Dear Parents,
Hello! My name is Gary Waller and I am very excited to be teaching your child this 2013-2014 school year! I look forward to getting to know you and your child. Here are a few things about me:
· I attended Lipscomb 1st grade through college and received my Masters from Trevecca
· I am beginning my 22nd year of teaching and my 6th here at Lipscomb.
· I’ve been married for 22 years, and I have 3 children ages 18, 14, and 9.
· I attend Harpeth Hills Church of Christ where I am currently a coordinator for our youth ministry
I am continually reminded by God how blessed I am to have the daily opportunity to share the “Good News of Jesus” with His children. Growing up at Lipscomb and experiencing how daily Bible classes shaped my life, it became a dream of mine to one day “come home” and teach God’s Word and have an eternal impact for God’s Kingdom. He is good. I am also very excited about the things we will be studying this year in Bible.
Hello! My name is Gary Waller and I am very excited to be teaching your child this 2013-2014 school year! I look forward to getting to know you and your child. Here are a few things about me:
· I attended Lipscomb 1st grade through college and received my Masters from Trevecca
· I am beginning my 22nd year of teaching and my 6th here at Lipscomb.
· I’ve been married for 22 years, and I have 3 children ages 18, 14, and 9.
· I attend Harpeth Hills Church of Christ where I am currently a coordinator for our youth ministry
I am continually reminded by God how blessed I am to have the daily opportunity to share the “Good News of Jesus” with His children. Growing up at Lipscomb and experiencing how daily Bible classes shaped my life, it became a dream of mine to one day “come home” and teach God’s Word and have an eternal impact for God’s Kingdom. He is good. I am also very excited about the things we will be studying this year in Bible.
THE CHRISTIAN WALK:
Course Topics and Units of Study, Additional Enrichment Activities, Course Grading System, Teacher Communication: :
Course Topics and Units of Study:
1. Introductions: Teacher, students, rules, procedures, course description
2. God’s Redemptive Story
3. Learning about The Heart and Mind of Christ
4. The Gospel—“God’s Good News”
5. Defining success—The purpose and meaning of life for a Christian
6. A study of Ephesians
7. A study of Philippians
8. Adversity
9. Materialism
10. Substance abuse
11. Dating
12. Social Media
Additional Enrichment Activities:
1.Prayer days, Quiet time, Journaling
2. Making “University Connections” by having students from Lipscomb University come to our class as guest speakers.
4. 1 Service Project each 9 weeks: Students choose their own service project approved by Mr. Waller (No financial cost necessary)
Course Grading System:
1. Total points calculation
2. Approximate percentages:
1. Homework, class work, service projects, journals, quizzes: 70%
2. Tests: 30%
Teacher Communication:
1. RenWeb will updated daily: grades, assignments, lesson plans.
2. Students will keep their own written grade sheets.
3. Students will keep their own Planners/Assignment Books.
4. Progress Reports sent home twice each 9 weeks
5. E mail: [email protected] Phone: 966-6467
Course Topics and Units of Study, Additional Enrichment Activities, Course Grading System, Teacher Communication: :
Course Topics and Units of Study:
1. Introductions: Teacher, students, rules, procedures, course description
2. God’s Redemptive Story
3. Learning about The Heart and Mind of Christ
4. The Gospel—“God’s Good News”
5. Defining success—The purpose and meaning of life for a Christian
6. A study of Ephesians
7. A study of Philippians
8. Adversity
9. Materialism
10. Substance abuse
11. Dating
12. Social Media
Additional Enrichment Activities:
1.Prayer days, Quiet time, Journaling
2. Making “University Connections” by having students from Lipscomb University come to our class as guest speakers.
4. 1 Service Project each 9 weeks: Students choose their own service project approved by Mr. Waller (No financial cost necessary)
Course Grading System:
1. Total points calculation
2. Approximate percentages:
1. Homework, class work, service projects, journals, quizzes: 70%
2. Tests: 30%
Teacher Communication:
1. RenWeb will updated daily: grades, assignments, lesson plans.
2. Students will keep their own written grade sheets.
3. Students will keep their own Planners/Assignment Books.
4. Progress Reports sent home twice each 9 weeks
5. E mail: [email protected] Phone: 966-6467