Get to Know Mr. Coats

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Know Mr. Coats assignment

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About Mr. Coats

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Grew up in Greendale, WI and Rochester Hills, MI

Graduated from Adams High School, Oakland University,

and Wayne State University

Student Taught at Hart Middle School

Taught at Hart Middle School

Teaches at Stoney Creek

High School

Mr. Coats’ Interests/Hobbies

Playing and coaching basketball

Learning new things

Reading

Surfing the web

Traveling

Going to cottage

Walking Lily, Zella, and

Phoenix

Coaching lacrosse

Spending time with family

Trying to golf

Lily, Zella, Phoenix

Mr. Coats’ family

Bethany, works as in IT at

Ford

Kyle, 26, attended MSU

and Oakland University,

graduated!

Koty, 22, attends Oakland

University and plays

Lacrosse at OU

Why do I teach?

I enjoy learning and helping others learn.

I enjoy being around the younger generation.

I enjoy new challenges and every day is different.

I want to help guide the younger generation to being

responsible citizens.

Best job I have ever had!

Keys to Success: Materials

Bring the Following items everyday!

Notebook

Pen/Pencil (Ask classmates before me)

3 Ring Binder (To help organize your assignments

Planner (Highly recommended)

Keys to Success: Absent WorkPlease follow the protocol below

1. Check website for announcements

Coatsatthecreek.weebly.com

Print all Handouts/ notes (media center)

or

2. Look in the baskets at the front of class

3. Meet with Mr. Coats before or after school

Absent date on work

Put work in assignment turn in tray on my desk

Nothing sinks a student faster than not taking care of absent work. I WILL NOT TRACK YOU DOWN – BE RESPONSIBLE!!!

Extra Help

I have no problem making myself available during lunch, or

after school to help you with any questions regarding this

class. Don’t be afraid to approach me. You may also email me with any questions. Please do not abuse this option.