WELCOME BACK 2015-16

Dear students, as the new school year begins, I wanted to welcome you back.

The first day of class is the day where you will receive general information about your classes, your teacher expectations, rules, and more. 

Maybe you already know me from previous years, but if you don't, you can read more about me at our school website (link is below) where I have included a brief description of my teaching credentials. 

Considering the time and age we are living and the integration of technology into just about any sector of our society including education, and being such a powerful tool for continuing education and the work world, it is my purpose to use technology in this class as much as it is possible. 

Another important advantage of the use of technology is the environmental preservation. By using technology we contribute to cut our paper use and other resources, and consequently the impact it causes in cutting trees to produce paper, pencils, etc. 

To learn more of the benefits of a paperless classroom check this link: http://www.teachhub.com/go-paperless-your-school

As a humane educator, I believe in the power and promise of Humane Education to create a better more humane world. This gives me a sense of purpose, and a personal commitment to do all my best to inspire my students to become solutionaries to the most critical issues of our times, doing the most good and no harm to people animals and the environment. 

All the information pertaining to our class can be found online in the following links:

1- Through our school website:

http://hialeahhigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=206606&type=u

2. Or Directly here, in my Classroom Companion Blog:

http://estopinanblog.blogspot.com

Please, after reading this welcoming message, click on the tab Classroom Materials to find out the things you will need for this class and very importantly, the first step, to fill up the Student/Parent Contact Form.

Finally, I wanted to let you know that I am here for one reason, and one reason only:

TO TEACH YOU

TO INSPIRE YOU

TO HELP YOU GROW

I'll do my part. The rest is up to you. 

I hope we have a productive and exciting new school year based on mutual respect and cooperation.

Your Teacher:

Mr. Michel Estopinan.