Meetings

Today has been a long day. We had a meeting arranged by the DPS-appointed mentor until 3:30 PM, followed by a PTSA meeting (similar to a parent-teacher meeting) at 6 PM. I just got home now. Here's a brief overview of my work at school: We follow an A-day/B-day schedule. On A days, I teach three Algebra II classes during the 1st, 2nd, and 4th periods. On B days, I have two classes during the 1st and 2nd periods. Each day consists of four periods, and the periods that I do not need to attend classes are known as planning periods. The students I teach on A days will see me again the following day. On average, they spend about 35 minutes per day on classwork, as is typical in K.Vs. While this schedule isn't conventional (since we believe students should engage with all subjects daily), it allows more time for project-based learning. I find A days to be exhausting and tiring, not due to the extra period but because of the students' behavior in class. A day classes are larger in size and tend to have more challenging students. I'm planning to share more of my classroom experiences soon on my blog. One positive aspect of New Tech High School is that it has a supportive parent community that takes responsibility for their children's behavior. Overall, they back the teachers and encourage their kids to follow instructions. Also, don’t miss the Irish dance performance that I recorded at the Art Fest!
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