General information
In this site you will find current information for all of the classes I teach at SJDC. You can stay current on written assignments, lab assignments and track your grades. I try and keep the class webpages up to date, but please note that information given out in class will always take precedence over what is online. If you miss a class, it's always a good idea to find out what you missed from a classmate or you can always email me. Make sure you carefully read the class syllabus before asking me about due dates, grading policies, test dates, etc.
I check my email and voice mail frequently so getting in touch with me is easy. If I'm not in my office during my posted office hours, you can usually find me in Holt 105. If my office hours don't work with your schedule, we can arrange an alternate time. Please make an appointment to see me if you are having any problems pertaining to a class.
NOTE: Some of the pages in this site are password protected because of copyrighted material. If you need the login information, please email me with the class name and number, your name and Delta ID and I'll send you the information.
Some tips on being a successful college student
- It may be obvious but, attend your classes and don't be late. If you are absent from a class, make sure you find out what you misssed. When you don't come to class, often times you will miss information that is not in your textbook. Also, some instructors will drop you after a certain number of absences.
- Do all of the work required in your classes. Most instructors grade multiple categories (exams, homework, quizzes, etc.) If you are doing all the work, most of the time one poor exam score won't kill your grade if you've done all the work.
- Don't miss homework assignments because you think you already know the material or because it's not weighted as heavily as exams. Homework assignments are generally designed to to help you comprehend concepts related to exams. For most students, there is usually a direct correlation between poor exam scores and how much homework was done.
- Plan your schedule out for each semester. Make sure you have adequate time to study for each class. Many classes require 2 hours of studying per hour in class. If you're working, make sure you don't take on too many units. It's better to pass 2 classes than to fail 4.
- Be clear about the requirements and expectations for each of your classes. if you're intstructor has planned out test dates, make sure you have those dates clear. If you have a legitimate conflict, let your instructor know early. Read your syllabus.
- If you're having problems with reading or writing, take advantage of Delta's Reading Writing and Learning Center located in Holt 201.
- Don't quit if you get behind. Sometimes you can catch up over time and even do some extra credit. Get to know your teachers, and if you don't understand something, meet with them during their office hours.
- This is another obvious one, but worth mentioning. Stay healthy and get plenty of rest. You can't perform at your best when you don't take care of your body.