Hi!
We are the kids Mr. M has taught before. Let us tell you about him. First of all, he is really different from any teacher you've ever had! He can be a hard teacher but really he is nice after you get used to him. He is a fair grader and even if he doesn't like someone they can still get an A. Here are some things you should know about being in Mr. M's class. Read them over and think about them because they can really help you do well in his class.
Always be on time to class so Mr. M won't make you come in after school for being tardy.
Always have assignments with you on the day they are due because Mr. M will give you a zero for not having it - and he doesn't accept late assignments unless you were absent or something.
Always be patient and kind to the other students in the class because Mr. M really gets mad when he sees someone getting picked on but he gives you extra credit if he sees you sharing and helping other kids.
Always remember Mr. M really wants you to look good in front of the other kids so sometimes he will give you hints when he calls on you.
Always consider taking advice from Mr. M because he gives good advice but he will let you do it your way if you want (usually his way will get you get more points).
Always wait outside the door until Mr. M tells your class to come in. He checks the room for things the last class might have left behind.
Always remember if Mr. M teases you, he probably likes you (yes, it's weird but that is how he is), but if it really bothers you, tell him and he will stop. Usually Mr. M doesn't mind being teased by students but he never likes put downs.
Always try to say "Hi!" to Mr. M in the halls before he can say it to you (usually he says it before you can). When he says " Hi! " to you when you're with your friends, he isn't trying to embarrass you or anything, that's just how he is when he is trying to be friendly.
Here are some things you really should try not to do in Mr. M's class. Some of them just bug him but some of them really make him mad (don't get Mr. M steamed is our best advice to you).
Avoid eating (except as a class activity) but if you do sneak a snack don't leave wrappers at your table because Mr. M might make the whole group come in after school.
Avoid interrupting Mr. M during presentations, it might mess him up and then you might not get directions you'll need to get a better score later.
Avoid picking on others and don't give put downs either.
Avoid borrowing materials by bringing your own supplies - Mr. M keeps some pencils and pens in a container by his desk that he usually will let you borrow.
Avoid going into Mr. M's cabinets and desk. Sometimes he keeps student's possessions there and he'll be steamed if he sees you doing it.
Avoid cheating on tests, quizzes, or copying homework from someone else because Mr. M will take away your paper and give you a zero if he even thinks you are cheating. He is really strict about this!
Avoid wearing a hat in the classroom. Mr. M usually warns you if you forget but if he takes your hat away only your parent can pick it up for you before June.
Avoid getting a zero on an assignment, getting one or two zeroes usually won't lower your grade too much but if you get a lot early in the semester it is almost impossible to get a good grade later and you'll have to work really hard to raise your grade.
Well, that is what we found out about Mr. M from being in his class. We hope it will help you. He is a really good teacher and he can be really funny. There are other things about being in his class, too, but you'll just have to find out about them for yourself.
Have a GREAT year!
Social Studies Learning Agreement
Read each of the following numbered items carefully. Ask a parent to read them. Discuss them with your parent. [Students and parents sign this.]
Mr. Munzel's expectations of every student: