Class of 2005

THIS I BELIEVE

I have chosen to be a middle level educator, for I recognize that the years of early adolescence are pivotal and about with individual potential and opportunity.  Therefore, I will care for these students personally, listen to their voices, respect their concerns, and engage them in meaningful educational experiences that will prepare them for a promising future.

I believe that every young adolescent...

* has the capacity to learn, grow, and develop into a knowledgeable, reflective, caring, ethical, and contributing citizen.

* must have access to the very best programs and practices a school can offer.

* must be engaged in learning that is relevant, challenging, integrative, and exploratory.

* thrives academically, socially, and emotionally in a democratic learning environment where trust and respect are paramount and where family and community are actively involved.

* faces significant life choices and needs support in making wise and healthy decisions.

*deserves educators who are prepared to work with this age group, who are themselves lifelong learners and committed to their own ongoing professional development and growth.

Therefore, I proudly dedicate myself to becoming the best middle level educator I can be and an active advocate for all young adolescents. 

ABOUT ME!

Welcome to my website. My name is Walter Joshua Casimiro. I have been at Walsh Math and Science Academy  since August 1998. I had the opportunity to teach fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade at Walsh Math and Science Academy. This school year I was assigned the eighth grade classroom in room 110.  Currently I'm the Middle School Social Science teacher as Walsh Math and Science Academy.  Next school year I will be assigned one of the sixth grade classes.  

My career objective is to be an enthusiastic, creative, and motivating elementary school teacher with a sincere interest in school and community involvement; to be a positve member of the school community; and to grow both personally and professionally.

I have been teaching for the Chicago Public School system since September 1992.

I am a graduate of Benito Juarez High School (June 1987). I attended Illinois State Univeristy where I was awared a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education in May of 1992. I also attened Governors State University where I was awared a Master of Arts Degree in Educational Administration on December 11, 2000.  I also attended the University of Chicago where I fisnished my requirements for the Mathematics and Social Science Endorsements.

SITE ENHANCEMENTS

I will be updating this web site on a weekly basis. If you have any questions or suggestions about this website please e-mail me. Thank You for your help!

LAST UPDATE:

Thursday, May 14, 2009

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

THIS SCHOOL YEAR WALSH SCHOOL IS PART OF THE CHICAGO MATH AND SCIENCE INITIATVE.

CMSI is a comprehensive program that will transform the way mathematics and science are taught and supported throughout the Chicago Public Schools from the classroom, to the school, to the areas, to the whole district and thus transform our students' achievement in these essential subjects. For more information, visit the Chicago Math and Science Initiative website at: http://www.oms.cps.k12.il.us/cmsi/.

FOR SECURITY PURPOSES: Homework assignments will no longer be posted in this site or the scholastic website.  You can access your homework assignments, grades, and attendance at  http://impact.cps.k12.il.us

If you need to check your assignments, projects, grades, or attendance you need to access your IMPACT account. For your screen name and password see me.