Conversations About Ethics

Students in our English Language Arts grades 11/12 have been reading about stories connected to philosophy and ethics. Here’s a sampling of what they’ve been reading:

"The Rings of Gyges" - an ethics based story from Ancient Greece about decision making when no one can see you.

Work-based Problems - various short scenarios that students then use their critical thinking skills to settle.

"The Lottery" - a (thankfully!) fictional story from the 1940's written by Shirley Jackson that pushes readers to think beyond mob mentality and assume personal responsibility.

"The Limits of Student Speech" - an article from a youth magazine, Upfront, that explains a current Supreme Court case being decided this year with possible ramifications for students' social media use.

These are just a sampling of the texts we read in quarter three. Students are now doing research and writing based on a topic springing from class that they want to know about.
I am very proud of their effort and enthusiasm! ~ Ms. Liz Lonetti

Blended Learning at Career Pathways

Our online Plato Edmentum program is one of the many ways Career Pathways helps students stay in pace with grade level requirements, make up lost credits, and get ahead. Plato been a part of Career Pathways curriculum since we opened in 2015.

We personalize each student’s courses to help them be successful. Working alongside them we assign coursework and help them understand assignments. We have approximately 55 students using the program this semester.

Highlights and Links:

We recommended that students login 3-5 hours a day, 15 hours a week
All of our students in grade 6-12 are eligible for enrollment in Plato
Aligned to the K–12 Minnesota Academic Standards
Customizable and easy-to-use course offerings
Unmatched visibility into pacing and progress monitoring
New! Address learning loss with Minnesota standards-aligned mini courses
Login link for our current students

Edmentum is a leading provider of online learning programs designed to drive student achievement for academic and career success. Our learning programs give online courses to students as an effective educational option. The Plato program has helped many of our high school students be successful and graduate.

Please contact Mr. Abshir to learn more - Abshir@cpathmn.org or call (651) 400-1781

Why Career Pathways Middle School?

We serve students in grades 6-8 (and after MS they can stay through grade 12!)
Classes are mixed grades, small and average about 10 students
Individualized learning plans created for each student
Students have opportunities to pick topics they want to learn about
Elective and service learning opportunities offered
English Language and Special Education services
Frequent family communication and involvement
Hands on learning opportunities - Focus on experiential learning

Technology use: Each classroom has a smart board, and a classroom Chromebook is provided for each student
We are advisory based, students meet with advisory 3 times a day
Includes Promise Fellow mentorship program for social and academic needs
We focus on social emotional learning and Restorative Justice
College and a job site tours (virtual in distance learning)
Parent as partner in learning
New family tours and shadowing encouraged

Contact Ms. Glow for more information.

Sabrina was born in Nairobi and wants to be a computer scientist. She is a Junior this year and will be working at Urban Boatbuilders! You can too!
This fun program is open to students, and includes summer and fall opportunities - Apprenticeship Program – Urban Boatbuilders Please see Liz Lonetti at Career Pathways for more information.

Small class sizes - Registration for fall 2021-22 is now open. We do not have a waiting list at this time.

IMPORTANT 2021 DATES:

4 / 1 MCA TESTING BEGINS
4 / 2 LAST DAY OF Q 3
4 / 5 TO 4 / 9 STUDENT ENGAGEMENT WEEK
4 / 9 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
5 / 14 ANNUAL MEETING & SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
5 / 31 NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
6 / 9 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
6 / 11 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
6 / 21 SUMMER SCHOOL BEGINS

Please consider making a donation to fund field trips, college visits, and job site tours.

No gift is too small.

DONATE HERE

We prepare students for future success with three kinds of learning:
PERSONALIZED + EXPERIENTIAL + BLENDED

Important Information

Enrollment and Transportation questions to Dr. Joan - joan@cpathmn.org

Blended / Online Learning questions to Mr. Abshir - abshir@cpathmn.org

Work Credit and Internship information to Ms. Liz - llonetti@cpathmn.org

Other questions? email office@cpathmn.org or call 651-400-1781

Fadlan noo soo sheeg haddii aad u baahan tahay in lagaa caawiyo turjumaanta fariintan. Mahadsanid.

Yog koj xav tau kev pab, peb muaj txhais lus Hmoob. Thov hais rau kuv paub. Ua tsaug.

Traducción en español disponible si nos solicita. Avísanos si podemos ayudar con eso. Gracias.

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