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Barbara Coleman » WELCOME TO MS. COLEMAN'S CLASS

WELCOME TO MS. COLEMAN'S CLASS

Hello and Welcome to OGHS! 
I am an Education Specialist teaching the subjects of Math 1 & 2, SAI. In addition to teaching Math classes, I am an IDEA Casemanager for up to 28 scholars with mild/moderate learning disabilities.
When scholars are in my class, I hope they will have math fun and have a math vision that grows to them seeing math, everyday,  in their neighborhoods. At Orange Glen High School, I am the advisor for the Junior Class (class of 2026) and co-advisor for the Multicultural Club and Math 2 PLC Lead.
 I enjoy working at Orange Glen High School! I strive to help scholars as they are practicing & learning new math & life skill habits which allow them to grow to be critical thinkers, problem solvers and lifelong learners. I want the kids that I connect with: to graduate, drive nice cars, have careers that make them happy and I want them to own thier own homes, if that's what they want.
Hola y bienvenidos a OGHS!
Soy un especialista en educación que enseña las asignaturas de Matemáticas 1 y 2, SAI. Aunque enseño clases de matemáticas, soy administrador de casos de IDEA para hasta 28 estudiantes con discapacidades de aprendizaje leves / moderadas.
Cuando los alumnos se matriculen en mi clase, espero que se diviertan en matemáticas y crezcan para ver fácilmente las matemáticas en sus vecindarios.
 
I am a mom of two kids. My dad is a career US Marine (my American Hero) and my mom came from Japan so English is not my first language. With Jim Crow in effect, my dad dropped out of tenth grade and joined the Marines so he could see the world. I also have two great-uncles who proudly fought in World War 2 during the Jim Crow era. I am first generation high school and college graduate.
My educational background includes a Master's of Science in Special Education, Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts. I have a preliminary administrative credential. I am highly qualified to teach classes in Computers/Business, Math and Social Science.
 
I have done these fun things while at OGHS:
  • Special Education Department Lead for 2 1/2 years
  • Math Professional Learning Community Lead
  • National Honor Society Advisor (9 years)
  • Member of a leadership team called, Guiding Coalition 
  • Member of the Multi-Tiered Support System Team/PBIS Tier 1 Team
  • Summer School Teacher (serving scholars and  young adults with severe disabilities at SPHS, EHS & OGHS/ at the Learning Center, EHS)
  • Special Education Consultant during Summer School (2 summers, Escondido & San Pasqual High School)
  • Workability Job Developer for 7 1/2 years (all EUHSD school sites, EUHSD affiliated non-public schools & court school located in Escondido)
  • OGHS Student Nutrition Assistant Manager(2 1/2 years)
  • Instructional Assistant Special Education (2 summers, OGHS)
  • OGHS Girls 9th Grade Soccer Coach (2 years) 
  •  African-American Student Union 
  • Security & Custodial Staff (San Pasqual High School)
 I help scholars to advocate for themselves & personal empowerment in the form of:
  • guiding them to practice effective communication & listening skills.
  • sharing with kiddos, my knowledge of basic educational rights as outlined in ADA & IDEA.
  • promoting and supporting and/or teaching functional life skills, executive functioning skills and accommodations.
  • I support scholars to reach high expectations. 
 
 

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CLASS SYLLABUS
Ms. Coleman, that's me : }  Education Specialist
Special Education, Masters in Science
760-291-5000, ext. 5451
[email protected]

Please feel free to call my classroom & leave a message. Or email me if you have any concerns or questions. 
 
NEEDS LIST-needed everyday
Binder OR folder with lined paper OR spiral notebook.
Pencil
Laptop
High School Math Book
 
DID YOUR CHILD MISS MATH CLASS?
Unfortunately when a scholar misses my math class...at least an hour and 40 minutes of math class is missed for that absent scholar. We do a lot of math practice and notetaking in that hour and 40 minutes. But kiddos can re-connect with me during a couple of Lunches to figure out their missed math practice. Also absent scholars can ask me questions before my classtime or after my classtime.
 
SYNERGY-Online Grade Program
Scholars & parents can read of special education/ELL techniques that I used for each class assignment.The math topics taught is at high school level, in accordance with the California Department of Education.
 
QUIZZES & TESTS
Scholars can retake these, for a higher grade. Its best that I be given prior notice so I can be prepared. Scholars are expected to use thier math notes on tests. Quizzes are usually short (2-4 questions) and notes are not allowed to be used for quizzes. It is a common accommodation that I help scholars organize their notes, book and calculator before tests. Other accommodations that I do are, when a scholar allows me to: read aloud instructions/questions, I help connect information in scholar's math notes and I re-wording math questions on math tests/quizzes and assignments. In some instances dependent upon ability, scholars show their math knowledge/thinking by explaining answers to me in addition to writing math answers. Some scholars opt to write thier answers on large whiteboards rather than pen & paper.
 
CLASS ASSIGNMENTS & HOMEWORK
All scholars are expected to finish assignments during classtime. Scholars are given ample time to finish assignments during class. Separate homework practice is assigned.
In order to continue passing math class, all scholars need to turn in high school level quality math thinking on thier assignments. If a scholar is absent, it is okay to turn in late assignments without a penalty to the grade.
 
ACADEMIC BOOSTS & Academic Interventions
During class practice scholars will mostly work in squads to bounce their math thinking off of other people. The class takes turns reading aloud. Scholars can get additional individual math help from me during most Lunch times. In addition, OGHS offers free Saturday tutoring sessions and before school and after school help sessions in the library.