Life is a math equation. In order to gain the most, you have to know how to convert negatives into positives. –Anonymous

 
Nice to meet you...

I'm Melody McCall Sturgis, a native of Atlanta, Georgia. I have been an educator since August 1999. I am a proud graduate of Alabama State University. I'm married and we have a young son, Coleman. In my spare time I enjoy listening to music and creating various things.

Syllabus

The course syllabus has been distributed and is posted in Google Classroom.

Google Classroom

Students have already been placed in their respective Goggle Classroom. Please send me an email if you are having trouble assessing Google Classroom.

 

Schedule/Remind Codes, to join text the code listed below to 81010

*1st period: Adv Algebra (Algebra 2): @msms2091
*2nd period: College Readiness: @msms2092
*3rd period: College Readiness: @msms2093
 
Supplies
  • An open mind
  • 3-ring binder or 3-prong folder with pockets
  • Pencils
  • Scientific Calculator (not required, able to use class set)
Grading Policy/Weights
Grades will be calculated according to the Thomson High School grading policy.
Category Percent Weight
Daily/Homework 30%
Quizzes/Lab 20%
Tests/Projects 30%
Final Exam/EOC* 20%
*There is no EOC for the courses
Test Retake Policy

Students will complete test corrections after school during tutoring sessions offered Monday through Thursday 3:10 to 4:30 pm.  Students will have one week after the test is returned to turn in corrections and attend the tutoring session. The test grade will remain in PowerSchool if test corrections are not completed. Retesting must be done within two days of turning in the test corrections (retest time will be determined on a case-by-case basis).