Parent+Information

Welcome Parents! Fortunately, my parents always encouraged me to be grateful that I was healthy, and stand up and be proud and carry myself with dignity. -[|Susan Anton]

This is the most important page on this site because I know that you know your own child better than anyone, and our ability to work together is vital to the overall success of this class.

My Teaching Style: I believe that all students can achieve great things when great things are expected of them. I will maintain high expectations for each and every student in my class. I believe in an open teaching style, meaning that I think students learn much more from discussion than listening to me drown on and on in a constant lecture format. We will be doing testing this year, but it will be balanced with a number of projects because I know not everyone (including me) is a great test taker. My class will work to accommodate audio, visual, and kinesthetic learners, giving everyone a chance to learn regardless of learning style.

Classroom Policies: I ask only that students come to my class on time and ready to learn. By establishing an atmosphere of mutual respect, I can step away from the role of disciplinarian and take on the role of teacher. Students will create their own guidelines early in the semester, post them in the room, and will be expect to follow those guidelines. I have never been in a situation where imposing rules on my students has worked better than when they establish the rules themselves.

Grades: 90% - 100% = A 80% - 90% = B  70% - 80% = C  60% - 70% = D

This is the grade scale. I did not put the percentage for failing grades because students should not need to know that anyway. Students (and yourselves) will be well prepared, receive progress reports, check in with me constantly, and will strive to do their very best. Their grades will not be a surprise to you or to them.

Communication: This is the most important part of teaching and learning. Whether this be making sure I am communicating with your student, I am communicating with you, your student is communicating with you, or you are communicating with me. I am available. You may e-mail or call. I may not answer that very second, but I will get back to you as soon as possible, and absolutely no more than 24 hours later.

I know we want the same thing, success for my students and your children. If we work together I know we can make it happen.

Warmest Regards,

Clint Eckstein ceckste1@mscd.edu