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Red = Grade 7
Blue=8
Hi All
As a teacher, this has certainly been a challenging time to be working with young students who are just beginning to develop a momentum to carry them forward to the rest of their lives both socially and academically.
As a parent of teenagers, it is also a scary time for the exact same reasons. Socially, my two boys have limits they never had before and academically, there is obviously going to be some measure of upheaval. Yes, even in the teacher's house, I am just "Dad" and all my special "teacher powers" are challenged by whatever new app or game or show on Netflix is popular that week. With all that, of course is the true goal of keeping them (and ourselves) well, so when all of this settles, we can get back to teaching and learning and moving forward.
With that in mind, this site, over the next few days will be enhanced to cover most of the year's work in my courses. As we proceed, I will be adding to it as I find more resources to make up for the missing classes. I am confident that we can, together, proceed with learning to get to where we need to be for when we return. I will publish timelines, as we go, so you can get a good idea of where we should be at any given time.
Finally, parents and students. If you have questions, send me a message. I will get back to you as soon as I can. Our situation, as teachers, is still yet being determined but I am sure in a few days' the confusion will settle and the "routine" will become clearer and, just like when we are in the classroom, we will work together to ensure we all get to where we need to be - Hopefully, back here, soon, together.
My best to you and yours
M. West / aka Ches West
Of note, there aren't always specific homework assignments or tests set for particular dates
BUT, students should always spend time at home regularly reviewing lessons to ensure they have a
complete understanding of material BEFORE they have to do an evaluation.
Red = Grade 7
Blue=8
Hi All
As a teacher, this has certainly been a challenging time to be working with young students who are just beginning to develop a momentum to carry them forward to the rest of their lives both socially and academically.
As a parent of teenagers, it is also a scary time for the exact same reasons. Socially, my two boys have limits they never had before and academically, there is obviously going to be some measure of upheaval. Yes, even in the teacher's house, I am just "Dad" and all my special "teacher powers" are challenged by whatever new app or game or show on Netflix is popular that week. With all that, of course is the true goal of keeping them (and ourselves) well, so when all of this settles, we can get back to teaching and learning and moving forward.
With that in mind, this site, over the next few days will be enhanced to cover most of the year's work in my courses. As we proceed, I will be adding to it as I find more resources to make up for the missing classes. I am confident that we can, together, proceed with learning to get to where we need to be for when we return. I will publish timelines, as we go, so you can get a good idea of where we should be at any given time.
Finally, parents and students. If you have questions, send me a message. I will get back to you as soon as I can. Our situation, as teachers, is still yet being determined but I am sure in a few days' the confusion will settle and the "routine" will become clearer and, just like when we are in the classroom, we will work together to ensure we all get to where we need to be - Hopefully, back here, soon, together.
My best to you and yours
M. West / aka Ches West
Of note, there aren't always specific homework assignments or tests set for particular dates
BUT, students should always spend time at home regularly reviewing lessons to ensure they have a
complete understanding of material BEFORE they have to do an evaluation.