MR. TOM MOLLING

"Honesty is the Best Policy"

I was born and raised in Port Washington, Wisconsin, and graduated from St. Lawrence in 1970.  I then attended Marian College in Fond du Lac, graduating in 1974.  I was a member of the basketball team in both high school and college.  I went on to further my education and received my Master's Degree in Education from Viterbo College in 1988.

I have been teaching in the West De Pere School System since the fall of 1974.  I started out teaching Seventh grade Math and English.  After 4 years, Mrs. Parker retired from teaching eighth grade Math and I was named to take her place.  I continued teaching eighth grade Math until the fall of 2001 at which time I transferred to the High School to teach Algebra and Geometry.  I am having a great time at the High School. 

I have been involved in a variety of coaching positions since arriving at West De Pere.  I coached seventh grade basketball and then later eighth grade.  I also coached middle school track and am currently coaching Junior varsity boys golf and varsity girls golf.  In between I have also coached MathCounts for 15 years.   

Favorites

Color	Blue
Place to Live	San Diego
Class in High School	Math "Of course"
Class to Teach	Geometry
Season	Summer "Same as all teachers"
Month	May
Holiday	Christmas
Radio Station	101.1WIXX
Sport	Golf
Sport to Coach	Golf
Type of Food	Italian
Food that wife makes	Homemade Pizza
Teacher Pal	Mr. Timm " Biology"
Author	John Grisham
Movie	Enemy of the State
T. V. Show	24

Best vs. Worst
What is the worst part about being a Math Teacher?	The worst part about being a math teacher is when you show a student how to solve a problem, and after many tries they still do not under stand it. It's like their light bulb just doesn't go on, which just breaks my heart.
What is the best thing about being a math teacher ?	The best part about being a math teacher is when a student who has been struggling begins to "get it" . Its an awesome feeling.

I would like to let all parents know how important your children and their success are to me.  Included in my site is an explanation of all my math classes and how they run.  I believe in a no homework policy but please read below for more information.  No homework does not mean your child should never be doing math at home.  Also included are some helpful hints available through the proper use of the textbook.  A sample time sheet is shown as well as a sample lesson plan which each student receives at the beginning of each chapter.  Last, but not least, is a sample set of study materials which become assigned whenever a student does not reach their goal on a quiz or test.

Please do not hesitate to call me whenever you have a question or just want to find out how your child is doing.  My number is 338-5200 EXT 4312.  I will always get back to you the next day.  Thanks

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

1)  At the beginning of each grading period, all students will set a goal grade

2)  Problems will be assigned in class and some class time will be provided.  This will probably not be enough time to finish.  The remaining problems are not assigned for homework.  However, it is the student's responsibility to work enough problems to be able to reach their goal on each quiz or test.

3)  Prior to any quiz, a student has to bring in study materials to show that they have prepared for it.  Study material sheets are given to the students at the beginning of each chapter.  Study materials consists of doing at least half of the assignments listed on that sheet.

4)  If a student brings in study materials and doesn't do as well as they wanted to, they are allowed to come in the next day and retake the quiz.  Their grade will be the average of those two scores.  When retaking they only have to redo the ones they missed. Retakes are NOT allowed for students who do not turn in study materials.

5)  If the student reaches their goal on that quiz, they follow steps 2-4 above.

6)  If they fail to reach their goal, they are required to do all the assigned problems in the next sections.  These must be done and corrected by the student prior to the next quiz.  Questions should be asked on any problems they still don't understand.

7)  If these required study materials are handed in on time (the day of the next quiz), the student follows steps 4, 5, and 6 above.

8)  Student progress may be checked on a daily basis by going to the West De Pere web site http://powerschool.wdpsd.com/public  If you don't know or don't remember your password, please contact the technology department at 338-5200 Ext 8027.

9)  Please call me (Tom Molling 338-5200 ext 4312) if you have any questions.

HELPFUL HINTS

    If your child is having trouble in math, below is a list of all the ways that this series can be used to offer extra help.

WEST DE PERE HIGH SCHOOL       Staff Member/Team: Molling                                   SAMPLE SET OF STUDY MATERIALS
WEEKLY LESSON PLANS                   Dates:       
                                                                  Course:  Integrated Math   Grade: Algebra 

 Each week a student will receive a sheet much like the one above, which outline all homework (study material) that goes along with the chapter your are studying.

25 Point Score
A sheet is given out at the beginning of every trimester for a student to fill out that shows the amount of hours they work on math related problems each week. You are then graded on the average amount of minutes you work every week. If you work and average of 90 minutes per week you get and A+ which you can see in the chart below.