Mrs. Downs' Blog

A fond farwell to Lassiter High School

It is with mixed emotions that I am saying goodbye to Lassiter.  I have been part of the Lassiter faculty for the past 15 years but have now accepted a position as Education Program Specialist for the Wheeler cluster.  Friday, November 11 will be my last official day at Lassiter. Lassiter will always hold a special place in my heart.  I will continue to be accessible through the Cobb County email at claudia.downs@cobbk12.org.

End of first 12 weeks

As we come to the end of the 12 week grading period, it is very important that you and your student keep checking blogs for upcoming assignments and pinnacle for grades.  Progress reports will be distributed the week of October 31 - November 4. 

November 8: Teacher Workday

November 21-25: Thanksgiving Break

Mid-September updates

We are heading into the last week of the 1st six week grading period.  Grades for the 1st six weeks are due on Friday, September 23.  Progress reports will be handed out on September 29. 

It is very important for you to be monitoring your student's progress on Pinnacle on a regular basis. 

Parents of students in Mrs. Accurso and my GPS Algebra and GPS Algebra Support classes, check Mrs. Accurso's blog daily to monitor what has gone on in the classes that day, homework assignments and upcoming tests/quizzes.  You can link to Mrs. Accurso's blog on the left hand side of this page.

Upcoming important dates:

September 26 -(4:30-5:30) come to Lassiter to meet Dr. Hinojosa

September 27 - Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT):  All juniors must take this test and it is a requirement for graduation.

October 1 - SAT Testing:  This year Lassiter is a SAT testing site.

October 12 - PSAT:  All Freshmen and sophomores;  (Juniors who have paid to take the test)

 

 

Welcome to the 2011-12 School Year!!

We have gotten off to a great start this year!!  As of Friday, August 26 all classes should be leveled and there should not be any more schedule changes.

This year I am co-teaching with Cassie Accurso 1st and 2nd periods in GPS Algebra Support and 3rd and 5th periods in GPS Algebra.

Please click Mrs. Accurso's link on the left hand side of this page to check assignments.

Important date to remember:  Thursday, September 1 - PTSA Open House - Starting at 6:30  After the general meeting you will be following your student's schedule and have an opportunity to meet all of their teacher. 

 

 

March 15, 2011

Georgia High School Graduation Test Immersion (review)  March 15, 16, & 17.

Elecitve Registration: March 15 & 16

GHSGT: for all 11th graders March 21-24

Monday:  Language Arts

Tuesday: Math

Wednesday: Science

Thursday: Social Studies

Each day next week students will be going to Advisement first from 8:20-8:30

1st period: (Testing period)  8:36-10:40

Spring Break: April 4-8

Transition Fair

"Looking Toward the Future"  Transition Fair

Where:  Marietta High School, 1171 Whitlock Ave, Marietta, GA 30060

When:  Saturday, Feb. 5th form 10 A.M. until 2 P.M.

This is for families, educators and community members who are interested in information to assist and support students with disabilities as they get ready to transition from High School. 

If you have questions please contact Cobb County Parent Mentors, Judith Steuber at Judith.steuber@cobbk12.org  or Ijeoma Ajoku at Ijeoma.Ajoku@cobbk12.org

January / 2nd Semester updates

I hope all had a wonderful Winter Break and enjoyed the unexpected Snow Week!

Second Semester my schedule remains the same as first semester. 

1st - 3rd periods I team teach Math I with Mrs. Accurso

4th period I team teach Economics with Mrs. Pizza

Links to the blogs for both Mrs. Accurso and Mrs. Pizza are attached on the left side of this page.

 Important upcoming dates to mark on your calendars:

January 20:  PTSA Open House - 6:30

January 24: "Navigating Down the Parent Resource Road" An Information Night for Parents of Students with Special Needs will be held at Simpson Middle School form 6:00-7:45 PM. 

March 18: Snow Make-up day - previously this was a scheduled Teacher Workday - students will now have school on this day.

March 21 -25 Georgia High School Graduation Test:  Subject area tests

March 21: Eng Language Arts

March 22: Math

March 23: Science

March 24: Social Studies

December Updates

It is hard to believe that we are at the end of the 1st semester!  Students should be reviewing the quizzes and tests to prepare for their final. 

For Math I - we provided a study guide before the Thanksgiving break so that sudents could start reviewing.  Please check Mrs. Accurso's blog (see link at the left) for a copy of the review sheet and times for extra help sessions.  I will be available after school on Monday, and before school on Thur and Friday next week for extra help, as well.

Economics - now that the End of Course Test has been completed we are finishing up projects and completing assignments ending out the semester.  Students will be turning in their books in class on Wednesday (12/9).

Final Exam Schedule:

Tuesday, 12/14:   7th period EXAM - 1:56-3:30

Wednesday, 12/15: 5th period EXAM - 8:20-9:52  &  6th period EXAM - 9:58-11:30

Thursday, 12/16:  1st period EXAM - 8:20-9:52  &  2nd period EXAM - 9:58-11:30

Friday, 12/17: 3rd period EXAM - 8:20-9:52  & 4th period EXAM - 9:58-11:30

The first day of Second Semester will be January 4, 2011.  Students will receive their second semester schedules in Advisement on Jan. 4. 

 

Week of October 25-29

Math I Y:  we will continue in the study of Polynomials.  Students need to bring their books to class every day this week.

Economics:  Monday (10/25) Study Packets are due; Tuesday (10/26) test on chapters 12 & 13.  There will be a short quiz on reading a Stock Table either Wednesday or Thursday.

Good Luck to our Lady Trojan Fast Pitch Team as they go to Columbus to play in the State playoffs!!!

This week marks the end of 2nd 6 weeks of the semster - keep checking grades and progress on Pinnacle.

October Updates

We are half way through our 1st semester and it is very important for you to keep up with grades on Pinnacle. 

The 12 Week progress report will be given to students on November 12.

November 2 is a student holiday and teacher inservice day.

November 22-26:  Thanksgiving Break

Mrs. Accurso has provided a calendar of assignments for the month of October to all students.  Next quiz will be Friday, October 22.

In Mrs. Pizza's economics class we are working on chapters 12 and 13 -  macro economics