East High Math Teacher Back to School Night

About Me Professionally 3 rd year teaching at East High Graduated from Western Governors University with Mathematics Education degree Personally Married to SSgt. Chad Townsend of the Marine Corps (who lives in Hawaii) Four children: Bryson (11), Kadence (7), Seneca (5), Taelyn (3) Live in Dillsburg

How to Reach Me Voic (717) ext. 231 Homework Hotline (717) ext. 1231

Classroom Policies Students will be expected to follow all school rules outlined in the Code of Conduct at all times Responsibility and accountability are stressed Calculators- I have some for classroom use, but students benefit greatly from their own Textbooks- kept in the classroom (except Algebra II), may be checked out if they desire

Grading Policy Grade Weights: 50% Tests 25% Quizzes 25% Homework, Classwork, Projects, Class Participation, etc. Updated on HAC regularly- get a password from guidance if you do not have one Midterm Exam (January) and Final Exam (June)

Carnegie- Cognitive Tutor 100 point test grade EVERY marking period Students must complete 15 units a marking period Worked on once a week in class Should be worked on outside of class as well Study Halls Computer Lab Library At Home

Extra Help Math Help Morning Sessions Monday: 7:00 am - 7:20 am - Room 228 Tuesday: 7:00 am - 7:20 am - Room 226 Wednesday: 7:00 am - 7:20 am - Room 228 Thursday: 7:00 am - 7:20 am - Room 226 Friday: 7:00 am - 7:20 am - Room 228 Afternoon Sessions Monday: 2:50 pm - 3:50 pm - Room 219 Tuesday: 2:50 pm - 3:50 pm - Room 222 Wednesday (2nd and 4th Wed. of each month): 2:50 pm - 3:50 pm - Room 224 Thursday: 2:50 pm - 3:50 pm - Room G-11 Websites- see my website for links Carnegie- go to link, hit Resource Center in right corner, create a login, once logged in, click on Textbooks, Choose course and explore all resources available

My Website! Go to East High Website, click on Staff, and find me What you can find on the site: Weekly Homework Textbook and Worksheet link Carnegie information Important Documents Helpful Math Links

Acceleration Additional Math Help, every other day Opportunities to work on Carnegie, receive help, complete math homework, preview and review material covered in class, prep for Classroom tests, Midterms/Finals, Keystone Exams, and PSSAs Focus placed on problem-solving strategies and effective approaches to math problems Grading- 15 points daily 5 points Do Now 5 points Activity 5 points Participation

Working together we will ensure a successful year for all students. Please contact me with ANY questions or concerns.