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Donna Jarvie

2. My Education/Credentials
Multiple Subject Credential
Single Subject Math Credential
Currently working on Masters in Educational Technology.
I have been teaching for 16+ years in elementary, middle school and high school; private and public

3. My Family Married to a retired 30-year Marine, MGySgt Jarvie
We have 3 children and 1 Grandson
Christopher, a Captain in the USAF, currently stationed in Colorado
Brittni, BS in Business Finance, works for The Salvation Army in Escondido
Alissa, a massage therapist, living in the Sacramento area
My grandson is Zephaniah, 3 years old

4. Recommended Supplies
Graphing notebook (composition, spiral or binder with graph paper)
Pencils/erasers
Red pens (for correcting)
Highlighter, colored pencils or markers
Calculator (I took all classes to the library to check one out)
Compass
Ruler (or just any straight edge)

5. How are grades computed?
Assessments: 90%
Tests 70%
Quizzes 20%
Student Work: 10%
Participation
Notes
Assignments (Ready, Set, Go! & Tasks)
Checkpoints (Homework quizzes)
TTM (Requirement: 1 passed lesson per week)
A 90%-100%
B 80% - 89%
C 70% - 79%
D 60% - 69%
F < 60%

6. How do I know my child’s grade in your class?
Student work and assessments
are posted on Aeries (MVUSD ABI).
Please check there often as I update it frequently
If there is a blank, your child can still make this up
All missing assignments will be given 40% whether your student turned it in or not.
There is no late work accepted except for excused absences (1 absence = 1 day)

7. Where do I go to find assignments?
There should not be a lot of assignments to be done at home. There will be nights where your child has no homework.
All assignments are posted on the class calendar on the school’s website:

8. Where are the assignments posted?
Is late work accepted?
Where are the assignments posted?
No! If a child does not turn in assignments by due date, they will automatically receive 40%.
Exception: if it is due to an EXCUSED absence, then your child will be given one day extra for each day he/she missed class.
Absences due to sports/school activities are due that day.
All assignments can be found in the classroom on the wall. Current assignments are on the whiteboard while past assignments are on a large calendar hung under “assignments”.
They are also posted on the class calendar on the school’s website:

9. Assignments & Checkpoints
Assignments (RSGs)
Checkpoints (100 points)
An assignment is given just about every class; we will be moving at approximately 1 lesson per day of class, but your student should be able to finish much of it in class.
Assignments from MVP will be collected at the end of the module as a packet. If no packet is turned in, a score of 40% will be given.
Other assignments/activities will be collected at the end of the period when they are assigned. These also cannot be made up.
A checkpoint is a quick check to determine what students have learned; it is taken in class and treated like a quiz.
Graded on accuracy.
If the student is absent (excused) and has missed a checkpoint, he/she will not be taking it. Instead, his/her overall test score for that current module will be used as a substitute.

10. Quizzes and Tests Quizzes: Tests: There are two types of quizzes
In-Class (on paper)
Online (computer-based)
Each quiz is worth 100 points.
Quizzes make up 20% of your child’s grade.
Tests:
Each module will have 1 to 2 tests; tests are always announced and posted at least 1 week before administered.
Each test will be divided into standards/skills and each section.
Each section will be worth 100 points
Students will be given retake opportunities for test sections.
Tests make up 70% of your child’s grade.

11. Think Through Math (TTM) https://lms. thinkthroughmath
Internet based program intended to teach gaps in your child’s learning in math
Students are required to pass approximately 1 lesson per week this year, totaling 4 per month, beginning in September
If student does not have internet or computer at home, student can sign up for Pride Period or do in the library before or after school
Students will be given approximately 25 minutes each week to work on TTM during class.
Students have access to a “live” teacher, even on the weekends.
NOTE: only “passed” lessons will count towards this
requirement (not attempted ones)

12. Other Resources & Available Tutoring
Algebra (green textbook)
TTM – Live teacher, videos and examples
Khanacademy.org
Youtube Videos
Algebra Videos on the class webpage
Tutoring:
Thursdays 7 am to 7:40 am in Room 302 (with Mrs. Jarvie)
Tuesdays: 3:00- 4:00 in Room TBD (with a math teacher)
Monday-Thursday 2:45 – 3:30 in library (peer tutoring; check in with Mrs. Shufford, the librarian)

13. Rules
All rules of the MMHS Handbook apply

14. Thank you for coming!
I am looking forward to a great partnership and year with you!