Hopewell Area SD Moving to Remote Instruction on Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Due to continued road closures taking place throughout the Hopewell Area School District overnight which will not be cleared prior to morning bus runs, the Hopewell Area School District will move to remote instruction on Wednesday, April 30. No district transportation will take place on Wednesday.

The district realizes that power and Internet are not yet functioning in many district locations. However, at this time, Duquesne Light is reporting that power should be restored sometime overnight. So, it is our intention to operate school as a flexible instruction day on Wednesday, April 30. Should that mode need to change to a complete closure due to widespread Internet access issues, then another email will be sent with that update by 8AM.

Should anyone not have direct access to FID packets or be able to join classes virtually, students will be provided with adequate time to complete and turn in work as needed. Please communicate with teachers and principals as needed if your student has any issues.

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Courses

Algebra I

Algebra Concepts IB

All of these courses use a combination of traditional mathematics as well as the Cognitive Tutor computer program. The Cognitive Tutor program allows students to work through Algebra concepts at their own pace. It provides addition problems, when needed, to help students achieve mastery.

There is no textbook distributed to the students in these courses. They are, however, required to keep a three-ring binder for all of their lesson notes, example problems, projects, assignments, and assessments. In essence, the students are building their own textbook with these materials.

Grading Procedures

Grades are calculated using the following weighted system:

Tests, Quizzes, Graded Assignments/Projects: 35% of 9 weeks' grade

Homework, Group Work, General Projects: 35% of 9 weeks' grade

Cognitive Tutor Program: 30% of 9 weeks' grade

Homework Policy

Homework is a very integral part of learning mathematics and it is imperative that it is completed on a regular basis. It is the responsibility of the student, when necessary, to ask questions about the homework while working on it or when the class reviews it.

Homework is due at the beginning of the class unless otherwise stated.
Homework is always checked for completeness using a five-point scale. Appropriate work should always accompany homework to receive full credit.
Late homework will receive no more than 3 out of 5 points.
It is the responsibility of the student to get any missing homework due to class absence.

Contact Information

Nichole M Baker, M. Ed.

Hopewell High School

Phone: 724-375-6691 x2320

Fax: 724-378-1705

Email: [email protected]

Biography

Education:

I am a 1994 graduate of Center High School. I began my undergraduate work in Secondary Mathematics at Millersville University and completed it at Robert Morris University. I received my Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Clarion University.

Teaching Career:

I have taught at Hopewell High School since the start of my teaching career in 2003. In addition to the Algebra courses I teach, I am also the Varsity Cheerleading Coach. I also work at Penn State University teaching SAT prep courses in mathematics and a variety of summer camps.