will be available. Please encourage your students to do so :)
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Sorry about missing yesterday :( Dead battery on my vehicle made for a tough start , but Coach Allen got me turned around and running. Big time THANK YOU Coach Allen :)
I will try to post updates on Edline when possible. Any grade discepancies or questions please contact me @ jreynolds@pikelib.com so they can be addressed promptly. I've already made some adjustments since the test last week and will continue to do so in order to give an accurate and timely assessment.
Calculus had a test yesterday and moves on into chapter 2 today.
Precalculus will finish up new material on Chapter 1 today. We will review the chapter in its entirety Thursday, Friday and Tuesday and test Wednesday. Slight delay on testing but necessary.
Geometry will finish 1- 6 today and cover 1 - 7 Thursday and Friday. Review Tuesday and test Wednesday. Again a slight delay but one that was deemed necessary.
Algebra II will continue on Chapter 2 the rest of the week. We will review on Tuesday what has been covered and test Wednesday.
I will try to post updates on Edline when possible. Any grade discepancies or questions please contact me @ jreynolds@pikelib.com so they can be addressed promptly. I've already made some adjustments since the test last week and will continue to do so in order to give an accurate and timely assessment.
Calculus had a test yesterday and moves on into chapter 2 today.
Precalculus will finish up new material on Chapter 1 today. We will review the chapter in its entirety Thursday, Friday and Tuesday and test Wednesday. Slight delay on testing but necessary.
Geometry will finish 1- 6 today and cover 1 - 7 Thursday and Friday. Review Tuesday and test Wednesday. Again a slight delay but one that was deemed necessary.
Algebra II will continue on Chapter 2 the rest of the week. We will review on Tuesday what has been covered and test Wednesday.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Monday again ? We just had one LAST week . . . :)
Algebra II and Calculus grades went out Friday. I got the Geometry and Precalculus tests graded over the weekend and those grades will go out today. Everyone is two weeks in which means we have only had one test to evaluate.
We will have another test in by the end of next week ( September 7 ) which will give a better idea of where grades and averages truly are. PLAS uses a nine week grading period so that means we will basically be halfway there by that point.
Volleyball hosts Crenshaw Christian and Lee-Scott this week while football travels to Lee-Scott and the Tuesday games this week are at PLAS. Sports are really picking up the pace in terms of schedule and we encourage everyone to come encourage the Patriots.
Algebra II and Calculus grades went out Friday. I got the Geometry and Precalculus tests graded over the weekend and those grades will go out today. Everyone is two weeks in which means we have only had one test to evaluate.
We will have another test in by the end of next week ( September 7 ) which will give a better idea of where grades and averages truly are. PLAS uses a nine week grading period so that means we will basically be halfway there by that point.
Volleyball hosts Crenshaw Christian and Lee-Scott this week while football travels to Lee-Scott and the Tuesday games this week are at PLAS. Sports are really picking up the pace in terms of schedule and we encourage everyone to come encourage the Patriots.
Friday, August 24, 2012
FOOTBALL FRIDAY IS HERE :)
PLAS plays Morgan Academy at 7:00 p.m. at home. Pep rally around 2:00 p.m. Come show your support for our teams at every opportunity.
Edline is up and running. Grades should have posted for my classes by Monday. Please contact me @ jreynolds@pikelib.com for any of the following reasons :
1. The student's grades did not post at all.
2. You did not receive a notification that the grades posted ( this should be an automatic email ).
3. Any questions, concerns, etc. regarding grades.
4. Any questions, concerns, etc. regarding classes in general.
I enjoyed meeting the parents after last night's Foundation business meeting. Everyone was very upbeat and optimistic about the year ahead and I look forward to serving in any capacity that will benefit your student.
PLAS plays Morgan Academy at 7:00 p.m. at home. Pep rally around 2:00 p.m. Come show your support for our teams at every opportunity.
Edline is up and running. Grades should have posted for my classes by Monday. Please contact me @ jreynolds@pikelib.com for any of the following reasons :
1. The student's grades did not post at all.
2. You did not receive a notification that the grades posted ( this should be an automatic email ).
3. Any questions, concerns, etc. regarding grades.
4. Any questions, concerns, etc. regarding classes in general.
I enjoyed meeting the parents after last night's Foundation business meeting. Everyone was very upbeat and optimistic about the year ahead and I look forward to serving in any capacity that will benefit your student.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Friday Eve. Should be an exciting day tomorrow with the first pep rally and home football game vs. Morgan. Come on out and support the Patriots !
Everyone is done with the first test at this point. Still have nine make up tests to give and grades should be out later today or tomorrow. They will not post on Edline before Monday.
