NAME:
Mrs. Homer
SCHOOL:
Genesis Preparatory School
CLASS:
7th Grade Math, 7th & 8th Grade Sciences
SCHOOL PHONE:
727-846-8407
Mrs. Homer has loved math all of her life. She earned a Bachelor degree in
Liberal Arts & Sciences and a Master degree in Business Administration
(M.B.A.) at the University of Florida and The University of South Florida
respectively. She loves to organize field trips, so her classes should
expect to participate in a few adventures throughout this school year. Her
hobbies include play dates with her toddler/family/friends, camping,
kayaking, fly-fishing, pilates and reading.
Course 2 Mathematics (7th Grade)
Purpose
To learn the essentials of mathematics
Process
By working hard, paying attention, taking problems one step at a time,
taking notes, doing homework, studying, taking quizzes, and getting good
grades
Payoff
So that we can go to a good college/IV League school, make our paretns
proud, get good careers (ex: in pediatrics), and reach our financial goals
Earth Science (8th Grade)
Purpose
To have fun learning more about the world we live in (ex: related to the
weather, geography and the solar system), to learn about the
people/scientists who have studied it
Process
By working hard, listening/paying attention, reading the book, taking notes,
having homework ready always, studying (30 minutes per day) for and taking
quizzes and tests, learning from any mistakes made, following the rules,
going on field trips, doing experiments, going the extra mile, and applying
our skills
Payoff
So that we can get A+s, go to college, become professionals (ex:
cardiologists, sports doctors/doctors), get extra "tools in our toolboxes of
knowledge", make a good living, understand future classes, and make honors
in high school
Life Science (7th Grade)
Purpose
To learn about living things and how they function, to obey my parents, to
get A+'s
Process
By paying attention, taking notes, studying, listening to the teacher,
learning, taking quizzes and tests, working hard, reading the book, and
applying what we learn to our lives
Payoff
To have a better future, get into a good college(ex: UF), use our life
science knowledge in our jobs (ex: as a pediatrician or other doctor,
scientist), have more job opportunities, understand life better, and be able
to help OUR children with life science homework