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 & Open School Night
May 23, 2024: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Click this link to join: https://zoom.us/j/95876241706?pwd=SmhzNkRGcE90VjNCQTliQnFtZFZVQT09
Meeting ID: 958 7624 1706
Passcode: 601778
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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/