1. Contact me: djaffess@kyrene.org

2. Meet Ms. Jaffess: 27 years old 6th year teaching 3rd 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
Competitive bowler

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. Homework policy Assigned daily Due the next day unless specified
NO late work accepted
30-45 focused minutes to complete
Posted on board and team website
5 points per assignment
If possible, time will be given at end of class to start assignment

7. Assessments Quizzes and tests will be given regularly
Students may use a 3x5 index card on any quiz
The index card must be hand written and can include any information that will be helpful on the quiz
The students will staple their notecard to their quiz when turning it in.

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 Eight dividers
Loose leaf lined paper
Pencils with erasers
Red pen
Highlighter

11. Team Wish list Copy paper-white and colored Dry erase markers
3x5 index cards
Loose leaf notebook paper
Hand sanitizer
Clorox wipes
Kleenex

12. 7C Website Homework is posted daily Assessments are announced
Assessment reviews with answer keys are posted
Team information is 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!