Ms. Balin

Spring 2024 Courses

Period 2

  • AP Computer Science Principles
    • Google Classroom Code: mazejpg

Periods 3 & 4

  • ESL 2 / Communications 2  
    • Google Classroom Code: avny6vg

Periods 7 & 8

  • ESL 2 / Communications 2
    • Google Classroom Code: kkpqprn

Period 9

  • Yearbook 2024
    • Google Classroom Code: gjqoaxi

Course Descriptions

ESL 2: Students develop their English skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

AP Computer Science: Students prepare to take the AP Computer Science Principles exam.

Yearbook and Journalism: Students design, write, and edit the school's yearbook.

Grading Policy

Grading (Course Breakdown, Minimum required to pass, what is considered failure, etc): 

40% - Assessments (Exam, Essay, Project; 2+ per Marking Period)

30% - Quizzes (4+ per Marking Period)

30% - Classwork, Homework, Participation (10% for each part)

Minimum grade to pass: 65%

Parent-Teacher Conferences Dates and Link

Email: kbalin@schools.nyc.gov

 

Parent-Teacher Conference Days and Times

March 21, 2024: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

March 22, 2024: 12:20 PM -  2:20 PM

May 23, 2024: 12:20 PM -  2:20 PM

Click this link to join: https://zoom.us/j/95876241706?pwd=SmhzNkRGcE90VjNCQTliQnFtZFZVQT09

Meeting ID: 958 7624 1706
Passcode: 601778

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Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/agnl4iUQk

 

 

Practice Grammar and Writing at Quill.org

Students in ENL 2 have access to specific grammar, vocabulary, and writing exercises online at Quill.org.

Login using your @NYCstudents.net net account via the Google link button.

Access your class and work on the To-Do activities.

https://www.quill.org/session/new

 

Weekly Reading Assignments on Achieve3000.org

Each week, students must read and complete a minimum of two assignments on Achieve3000.org.

Students can access the site here: https://www.achieve3000.com/

 

Learn and Practice English Online

Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/course/en/es/Learn-English

ESL Kids Games: https://www.eslkidsgames.com/

ESL Games Plus: https://www.eslgamesplus.com/

Games to Learn English: https://www.gamestolearnenglish.com/