Mrs. Denise Barr
Hi, I am Denise Barr. I moved home to Spencer last year. I am an Owen Valley graduate. This will be my 8th year as a classroom teacher. Prior to that I was an instructional assistant for 7 years. My husband’s name is Rick. I have 2 children of my own. Sydney is 22 and recently graduated from Purdue. She works as an athletic trainer at Riley Hospital. Parker is 19 and an electrical engineering student at Purdue. I have two step-sons, Ricky (36) and Tyson (35). I also have six step-grandsons. When I am not at school, I enjoy riding my side-by-side, going to sprint car races, and camping. I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan!
E-Learning - Expectations of Behavior, Work, & Attendance
Come prepared to work and learn: Prepared means that lessons have been submitted before class starting at 8:20 a.m., all supplies for the day are available for you (paper, pencil, computer), daily check-in for/attendance is complete before 8:20 a.m., and that you have visited the restroom and filled your water bottle, if needed.
Mindset is critical: *You can learn. Whether something is challenging you or not, you can always learn. *To persevere when you are frustrated is the sign of a person with phenomenal GRIT...that's fantastic! *Find ways to challenge yourself. * We all learn when we fail. You just need to dig within yourself to learn from your mistakes. * Always try your hardest...whether work is challenging or simple for you. * Your effort and attitude determine much of your outcome.
Attendance: On days you are expected to be present on Google Meet, you will need to be logged in & ready to learn by 8:20 a.m. This means work has been submitted and the check-in form completed by 8:20. If you are absent, complete the work listed within all of the Google Classrooms for the day. As with in-person school, you have one day for each day absent to submit work. A parent/guardian should let me know of an absence.
Late Work: Any work not submitted on time will make it more challenging to move forward and be an active participant in class. Work will only be accepted within a week of the due date. If you submit something late (or if you've submitted from being absent- not late), you complete the Late/Missing Work Form specifically telling me what you have submitted.
Absent Work: You have however many days you missed to complete any work from when you were absent. If you missed one day, you have one day to complete the work from the day you were absent. Work will only be accepted within a week of the due date. If you submit something late (or if you've submitted from being absent- not late), you complete the Late/Missing Work Form or Make-Up Absent Form specifically telling me what you have submitted.
Behavior: *actively participate *answer questions *volunteer *be polite *respect your classmates