Ms JacobsonMs Jacobson

Welcomes ParentsWelcomes Parents

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Our Math ClassOur Math Class

MyMy MissionMission

To provide students with learning To provide students with learning opportunities to discover and apply opportunities to discover and apply mathematical concepts in a classroom mathematical concepts in a classroom environment that is safe, stimulating environment that is safe, stimulating and that celebrates the diversity of our and that celebrates the diversity of our global community. global community.

My VisionMy Vision I believe that all children can be taught, I believe that all children can be taught,

and thus, it is my vision that each of our and thus, it is my vision that each of our students will receive the knowledge students will receive the knowledge required to pursue the careers that will required to pursue the careers that will provide them with confidence ,prosperity provide them with confidence ,prosperity and happiness in their lives. and happiness in their lives.

Guidelines for Academic Guidelines for Academic SuccessSuccess

At the beginning of the academic At the beginning of the academic year I sent home several documents year I sent home several documents outlining my class expectations and outlining my class expectations and conduct policy.conduct policy.

Many of the students returned the signed confirmation letter but others have not. Please email me requesting another copy if necessary.

Success in Math depends Success in Math depends primarily on the student.primarily on the student.

Good study and work habitsGood study and work habitsUtilization of all available resourcesTutoring when availableThere are no short cuts, no substitutes for hard work and

consistent effort.

• Purple Math- Algebra Tutorials- step by step tutorials for all algebra skills

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/index.htm

• Riverdeep through DCPS at http://www.dadeschools.net/students.asp

• The Math Forum - Math Library - Pre-Calculus http://mathforum.org/library/topics/precalc/

• S.O.S. Math free resource for math review material from Algebra to Differential Equations http://www.sosmath.com/

Algebra 1 students have access to homework help through their electronic book portal. The website is www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

•To log in use the student id number for user id and password.

•Select student resources, then click on chapter and specific lesson.

•Ask the student to help you. They observed a class demonstration at the beginning of the year.

Code of EthicsCode of Ethics

GRADES ARE BASED ON INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT. THEREFORE, CHEATING OR FALSE REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WILL NOT BE TOLERATED

ANY ASSIGNMENT ON WHICH

UNETHICAL ACTIVITY IS OBSERVED OR EVIDENT WILL BE RECORDED AS AN ASSIGNMENT FOR WHICH NO CREDIT IS GIVEN.

Home Learning PolicyHome Learning Policy Students are given home learning Students are given home learning

assignments at the end of each class. assignments at the end of each class.

Home leaning activities provide Home leaning activities provide invaluable opportunities for the invaluable opportunities for the students to practice new skills and to students to practice new skills and to apply the knowledge obtained in the apply the knowledge obtained in the classroom in problem solving. classroom in problem solving.

Please make sure your student is Please make sure your student is completing the homework.completing the homework.

Grading PolicyGrading Policy

Grading Scale:Grading Scale:• 90 – 100 “A”90 – 100 “A”• 80 – 89 “B”80 – 89 “B”• 70 – 79 “C”70 – 79 “C”• 60 – 69 “D”60 – 69 “D”• 59 or less “F”59 or less “F”

Grading Distribution: Grading Distribution: 85%85% (Quizzes, Unit tests, Period Tests)(Quizzes, Unit tests, Period Tests)

15% 15% (Class work and Home learning (Class work and Home learning assignments)assignments)

STRONG PARTNERSHIPSTRONG PARTNERSHIP

Parents are active participants in their Parents are active participants in their children education. children education.

Parents must be able to access their Parents must be able to access their student academic status. student academic status.

A strong parent-teacher partnership is A strong parent-teacher partnership is essential for student success. essential for student success.

Student grades and assignments are Student grades and assignments are available with a few clicks of a mouseavailable with a few clicks of a mouse

Parent PortalParent PortalUsing the Parent Portal is easy as 1, 2…Using the Parent Portal is easy as 1, 2…

1.To create a new Parent Account you must obtain the 1.To create a new Parent Account you must obtain the following: following: - Your child's MDCPS student ID - Your child's MDCPS student ID - Parent 6 Digit PIN number (To obtain you must visit - Parent 6 Digit PIN number (To obtain you must visit your child's school) your child's school) - Students Date of Birth (DOB) - Students Date of Birth (DOB) - Student birth place State or Country- Student birth place State or Country- Zip Code- Zip Code

Acceptable Use Policy and Registration for All Acceptable Use Policy and Registration for All Portal UsersPortal Users

2. Create a parent account, 2. Create a parent account, http://myportal.dadeschools.net/parent/t http://myportal.dadeschools.net/parent/t

3. Login to - Parent Portal for students grades, 3. Login to - Parent Portal for students grades, attendance, and other important information.attendance, and other important information.

The FutureThe Future WeWe are looking forward to another successful are looking forward to another successful

academic year. With your support we will be able to academic year. With your support we will be able to lead our students on the path of academic lead our students on the path of academic excellence. This is why is so important that we build excellence. This is why is so important that we build a strong partnership based on a common vision for a strong partnership based on a common vision for our students future. our students future.

Pease contact me at Jacobsond7@dadeschools.net Pease contact me at Jacobsond7@dadeschools.net with any concerns regarding your child’s academic with any concerns regarding your child’s academic

performance or to set up an appointment. performance or to set up an appointment.

I would like to hear from you after our meeting I would like to hear from you after our meeting today. Please send me an email with your student today. Please send me an email with your student ‘sname and class period to confirm your attendance. ‘sname and class period to confirm your attendance. Student s will get extra credit for their parent’s Student s will get extra credit for their parent’s response. This is your Home Learning assignment response. This is your Home Learning assignment after today’s session. after today’s session.

Additionally, Algebra 1 students can also contact Additionally, Algebra 1 students can also contact Ms Rosenthal at dianerosenthal@dadeschools.netMs Rosenthal at dianerosenthal@dadeschools.net

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