About Dr. R
Where was Dr. R born?
Peru
What is Seminar for?
Working, getting organized, asking for help, and becoming more independent.
Complete your work ______ and to the best of your ability.
carefully
Where should you be during work time?
In your assigned seat/area.
You finish an assignment. What next?
Check for completeness/quality, then move to your next assigned task.
About how long has Dr. R been teaching?
30 years
What happens to phones during work time?
Phones are away
True or False: Finishing first is more important than doing your best work.
FALSE
What should your voice level allow other students to do?
Work without being distracted.
You forgot your materials. What should you do?
Ask for help finding what you need and make a plan to prevent it next time.
What activity has Dr. R mentored for years?
Robotics and Ultimate frisbee
What should you do if you are stuck?
Try first, then ask for help
What should you do before saying, 'I don't know what to do'?
Read the directions, check your materials/assignment, and try a first step.
What should you keep to yourself?
Your hands, body, and belongings.
Your phone buzzes during work time. What do you do?
Leave it away and stay focused on your work.
What's Dr. R's favorite drink?
Coffee
What is one thing you may need to organize during Seminar?
Your materials, assignments, planner, digital files, backpack, etc.
What does 'independent' mean in Seminar?
Managing your work and using available supports before relying on someone else.
How many bathroom trips are allowed during Seminar?
ONE
You have no idea what assignment to work on. What do you do?
Check your assignments/planner, identify a task, and ask for help if needed.
Name ONE: Dr. R's favorite movie, favorite book, OR favorite cartoon character.
Movie: Inception
Book: The Martian
Character: Snoopy
True or False: Seminar is free time because it is like a study hall.
FALSE. It is structured time to work and build independence.
Why might organizing materials be part of your work?
Because being organized helps you find, start, complete, and turn in your work.
How do you document a bathroom trip?
Log the time you leave and the time you return in the notebook at the door.
You return from the bathroom after more than 5 minutes. What happens?
The time is documented and the information may be shared with the Dean of Students and your parents/guardians.