Welcome
Dear student and family,
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you back to Peabody High School for the 2016- 2017 school year. This is my 20th year teaching chemistry at Peabody High and I was a student here as well. I live in Peabody and my children attend Peabody schools. The success of Peabody’s students is important to me professionally and personally.
I believe a respectful atmosphere is the most important factor in a productive learning environment. It is essential all students understand this means not only that they must show respect for me and for fellow students, but that they also feel respected by me and by others in the class. Because this is so important to me, I encourage anyone to speak with me at any time they feel this is not the case.
The following percentages will be used to determine quarter grades:
Tests 35%
Quiz 15%
Lab 15%
Portfolio 35%
The portfolio will include all classwork and homework. This is a large portion of the quarter grade. This is indicative of how important it is to complete them to the best of one’s ability. Portfolios will be graded routinely.
Effort is the key factor in student success in this class. Ultimately, students who complete classwork and homework to the best of their ability prove this to themselves by earning commendable grades.
I will be available for extra help and make up on Thursday afternoons. Please talk to me about other days as well if necessary. I will be happy to accommodate.
Again, I would like to welcome you to Peabody High and hope you are as excited about the new school year as I am.
Sincerely,
Mrs. DiGianfelice
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you back to Peabody High School for the 2016- 2017 school year. This is my 20th year teaching chemistry at Peabody High and I was a student here as well. I live in Peabody and my children attend Peabody schools. The success of Peabody’s students is important to me professionally and personally.
I believe a respectful atmosphere is the most important factor in a productive learning environment. It is essential all students understand this means not only that they must show respect for me and for fellow students, but that they also feel respected by me and by others in the class. Because this is so important to me, I encourage anyone to speak with me at any time they feel this is not the case.
The following percentages will be used to determine quarter grades:
Tests 35%
Quiz 15%
Lab 15%
Portfolio 35%
The portfolio will include all classwork and homework. This is a large portion of the quarter grade. This is indicative of how important it is to complete them to the best of one’s ability. Portfolios will be graded routinely.
Effort is the key factor in student success in this class. Ultimately, students who complete classwork and homework to the best of their ability prove this to themselves by earning commendable grades.
I will be available for extra help and make up on Thursday afternoons. Please talk to me about other days as well if necessary. I will be happy to accommodate.
Again, I would like to welcome you to Peabody High and hope you are as excited about the new school year as I am.
Sincerely,
Mrs. DiGianfelice