Mr. Cy Ellsworth 2023-24
Special Education/History
email: ellsworcyr@slcs.org
Welcome to my website! You will be required to use this site each day to find success in my courses. This year I will be teaching Government 12, Economics 12, U.S. History 11, Global 9 and Global 10. I will also be facilitating a group of students in Resource Room.
It is hard to believe that I have been teaching in the Saranac Lake Central School District since 1996 after graduating from Syracuse University. My first position was working as a Special Education Teacher. I transitioned to a History Teacher and I am fortunate to currently be teaching History as well as being a Special Education teacher at SLHS.
I hold a Bachelor's Degree in History; A Master's Degree in Education; and a Master's Degree in Special Education all from Syracuse University. I also hold a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration from Plattsburgh State University.
I am married to Vickie who graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology and I have two boys - Zach and Mitchell. Zach is a Junior and student-athlete at the University of Southern Maine and Mitchell is a Freshman and student-athlete at Brockport State University
I coach indoor and outdoor varsity track and field and this year I am also coaching Modified Football. My summer's are spent doing carpentry, care-taking properties and spending time with my family!
REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSES
Chromebook > Pen/Pencil > 1 Pocket Folder
CLASS EXPECTATIONS
I have high expectations for myself and you. You are expected to be RESPECTFUL, ACCOUNTABLE and POSITIVE while working to the best of your ability.
GRADING POLICY
TESTS/TWIZ: A test is one form of assessment given at the conclusion of a Unit. Tests will account for 25% of your grade.A Twiz provides me with a quick “snapshot” of vocabulary, concepts, enduring issues, etc.
PARTICIPATION/ATTENDANCE: Participation and attendance is important in school. You will be evaluated using a participation rubric. Participation will account for 50% of your grade.
PROJECTS & HOMEWORK: Projects and homework will account for 25% of your grade. At times Projects will be used as a form of assessment.
PORTFOLIO: You will be required to keep a portfolio of your work from the start of school to the end of school. Portfolio’s show growth. Your portfolio will be a part of your test grade. I will start your portfolio and you will add to it after the first 10 weeks of school.
