Teacher



Hello, I am Tanya Griscom a.k.a MS. GRIS I am here to PUMP YOUR CHILD UP...on SCIENCE!


 * I welcome your input and or questions regarding your child.**
 * You may contact me at: 720-291-2182 OR via e-mail: tanyagriscom@q.com**

Ms. Gris's Teaching Philosophy
 * meaning how I teach and what I expect your children to get out of my class.

__**My Goal as a Teacher**__ - To ignite a spark inside students that allows them to see the massive amount of POSSIBILITIES available to them REGARDLESS of race, gender or financial means and provide them the keys to discovering those possibilities! If a student takes only one thing from my class I would hope it to be a better understanding of their place in the world and the impact they have on it.

__**Classroom Philosophies**__ - I believe in empowering students to determine their success. Therefore my classroom will be one that holds in the Highest Regard Diversity, Equality, Respect, Fairness, Democracy, and Manners. To Treat Others As They Would Like To Be Treated.

__**Teaching Philosophies**__ - Science is the world around us and within us and therefore cannot be learned sitting in rows of chairs in a sterile classroom. We will focus almost completely on teamwork, learning outside, field trips, the web and interactive videos labs, and many other fun activities. .


 * __Testing & Grading Philosophies__** - I will teach so that my class has the knowledge to pass state mandated assessment tests and much more. I will give many opportunities throughout the semester for extra credit projects. My grading system will largely be based on participation and amicability (their ability to get along with others and work in a group setting to achieve a common goal).


 * __Absentee Philosophy__** - I understand things come up in life and that each child's life outside of school is unique. I will work WITH (not around) any student that COMMUNICATES WITH ME. We, the student and myself will find a solution to just about any obstacle they face which is preventing them from coming to class or completing assignments.