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Welcome to Mrs. Rippon's Math ClassFriday March 5th will be the first in class retake for Learning Targets 20-30. Students should be making test corrections to the last test on a separate sheet of paper.
Sixth Grade Math 2008-2009 HRMS Donna Rippon www.rippond@psd401.net (253) 530-1941 http://peninsula.swiftclassroom.com/hrms/drippon/index.php
Dear Parents and Guardians, My name is Donna Rippon and I will be your child’s math teacher this year. This is my fourteenth year at Harbor Ridge Middle School. I started my teaching career in Cumberland, Maryland in 1971 and have taught in Louisiana and Hawaii. My husband served in the Air Force for 22+ years and is currently a veteran’s counselor. We lived in eight states (Alabama, California, Michigan, Louisiana, Maryland, Virginia, and Hawaii) and moved 26 times during his AF career. My husband and I will celebrate our 39th wedding anniversary this month. We have three growth married children that live in Washington, Texas, and Delaware and they have given us seven grandchildren. My oldest daughter’s husband is in the Army and currently deployed to Afghanistan with Ft Lewis' 5th Brigade.
I
completed my Masters in Education with an emphasis on technology in
January 2004. I continue to take classes that have value to me as a
math teacher.
What will we learn in class this year? This year in math class we will study a wide variety of math content and processes. They are:
How will I be graded? Students will be graded using a Standards Based method of grading. Each unit will have a set of learning targets (performance expectations) that I will use to guide our study. Quizzes and homework will be given throughout the unit for each learning target. Each learning target will have its own section on the unit test. Re-teaching and reassessment will not only be available but is expected until the standard is met for each learning target.
Daily work is an important part of the process of learning a new concept. Homework is expected to be completed on time, with all work shown. Class notes are to be used as a resource when completing work and should be kept organized. Daily work contributes to learning but will not be a major component of a student’s grade.
Re-teaching and retakes will be
addressed during class time and/or before or after
school.
What do I need to bring to class? You will need by September 14th:
* these items are available in my
classroom but students will need to have them at
home. Please let me know if you are unable to obtain any of these supplies. I’d be happy to help.
In conclusion, I want you to know that I am here for you. If there is any way I can help your child to be a more successful learner, please let us know. I can be reached by phone before or after school, but the best format is email. Please allow me 24 hours to return your call or email. Thank you and I look forward to working with you and your child this year.
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