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Join Dr. Struzziero's humanities class for a challenging yet nurturing experience. Explore diverse genres of writing, classic literature such as To Kill a Mockingbird, and skill-based learning in reading. The curriculum emphasizes skills like critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. Stay updated through transparent communication and active participation. Dr. Struzziero's background includes degrees from Tufts University and Simmons College, with extensive teaching experience. Achieve academic excellence with high standards and supportive guidance. Visit the website or contact for more information.
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Humanities English 9 Dr. Struzziero Room 131
Grading: High Standards in a “Culture of Redemption” • 10% Test • 45% Essays • 10% Quizzes • 15% Class Participation • 20% Homework
Making a Successful Transition:Challenging and Nurturing • communication • transparent (update X2 daily or 3 times per week) • collaboration • problem solve
I Can’t Succeed Without Your Help • http://hpswebs.hinghamschools.com/hhs/teachers/pstruzziero/index.html • pstruzziero@hinghamschools.org • 781-741-1560 ext. 2131
Resume Education • B.A. English, Cum Laude, Tufts University 2002 • M.A.T, Simmons College 2003 • A.P. English Literature Training, St. Johnsbury Academy 2006 • Doctorate, School Leadership, UMASS Lowell 2015
Professional Experience • Newton North High School 2002-2003 • Shrewsbury High School 2003-2006 • Hingham High School 2006-Present
The Curriculum Writing Reading Vocabulary Grammar
Writing: 19 Essays • study skills “Eat the Elephant one bite at a time.” • process • variety of genres (essay, research paper, personal narrative, reflections, sonnet, short story, speech)
Reading • To Kill a Mockingbird • Mythology and You • The Odyssey • The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet • A Tale of Two Cities • Lord of the Flies (?)
Course Description: Journey • welcome to high school (understanding, courage, humility) • leadership (humility, teamwork, intelligence, loyalty) • make good decisions • charity+transformation
Skill-based Learning:Reading Purposefully • monitoring comprehension • strategies to repair meaning • predicting • analyzing (part to whole) • inferential thinking
2017 MCAS Scorespercentage scoring Advanced or Proficient 98 vs. 91 (MA)
2017 SAT Scores 1216/1600
2017 AP Scorespercentage above 3 97 and 97.8
College Admissions 90% (2013-2017)