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Important tips for success

Important tips for success As part of this class will be conducted online (you will be interacting with classmates through online discussions) it is important to think about how to communicate with the rest of the class in a thoughtful, respectful way. In addition, my expectations for the online component for this class are here. Finally, please read through the Internet safety tips. Please read over these tips. Let me know if you have any questions. Don´t hesitate to contact me via the Remind App or my email (ayork@pps.net). Expectations for online parts of the class To earn an A or B for this part of the online part of the class (such as blogging, podcasting, sharing resources online) there are several aspects that are required: All work needs to be submitted on time . Your participation impacts your learning, but also the learning of your classmates. They can´t reply to your thinking without seeing it first. All work needs to meet requirements . Usually that means m...

Welcome

Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year. This year finds us still trying to get settled in our new school, and determining what our new mascot will be. I am excited to be taking on some new roles here while still helping to improve our post-high school support and helping prepare for graduation and what comes next for them. I am teaching a variety of different classes this year: AP Seminar --a new class at Franklin. This class will stretch us as all as learners! We are going to learn skills to help you become more critical and reflective thinkers. If you are a sophomore or junior, you will also have the opportunity to go onto the AP Research class in the next school year, where you will get to really focus some attention to a problem or topic you are interested in. Essential Skills --Students who need to finish up their Reading and/or Writing Work Samples will be able to complete them in this class.  Introduction to Education --This class is for students who are interested in l...