“It is great to be… HUSD is Number 1 Large, public school district in AZ.  All Higley schools earned “A's” HUSD is the ONLY K-12 public school district in the

AZ to have ALL schools receive an “A” ratings. Cooley and Sossaman Middle schools tied as the No. 2 ranked district middle schools in Arizona.  HUSD is one of only 9 districts to earn an “A” rating

each of the 4 years of the state’s letter grade system. HUSD has been in the Top 10 of all public school districts

in Arizona for the last four years.

Sossaman Math Team

My Education…

Purdue University, BA Elementary Education

Arizona State University, MA

Mathematics Education

My Experience 8th year teaching (first at Sossaman) Team & district lead, Mentor teacher to teaching candidates Curriculum Developer Math cadre member (and nerd) 2014 Rodel Exemplary Teacher Finalist

National Council for Teachers of Mathematics

“To be successful in today's world, students need proficiency with basic facts, and they must be adept in reasoning, problem solving, and communicating mathematically.”

Your child will be provided many opportunities for mathematical growth.

How are the ACCRS different?

• Includes rigorous content and application of knowledge through higher-order thinking skills

• Performance-based collaborative activities and assessments

• Integrated literacy across all content areas

• Stronger emphasis on informational text, research and media skills

Classroom Agreements

Be prepared   Be responsible

Be respectful   Be POSITIVE!

Grades are based on: 80/20 80% Assessment 20% CW/HW

Semester Final Exam (20%) Assessments (60%) Chapter Tests, Benchmarks, Quizzes, Checkpoints Classwork (10%): bell work, interactive

notebook, participation and any other work assigned

Homework (10%): based on effort, work shown, neatness and completeness.

Retakes and Resubmits are available

Mathematical Practices

What do good problem solvers

do?

Do what makes sense and be persistent

Make conjectures and prove or disprove

them

Use math to describe a real situation or problem

Use tools and technology strategically

Be precise with words, numbers,

and symbols

Look for and use patterns and connections

Look for and create efficient

strategies

Use number sense when representing a problem

Technology in the Classroom

Internet iPads Apps -Notability, Edmodo, Google Drive Teacher Page

Math Links Letters to Parents ACCRS Student Resources

Interactive Notebook

• Organizes the student (Input Output)

• Supports Mathematical Practices• Helps students sequence

assignments• Encourages pride in student work• Facilitates cooperative interaction• Appeals to multiple intelligences• Provides opportunities to spiral

instruction and facilitate learning• Allow for ongoing Student Parent

Communication

Homework Expect Math homework (30 minutes

Max) Monday through Thursday Weekly On line Assignments Ten Marks,

Students should plan accordingly 3 Strikes, You’re Out…

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Communication

Good communication between parent, teacher, and student is critical to ensure academic success.

Stay current on your child’s progress Synergy on line grade book Teacher Page Galileo on line results

Please feel free to contact me. Email kelly.demirjian@husd.org Conference by appointmentDue to time constraints tonight,any questions should be writtenon an index card with your Email Address.

Parent Involvement Children whose parents are involved in

their education get better grades and test scores, have better attendance, do more homework, have higher graduation rates, and have a more positive attitude and better all-round behavior. Ohio State University

Thank You!

Thanks for being here for your child. I look forward to a great school year. Any Questions should be written on

an Index Card with your Email Address.

Stay Spartan Strong