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Class Schedule for Term 11’23

Term 11 ’23 (10/30/2023 ~ 11/22/2023)

  • To join your class, click the applicable Zoom Link. To buy a textbook, click on the Textbook link and choose the eText with MyEnglishLab (MEL) option.
  • To see your registered courses, sign in to MyPoly and go to Classes Taken. If you have any questions, visit our Virtual Office for assistance.

Academic English (Listening and Speaking)

Class CodeDaysTimeZoom LinkTextbookTeacher
LS101M-IMo-Th09:00AM~10:50 AMRoom_119Top Notch, Fundamentals (eBook wMEL)Canti Lui
LS201M-IMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_104NorthStar L/S 1 (eText wMEL)Jenna Belhumeur
LS201M-LMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_121NorthStar L/S 1 (eText wMEL)Jon Greener
LS301M-IMo-Th 09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_112NorthStar L/S 2 (eText wMEL)Lukas Shadair
LS301M-LMo-Th 09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_122NorthStar L/S 2 (eText wMEL)Jackson Mullins
LS401M-IMo-Th 09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_109North Star L/S 3 (eText wMEL)Susan Massoudnia
LS401M-LMo-Th 09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_116North Star L/S 3 (eText wMEL)Cameron O’Reilly
LS501M-IMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_102NorthStar L/S 4 (eText wMEL)Colin Griffin
LS502M-LMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_111NorthStar L/S 4 (eText wMEL)Carson Young
LS601M-IMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_101NorthStar L/S 5 (eText wMEL)Daniel Brenner
LS601M-LMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_106NorthStar L/S 5 (eText wMEL)Sean Mahoney

Academic English (Reading and Writing)

Class CodeDaysTimeZoom Link TextbookTeacher
RW101M-IMo-Th 11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_112 Password 1 (eText wEPR)Lukas Shadair
RW201M-IMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_109NorthStar R/W 1 (eText wMEL)Susan Massoudnia
RW201M-LMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_116NorthStar R/W 1 (eText wMEL)Cameron O’Reilly
RW301M-IMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_104NorthStar R/W 2 (eText wMEL)Jenna Belhumeur
RW301M-LMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_121NorthStar R/W 2 (eText wMEL)Jon Greener
RW401M-IMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_102NorthStar R/W 3 (eText wMEL)Colin Griffin
RW401M-LMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_122NorthStar R/W 3 (eText wMEL)Jackson Mullins
RW501M-IMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_101NorthStar R/W 4 (eText wMEL)Daniel Brenner
RW501M-LMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_106NorthStar R/W 4 (eText wMEL)Sean Mahoney
RW601M-IMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_119NorthStar R/W 5 (eText wMEL)Canti Lui
RW601M-LMo-Th11:00 AM-1:30PMRoom_111NorthStar R/W 5 (eText wMEL)Carson Young
Class CodeDaysTimeZoom Link TextbookTeacher
RW201AMo-Th5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_108NorthStar R/W 1 (eText wMEL)TBA
RW301AMo-Th5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_103NorthStar R/W 2 (eText wMEL)TBA
RW401A-LMo-Th5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom103NorthStar R/W 3 (eText wMEL)Acel Martir
RW501A-IMo-Th5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_112NorthStar R/W 4 (eText wMEL)TBA
RW501A-LMo-Th5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_113NorthStar R/W 4 (eText wMEL)Gilla Turiaga
RW601A-IMo-Th5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_119NorthStar R/W 5 (eText wMEL)Canti Lui
RW601A-LMo-Th5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_106NorthStar R/W 5 (eText wMEL)Sean Mahoney

Business English

Class CodeDaysTimeZoom LinkTextbookTeacher
BE503A Mo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_105Market Leader Upper Int (ebook wMEL)Franz Francisco
BE603AMo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_110Market Leader Advanced (ebook wMEL)Tonni Jamandron

General English

Class CodeDaysTimeZoom LinkTextbookTeacher
GE101AMo-Th02:30 PM~04:20 PMRoom_117Top Notch Fundamentals
(eBook w/MEL
Jeanette Navarro
GE201AMo-Th02:30 PM~04:20 PMTBATop Notch 1(eBook wMEL)TBA
GE301A Mo-Th 02:30 PM~04:20 PMRoom_120 Top Notch 2(eBook wMEL)Venus Mercado
GE401A Mo-Th02:30 PM~04:20 PMRoom_108Top Notch 3(eBook wMEL)TBA
GE501AMo-Th02:30 PM~04:20 PMRoom_113Summit 1(eBook wMEL)Gilla Turiaga
GE601A Mo-Th 02:30 PM~04:20 PMRoom_103Summit 2(eBook wMEL)Acel Martir
GE101A2 Mo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_117Top Notch, Fundamentals (eBook wMEL)Jeanette Navarro
GE301A2 Mo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_113 Top Notch 2(eBook wMEL)Gilla Turiaga
GE401A2 Mo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_103Top Notch 3(eBook wMEL)Acel Martir
GE501A2 Mo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_120Summit 1(eBook wMEL)Venus Mercado
GE601A2 Mo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_118Summit 2(eBook wMEL)
Mary Suarez

