Knights Math

Opelika Middle School 2014-15

Welcome to Ms. Rs classroom! I am so thankful for the opportunity to get to know you this year, to work
hard, have fun, and learn a lot.
About the Teacher
I have been teaching for six years, but this is my first year at Opelika Middle School. My teaching
experience includes middle school, high school, and alternative school. I have a Bachelors of Science
from Auburn University and a Masters of Education from the University of Oregon. Outside of school, I
spend time with my two girls, run, bike, and swim.

Classroom Expectations
Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be Responsible

Classroom Attitudes
Discipline
Dedication
Desire

Class Schedule (subject to change)
Algebra 8
th
Grade Math
Reasoning and Expressions Numbers and Operations
Equations/Inequalities with One Variable Analyze and Solve Linear Equations
Functions Radical and Integer Exponents
Systems of Equations/Inequalities Pythagorean Theorem
Polynomials and Quadratics Functions and Nonlinear Functions
Exponential Functions Proportional Relationships and Linear Functions
Statistics and Probability Transformations
Geometry Statistics and Probability
Parallel Lines
Volume
Systems of Linear Equations
Polynomials and Quadratics

Important Information
Class Website: www.bulldogmath.weebly.com (updated daily, please bookmark this site)
Email: nicole.redenius@opelikaschools.org

Homework: will be issued at the beginning of the week
Notebook: Composition notebooks are mandatory and will remain in the classroom, we will be creating
interactive notebooks that will go home at the end of the semester.
Make Up Work: Please make every effort to check the class website when you are absent to see what you
have missed. You may watch videos, go through prezi presentations, print out worksheets, etc

Teacher Commitments
I will make a safe place for you to learn
I will make a safe place for myself
I will respect you
I will respect myself
I will respect my team
I will respect my administrators
I will be responsible in my lesson planning
I will be responsible in my classroom management

Student Commitments
Expectation What This Looks Like For Me
Be Safe




Be Respectful




Be Responsible





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