Mr. McKinney

Background pic from Wadi Rum, Jordan

My name is Mike McKinney and this is my 27th year Teaching and first year at Heritage. I have taught in Moscow, Russia; Amman, Jordan, Texas and in Colorado. I am certified in Math, PE and Health. My wife, Jane McKinney, teaches 4th grade at STEM. We have three children: Danny, 9th grade at Heritage; Zach, 5th grade at STEM; and Nika, 2nd grade at STEM. In addition to teaching, I have also been a Lifeguard Instructor as well as a Water Safety Instructor Trainer for the past 15 years. I was a part of an NCAA championship swim team and am a 5 time NCAA All-American Swimmer. I am also an ASCA (American Swim Coaching Association) Level 3 swim coach, and work part time after school at HRA as a swim coach. I have been to over 35 different countries around the world and am grateful to be back in the USA. My teaching philosophy centers around making decisions that are in the best interest of students. I strive to get better every day and truly care about the success of each of my Algebra and Geometry students. (background pic from Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt) .

Class overview: See Class Expectations below:

(Google Classroom links/codes are included)

Geometry Class Expectations

Algebra I Class Expectations

(background phot from The Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey)

Class Expectations:

Have your supplies each day at school
Be ready to show your homework first thing each period
Show all work – NO WORK, NO CREDIT
Cell phone out of sight and on silent
When I’m talking you’re listening
Seek help when needed
If you miss class, it’s your responsibility to find out what you missed
Communication is key - The only dumb question is the one you don't ask!

*Any student caught cheating on an assessment will receive a zero on the assignment. If it’s a homework assignment, they will have the opportunity to remake the assignment for half credit.

Homework:

Homework will be given 3-4 times a week and is due FIRST thing at the start of the next class. You must copy down the question (except if it’s a graph or table) and you must show each step (work). This includes online assignments. As long as we’re still in the chapter, late work will be accepted for half credit.

Make-up Policy:

Students will be allowed to make-up work for absences. They will be given two days for every day absent. If a student misses a class, it is the responsibility of the student to find out what they missed.

Teacher Availability:

My planning periods are 3rd and 4th periods

email: mmckinney@lps.k12.co.us

Phone: 303-347-6682

Please enjoy the pictures below from the adventures of my life: