James Struyk

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Overall Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

What kind of test questions does this teacher use most often (choose one):

Multiple Choice
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Short-Answer / Essay
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Is the teacher available for extra help during study halls, lunchtime, before or after school, etc.?

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The teacher responds to emails promptly. Do you...

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The teacher posts in-class materials online for reference (slides, etc.):

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The teacher lets us know at the beginning of the course and along the way how much each part of the class (homework, papers, quizzes and tests) counts towards our total grade:

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Strongly Disagree

How much homework does this teacher assign?

Way too much
More than most, but still okay
About the same as other classes
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A lot less than other classes

The amount of writing required in this class is:

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Very Low / None

The teacher allows us to use technology in class (e.g. laptop, calculator, smart pen, etc.)

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Never

How much memorization is required to do well in this teacher’s course?

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Very Low / None

What advice would you give yourself if you were just starting the class now?

Class of 2020

Mar 04, 2020

2 great ways to succeed in this class and have a ton of fun doing it: - Show up on time - Don't be dumb Struyk loves to have fun and is super knowledgeable, but if you act like a child in his classes he won't take it.

Additional Comments

Class of 2020

Mar 04, 2020

My experience in this class was awesome, and definitely the highlight of my time at high school. I took Band and Jazz Lab Band with him all four years of high school, but I chose to take a bunch of other elective classes that he teaches along the way as well. He is super willing to engage in authentic conversation, and will work with you to accommodate your needs. He has built up a large and successful band program from close to nothing, and I'm so glad I got to be a part of that.