• Welcome back!   I hope you had a relaxing and fun filled summer. I am excited to see you all again and I am confident that we can work together to make this year a success!  Respect is an important part of a successful year. Respect yourself, your peers and your teacher. My door is open. I am here to not only teach, but to listen and provide support. You are most important! 

• Communication is key, so please do not hesitate to talk with me or ask for help.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me through teacherease, my email directly (finkm@woodland5.net)  or by phone at (815) 672-2900 ext. 1153.  Please note the phone system is set to go directly to voicemail when you call.  I will try to return your call at my next available moment.   

Google Classroom Information

Students will be set up with a school email account and password.  This will allow them access to google classroom.  They will be using this classroom for turning in assignments, group projects, class activities and more.  ​ 

For more information on the specific class you are enrolled in, please click on the correct tab(s) at the top of the page.

Homework- Homework is to be completed and turned into by the day and time it is due.  Late homework will not receive full credit (See school policy for late work below).   

Organization- keep his/her notes and other papers in a notebook/folder that is designated just for this class.  Students must have the following items every class; Chromebook, textbook, notebook, pencil and pen.

Excused Absences.-If a student is absent, he/she is responsible to complete all make-up work.  If a student missed a test/quiz/lab, she/he will need to make an appointment to complete the work.  Be aware that there are non-academic consequences for unexcused absences, which are left to the discretion of administration.

School Wide Cell Phone & Other Electronic Devices-  Phones and other electronic devices are to be placed in the device holder when students enter the classroom.  They are to remain in the holder for the entirety of the period. unless permission is given by the teacher.  If a student refuses, administration will be contacted to deal with the issue.  I reserve the right to take any device to the office.  

The following consequences will be given to students who decide not to uphold their responsibilities in the classroom:

1. Warning

2. 15 min outside of class with the teacher

3. Detention & parents will be contacted

4. Parents & Administration will be contacted

Note:  Students who choose to create an unsafe learning environment or a large distraction will be given the appropriate consequences that may not follow the above order. 

Learning Strategies are a valuable part of the education here at Woodland.  Learning strategies provide different techniques for helping students process and understand the material being presented.  The following strategies are frequently used to help students;

• Lecture & note taking

• Demonstrations

• Hands on Activities 

• Discussion & Questioning

• Think-Pair-Share

• Jigsaw

Late Work - Late Work will be accepted during the quarter it is assigned for grades 6-12. Assignments will not be accepted for credit if turned in after the quarter unless given approval by an administrator. 

1st Quarter Due Date: 10/10

2nd Quarter Due Date: 12/19

3rd Quarter Due Date: 3/10

4th Quarter Due Date: 5/22 (Earlier date may be used for Seniors to qualify for graduation.)

Points Deducted - The maximum percentage of points a student can receive will be reduced by 10% per each date late - up to 5 days.

1 Day Late - Max Score of 90%

2 Days Late - Max Score of 80%

3 Days Late - Max Score of 70%

4 Days Late - Max Score of 60%

5 Days or More - Max Score of 50%