It is important the students come into algebra fully prepared. To help "refresh" things a bit, I have put together a set of tutorials for kids to review. These include the math that students should have in place when they start the year.

Just click on Summer Prep on the menu to the left to use the online tutorials. If it will be more convenient to work from a paper copy, the go to the Print It section. Just scroll to the bottom of the page, and you find all seven tutorials in Word document format.

I know it is difficult when a new teacher joins a faculty. Parents and students quite naturally have a number of concerns. "What kind of person is this?" "Is he a good teacher?" "Does he relate well with kids?" "Will my child learn what she needs to learn?" Well, the list of questions can go on and on.

Just telling you I am a pretty good teacher will not exactly give you the assurance and peace-of-mind you want and need. So I thought it would be good to share with you some comments I have received from parents in the past. Perhaps reading these comments will allow you to relax a bit about what you and your student can expect. I hope so.

Good communications between parents and teacher are one of the keys to student success.

I find that a quick and timely e-mail is the most convenient way for us to be in touch with each other. Please take a minute or two and fill in the Algebra Parent Contact Form below ...