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Contact Info:

Cathy Thomas
Room 201
 

CONTACT INFORMATION
  Email:  cathy.thomas@harlanind.kyschools.us
  Planning: 1:25 - 2:15
  Phone:  573 - 8750 ext 4

My teaching philosophy can best be described in this quote:
"I've come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in the classroom.  It is my daily mood that makes the weather. As a teacher, I possess a tremendous power to make a child's life miserable or joyous.  I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration.  I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal.  In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated and a child humanized or de-humanized."  ~ Dr. Haim Ginott.

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to work with your children. 

TEXTBOOK INFORMATION
  Algebra I: Larson Algebra I
  Geometry:  Larson Geometry
  Special Topics:  Geometry Student Text, Student Assignments, Homework Helper
  Carnegie Math 8:  Bridge to Algebra Student Text, Student Assignments, Homework Helper

GRADING SCALE:

  A = 95 - 100
  B = 88 - 94
  C = 80 - 87
  D = 70 - 79
  F = 69 - BELOW

INFINITE CAMPUS (Parent Portal) Information
We are fortunate to be able to have an online system for parents to view grades, assignments, tardies, and attendance.  In order to view the portal parents must attend a parent workshop to obtain their username and password.  The workshops are offered periodically throughout the year, the first one scheduled is Parent/Teacher Conference Day, September 8, 2009.  For more information contact the office.   infinitecampus.kyschools.us/campus/portal/harlanindependent.jsp