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Mr. Ned Lapo

Welcome Viking students and parents!

 

This is my eighth year here at Amundsen - my seventh teaching Computer Science, and my first time back in an English classroom since I started - and I’m excited to be back for what I’m sure is going to be another fun and productive year.

 

Parents/ guardians:

 

1. If you haven’t already joined your student’s Google Classroom, and would like to, please let me know so that I can add you to our class. You’ll receive an email asking you to participate in Google's “Guardian Summary” - this feature will allow you the option of receiving ‘daily’ or ‘weekly’ notifications from Google Classroom to better monitor your student’s progress in this class and others. Notifications include any/ all missing work, posted announcements, and assignments.
 
2. In addition to Google Classroom, here’s a link for how to register for ASPEN's Parent Portal. Creating an account will allow you to view/ monitor your student's grades and attendance record(s).
 
3. Lastly, I took the liberty of attaching the (official) 2024-2025 CPS academic calendar for your own record/ reference.
 
Students:
 
1. If you haven't done so already, PLEASE download the Grade Corner App on your mobile device. We're going to be checking our grades regularly and I'd love for you to have quick and easy access to your graded work, due dates, missing assignments, etc.
 
2. Please look over the attached syllabus (see below). We'll also go over this the first week, so if you don't get a chance to look it over, we'll do so together! 
 

Should you have any questions, comments, or concerns at any point this year, please do not hesitate to let me know. I can be best reached via email at [email protected]. I look forward to working with you and your student this year!

Exploring Computer Science (ECS):

 

This year-long course is designed to introduce students to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S.T.E.M.) through an exploration of accessible and engaging topics to broaden their understanding of everything computer science encompasses. The goal of this course is to develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, writing, listening, and speaking skills to better prepare them for their post-secondary education. Students will learn how the internet works, analyze big data, build and stylize web pages, produce interactive computer games, strengthen keyboarding skills, and participate in several project-based activities that demonstrate the real-world applications of computing.

 

ECS Syllabus

 

Honors English II (AP Seminar)

 

AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information accurately and precisely to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments. 

 

ENG II Syllabus

 

1st Period ECS

2nd Period ECS

4th Period ECS

6th Period ENG II

7th Period ENG II

 
Office Hours: 
 
  • After school (3-4PM)
  • 5th Period