Course description through Materials
What materials do you need for our class?
Pen/pencil
Highlighter
Notebook
Chromebook and charger
True or false
Tests and quizzes will be announced in advance and consist of multiple-choice, short answers, matching, and/or essays.
True
True or false
I allow students to use ChatGPT on all their assignments
False:
Cheating includes, but is not limited to, copying from another student, submitting another student’s work, plagiarizing material, and using AI.
If you are having a hard day what should you do?
Everyone has hard days. If you're having one, let me know and I’ll support you however I can. No need to share details if you're not comfortable.
Which schools did Mr. Diaz go to?
SJSU and Stanford
True or false: This course explores social justice and empowers students to understand and challenge inequality in society. Through critical examination of identity, power, and systemic issues, students will develop empathy, advocacy skills, and a commitment to equity.
True
What is my makeup work policy?
Students must submit make-up work within one week of returning to class.
What piece of technology must students come to class with?
A fully charged laptop
When do you need to return the signed syllabus?
this friday, monday at latest
What did Mr. Diaz do last weekend?
Help his girlfriend set up her classroom
Which of the following is an OFFICIAL course objective
Fostering citizenship: Encouraging students to become engaged members of their communities.
Fostering citizenship: Encouraging students to become engaged members of their communities.
How do i break down my grade scale?
Engagement (Do Nows, Exit Tickets, Notebook Checks): 10%
Formative Assessments (Reflections, Activities): 50%
Summative Assessments (Final Projects): 40%
What is my Phone policy?
Cellphones, tablets, laptops, and any other Internet-connected devices should be turned off in class, except when being used for school-related tasks, as determined by the teacher or other district employees, and at any other time as directed by a district employee.
Earbuds, headphones, smartwatches, etc., will not be used or visible during class time unless permitted by the teacher.
If you don't give me your phone, if I see it, where does it end up going?
office for the day?
What is one school that i have taught/worked at?
LUCHA Yerba Buena James Logan High School Ryansteem elementary
Which of the following is not a unit
Community Building
Social Justice & Anti-Racism
Taking Positive action
Cesar Chavez and his political actions
Cesar Chavez and his political actions
Where will grades be posted?
Powerschool and google classroom
finish the sentence
Students who have committed an act of academic dishonesty shall be______________
subject to school-site discipline rules.
What will happen if classroom rules are broken?
You’ll be asked to step outside for a quick check-in.
We’ll meet after school to talk.
I’ll call home and speak with your family.
If needed, we’ll involve the admin in a meeting.
What is one of Mr. Diaz's Hobbies that isn't playing fifa or watching the earthquakes?
any
Which are not units of our class
Social Movements
Methods of Activism
Creating a Campaign
Political action
Social Justice & Anti Racism
Becoming agents of change
Becoming agents of change
Political action
Reassessment/Revision Policy
Test corrections, retakes, and revisions must be completed within one week of the original test or due date to be considered for a grade. There are no retakes, revisions, or test corrections for final exams.
At the beginning of the class, phones should be.
In the phone house and turned off, no music playing and no checking it during class.
Racial or any offensive slurs are never allowed.
what happens if it does?
A parent/guardian will be contacted immediately.
You will write a 1-page reflection about why the language was inappropriate.
You’ll read your reflection aloud to the class
What is the name of the class did I teach last year for my student teaching year