Ms Jenks

Meet the Teacher

Patricia Jenks is in her 27th year of teaching at Oriskany Central School. She earned her MS in Education in Curriculum & Instruction and BA in Math Secondary Education, both from SUNY Plattsburgh. Ms. Jenks was honored to be a part of the New York State Master Teacher program for four years. She is currently teaching her dream courses of Algebra 1 and Algebra 2. Ms. Jenks is the advisor of Key Club, a student-led organization that focuses on community service. She is also the Freshman Class advisor, an Instructional Leader to the Mathematics Department, a member of the Professional Development committee, a mentor to Math teacher interns, a mentor to student teachers, and treasurer for the Oriskany Teacher's Association. She was the cheerleading coach at Oriskany for 14 years and is proud to have been a part of twelve Section III championships. Patricia enjoys traveling, especially to tropical areas. Her favorite vacation was a trip to Hawaii.

Class Information/Course Syllabus

Algebra I

Ms. Jenks

pjenks@oriskanycsd.org

HOMEWORK/EXIT TICKETS (Formative Assessments)

30% of marking period

-late homework will not receive full credit

TESTS/QUIZZES (Summative Assessments)

70% of marking period

-given as appropriate, always with notice

85% of final average is marking periods 1-4 averaged, 15% is Regents exam grade

MATERIALS

Binder with notes-notes are taken daily

Folder

Loose-leaf paper

Pencil

Graphing Calculator

ATTENDANCE

-crucial

-responsible for work missed when not in class

-student makes arrangements to make up missed work

COMMUNICATION

-email

-phone calls

-parent/student portal

CLASSROOM RULES

-be prompt

-be prepared

-be respectful

-no cell phones

**ALL STUDENTS MUST PASS AT LEAST ONE MATH REGENTS TO GRADUATE IN NEW YORK STATE**

I am available period 1 & 9 and after school for extra help

Algebra 2

Ms. Jenks

pjenks@oriskanycsd.org

HOMEWORK/EXIT TICKETS (Formative Assessments)

25% of marking period

Late homework will not receive full credit

TESTS/QUIZZES (Summative Assessments)

75% of marking period

-given as appropriate, always with notice

85% of final average is marking periods 1-4 averaged, 15% is Regents exam grade

MATERIALS

Binder with modules-notes are taken daily

Folder Loose-leaf paper Pencil Graphing Calculator

ATTENDANCE

-crucial

-responsible for work missed when not in class

-student makes arrangements to make up missed work

COMMUNICATION

-email -phone calls -parent/student portal

CLASSROOM RULES

-be prompt -be prepared -be respectful -no cell phones

Algebra 2 Curriculum Map Approx Dates

M1: Polynomial, Rational, and Radical Relationships 9/7 to 11/7

M2: Trigonometric Functions 11/8 to12/11

M3: Functions 12/12 to 3/7

M4: Inferences and Conclusions from Data 3/10 to 5/13

Review for Algebra 2 Regents Exam 5/14 to 6/16

Algebra 2 Regents 6/25

I am available period 1 & 9 and after school for extra help