TOEFL Prep (Listening and Speaking)

Class CodeDaysTimeZoom LinkTextbookTeacher
TFLS703MMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_114TOEFL iBT (ebook wMEL)Vanessa Sinco

TOEFL Prep (Reading and Writing)

Class CodeDaysTimeZoom LinkTextbookTeacher
TFRW703MMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_103TOEFL iBT (ebook wMEL)Acel Martir
TFRW703AMo-Th05:30 PM~08:00 PMRoom_118TOEFL iBT (ebook wMEL)Mary Suarez

Class Schedule for Term 10’23

Term 10 ’23 (10/02/2023 ~ 10/26/2023)

  • To join your class, click the applicable Zoom Link. To buy a textbook, click on the Textbook link and choose the eText with MyEnglishLab (MEL) option.
  • To see your registered courses, sign in to MyPoly and go to Classes Taken. If you have any questions, visit our Virtual Office for assistance.

Academic English (Listening and Speaking)

Class CodeDaysTimeZoom LinkTextbookTeacher
LS102M-IMo-Th09:00AM~10:50 AMRoom_119Top Notch, Fundamentals (eBook wMEL)Canti Lui
LS202M-IMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_104NorthStar L/S 1 (eText wMEL)Nancy Scholar
LS202M-LMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_121NorthStar L/S 1 (eText wMEL)Jon Greener
LS302M-IMo-Th 09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_122NorthStar L/S 2 (eText wMEL)Allison Seeds
LS302M-LMo-Th 09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_116NorthStar L/S 2 (eText wMEL)Cameron O’Reilly
LS402M-IMo-Th 09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_109North Star L/S 3 (eText wMEL)Susan Massoudnia
LS402M-LMo-Th 09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_112North Star L/S 3 (eText wMEL)TBA
LS502M-IMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_102NorthStar L/S 4 (eText wMEL)Colin Griffin
LS502M-LMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_111NorthStar L/S 4 (eText wMEL)Carson Young
LS602M-IMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_101NorthStar L/S 5 (eText wMEL)Daniel Brenner
LS602M-LMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_106NorthStar L/S 5 (eText wMEL)Sean Mahoney

Academic English (Reading and Writing)

Class CodeDaysTimeZoom Link TextbookTeacher
RW102M-IMo-Th 11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_122 Password 1 (eText wEPR)Allison Seeds
RW202M-IMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_109NorthStar R/W 1 (eText wMEL)Susan Massoudnia
RW202M-LMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_116NorthStar R/W 1 (eText wMEL)Cameron O’Reilly
RW302M-IMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_104NorthStar R/W 2 (eText wMEL)Nancy Scholar
RW302M-LMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_121NorthStar R/W 2 (eText wMEL)Jon Greener
RW402M-IMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_102NorthStar R/W 3 (eText wMEL)Colin Griffin
RW402M-LMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_112NorthStar R/W 3 (eText wMEL)TBA
RW502M-IMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_101NorthStar R/W 4 (eText wMEL)Daniel Brenner
RW502M-LMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_106NorthStar R/W 4 (eText wMEL)Sean Mahoney
RW602M-IMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_119NorthStar R/W 5 (eText wMEL)Canti Lui
RW602M-LMo-Th11:00 AM-1:30PMRoom_111NorthStar R/W 5 (eText wMEL)Carson Young
Class CodeDaysTimeZoom Link TextbookTeacher
RW202AMo-Th5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_118NorthStar R/W 1 (eText wMEL)TBA
RW302AMo-Th5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_103NorthStar R/W 2 (eText wMEL)Acel Martir
RW402A-LMo-Th5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_120NorthStar R/W 3 (eText wMEL)Venus Mercado
RW502A-IMo-Th5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_122NorthStar R/W 4 (eText wMEL)Allison Seeds
RW502A-LMo-Th5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_113NorthStar R/W 4 (eText wMEL)Gilla Turiaga
RW602A-IMo-Th5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_119NorthStar R/W 5 (eText wMEL)Canti Lui
RW602A-LMo-Th5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_106NorthStar R/W 5 (eText wMEL)Sean Mahoney

