Welcome to Mr. Andersen's Webpage
Secondary English &
Film Study Teacher
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Dunkerton H.S. - Home of the Raiders!
School Motto: D
= e3
Educating,
Elevating, Enlightening
SEE THE POSSIBILITIES
English is one of the most complex and
complicated languages on the planet. Fortunately for most of us, we have been students of English since
birth. We use it every single day in the form of spoken word, written sentence, e-mail, text message, and so on.
It has many variations - Old English, modern English, slang, regional dialects, adages, colloquialisms, and more - that only
add to its complexity. In what other language can a word spelled exactly the same (for example, tear)
be pronounced differently and have totally different meanings?
No one can ever truly master the English language, but in my classes we will do our best to learn and practice all of its
intricacies and, at the very least, appreciate the native tongue that many of us take for granted.
Bringing Your Best
In my opinion, in order to achieve success
at a high level you must first be willing to learn with the same kind of vigor and gusto. As your teacher, I will provide
a positive classroom environment, numerous opportunities for individual and group work, and an abundance of thought-provoking
activities to help you open the door. In exchange I ask each student bring his or her own personal best effort
to class each and every single day. Working together, we can and will move you towards a brighter future.
"You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true."
Classroom Creed
Upon entering this classroom, you are committing yourself
to excellence and integrity, to being an active member of a caring community that recognizes and everyone's uniqueness
and individuality, and to upholding these principles for as long as you choose to be here.
"The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway
of the weak becomes a stepping stone in the pathway of the strong."
Upcoming Events:
Mon. 8 Boys track starts
Wed.
10 Planning for Life presentation
7-12th grades @ 8:20 am in aud
Thurs. 11 PTO meeting @ 6:00 pm
in elem. comp. lab
Schoolboard meeting @ 7:00 pm in ICN
Fri. 12 1:00
early dismissal
Teacher inservice
Sat. 13 State Individual Speech
Contest
Daylight Savings Time
Set clocks ahead 1 hour before you go to bed
Mon. 15
NO SCHOOL
Teacher inservice
Tues. 16 Music Boosters meeting
@ 5:30 pm
Thurs. 18 Music Boosters dinner @ 5:30 pm
Music AID H.S. concert @ 7:00 pm
