COVENANT FOR SUCCESS
As a Faculty Member of Deerfield High School:
1. I will have high expectations for each student. I will not accept mediocrity.
2. I will encourage each student to become all that he or she is capable of becoming.
3. I will value time, start and end classes on time, and set priorities for the use of time.
4. I will be enthusiastic about my work. I will go out of my way to stay current in my field and find creative ways to teach my subject in a manner that is interesting and relevant to my students.
5. I will respect students and value their immense potential. I will not label students or place limitations upon them about goals that they are willing to work hard to achieve.
6. I will respect differences among students and encourage students to learn from their differences.
As a Student of Deerfield High School, the student should:
1. Complete the "Suggested Homework" for material covered in class before coming to the next class session. DO NOT FALL BEHIND in accomplishing assignments! It is very difficult to catch up on the work once you do.
2. Bring questions to class about homework problems you have found difficult to complete.
3. Work problems as they are discussed in class, answer questions asked in class and ASK QUESTIONS if you do not understand the material. I am available before school, during lunch, and after school to further help you succeed in this course.
4. Take notes in class and read the text book material covering the work covered in class. Some students find it helpful to read the material which will be covered before coming to class so that they are familiar with the lecture material. Then, after class, they reread and review class notes. Reading mathematics is not a spectator sport and must be approached differently than reading a novel, short story, drama, or poetry. A mathematics text is meant to be read with pencil in hand and paper available: work out the examples following the authors' steps or try to beat the authors' to the finish and make notes about what is confusing or unclear for later reference and questioning in class.
5. Work with friends, other class members, or other students who have performed well in math.
6. If problems arise, contact the instructor!
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