Hello, My name is Dave Merkel and I have been teaching at FRCHS since 2001.  I am currently a Special Education teacher at the high school.  In addition to teaching, I also coach track and field, and cross country at the high school and enjoy Flat Rock athletics.  I enjoy coaching and teaching in the Flat Rock district.


Being a Special Education teacher I spend most of my day teaching and helping the Special Education Students at Flat Rock High school.  My Schedule is as follows:

1st hour LC American History B

2nd Hour LC American History B

3rd Hour Prep

4th Hour LC Government

5th Hour Special Education Consulting Time

6th Hour Resource Room

7th Hour Resource Room

The grading criteria for the classes follows the History Departments guidelines.

Homework 10%

Writings 20%

Quizzes and Projects 20%

Tests 30%

Exam 20%


LC Classes are for Special education students only.  LC classes mirror the regular education classes but offer modifications, accommodations, and supports.


My contact information is as follows:

Phone number (734) 535-6637

e-mail address  dmerkel@mail.flatrock.k12.mi.us

Since I am seldom in my own classroom it is best to communicate via e-mail.


I have found that a successful student is a prepared student.  I recommend all students bring paper and a pencil and their folders/notebook to class each day.  Textbook are located in the classroom.  Textbooks remain in the classroom but can be signed out by the student.  Students can access their book online by going to:  www.pearsonsuccessnet.com  User name and password is: flatrock