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Even though it is only the beginning of May, the end of the year is rapidly approaching. Of course, this means we're well into planning the upcoming year. So far, this is what I actually can confirm as fact, rather than spurious rumors....

  1. I will be teaching AP English Language next year. Other than that, I don't have a clue. No one knows how many sections will be needed and how that will affect the rest of my schedule. Actually, no one knows how many sections of anything will be needed. Although basic registration was completed a month ago, the information has not been fully entered into a computer program. Also, no current WASL scores will be available until June... see #2
  2. The course listings for the English Department have been changed. Besides AP English, my other options are English 9, Honors English 9, English 10, Honors English 10, English 11, English 12 or English Lab (crap! I flunked the WASL/sophomore and/or freshman English - I have to take it again). Except for the seniors, student placement in the various classes will be mostly dependant upon WASL scores.
  3. We have at least three teaching positions open for the upcoming year. I could actually be working with people who won't freak out over the request to post grades online (use the computer? Call the Union!).
  4. I'm getting a raise! Yea! I can eat food not on sale for under $1/ea. The state legislature finally ponied up the money voters gave us via voter initiative several years ago. Sadly, no back pay will be forthcoming.

Let's not even get into the spurious rumors. I'm so over it... this year, I think I need the summer break to get away from the staff.

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