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Merren Marks

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year!

Where you can find me:

1st period: prep (room 35)

2nd period: Algebra 1 (room 37) Algebra 1 Class Calendar Update:

April Update: Algebra 1 students will be working in Chapter 8 Graphing Quadratic Functions. Students will be graphing quadratic functions. They will make connections about transformations. There are three forms of quadratic functions: standard form, vertex form, and intercept. Students will become familiar with what the parameters of each equation tell about the graph of the function.

📝 Chapter 8 Test: 4/21/2026

How Families Can Support at Home

  • Ask your student to explain how they solved a problem (teaching it out loud helps reinforce understanding).

  • Encourage regular review of notes, examples, and completed assignments.

  • Help your student create a study plan leading up to the March 25 test and reach out to the teacher with questions early.

 

3rd period: Practical Math (room 35) Practical Math Running Agena- Marks – Copy.docx

This semester we are working on a mixture of IEP goals, functional math skills (budgeting, telling time, counting money, following a schedule), and Pre-Algebra level skills. Students are working on writing and evaluating expressions as well as continuing towards proficiency in Order of operations. You can engage with your student at home by asking what they are learning in math, encouraging them to count money at home or in the store, asking them to tell the time for you, and celebrating their success.

 

4th period: Pre-Algebra (room 39) Pre-Algebra Class Calendar

📘 April Pre-Algebra Update

In April, Pre-Algebra students will be completing our Unit on Solving Equations.  This unit focuses on building strong foundational skills needed for future algebra work. Students will solve one-step, two-step, and multistep equations.

Students will learn to:

Throughout the unit, students will engage in guided practice, group work, review activities, and skill-building exercises. The unit will conclude with a summative assessment on April 16th covering solving equations. How Families Can Support at Home

  • Check in about upcoming assignments and help your student stay organized and prepared for assessments

5th period: CC Lab (room 35) CC Lab Agenda

This month in CC Lab we are working through the Pathful Explore website for Pre-Ets services, working on self-advocacy skills, homework completion, and organization. You can engage with your student by responding to their weekly email to you. Let them know you are reading their emails and are proud of their hard work.

6th period: Department Chair/SLT

7th period: Case Management (room 35)

 

 

Let’s go Bengals!

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