Mrs. McDonough

Reminder! 8th Grade Qualifying Math Exam at Loyola Academy

Mathematics Qualifying Exam Saturday, May 12, 2012 8:00 A.M. ‐ 10:00 A.M.  There is no fee for this test. Scientific/Graphing TI 83, TI 84 calculators are permitted.  Graphing TI 89, TI 92 calculators are not permitted.  Students should bring 2 pencils with erasers to the exam.  Pre‐registration is not required.  All incoming freshmen who are taking Algebra 1 in 8th grade and are interested in enrolling in Geometry for freshman year, must take the Algebra 1 Mathematics Qualifying Exam.  All students who have been placed in Algebra 1, Track 1 and are required to attend summer school may take a Pre‐Algebra Qualifying Exam to have the summer school requirement reviewed. This is optional.  8th grade students who are currently taking Geometry or Algebra 2 and are interested in placing out of either of these subjects must take the Geometry or Algebra 2 Qualifying Exam. These exams will take place at Loyola Academy on Saturday, May 26th from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Students are allowed to use a scientific/graphing TI 83, TI 84 calculator. There is no fee and registration is not required for these exams. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Phil Nieman at pnieman@loy.org. * Students can advance to Geometry by either:  Passing the Qualifying Exam; Achieving a minimum score on the Qualifying Exam and then taking a required two‐hour course in summer school called Geometry Prep (this is an Algebra 1 Review course); Successfully completing Honors Algebra 1 in summer school (this is a four‐hour course in summer school.)

Summer Math Skills

I highly suggest that your child keep up with his/her math skills throughout the summer by purchasing a "Summer Math Skills Sharpener" book.  It is designed to be used 3 days per week for 10 weeks.  Solution pages are provided at the back of the book.  Mixed concepts are presented on each page, ensuring that all skills are reinforced.  Students can order the book for the math course that they just completed or work ahead for the following school year.  Registration is taken by phone at (800) 411-8186. 

8th Grade Math

The 8th grade is working in class on a cumulative Algebra 1 practice test.  This test should assist those students that wish to take the Loyola Math Placement test on May 12th at Loyola Academy.  I will also be giving all 8th graders, near the end of fourth quarter, a math final which will include everything in Algebra 1.  I also distributed a standardized practice test for chapters 9 and 10 which is due tomorrow.  I will continue giving standardized test packets for review in the upcoming weeks.  We will complete Chapter 11 and 12 during fourth quarter. 

New Trier Placement Test for 8th Graders

Please review the following document with your child in regards to the New Trier Placement Test on Saturday, December 3.

Download New Trier Testing Info

8th Grade Math Test

The 8th grade will be taking their Chapter 4 math test on Thursday, Oct. 27.  The test will only cover lessons 1-6 of Chapter 4.  We have just completed graphing linear equations using slope-intercept form.  The test will also cover equations of horizontal and vertical lines, calculating the slope of a line, finding five solutions to an equation of a line, finding the x-intercept and y-intercept, and using the slope in the context of a story problem.  The practice test is on page 267 and all of the chapter 4 notes from class should be in your graph composition book.

8th Graders - Loyola Academy Important Info

Entrance Exam:  Saturday, January 14, 2012 8:00 AM - 12:30  

The Loyola Academy Entrance Exam is for 8th grade students who are interested in applying to Loyola Academy. Students should arrive by 8:00am and bring two #2 pencils and a $25 exam fee(cash or check payable to Loyola Academy). There is no pre-registration for the exam. Students will be finished around 12:30pm. Students will receive an Application for Admission and a Financial Aid application on exam day. Parents are invited to attend a presentation on Loyola's Academic Programs at 8:30am in the East Gym. Contact: Admissions Office, 847/920-2481 with further questions.

Shadow Day:    Wednesday, November 2, 2011

The Loyola Academy Shadow program gives prospective students the opportunity to experience a typical school day at Loyola Academy. Eighth grade students are invited to shadow in the fall and seventh grade students are invited to shadow in the spring.

Shadows will accompany a freshman or sophomore student throughout the school day. If you know a freshman or sophomore Loyola student who you would like to shadow, please make this request when you are scheduling your shadow day.

Shadow Day Details:

Reservations

All shadow reservations are made online. Please note, Loyola Academy has a limited number of shadows per day.  Shadow reservations are on a first come, first served basis. Shadow reservations must be made at least five days in advance of the shadow day.

Drop off and Pick up

The Shadow day begins at 7:30am and concludes at 2:30pm. Shadows should enter through the main entrance and proceed to the Marillac Room, room 250. Parents should pick up at the main entrance at 2:30pm.

Attire

Shadows should wear a collared shirt or blouse and khaki, navy, or black pants.  Shadows may wear any kind of shoes except for sandals and flip flops. Blue jeans and skirts are not permitted.

Lunch

Lunch will be provided in the Loyola cafeteria.  A shadow should bring a few dollars for snacks and drinks.

8th Grade Math Quiz

The 8th graders will have a math quiz on Monday, Sept.19th.  The quiz will include one story problem very similar to the "Yearbook Design" problem we completed in class.  Additionally, there will be decimal equations to solve.  You must be able to show your work for credit.  Study your notes and examples from class.

Correction/Reflection Sheet

It was wonderful seeing so many parents last night.  I hope you enjoyed being a student for a night.  Attached is a PDF of the "Correction/Reflection" sheet that students are expected to complete every night.         Download Correction:reflection pdf

 

Summer Math Skills Sharpener

Thank you for a wonderful year with your child!  Some of you have asked if your child should work on math this summer.  I would highly suggest that they keep practicing their math skills throughout the summer.  It really makes a difference come next Fall.  The review book that I suggest is called "Summer Math Skills Sharpener."  You can order these workbooks by calling: 1-800-411-8186.  The books are designed to be used 3 times per week for ten weeks.  It's really important to set a schedule with your child and keep up with it, otherwise it doesn't serve its' purpose.  The answers are in the book along with the solutions.  They can order the grade level that they just completed for review purposes or they can order next school year's grade leveI for a head-start.  I really appreciate you taking the time to work on Math this summer with your child.  It really makes a difference.  Have a fabulous summer with your family!  See you in August.

Loyola Academy Qualifying Math Exam

Are you interested in taking Geometry freshman year?
All incoming freshmen who are taking Algebra 1 in 8th grade and are interested in enrolling in Geometry for freshman year, must take the Algebra 1 Mathematics Qualifying Exam.  There is no need to take this test if you are happy with your child's placement. Just a reminder that the Mathematics Qualifying Exam
 is Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. (Conflict Date: 
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.)

• There is no fee for this test.

• Scientific/Graphing TI 83, TI 84 calculators are permitted.

• Graphing TI 89, TI 92 calculators are not permitted.

• Students should bring 2 pencils with erasers to the exam.

• Pre-registration is not required.