Ruth's Class
COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
School is fully open but we are still observing the following COVID safety precautions:
When you come to school you must wear a mask and keep 3 feet social distance while you are indoors
If you feel any symptoms at all, even just a headache or a runny nose, do not come to school!
Wash your hands thoroughly, and often!
We will not have field trips or van routes in T1.
If you want to get vaccinated or have any questions or concerns about the vaccine let me know!
Above is a video explaining how mRNA vaccines work. If you want to get the vaccine, go to this website: https://myturn.ca.gov/
Learning Works Expectations
Students must make contact with me at least once every THREE days. This contact can include meeting in person, over zoom, a phone call, email, remind message, or text exchange.
Students are expected to complete two modules per week. A minimum of five modules are due by the last day of every learning period. If you do not meet the minimum requirement you will enter academic probation, be given a notice of “Intent to Drop” and eventually will be dropped from enrollment. The rate at which you graduate is determined by the number of modules completed per LP.
Mechanics
When turning in modules please make sure that:
All book work and projects are complete and in order according to the cover page. Put your name on each module.
There is only one staple securing the packet.
Remember, this is your hard work, always present it in a neat and organized fashion.
If you are comfortable typing your work, I will also accept modules via email/google suite.
Zoom Office Hours &
Weekly Check-in
This year, students are required to check-in with teachers at least twice a week. This can be accomplished by phone call, text, email, Zoom, or in-person. In the next two weeks, we will decide on a time that best fits for you to check in with me. This will be YOUR time to meet with me and ask me any questions, school-related or not, that you have.
In addition, I will have Zoom office hours ONCE a week: every Wednesday from 3-4 PM. All students will have the link and can stop in to ask questions or just talk. You’re also welcome to stop by in person! I will have treats :D.
Contact Information
Ruth Richardson, Teacher
Cell: (626)818-5688
Carlos Villegas, Robert Imes, Chasers
Cell (Carlos): (213) 448-5510. Robert: (847) 902-3665
carlosv@learningworkscharter.com. robert@learningworkscharter.com
Important Links
Remind App
Classroom Code: @87ge69
Download the app or text @87ge69 to 81010
Learning Works Website
ABOUT YOUR TEACHER AND CHASERS
RUTH RICHARDSON
Hi! I'm Ruth, and I have been at Learning Works since we opened. I went to college for pre-med, but transferred to art school, then worked as an illustrator and fashion designer in London and NYC. When my daughter was in school, I rediscovered my love of math while tutoring, and coaching math teams. Working with the incredible students at LWCS convinced me to go back to school and get my math credential. I am lucky to be able to share my love of art and math with my students every day. In my spare time I am an activist for social justice and the environment, I read voraciously, and I hang out and watch the Dodgers with my family and two dogs.
Robert Imes
My name is Robert Imes. I am happy to be a chaser here at Learning Works. I grew up north of Los Angeles. I grew up in a dysfunctional home and found out I was going to be a father at the age of 16. I lacked direction and I did not have the support needed to succeed. I suffered from low self-esteem and ultimately, I found myself in trouble with the law. I was able to graduate from high school, earn multiple trade certifications and have been working towards my degree. I have been a youth mentor for many years and I love being able to give back in meaningful ways. I want to use my story to help others who find themselves in the same predicament I was once in, to succeed and not have to learn all of life’s lessons the hard way.
Carlos villegas
Hi everyone, my name is Carlos Villegas and I'm a chaser here at Learning Works. I've been here for 8 years, helping staff, and working with students to graduate. I had a bad experience attending public school until I enrolled at Learning Works. I graduated June 2012, and loved Learning Works for all the support the staff has given me. Now I'm giving back as a chaser and attending CAL STATE LA working on my B.A in STUDIO ARTS! I have loved making art my whole life and I am an active participant in the street art scene around LA. My graduation date is set for June 2023 and after I want to work in art education as a career.