Welcome to Middle School math. I am starting my 22nd year in the Garfield district.
A little about me for those who may not know, or maybe have forgotten:
I am married (just celebrated 24 years) and we have two kids. Our son, Payton, will be starting his fifth year of college. Our daughter, Kinsey, is starting her third year at WSU. We have a dog (thanks to Stevie) whose name is Gabi.
My homework policy is:
1) If the student(s) are struggling with the assignment and do not understand it, they need to stop when they have answered all the questions they are capable of and come in the next time we meet and ask me for help. They are welcome to ask for help at home, but I do teach the material and have used it more recently than most other people.
2) They should spend no more than thirty minutes at home on homework from my class. If they are, they need to come to me and ask for more time in class to work on it.
Materials needed for class:
1) Notebook to take notes in - they will be able to use their notes on their tests over the units/chapters we cover in class
2) Paper for assignments - should be separate from notes notebook (unless they get a thicker spiral notebook)
3) Pencils & Pens - pencils for graded work, pens for notes (if they prefer)
Calculators: I have enough calculators for them to borrow during class.
7th & 8th Graders may use calculators.
6th Graders - may use them occasionally when I think they need them.
If you have any questions, you can reach me by email at: dkallaher@garpal.net, or you can leave a message at the school: Garfield School District 509-635-1331
Dan Kallaher
Welcome to Middle School math. I am starting my 22nd year in the Garfield district.A little about me for those who may not know, or maybe have forgotten:I am married (just celebrated 24 years) and we have two kids. Our son, Payton, will be starting his fifth year of college. Our daughter, Kinsey, is starting her third year at WSU. We have a dog (thanks to Stevie) whose name is Gabi.My homework policy is:1) If the student(s) are struggling with the assignment and do not understand it, they need to stop when they have answered all the questions they are capable of and come in the next time we meet and ask me for help. They are welcome to ask for help at home, but I do teach the material and have used it more recently than most other people.2) They should spend no more than thirty minutes at home on homework from my class. If they are, they need to come to me and ask for more time in class to work on it.Materials needed for class:1) Notebook to take notes in - they will be able to use their notes on their tests over the units/chapters we cover in class2) Paper for assignments - should be separate from notes notebook (unless they get a thicker spiral notebook)3) Pencils & Pens - pencils for graded work, pens for notes (if they prefer)Calculators: I have enough calculators for them to borrow during class.7th & 8th Graders may use calculators.6th Graders - may use them occasionally when I think they need them.If you have any questions, you can reach me by email at: dkallaher@garpal.net, or you can leave a message at the school: Garfield School District 509-635-1331Dan KallaherMeet the Teacher click here to view