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In the pages here, you will find a collection of materials and information about Mr. Ritterson's classes and his students. Some of that information can be accessed directly by using the links in the menu to the left or the headings of the same below. As major assignments, copies of readings and other handouts become available, you may retrieve copies through "Course Information." Files are in Adobe Acrobat format, so they can be opened and printed on any platform. Email Mr. Ritterson through "Contact Us" if you have specific requests.

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Grades and Attendance - These are the grids for the database as they are posted for students. Most past assignments are available in the room for students to pick up and complete.

Course Information - Syllabi, readings, resources and major assignments.

Family Information - Useful information about what we do in 211

Classroom Information - Information that students are responsible for knowing, such as learning expectations.

Professional Information - Teacher information, including a resume.

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NACEP-accredited concurrent enrollment program serving high school students, teachers, and schools by increasing access to college learning, supporting excellence in teaching, and strengthening high school-University connections. For more information go to the College in the Schools at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities home page. These courses allow students to earn college credit and their required high shcool credits in the high school classroom, taught by highly skilled high school teachers. This creates an much more successful environment for students and causes the least disruption to their school day.

Jay Ritterson, Edison English Department

The study of English is the study of the language and how to use it effectively to communicate, but it is more. Language is not only a tool, but a marker. Competence in language forms gives individuals access to groups, peers, neighbors and employers. Students' success may depend on their ability to use the Standard English forms that employers use as an assessment of an individual's general competence. That does not mean that young people must speak in strict standard English all the time, only that they need to be able to turn it on upon demand; be able to use language to their advantage.

The study of English is also the study of some of the great and subtle thinking of humankind. The spoken and written literature of the world has captured the heart and soul of thinkers and doers of all times. From it, we learn what matters, and that we are not alone in spirit or purpose, and we can be encouraged to think deeply about the world we live in.

So the study of English is both the key and the door to a richer, fuller life. That's the understanding of language I want to share.

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Parent and Student Information Center, J. Ritterson, English Department, Edison High School, Minneapolis, Minnesota