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Ms. Schultz

I have been proud to serve as a teacher at Richards High School since 2020. Prior to joining Richards, I taught at our sister school, Shepard High School, from 2000 to 2020.

  • Bachelor's Degree in Learning Disabilities and Emotional Disorders, Illinois State University
  • Master's Degree in Administration and Supervision, St. Xavier University

Over the course of my teaching career, I have had the opportunity to teach a wide variety of courses. Some of the classes I have taught include:

  • Connecting to Wellness (Team-Taught)
  • Health (Core)
  • Biology (Team-Taught)
  • Biology (Core)
  • Physical Science (Core)
  • Freshman Transitions
  • Personal Development Skills (PDS)
  • Access Facilitator
  • ATTAIN
  • English 1 and English 3 (Team-Taught)
  • English 1 and English 2 (Core)
  • Algebra (Team-Taught)
  • Geography (Team-Taught)

Grading policies are explained in the course syllabus attached below and follow the district's grading guidelines.

 

Retaking Common Unit Assessments

Students are strongly encouraged to retake CUA assessments when appropriate; however, retakes cannot be required. Each course has specific requirements that must be completed before a retake is permitted to help ensure students have mastered the material. 

My Daily Schedule 

1st Period: Connecting to Wellness (Team-Taught) with Mr. Makuch and Mrs. McMillan
Room 172B

3rd Period: Connecting to Wellness (Team-Taught) with Mr. Makuch and Mrs. McMillan
Room 172B

4th Period: Workroom Supervision

5th Period: English 3 (Team-Taught) with Mrs. Coleman
Room 168

7th Period: English 3 (Team-Taught) with Mrs. Coleman
Room 168

8th Period: Connecting to Wellness (Team-Taught) with Ms. Williams and Mrs. McMillan
Room 172B

 
 
MEET THE TEACHER Information:
English 3 (Team-Taught) Attachment Below
Connecting to Wellness (Team-Taught) Attachment Below
 
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Name
Melissa Schultz
Position
Special Education Teacher