Course Name: English Strategies 9/10
Course Number: 07112-1
Credit Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 1:00 - 1:55 P.M.
School Year: 2021-2022
Room Number: W203
Teacher Name: Steven Boreen
Contact Information:
Email: Steven.Boreen@mpls.k12.mn.us (preferred)
Phone : 612-668-3030
Course Description:
State Standards:
Course Objectives/Aims:
Technology Expectations:
Students will participate in class using a Chromebook or other computer/laptop with guidance.
Students will not use cell phones during class unless it is for a teacher-directed purpose.
Required materials:
Chromebook or other laptop/computer
Notebook
Pencil
Classroom Procedures and Policies:
Attendance Policy: See school, district and state attendance policies
Class participation statement: Active participation is required during classroom sessions. Students must respond as able and in a respectful manner to classroom questions, classroom discussion, classroom activities and to peers.
Differentiated Instruction: Students are taught at their individual learning levels as indicated in their IEPs.
Assessment
● Student work, quizzes, tests, and class participation.
● Teacher Observations
Grading Criteria:
Students are graded based as indicated on their IEPs for class credit.
Expectations:
Aim high
Never stop trying
Clean up your workspace
Hands and feet to yourself
Own your actions
Respect yourself, others and school property
Student Code of Conduct
All students are expected to adhere to the Southwest High School and Minneapolis District Citywide Discipline Policy, designed to promote a safe and respectful learning environment. For more information about your rights and responsibilities consult your Southwest Student Handbook
Academic Honesty: Plagiarism/Consequences
It is expected that members of this class will observe strict policies of academic honesty and will be respectful of each other. Members of this class are expected to complete their own work.
School Learning Safety Reminder
A safety reminder:
Using Google tools is just like any other learning environment.
All MPS policies related to bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, and the use of drugs, alcohol, or smoking apply to students and staff in this online setting. Remember to make good decisions and act appropriately as responsible community members. MPS will be monitoring chats and postings for inappropriate content and will be following up when needed.
Email, Call or Text
612-416-1162
Minneapolis Public Schools Policies
https://policy.mpls.k12.mn.us/