Class Basics
What We'll Learn
Grading & Assignments
Classroom Expectations
Building Our Community
100
The name of your teacher for Ethnic Studies 9
Who is Ms. Gonzales
100
The main focus of Ethnic Studies
What is Understanding race, ethnicity, nationality, and culture in the U.S.
100
Percent you need to earn an A in this class
90-100%
100
What is one thing that is not tolerated in class?
Insulting or disrespectful remarks about identity
100
What does it mean to "uphold community agreements"?
To take responsibility for our classroom’s well-being and improvement
200
The school you attend and the classroom you are currently in
What is Holmes Junior High, P-4
200
True or False: We will learn about social movements and resistance in history.
True
200
Where can you find the weekly agenda and due dates?
Canvas homepage
200
What should you do to take care of yourself during the semester?
Eat, sleep, hydrate, work steadily, avoid last-minute stress
200
Why is it important to complete work with care?
It helps with learning and keeps you on track for discussions
300
Two ways you can reach Ms. Gonzales (not in person)
What is email (mgonzales@djusd.net) or Canvas Inbox
300
Group of communities this course centers
including but not limited to African Americans, Native Americans, Latinx/o/a, and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
300
What happens if you turn in an assignment late without asking for more time?
You lose points
300
What must you do to be considered “on time”
Be seated before the tardy bell rings
300
What do we explore alongside systems of oppression?
Movements of resistance and liberation
400
How long is this Ethnic Studies 9 course
What is a semester
Semester 1 is August - January
Semester 2 is January - June
400
The focus of Unit 2
Identity & Intersectionality
400
What must you do if you need more time on an assignment?
Talk to Ms. Gonzales ahead of time, do not wait until the day before or day of to ask for an extension. (do not ask for one once the work is late!)
400
What should you do if you’re absent or late?
Contact the attendance office and check weekly agenda. Good idea to check in with a buddy about any missing work for that day.
400
True or False: You are responsible for helping our community grow.
True
500
What are the four main units we’ll study this semester
What are 1- What is Ethnic Studies? 2- Identity and Intersectionality 3- Systems, Resistance, and Liberation 4- Youth Participatory Action Research Project
500
What will students do in the final unit (Unit 4)
Youth Participatory Action Research Project or other final project
500
Three types of graded assignments in this class
Activities, projects, presentations, discussion questions, etc
500
What happens if you plagiarize , use chat GPT, AI or copy another student’s work?
Zero on the assignment, no makeup, counselor & parent meeting
500
What does this course encourage students to reflect on?
Who you are, where you come from, and your path ahead