This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
My 7th and 8th grade students are beyond amazing! They excel and exceed my very rigorous expectations. I am extremely proud of them and would like for them to celebrate the richness and diversity of the Spanish culture. My students all qualify for free and/or reduced meals.
My students attend a Title I school with a variety of cultural backgrounds, financial means, and many are first year language learners with minimal support at home.
They show me something new everyday. I love seeing them immerse themselves in everything from art to music, and history to even math in Spanish class!
This is one of only two electives that is given for high school credit and I have a responsibility to show them what the language is all about without having to limit their creativity because financially we cannot meet their needs. We would be able to flourish even more if given the opportunity and not be limited to the classroom.
My Project
I strive to always supply the basic needs and supplies to each of my students at the beginning of each school year. My class is project based and therefore requires paper, colored pencils, pens, and supplies to complete each project. I love to reward my students in a variety of ways. There is nothing like a chocolate or candy to motivate some students to raise their hands or reward them for being on task and focused. My kids will do anything for a piece of candy. Some students aren't able to afford the things that are used in the classroom, and that is where we as teachers fall in. The classroom needs to feel safe, clean, and comfortable. The requested disinfecting wipes will be used for cleaning so there are fewer germs in the class and fewer students missing class.
It is my goal as a middle school teacher to make sure that each student has equity in my classroom and that begins by making sure each student has equal access to education.
All of my kids should be able to have all of their resources easily accessible and that is crucial in making sure they succeed.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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