Room 120 Math/Accelerated Math Teacher

 Been in Oxford for 9 years  Have taught math all 9  Went to UCLA for Mathematics  20 years of business experience  Went to Marygrove for Masters in Education  Former Girl’s Basketball Coach  Family is a priority  I LOVE MY JOB!!

 Homework/Classwork/Reviews-(Show Work)- (25%) o Each packet is worth both effort and accuracy points o Passed out the first day of the week that I see them o Due that same day the following week  Formative assessments (25%) o Quizzes (Retakes-Corrections can be made for below 80%) o Others  Summative Assessments(50%) o Test 100 points o Projects usually 50 or 100 points

 Retakes: The word “Quiz” will be in the Powerschool title of any Formative Assessment that is eligible for re-take. Retakes are available for scores less than 80% for a maximum new score of 80%.  Quiz to be made up outside of class time, the Dean may administer quizzes either before or after school (teacher to provide materials to Dean)  Retake window is within 5 school days of posting in Powerschool (Students with excused absences during interim period may be granted additional grace time based upon results of administrative appeal).

 Some Tests may be able to be corrected for partial credit using the Correct and Reflect process – Test corrections are at teacher discretion.

 Homework is assigned weekly in a packet. Students are expected to return with it to class daily and do a little every night. I will go over questions daily in class and kids may have time to work in class and at times may work in groups on some of it.  I encourage all students to try homework on their own first and then we will work together in class if questions still occur they can come after school to homework club Tuesday and Thursdays or they can see me at lunch almost any day in my classroom.  Homework is helpful for success in the class please let me know if your child struggles and does not understand or needs extra help. We have resources to help them to be successful!

 Students will be required to fill out a notebook daily in my class. TAKE NOTES!  This notebook can be used on tests & quizzes.  It is a place to take notes, draw diagrams, and place important pieces of paper that are needed to be used and help remind us of how to solve the problems.  Not only will this notebook serve as NOTES for tests & quizzes ~ but it will be an extra credit opportunity at the end of each quarter!

 I am always willing to help kids at lunch – need pass to get back to class. Others could also be in classroom requesting help too!  Homework Club is available most Tuesday and Thursdays after school until 3:30.  Most Mondays and Wednesdays until 3PM, but please make sure I know that you plan to stop by so that I can plan to be in my classroom!  Khan Academy is very helpful and there is a link on Haiku to access. It has step by step videos to most items we learn as well as coaching that we will work on in class.  If you are struggling and cannot help your child please have them come at one of the times or check Kahn (just write me a note on the paper or me)

 Pre-Transitions and Transitions are available online on the back of your syllabus is the code to access it online they do not have to take the book home (please check and make sure it works for you). ◦ Website for online books: ◦ Pre-Transitions Math book on-line code: F0806B97 ◦ Transitions Math book on-line code: C  The books can be wordy but I spend time helping the kids pull out the important information and post notes on Haiku

 Positive attitude and Best Effort! ◦ Hate and math cannot be in one sentence.  I am always willing to help please talk to me about any issues you may be having and I will try to assist.  I look forward to making this year a happy and successful 6 th grade year for your child!   Phone: (248) ext 1612