East Gadsden High School

27001 Blue Star Memorial HighwayHavana, FL 32333

850-662-2300

 Principal:  Mrs. Sonya Jackson

Dear Students and Parents:

It is a great privilege to have the opportunity to teach Algebra 1 and Geometry at East Gadsden High School. My main focus is to assist students in becoming the best math students possible. I will be making every effort to assist students in any way possible. Enclosed in this parent letter are an introduction, supply list, additional resources, classroom discipline policy, grading policy, and course syllabus. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at 850-662-2300 ext. 2142 or dortchp@gcpsmail.com .

Introduction

My name is Mrs. Dortch. This is my 25th year of teaching. I have taught every math subject from basic math to pre-calculus. I am certified to teach Advanced Placement Calculus. I have received numerous teaching awards including receiving performance bonus pay from the state of Florida. I have a professional certificate for math 6th-12th grades from Florida. My undergraduate degree is in secondary math education from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. In 2011, I obtained my master’s degree. I have been married for over 25 years and we have two adult children.

Supply List

Students will need to bring the following items to class everyday: Paper, pencil, folder (2 pockets -3 prongs), calculator (scientific TI-30XS Multiview)

Procedures for Keeping Folders

1. The folder will have two sections class work (e.g. bell ringers, performance tasks, notes, etc.) and homework

2. Place papers in order by date for each section

Additional help outside of the classroom

Floridastudents.org

Math.com

Khanacademy.org

Hotmath.com

connected.mcgraw-hill.com

**Students will take notes in class and have sample problems to view from class to assist them with their homework.

Class Discipline

CLASSROOM RULES

1.) Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

2.) Arrive on time with all your materials.

3.) Follow directions the first time asked.

4.) Stay focused during all instructional activities.

5.) No electronic devices during school hours

6.) Follow all other rules located in the Code of Student

Conduct for Gadsden County

DISCIPLINE CONSEQUENCES

1.) Verbal Warning2.) Change of seat3.) Teacher/Student Conference4.) Parent Contact5.) Parent/Teacher/Guidance Counselor/Student Conference6.) Office Referral

Grading Policy

Grading Scale

90-100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

60-69 D

0-59 F

1. Make-up work will only be given for absences recorded in Skyward. Students will make up on work on assigned make up days.

2. Only in extreme emergencies will late work be accepted.3. Name, date, period are written in the upper right hand corner of your paper. Title on the

top line of paper.4. Students must write the problems (including word problems) and show work. Points will

be taken off if students only have answers. Remember process is more important than the answer.

5. Homework will be given Monday-Thursday.

Grading Categories and Percentages

Participation(Weekly) 5%Bell Ringers (Weekly) 5%

Homework 10%Assessments/Tests/

Semester/Final Exams30%

Weekly Quizzes, Vocabulary Tests, Daily

Assignments

25%

Labs/Weekly Journal Writing/Projects

25%

Please sign and return this page by Friday, August 19, 2016

Mrs. Dortch, Algebra 1 and Geometry Teacher

Student Signature_____________________________________ Date__________________

Parent Signature______________________________________Date___________________