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Mr. Rodenburg’s Classroom

Mr. Rodenburg’s Classroom. Chemistry/Mathematics Room 3211 Gila Ridge High School August 19, 2013. Overview. About the teacher About the curriculum About the class Strategies for success. About the Teacher. John Rodenburg (Mr. Rodenburg to students) Grew up in suburban Chicago

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Mr. Rodenburg’s Classroom

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  1. Mr. Rodenburg’s Classroom Chemistry/Mathematics Room 3211 Gila Ridge High School August 19, 2013

  2. Overview • About the teacher • About the curriculum • About the class • Strategies for success

  3. About the Teacher • John Rodenburg • (Mr. Rodenburg to students) • Grew up in suburban Chicago • Graduated from United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD • Served as a Logistics Officer in the United States Marine Corps • Licensed Realtor with Century 21 Action Group • Currently working on two Master’s degrees: • Secondary Education at U of A • Educational Administration and Supervision at ASU • Certified in the following high school content areas: • Chemistry • Mathematics • Biology • Geography • History • English • Art • Sponsor/Coach of: • Math Club • Photography Club • Class of 2015 • 2014 Senior Powder Puff team

  4. About the Curriculum • Yuma Union High School District has adopted curriculum from the University of Cambridge, particularly the IGCSE curriculum materials. • IGCSE stands for International General Certificate of Secondary Education, and refers to curriculum that is designed for secondary students between the ages of 14 and 16. • Inquiry-based instruction.

  5. About the Class (Chemistry) • Lab Safety is paramount. • Personal responsibility is a must. • Grades will consist of the following: • 60% Assessments • 25% Labs and in-class projects • 15% Homework • Semester Grades are calculated as follows: • Grading Period 1: 30% • Grading Period 2: 30% • Grading Period 3: 25% • Final Exam: 15% • There is no textbook. • Online access at school is required. • Binder and notebook paper are required.

  6. About the Class (Mathematics) • Spiraling and inquiry-based learning. • The Common Core State Standards. • Grades will consist of the following: • 60% Assessments • 30% Homework and classwork • 10% Participation • Semester Grades are calculated as follows: • Grading Period 1: 30% • Grading Period 2: 30% • Grading Period 3: 25% • Final Exam: 15% • There is no textbook. • Binder and notebook paper are required.

  7. Strategies for Success • Personal Responsibility • Late work • Absences • Test corrections • Extra help • Communication • E-mail: jrodenburg@yumaunion.org • Cell: (928) 289-9862 (call or text is fine) • Website: www.YumanResources.com • Twitter: @mr_rodenburg • Facebook: www.facebook.com/Mr.Rodenburg • Linkedin: Link on website

  8. Strategies for Success • Personal Responsibility • Late work • Absences • Test corrections • Extra help • StudentVUE • Communication • E-mail: jrodenburg@yumaunion.org • Cell: (928) 289-9862 (call or text is fine) • Website: www.YumanResources.com • Twitter: @mr_rodenburg • Facebook: www.facebook.com/Mr.Rodenburg • Linkedin: Link on website

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