Jeffrey Jernigan
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Multiple ChoiceIs the teacher available for extra help during study halls, lunchtime, before or after school, etc.?
Almost AlwaysThe teacher responds to emails promptly. Do you...
Strongly AgreeThe teacher posts in-class materials online for reference (slides, etc.):
Almost AlwaysThe 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:
Strongly AgreeHow much homework does this teacher assign?
Way too muchThe amount of writing required in this class is:
Very HighThe teacher allows us to use technology in class (e.g. laptop, calculator, smart pen, etc.)
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Very HighWhat advice would you give yourself if you were just starting the class now?
Class of 2022
AP Calculus is taught like a 3 (possibly 4) credit college level course. The general rule of thumb for this 2 hours per credit hour spent on work outside of class time (so 6-8 hours). The best way I would describe this class is fair. Mr. Jernigan and the other math teachers will give you every possible opportunity to succeed, as long as you take advantage of the resources provided. This means that it is really your fault if you are not doing well. Given the nature of the class, expect to spend many lunch days and mornings before the first bell working on calculus. Also, stay organized.
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Class of 2022
AP Calculus is an incredibly rigorous course that does a great job preparing you for college, and has left me feeling very conflicted in my opinions on this class. Many of Mr. Jernigan's requirements (like getting a 0 for forgetting +C, trig papers, emailing before class if you will not be there) can feel anywhere from pointless to extremely infuriating. However, you get used to them in the long run, and I think they are ultimately good practices in both helping you learn, and in the professional world. Additionally, the class definitely loosens up in the second semester, as things get less strict. My main issue with this class is the sheer amount of stress and time that it eats up. From before the first day of class, this course sets a precedent for how invasive it will become in your life. Expect things like making your family get ready earlier so you can get to school at like 7:15, being forced to pay additional money in class (it's like $15), frequently missing lunch to do calculus, a required Saturday mock AP test, and being forced to wear a t-shirt. This class feels unfair in the amount of additional resources you may need in order to succeed (like possible tutoring), and I cannot imagine taking this class if your family is not flexible in schedule and is living paycheck-to-paycheck. If you are in another extracurricular that takes up a lot of time (such as football, theater, a job, etc. ), then I highly recommend avoiding an AP math class. Although Mr. Jernigan is consistently available for help, his presence can be so intimidating and frightening (at least to me) that it can sometimes be hard to see him as another human being and actually ask for help. This class relies on stress and (in my opinion) unhealthy mindsets about work ethic in order to get results. I'm neurotypical and I cannot imagine taking this course while having to also deal with things like panic attacks or ADHD, given the amount of stress I was under. Despite all of this however, I have a lot of respect for Mr. Jernigan as a teacher. He is incredibly dedicated to his job, and will put in a lot of effort to help you succeed (as long as you also work hard). He is incredibly knowledgeable and is definitely able to help (if you can push past the fear in your brain to actually interpret the information he is helping you with). He is by no means a bad teacher - in fact, he is probably one of the best teachers I have ever had in terms of teaching material. He definitely favors students that consistently spend more free time with him practicing calculus (which makes sense), so be prepared for that. Ultimately, if you are good at math (like getting A's all 4 quarters of pre-calc good) and don't really have anything else going on outside of school, this is a fine class to take and will help you later in life. If not, then I would definitely ponder whether or not math means that much to you, as it might not be worth the stress.