Everyone is done with the first test at this point. Still have nine make up tests to give and grades should be out later today or tomorrow. They will not post on Edline before Monday.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
My apologies for missing yesterday. I had a faculty meeting and neglected to get back to the blog :(
Algebra II and Calculus move on from the test yesterday. As was previously mentioned on the syllabus the grade from that test will post on Monday in the computer system. Any request for a copy of the test will be honored once all make up tests have been given. I can be contacted at jreynolds@pikelib.com anytime with questions and/or concerns.
Geometry and Precalculus will have their tests today.
First home football game is Friday vs. Morgan Academy. Volleyball is off to a good start as well and plays at home on Monday vs. Crenshaw Christian Academy. Come out and support the Patriots !
Algebra II and Calculus move on from the test yesterday. As was previously mentioned on the syllabus the grade from that test will post on Monday in the computer system. Any request for a copy of the test will be honored once all make up tests have been given. I can be contacted at jreynolds@pikelib.com anytime with questions and/or concerns.
Geometry and Precalculus will have their tests today.
First home football game is Friday vs. Morgan Academy. Volleyball is off to a good start as well and plays at home on Monday vs. Crenshaw Christian Academy. Come out and support the Patriots !
Monday, August 20, 2012
Everyone having a Manic Monday ? One week down , 35 to go :)
Algebra II Test is tomorrow. It will cover sections 1.1 through 1.4. We will review any problems from these sections that need to be gone over one last time , and I will give examples to study as well.
Geometry Test will be Wednesday. We did NOT go over the terms from 1.4 on Friday as planned - it was to the students' benefit that we continue to review 1.3 The test will be comprised of material from 1.1 through 1.3 ONLY.
Calculus will have a test tomorrow on sections 1.1 through 1.4 with a review today.
Precalculus will have a test Wednesday on sections 1.1 through 1.3 ONLY. We will carry over section 1.4 over to next Friday's test on August 31st.
Algebra II Test is tomorrow. It will cover sections 1.1 through 1.4. We will review any problems from these sections that need to be gone over one last time , and I will give examples to study as well.
Geometry Test will be Wednesday. We did NOT go over the terms from 1.4 on Friday as planned - it was to the students' benefit that we continue to review 1.3 The test will be comprised of material from 1.1 through 1.3 ONLY.
Calculus will have a test tomorrow on sections 1.1 through 1.4 with a review today.
Precalculus will have a test Wednesday on sections 1.1 through 1.3 ONLY. We will carry over section 1.4 over to next Friday's test on August 31st.
Friday, August 17, 2012
First Friday of the school year. Only 35 more to go :)
Algebra II will finish up covering 1.1 - 1.4 for the test. These sections should be reviewed.
Geometry will finish up covering 1.1 - 1.4 for the test. Notes and TERMS from these sections will be on the test - problems on the test will come from 1.1 through 1.3 ONLY.
Calculus will finish up 1.1 - 1.4 for the test. These sections should be reviewed.
Precalculus will finish up 1.1 - 1.3 for the test. These sections should be reviewed.
Algebra II will finish up covering 1.1 - 1.4 for the test. These sections should be reviewed.
Geometry will finish up covering 1.1 - 1.4 for the test. Notes and TERMS from these sections will be on the test - problems on the test will come from 1.1 through 1.3 ONLY.
Calculus will finish up 1.1 - 1.4 for the test. These sections should be reviewed.
Precalculus will finish up 1.1 - 1.3 for the test. These sections should be reviewed.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Thursday. In our world we call it Friday Eve :)
Last day of NEW material in most classes before next week's tests. We will go back over material on Friday and refine what needs to be studied before they leave for the weekend. Then we will come back Monday and review and test Tuesday in Algebra II and Calculus. Geometry and Precalculus get their shot on Wednesday.
Last day of NEW material in most classes before next week's tests. We will go back over material on Friday and refine what needs to be studied before they leave for the weekend. Then we will come back Monday and review and test Tuesday in Algebra II and Calculus. Geometry and Precalculus get their shot on Wednesday.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Welcome to Wednesday. Working toward the goal of a Friday ? Our goal as well :)
Standardized test questions in general seem to befuddle the students - not on content but on format. Once we went over the questions most students seem comfortable with the material. It will have to be a priority on our part to get them accustomed to the way the questions get asked. As the parent of a young lady who starts Calculus class at Troy this morning I can personally vouch for the time she had to put in to prepare for these types of questions. Our students must be able to adjust to different formats of questions in order to be prepared.
Wednesdays are church night - a fact I try to emphasize as much as possible. Most classes will play " catch-up " from Monday and Tuesday and I will try to hold down the actual amount of homework in order to accomodate. As mentioned yesterday we will test next week and be able to give you a reasonable idea of overall progress by the Edline post of August 27.
Standardized test questions in general seem to befuddle the students - not on content but on format. Once we went over the questions most students seem comfortable with the material. It will have to be a priority on our part to get them accustomed to the way the questions get asked. As the parent of a young lady who starts Calculus class at Troy this morning I can personally vouch for the time she had to put in to prepare for these types of questions. Our students must be able to adjust to different formats of questions in order to be prepared.
Wednesdays are church night - a fact I try to emphasize as much as possible. Most classes will play " catch-up " from Monday and Tuesday and I will try to hold down the actual amount of homework in order to accomodate. As mentioned yesterday we will test next week and be able to give you a reasonable idea of overall progress by the Edline post of August 27.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Happy Tuesday everyone. At least it isn't Monday the 13th right ? :)
Tests in Algebra II and Calculus will be a week from today - August 21st.
Tests in Geometry and Precalculus will be a week from tomorrow - August 22nd.
First day went well and we certainly hope to continue that trend the rest of the week. We get our first ACT insight today with a short quiz in each class. Grades will be returned as promptly as possible but will not post on Edline until Monday August 17th.
Most students returned their syllabus yesterday and the rest will hopefully come in today. This will be the first of many documents found in your student's file. Each student will have an individual file with tests, quizzes, etc. that can be reviewed at any time upon request. This helps both myself and you as the parent/guardian to be able to monitor progress at any time during the year.
As always jreynolds@pikelib.com is the most efficient method of communication. Please feel free to drop a few lines.
Tests in Algebra II and Calculus will be a week from today - August 21st.
Tests in Geometry and Precalculus will be a week from tomorrow - August 22nd.
First day went well and we certainly hope to continue that trend the rest of the week. We get our first ACT insight today with a short quiz in each class. Grades will be returned as promptly as possible but will not post on Edline until Monday August 17th.
Most students returned their syllabus yesterday and the rest will hopefully come in today. This will be the first of many documents found in your student's file. Each student will have an individual file with tests, quizzes, etc. that can be reviewed at any time upon request. This helps both myself and you as the parent/guardian to be able to monitor progress at any time during the year.
As always jreynolds@pikelib.com is the most efficient method of communication. Please feel free to drop a few lines.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Good morning ! First day of full classes means the students will get textbooks and that D R E A D E D first homework assignment ! BOOOOOOOO :) Only 178 more to go . . .
The syllabus should have provided some basic idea of my expectations. As always feel free to contact me at jreynolds@pikelib.com with questions. It will always be the most direct form of communication as I will try to check this more than once daily. Messages through the school office will most likely not be returned until after 3:30 p.m.
The syllabus should have provided some basic idea of my expectations. As always feel free to contact me at jreynolds@pikelib.com with questions. It will always be the most direct form of communication as I will try to check this more than once daily. Messages through the school office will most likely not be returned until after 3:30 p.m.
Monday, August 6, 2012
2012 - 2013 School Year
Good morning ! It is Monday August 6 , 2012 and we begin a new school year on Friday. I know everyone has had an enjoyable productive summer and we look forward to continuing that with school.
Seniors 2013 - It is ACT time ! Deadlines for most colleges on scholarship applications is December. That means there are three opportunities left to improve you ACT scores. Suggested resources are actstudent.org online and The Princeton Review ( Books-A-Million among others , $30 - $35 range ).
The course syllabus and homework schedule will be handed out on Friday for review. The syllabus will give both parents and students an idea what expectations are this school year. The homework schedule also includes projected test dates.
My schedule remainds the same as in past years. I will arrive as early as necessary to accomodate student requests for assistance and will be available on campus until 3:30 p.m. in the afternoons as well. Parent conferences are welcome as always. Twenty-four hour notice is needed to allow proper opportunity to clear schedules for all parties and should be requested through the office or by email at jreynolds@pikelib.com.
Again I am honored to be allowed the opportunity to teach your student and look forward to serving you in this capacity. I will always strive to respond to all requests in the most timely manner possible. We are certainly looking forward to an AWESOME school year !
Seniors 2013 - It is ACT time ! Deadlines for most colleges on scholarship applications is December. That means there are three opportunities left to improve you ACT scores. Suggested resources are actstudent.org online and The Princeton Review ( Books-A-Million among others , $30 - $35 range ).
The course syllabus and homework schedule will be handed out on Friday for review. The syllabus will give both parents and students an idea what expectations are this school year. The homework schedule also includes projected test dates.
My schedule remainds the same as in past years. I will arrive as early as necessary to accomodate student requests for assistance and will be available on campus until 3:30 p.m. in the afternoons as well. Parent conferences are welcome as always. Twenty-four hour notice is needed to allow proper opportunity to clear schedules for all parties and should be requested through the office or by email at jreynolds@pikelib.com.
Again I am honored to be allowed the opportunity to teach your student and look forward to serving you in this capacity. I will always strive to respond to all requests in the most timely manner possible. We are certainly looking forward to an AWESOME school year !
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