Email Address: luvie.buquel@henry.k12.ga.us
Room Number: 224
Teaching Experience:
I have been in the teaching industry since June 2006.
Educational Background:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Major in Mathematics
Master of Science in Teaching Major in Mathematics
WELCOME
Hello! I'm Ms. Buquel, and welcome to Algebra 1! I'm excited to make Math both easy and enjoyable for you, but I need your help to make that happen. If you stay focused and give it your best effort, we'll achieve great things together. You've got this— and I'm here to support you every step of the way! Let’s make this a fantastic year!
McDonough High School
Algebra I Syllabus 2024 - 2025
Mission: To be a Beacon of Light and a Place of Hope, where exceptional opportunities are accessible to all.
Vision: To empower students to be competent, productive, and informed in their pursuit of excellence.
Course Description / Content:
Algebra I is the first course in a sequence of courses designed to provide students with a rigorous program of study in mathematics from the Georgia K - 12 Mathematics Standards.
Algebra I – At a Glance
Unit 1: Modeling Linear Functions
Unit 2: Analyzing Linear Inequalities
Unit 3: Investigating Rational and Irrational Numbers
Unit 4: Modeling and Analyzing Quadratic Functions
Unit 5: Modeling and Analyzing Exponential Expressions & Equations
Unit 6: Analyzing Exponential Functions
Unit 7: Investigating Data
Unit 8: Algebraic Connections to Geometric Concepts
Standards for Mathematical Practices:
1 – Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
2 – Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
3 – Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
4 – Model with mathematics.
5 – Use appropriate tools strategically.
6 – Attend to precision.
7 – Look for and make use of structure.
8 – Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT (Literacy/Math)
McDonough High School Parent Resource Center: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:00
The benefit of a Parent Resource Center is connecting with our families and strengthening the bond between educators and families.
The McDonough High School Parent Resource Center provides parents with free Literacy and Math resources across all content areas and all grade levels, provides opportunities for family involvement with hands-on learning activities, provides Parent Workshops to support learning at home, IC Parent Portal assistance, Free and Reduced Lunch Form information and assistance, Copyright Piracy Laws, Ga Milestones and many more resources are available.
Please contact our Family Engagement Liaison to receive more information.- stacey.shook@henry.k12.ga.us
McDonough High School ,155 Postmaster Drive McDonough Ga. 30253 (470) 615 – 3450