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Mrs. Erin Townsend

Mrs. Erin Townsend. East High Math Teacher Back to School Night. About Me. Professionally 3 rd year teaching at East High Graduated from Western Governors University with Mathematics Education degree. Personally Married to SSgt. Chad Townsend of the Marine Corps (who lives in Hawaii)

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Mrs. Erin Townsend

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  1. Mrs. Erin Townsend East High Math Teacher Back to School Night

  2. About Me • Professionally • 3rd year teaching at East High • Graduated from Western Governors University with Mathematics Education degree • Personally • Married to SSgt. Chad Townsend of the Marine Corps (who lives in Hawaii) • Four children: Bryson (11), Kadence (7), Seneca (5), Taelyn (3) • Live in Dillsburg

  3. How to Reach Me • etownsend@cdschools.org • Voicemail (717) 541-1662 ext. 231 • Homework Hotline (717) 541-1662 ext. 1231

  4. Classroom Policies • Students will be expected to follow all school rules outlined in the Code of Conduct at all times • Responsibility and accountability are stressed • Calculators- I have some for classroom use, but students benefit greatly from their own • Textbooks- kept in the classroom (except Algebra II), may be checked out if they desire

  5. Grading Policy • Grade Weights: • 50% Tests • 25% Quizzes • 25% Homework, Classwork, Projects, Class Participation, etc. • Updated on HAC regularly- get a password from guidance if you do not have one • Midterm Exam (January) and Final Exam (June)

  6. Carnegie- Cognitive Tutor • 100 point test grade EVERY marking period • Students must complete 15 units a marking period • Worked on once a week in class • Should be worked on outside of class as well • Study Halls • Computer Lab • Library • At Home http://online.carnegielearning.com/

  7. Extra Help • Math Help Morning Sessions Monday: 7:00 am - 7:20 am - Room 228 Tuesday: 7:00 am - 7:20 am - Room 226 Wednesday: 7:00 am - 7:20 am - Room 228 Thursday: 7:00 am - 7:20 am - Room 226 Friday: 7:00 am - 7:20 am - Room 228 Afternoon Sessions Monday: 2:50 pm - 3:50 pm - Room 219 Tuesday: 2:50 pm - 3:50 pm - Room 222 Wednesday (2nd and 4th Wed. of each month): 2:50 pm - 3:50 pm - Room 224 Thursday: 2:50 pm - 3:50 pm - Room G-11 • Websites- see my website for links • Carnegie- go to link, hit Resource Center in right corner, create a login, once logged in, click on Textbooks, Choose course and explore all resources available

  8. My Website! • Go to East High Website, click on Staff, and find me • www.cdschools.org • What you can find on the site: • Weekly Homework • Textbook and Worksheet link • Carnegie information • Important Documents • Helpful Math Links

  9. Acceleration • Additional Math Help, every other day • Opportunities to work on Carnegie, receive help, complete math homework, preview and review material covered in class, prep for Classroom tests, Midterms/Finals, Keystone Exams, and PSSAs • Focus placed on problem-solving strategies and effective approaches to math problems • Grading- 15 points daily • 5 points Do Now • 5 points Activity • 5 points Participation

  10. Thank you so much for attending tonight! Working together we will ensure a successful year for all students. Please contact me with ANY questions or concerns.

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