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The links to the left offer information about individual classes as well as links to a variety of student resources. Below you will find links to overviews of each course and information that applies to all of my students, regardless of the specific class in which you may be enrolled. All students will be held responsible for knowing all of the material below.

 

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To My Students     ««

 

I look forward to an exciting year. We have a great deal of ground to cover, but I am committed to making the journey as exciting and enjoyable as possible.

 

Even so, it is important that you understand your own role in making this year both fun and successful: The decision to succeed is yours and yours alone — I cannot make it for you. I will gladly assist you in any way I can, but you must decide you want to learn and grow.

 

One of your first tasks will be a self-assessment. This means you must look, for example, at your test scores, and then decide by how much you want to improve — and that’s when the real work begins because you, and you alone, will have to decide what you must do to reach that goal … and then you must implement your plans.

 

At times you will be given assignments that seem nearly impossible. But remember this: You will never be given an assignment for which you have not been prepared. That does not mean it will be any easier; it will, however, always be possible. So keep a positive attitude, ask for help, and do your best at all times: Success will naturally follow.

 

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