Contact me: djaffess@kyrene.org

Meet Ms. Jaffess: 28 years old 7th year teaching 4th year at Altadena Taught Resource Math and General Ed. Algebra at Mesquite High in Gilbert Obtained my Bachelor’s and Master’s from ASU Have a 6 pound yorkie-poodle, named Doodle I love outdoor activities (cross country coach) and I am a competitive bowler

Meet Mrs. Wright 25 years of teaching experience in special education Ethan and Coal Meet Mrs. Wright 25 years of teaching experience in special education Graduate of The Ohio State University Grew up in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio Resided in Phoenix for last 20ish years with the exception of one year just outside New York City Married my “Mr. Wright”, have a 16 year old son, and a dog Enjoy hiking, yoga, and outdoor adventures with my family

Expectations Students are on time Students come to class with homework completed Students participate in class discussions and ask questions Student behavior does not interfere with learning

Math resource Carnegie Learning Cooperative based learning with a computer component (can be accessed from home) Students will have a consumable workbook to take notes and complete examples in Homework will be assigned from workbook or will be a worksheet

Daily warm up Homework check New lesson Practice in class Homework Class structure Daily warm up Homework check New lesson Practice in class Homework

Homework policy Assigned daily Due the next day unless specified NO late work accepted About 30 focused minutes to complete Posted on board and website 5 points per assignment If possible, time will be given at end of class to start assignment

Quiz corrections Not required; Student’s responsibility to complete corrections Students will have three days from time they receive quiz back to complete corrections Depending on the student’s work, up to half the points they missed can be earned back

Absences: Student’s responsibility to obtain the information and assignments they missed For each day absent, the student has one excused day to complete homework and assignments for full credit Please let me know if student will be absent ahead of time

materials One and a half inch binder Five dividers Loose leaf lined paper Pencils with erasers Red pen Highlighter Also suggested: calculator and ruler

Dry erase markers Red pens Clorox wipes Kleenex Wish list Dry erase markers Red pens Clorox wipes Kleenex

Website Homework is posted daily Assessments are announced Assessment reviews with answer keys are posted

Parent role Please encourage your child to keep trying Stay on top of behavior and grades Check assignment calendar regularly Take an interest in their homework Help them study Attendance is extremely important! Everyday is something new and different from anything they have ever seen before Encourage your child to come in for extra help and to ask questions

I really appreciate you coming and please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. This will be a great school year!