Dr. Jennings

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| Class Rules | Classes | Grading | Tradies | Absents | Hall Pass | Contact Information |
 

History
    I graduated from Sparks High School as a junior in 1981.  I lettered in both Cross-Country and Track during my years at Sparks.  Some say graduating early is the thing to do, but I missed out on a lot, and in retrospect I missed out on a lot of good times at school and with my friends.

    After graduating from Sparks I attended the University of Nevada Reno (U.N.R.), 1982-1986, majoring in Physics and minoring in Mathematics.   During this time I graded papers for the Physics Department, tutored students in Physics and Math, and worked at the Fleischmann Planetarium to help put myself through school.

    I graduated from U.N.R. in 1986, and joined the United States Navy.  I did my Navy training in Orlando Florida as an Electronic Technician/ Reactor Operator for 18 months.  Then cross rated to an Avionics Technician, where I was stationed at Whidbey Island with VAQ 129 and 130.  During the Gulf War I was stationed on the USS John F. Kennedy.  This was an exiting and remarkable time.   I visited Italy, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.  I was Honorably Discharged from the Navy in 1992.

    After being discharged I went back to U.N.R. and received both my Teaching Certificate and a Masters Degree in Physics.  While at the Physics Department I became the Head Lab Teaching Assistance, and would train new Graduate Students in the process of teaching Physics Labs to Under Graduate Students.  I also maintained the laboratory equipment and computers.  Received Secondary Teaching Certificate 1995, and  Masters Degree in Physics in 1998.

    I received my first teaching assignment in 1998, teaching math at Downey High School in Los Angles, California.  I then moved back to Nevada to teach Physics/Math/Chemistry at White Pine High School in Ely, Nevada.   After a year isolated in Ely, I was offered a teaching position at Incline High School teaching Computers.

    Received doctorate degree (Ph.D.) from U.N.R. on May 18, 2007.  Dissertation topic "Motivational Factors Related to Teacher Transfer."   

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Hobbies
    I have had many hobbies, from coin collecting to marathon running, but have not kept up with any of them.  I have many SCUBA Diving qualifications, but I only go about once a year now.  I have ran two marathons, a score of half-marathons, and tons of little races.  Now I am just happy if I can run to the store and back; I guess that's what cars are for.  I also enjoy down hill and cross-country skiing, Hiking, and Camping.  I still go jogging when I get the chance. 

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Pictures

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Incline High School Computer Lab Rules and Requirments.

Class Rules:

All students have the right to learn and to have an environment that does not restrict or hamper that right, to be free from harassment, and to be treated with due recognition of personal dignity.

In order to ensure every student’s basic right to learn, the following rules apply to this class:

• Come to class ready to learn with pencil/pen, paper, and textbook.
• No Food or Drink in the class room, i.e., No soda, water, coffee, etc., No candy of any kind.
• No chewing of Gum in class.
• No throwing of any kind of object in the class room; this includes paper, pencils/pens, etc.
• Remain quiet and attentive during announcements or while the teacher or student(s) addresses the classroom.
• No other work is allowed in this class.
• Be respectful of staff and students.
• Be safe!
• Above all, choose your attitude make your day, and be present.

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Classes:

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Grading:
Points will be given for in class work, i.e., tutorials, quizzes, tests, and presentations.
Tests will always be worth 100 points, and other assignments will show point values.
Percentages will be calculated on a straight (total points earned divided by the total points possible) times 100.

So keep all of your returned papers add up the total points you received from all your returned papers and then divide by the total points possible and then multiply by 100 to get your percentage grade.

The grading scale:

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Tardies:
-3 tardies and each tardy thereafter will result in a citizenship grade drop.
-3 tardies will also result in a lunch detention.
-More than 3 tardies will result in more severe consequences, as per school tardy policy.

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Absents:
Excused Absences:      Missed assignments can be made up
Unexcused Absences:  Missed assignments can only be made up on a case by case bases.
 

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Hall Pass Policy:
-Once bell rings students will not be allowed out of the room except for:
    1. An emergency requiring the nurse.
    2. Lavatory (30 minutes after the bell has rung).
-The student must ask for the pass when leaving the room AND sign out and back in.
-Only one student may leave at one time.
-Permission to leave class will not be granted for things that can be done on students own time such as:
        •phone calls
        •business at the office (including counselor visits).
        •conferences with another teacher (unless requested by teacher)

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Contact Information:

Snail Mail: Dr. Michael J. Jennings, Computer/Math/Science Teacher Incline High School 499 Village Boulevard Incline Village, Nevada 89451

e-mail: mjennings@washoe.k12.nv.us

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