Mr. Fossum
Douglas County High School
Pre- IB Mathematics (9th Grade)
About Me
• Ten Years Teaching Experience
• Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
– All but dissertation
• Douglas County High School Teacher of the
Year 2015-2016
• Gifted Certified
• Prefers email communication
Administrators
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Andre Weaver– Principal
Larry Moore– 9th Grade Assistant Principal
Casey Hall– IB Program Director
Albert Lindsey– Assistant Principal
Sarah Fredenberg– Assistant Principal
Tiffany Boyle– Assistant Principal
Grades
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50% Tests
25% Quiz
5% Daily
20% EOCT (Now called Georgia Milestones)
Make sure you get a log in to view grades
online through infinite Campus.
Tutoring
• Available every morning at 7:50AM.
– Wednesdays until 4:30 (peer tutoring).
– Non Days are published on calendar at
www.mathavengers.com
• Students must come prepared with materials
and specifics of what they wish to work on.
– They may not just say they are lost. If they need
additional help, they need to be specific.
Contact Information
• Email (Preferred)
– [email protected]
• Phone
– 770-651-6645
• Website
– www.mathavengers.com
Contact Information
BLOG – MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW THE BLOG (it will
email you every time I do an update)
www.mathavengers.com
Please go to media center to get your
login for Infinite Campus.
Contact Information
• Sign up for free text alerts (your plan may charge) for students and parents.
If you would like to receive text alerts for your
students: You must text the correct code to 678-890-5281
(your phone numbers are kept confidential, I never see
them)
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Success in Math
Expectations and Tips for Successful
Students
Students Should
• Never say “I Don’t Get It”
• Come Prepared to Class
– Math Binder, Pencil, Paper, Student Text Book
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Have a positive attitude
Ask Questions
Check the website/blog frequently
Do their homework daily
PAY ATTENTION IN CLASS!!!!
How You Can Help Mr. Fossum
• Money would be great, but also illegal.
• I collect pop tabs for charity, if you have some
extras and do not collect your self, please send
in with child.
• Stay in communication when necessary.
• Talk with your child every night.
• Do not make excuses for your child.
– Do not tell them they are not good in math!
Tools – Ask your Children to See..
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
– To Keep Track of Notes
– Should be numbered and in order
– Due at the end of each unit
• Website
– Did I mention I put extra sheets and power points
and videos up? Look under links and under file
manager and on the blog.
Homework
• Student should email or call me if they are
having trouble with more than one or two
problems on their homework. If they show up
and say they just could not do it, they will get
a zero.
• They should not spend more than 45 minutes
on NEW homework
Schedule
• Blue Days (Odd)
• Gold Days (Even)
• 1st Pre IB Accel (10)
• 2nd Pre IB Math
• 3rd Pre IB Accel
• 4th Pre IB Math
• 5th Pre IB Accel
• 6th Pre IB Math
• 7th Planning
• 8th Planning
Try Two Book Bags
• Many students pack two book bags
– One for Blue (ODD period Days)
– One for Gold Day (Even period Days)
• Remember SMURFS are BLUE and they are
ODD little creatures
• EVEN a rich man still wants more GOLD
THE NEW CORE STANDARDS
• This will be positive and covers numerous
concepts I have taught for several years.
• I served on the committees to help develop
the common district assessments (CDA).
• ALL PRE IB STUDENTS WILL BE TAKING THE
SAME EOCT
• Core Standards have been adopted in 46
states.
What is an EOCT?
• Stands for End of Course Test (the high school
version of the CRCT).
• It is designed by the state and the procedures
are identical to CRCT.
• This time it will be 20% of your students final
average. This cannot be changed in any way.
• Students must past a math EOCT to graduate
high school.
Mr. Fossum Wish List
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Hand Sanitizer
Really cool pens / Diet Coke
World Peace
A Winning Lottery Ticket (please verify before
submitting)
• A weight loss plan where I can eat what I want
and never gain weight.
• Gift card for teachers (great helps)
• https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Gift-Card
ANY QUESTIONS???
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This PowerPoint is on my blog.
Please Ask
Feel Free to leave a comment note
Email me anytime
Let’s work together to make the first year of
high school great for your student and set the
standard for the next four years!!!