August 2009

Wecome to my website! I hope you find that it answers at least the majority of your
questions. Let me highlight a few of the key features:

Although I do not input chapter tests or quiz grades onto my website (you can find
that information on Zangle), I have included a page entitled Homework Grades for each
of the two types of classes I teach -- 7th Grade Math Honors and 7th Grade Math. This
page shows the homework your child has turned in to date. You will need to know which
class period your child has math and also their student ID number, as each student is
listed by their number and not their names.

On the Homework Grades page, if there is a blue square for a particular assignment, it
means that assignment has not been turned in, or it may be in the late homework box
and I haven't had time to grade it yet, or perhaps in the "no name" box. A yellow "R"
square means the assignment was turned in but your child must redo it in order to
receive credit. A redo generally results from not adequately showing their steps to
solve the problems. I might also assign a redo because of too many problems missed.

As a general rule, I update Homework Grades every week, usually on Friday afternoon.
If I am unable to update it on Friday, then it will be updated early the following
week.

In addition to Homework Grades, there are also pages for Homework Assignments. I
strive to do weekly lesson plans over the weekend and update my website with those
assignments either Sunday evening or Monday morning. Although it is not often that I
change my mind, occasionally it does happen that assignments will change midweek.
Therefore, it's a good idea to check the web site daily. Thanks in advance for your
grace on this.

If you need information before Friday, would like to have a progress report, or for
any reason need to contact me, the best way to do so is via email:  taylor.debra@lusd.org.  There is also an
email icon located at the top right of my home page. Please include your child's full
name in the subject line. If you wish to speak to me by phone, please call 742-3864.

As always, it is a privilege to be your child's teacher.

Sincerely,

Debra Taylor