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Bio
My name is Tami Pearsall, and I am the 6th grade language arts/social
studies teacher at CHIME Charter Middle School. I graduated from Cal State
University at Northridge with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health
Administration, and then went on to receive a multiple subject teaching
credential. I also completed the course work for a Master’s Degree in Health
Administration.
I began my teaching career in 1997 after working for several years in the
health care industry. I taught for two years with the Los Angeles Unified
School District and another seven years with the Simi Valley Unified School
District. While working for Simi Valley Unified, I completed two years of
training for the district’s gifted and talented program (G.A.T.E.), and I
served on the district’s Literacy Task Force. I received the Golden Bell
Award in 2004 for my work with students with special needs.
I believe that a classroom is like a large family. We are all teachers and
learners. We can help each other grow as individuals and as a group. In
order for a family to function effectively, we must respect all of its
members. My goal is to create an environment where everyone will feel safe
to participate.
My family means the world to me so when I am not teaching I spend most of my
time with them. My daughter, Chelsea is beginning her third year in college
and my son, Alex, is beginning his first year at UCLA. I love reading, hiking, water
sports, and exercising at the gym. I get up every morning at 4 a.m. and work
out at a local gym before beginning my school day.
Homework
Homework will be given everyday except Friday. Assignments will be posted
daily on the white board and the school web site. We will go over homework
in class so that you will understand each assignment. You will be
responsible for all homework assignments. If you are absent, your homework
can be sent to the office and picked up by a parent or guardian. Please find
a few homework buddies that you can call about homework questions.
Student’s Grades
Grades are based on a total points system. Points will vary depending on the
assignment. Points will be given for homework, tests and projects. Earned
points will be divided by possible points and multiplied by 100. I do not
accept late work unless it is accompanied by a doctor’s note or an
extenuating circumstance, and I do not give any extra credit. Students are
expected to do the work assigned to the best of their ability and turn it in
on time.
100% - 90% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
59% - below = F
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Letter - Language Arts
Parent
Letter - Social Studies
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