1. Contact me: djaffess@kyrene.org

2. 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

3. Meet Mrs. Wright 25 years of teaching experience in special education
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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

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

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

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

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

13. 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

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