Ms. Shawo's 7th Grade Math
Laura Shawgo - Biography
My name is Laura Shawgo, and I am the 7th Grade Math teacher at Washington School. This is my eighth year working with Cloverdale Unified School District and teaching math at Washington School.
I began my teaching career 17 years ago working for Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), where I taught Algebra 1 and Geometry at the high school level. LBUSD generously provided me with two years of Effective Elements of Effective Instruction Training complete with a myriad of activities and support materials. I received a Credential and Master's Degree in Educational Administration in 2009.
In May of 2014, I brought my children to Windsor on vacation. I found Sonoma County to be a little piece of paradise and immediately fell in love with the area. I searched for and found a job with Cloverdale Unified School District. I count my blessings daily that I live in this beautiful valley and in the charming town of Cloverdale.
As a teacher, I believe, it is my job to provide students with a challenging, worthwhile, and yes even enjoyable math experience. I believe that all students can be successful in understanding math, and with hard work and perseverance, students can surpass their previous expectations. I am a firm believer in Fixed v. Growth Mindset -- ANYONE CAN LEARN HIGH LEVELS OF MATH!
This will be my 8th year teaching the 7th Grade Math at Washington and my 6th year teaching Art elective (using ArtsAttack as the basis for the curriculum).
7th-grade math students will be working throughout the week on an online math program -- ALEKS. ALEKS is an amazing program that assesses each student and places them at their level and then scaffolds them from there. ALEKS is essentially individualized instruction. ALEKS will also be used as homework. Level 2 (7th Grade) students will be required to complete 10 topics each week. Level 1 (6th Grade) students will be required to complete 15 topics each week. The assignment window will open each Monday morning and closes on Sunday at 9:00 PM. You cannot do this late. Weekly assignments will be assigned each week ALL year long, including through holiday breaks. When a student completes Level 2, they will no longer be required to complete 10 topics weekly. I hold a drawing at the end of the school year for all my students. Students earn a raffle ticket for every 10% of ALEKS growth that they gain. The prizes being 5 $25 gift cards (The Clover, Starbucks, Subway, Papa's Pizza & Pick's). We are very fortunate that the District has purchased this program (not the gift cards) for the students again this year -- let's show them how well it supports our kids! Check out the informational video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ9PkS2aX7U and also their site www.ALEKS.com.
If students are having difficulties with my class or want clarification or assistance on any material, please reach out to set up a meeting time to work together.
For both students and parents, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at school (894-1940 ext. 1958) or by email shawgol@cusd.org.
Ms. Shawgo's Contact information:
Phone: (707) 894-1940 Ext. 1958
Email: shawgol@cusd.org
Class Schedule:
Period 1: Preparation Period
Period 2: 7th Grade Math
Period 3: 7th Grade Math
Period 4: 7th Grade Math
Period 5: Academic Support
Period 6: 7th Grade Math
Period 7: ArtsAttack - Art Elective
Regular Schedule
Period 1 8:05 - 8:58
Period 2 9:01 - 9:53
Break 9:53 - 10:07
Period 3 10:10 - 11:02
Period 4 11:05 - 11:57
Period 5 12:00 - 12:30
Lunch 12:30 - 1:10
Period 6 1:13 - 2:05
Period 7 2:08 - 3:00
Wednesday Schedule
Period 1 8:05 - 8:47
Period 2 8:50 - 9:32
Period 3 9:35 - 10:17
Break 10:17 - 10:30
Period 4 10:33 - 11:15
Period 6 11:18 - 12:00
Lunch 12:00 - 12:42
Period 7 12:45 - 1:25
Minimum Day Schedule
Period 1 8:05 - 8:38
Period 2 8:41 - 9:13
Period 3 9:16 - 9:48
Break 9:48 - 10:01
Period 4 10:04 - 10:36
Period 6 10:39 - 11:11
Lunch 11:11 - 11:47
Period 7 11:50 - 12:30
Assembly Schedule
Period 1 8:05 - 8:53
Period 2 8:56 - 9:42
Break 9:42 - 9:55
Period 3 9:58 - 10:44
Period 4 10:47 - 11:33
Period 6 11:36 - 12:22
Lunch 12:22 - 1:03
Period 7 1:06 - 1:53
Assembly 1:58 - 3:00