Monday, September 14 welcome: review of criteria sheet and class blog


 
WELCOME TO ENGLISH II    

This is your designated English II blog. You made it here by way of google classroom.

You are now 10th graders and this is your on-line class. 

         Each day you will find a daily link to this blog on google classroom. This is where you will find the work we will be covering that day for which you are responsible. You may also access the blog directly: sotaenglish2.blogspot.com/ OR you may go to my SOTA website page, where I have provided direct links under my name on the staff page.

What if you miss a class? As every day there is a date associated with each day's work, you may access all material for every day by the date on google classroom; as well, you can go the blog and there too, every day's post is listed by date. On google classroom, you will have chronological access to all days. This is organized by date.  Similarly, all dates are available in order on the blog. That means, if you are absent, you can find every thing you need for every day! 

How do I share my work? On your google doc, put in my number 2006630 and my name will pop up. Simply share with me.  With the exception of longer writing assignments, you will see your grade within 24 hours.

Questions? 

Please, please, do not hestitate to stay in commuication with me:  Dorothy.Parker@rcsdk12.org                                                                                                                                                                         

IN CLASS:  1. Let's meet each other and take attendance

                               2.  review of the course criteria sheet. 

                               3.  Getting on the blog directly: class blog



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English II                                         Course Criteria Sheet    Mrs. Parker

 

Language development is the natural expression of human curiosity and the exploration of human nature As with other language arts courses, students will practice those reading, writing and oral skills that

promote proficiency. Our goal is their practical application to whatever further educational path the student chooses. This course introduces the strategies, tools and techniques of journalism. Students will work in a variety of media to explore local, national and global issues.  Upon the successful completion of the course, the student will receive one graduation credit.

 

Please save this information for future reference. It will also be posted in google classroom and on our class blog: https://sotaenglish2.blogspot.com

 

Please sign and share with me page 3, indicating that you have read this material and have shared both the student and parent contact information.

 

IMPORTANT DATES: Curriculum Night – Wednesday, September 23 (6 – 8)

Parent teacher Conference dates:  Thursday, October 15; Wednesday, December 9

                                                           Wednesday, March 3, 2021, Wednesday, April 28, 2021

 

Needed Classroom Materials: chrome book

Technology Support: 262-8700.  Need for Chromebooks https://forms.gle/FFfKMB4e3qQ6Fsby8

MIFI Needs:  https://forms.gle/LAgrmq8wiPLveVC97

PowerSchool Parent Portal: For instructions and a how-to view to set up your account, visit https://www.rcsdk12.org/parentportal

 

*Contact information: Mrs. Parker’s google voice telephone: 585-568-7611; please leave a message and I’ll ring you back within 24 hours; e-mail:Dorothy.Parker@rcsdk12.org

 

Class blog:   https://sotaenglish2.blogspot.com

This is the go-to place for students and parents for all class information, including readings and assignments. The site is updated daily and accessible 24-7, including all past assignments.  When students are absent, all material can be accessed here. As well, the blog information can be accessed through google classroom and on my SOTA web page under staff.

 

 Grading: 70%: writing and summative assessments; 30% language exercises and daily “do-nows” Numerical Delineation: 0-64 = F, 65-69= D, 70-74= C, 75 – 79 = C+, 80 – 84 = B, 85 – 89 = B+, 90 – 94 = A. 95 – 100 = A+   Late work policy: Late work will be accepted for 50%, with the exception of those who have communicated directly with their teacher.

SEL (Social Emotional Check and Connect): Students have a Social Emotional Check and Connect from 8:30-8:50 each day. The teacher is their first period teacher. They should report to this check and connect time daily (their first period teacher will send them a link to the Zoom meeting).  This will be a time for questions, activities, discuss coping strategies, and opportunities to discuss social emotional competencies or standards. 

Attendance policy: Students are expected to arrive punctually to their assigned Zoom on-line class Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, where attendance will be taken. On Wednesday, students will work asynchronously; however, teachers will be available at scheduled times for assistance.  Wednesday attendance will be taken by either work received or by checking in with the teacher.

 

 

Office Hours: MTRF:11:45 to 12:45                        

Wednesday: 9:30 to 10:30 and 1:30 to 2:30

 

Please note the following school-wide classroom plan.

Be on time, Be prepared, Be engaged. Daily attendance in your on-line class is expected.

 

         





 

 

        

 

 

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English II    Mrs. Parker                       due by Monday, September 21

 

Please sign and return the following to indicate that you have read the course criteria sheet

My e-mail: dorothy.parker@rcsdk12.org

 

Student name _____________________________________________________

 

Student e-mail _________________________________________________________

 

Student phone number___________________________________________________

 

Parent/ guardian name _____________________________________________

 

Telephone _________________________________________________________________________

 

Parent e-mail ______________________________________________________________________

 

 See you tomorrow!













                                                              


  







Welcome to Journalism and our on-line class.!

There are three teachers associated with this class: myself (Ms. Parker), Ms. Zingaro and Ms. Sweet. At times we will be dividing up the class to make sure everyone receives the best instruction. We are all here to support you and make our learning successful. Our goal is create a supportive, classroom community. 

Please, please, do not hestitate to stay in commuication with us.                                                                                   Dorothy.Parker@rcsdk12.org                                                                                                                         Jennifer.Zingaro@rcsdk12.org                                                                                                                       Elizabeth.Sweet@rcsdk12.org

This is your Journalism blog. If you have had me before, you are familiar with the process. It's nice to see so many familiar faces! 

How will the mechanics of this class work? Each day on google classroom you will find a link to the day's blog. Simply press the link, and you will be taken to the current page. That's where you should be now.  We will begin each class by a contemporary news fact, followed by all the information you will need to complete the assignment, which might extend over a few days.       

        You may also reach the blog through the link on my SOTA web page or go directly to it at: https://sotajournalism20-21.blogspot.com  

         What if you miss a class? As every day there is a date associated with each day's work, you may access all material for every day by the date on google classroom; as well, you can go the blog and there too, every day's post is listed by date. 

In class: review of the course criteria sheet

Assignment: Due by midnight tonight Monday, September 14:                                                                                         Please send along 1) your name                                                                                                                                                   2) two positive adjectives that describe you, one beginning with the first initial of your first (given) name and the second with the first initial of your last (surname).                                      This is your first graded assignment. It will go in the 10% category.

See you tomorrow!

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