Getting all the bugs worked out!

Well, This is the first week of being in my two schools. I have just learned exactly what I am teaching which is a relief. For those of you who don't know, I am teaching at Layton and Northridge High schools. Kinda tricky I know, but on "A" Days, I am at Layton and on "B" days I am at Northridge. It should all go pretty smoothly but just the other day, I was asked to coach the Layton Cross Country team... I know, I let you read it again, yes I am going to be coaching Cross Country! They said I don't have to run with the athletes but I just have to motivate them. I do want to get started so what better way.
At Layton I am teaching Resource Algebra A/B which is experimental. The ultimate goal for all Special Ed students is to mainstream them into regular classrooms but the neat thing about my class is that if they can get an A or a B, they can actually move out. I am also teaching two Applied Skills classes which to the students means "homework hall". Little do they know, I will be doing much more than just homework... I am going to have writing assignments, math assignments, reading assignments and maybe even through in a little health and fitness. Pretty much what I want to do with them that will help them understand other areas of school but in a fun way. I will be sharing my class with a Biology teacher at Layton.
At Northridge I am teaching 2 Math Intervention, which is where I talk to their regular math teachers and duplicate their lessons but on a slower pace and with a few different approaches. The other class I am teaching is English 11. I think I am going to be able to get the whole if not at leaset a part of lesson plans from the previous teacher so I will not be re-inventing the wheel. I will have 3 different classrooms at Northridge which means I will be buying some carts and filing cabinets on wheels.

I am very excited and can't wait to meet my students. I am usually well liked so hopefully the trend will continue. Well, I better get to bed but I will try to report on the first week of school. Layton starts August 25 but Northridge won't start until the 27th due to technical difficulties. Wish me luck!!!