Business English

Class CodeDaysTimeZoom LinkTextbookTeacher
BE502A Mo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_105Market Leader Upper Int (ebook wMEL)Franz Francisco
BE602AMo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_110Market Leader Advanced (ebook wMEL)Tonni Jamandron

General English

Class CodeDaysTimeZoom LinkTextbookTeacher
GE102AMo-Th02:30 PM~04:20 PMRoom_108Top Notch Fundamentals
(eBook w/MEL
Twinkle Castillo
GE202AMo-Th02:30 PM~04:20 PMTBATop Notch 1(eBook wMEL)TBA
GE302A Mo-Th 02:30 PM~04:20 PMRoom_120 Top Notch 2(eBook wMEL)Venus Mercado
GE402A Mo-Th02:30 PM~04:20 PMRoom_117Top Notch 3(eBook wMEL)Jeanette Navarro
GE502AMo-Th02:30 PM~04:20 PMRoom_113Summit 1(eBook wMEL)Gilla Turiaga
GE602A Mo-Th 02:30 PM~04:20 PMRoom_103Summit 2(eBook wMEL)Acel Martir
GE102A2 Mo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_108Top Notch, Fundamentals (eBook wMEL)TBA
GE302A2 Mo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_113 Top Notch 2(eBook wMEL)Gilla Turiaga
GE402A2 Mo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_103Top Notch 3(eBook wMEL)Acel Martir
GE502A2 Mo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_120Summit 1(eBook wMEL)Venus Mercado
GE602A2 Mo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_117Summit 2(eBook wMEL)
Jeanette Navarro

TOEFL Prep (Listening and Speaking)

Class CodeDaysTimeZoom LinkTextbookTeacher
TFLS702MMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_114TOEFL iBT (ebook wMEL)Vanessa Sinco

TOEFL Prep (Reading and Writing)

Class CodeDaysTimeZoom LinkTextbookTeacher
TFRW702MMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_114TOEFL iBT (ebook wMEL)Acel Martir
TFRW702AMo-Th05:30 PM~08:00 PMRoom_117TOEFL iBT (ebook wMEL)Jeanette Navarro

Class Schedule for Term 09’23

Term 09 ’23 (09/05/2023 ~ 09/28/2023)

  • To join your class, click the applicable Zoom Link. To buy a textbook, click on the Textbook link and choose the eText with MyEnglishLab (MEL) option.
  • To see your registered courses, sign in to MyPoly and go to Classes Taken. If you have any questions, visit our Virtual Office for assistance.

Academic English (Listening and Speaking)

Class CodeDaysTimeZoom LinkTextbookTeacher
LS101M-IMo-Th09:00AM~10:50 AMRoom_119Top Notch, Fundamentals (eBook wMEL)Canti Lui
LS201M-IMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_109NorthStar L/S 1 (eText wMEL)Susan Massoudnia
LS201M-LMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_121NorthStar L/S 1 (eText wMEL)Jonathan Greener
LS301M-I Mo-Th 09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_122NorthStar L/S 2 (eText wMEL)Allison Seeds
LS301M-L Mo-Th 09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_116NorthStar L/S 2 (eText wMEL)Cameron O’Reilly
LS401M-IMo-Th 09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_104North Star L/S 3 (eText wMEL)Kalynn Richards
LS401M-LMo-Th 09:00 AM~10:50 AMTBANorth Star L/S 3 (eText wMEL)TBA
LS501M-IMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_102NorthStar L/S 4 (eText wMEL)Colin Griffin
LS501M-LMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_111NorthStar L/S 4 (eText wMEL)Carson Young
LS601M-IMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_101NorthStar L/S 5 (eText wMEL)Daniel Brenner
LS601M-LMo-
Th
09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_106NorthStar L/S 5 (eText wMEL)Sean Mahoney

Academic English (Reading and Writing)

Class CodeDaysTimeZoom Link TextbookTeacher
RW101M-I Mo-Th 11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_122 Password 1 (eText wEPR)Allison Seeds
RW201M-IMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_119NorthStar R/W 1 (eText wMEL)Canti Lui
RW201M-LMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_116NorthStar R/W 1 (eText wMEL)Cameron O’Reilly
RW301M-IMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_109NorthStar R/W 2 (eText wMEL)Susan Massoudnia
RW301M-LMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_121NorthStar R/W 2 (eText wMEL)Jonathan Greener
RW401M-IMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_102NorthStar R/W 3 (eText wMEL)Colin Griffin
RW401M-LMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_106NorthStar R/W 3 (eText wMEL)Sean Mahoney
RW501M-IMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_101NorthStar R/W 4 (eText wMEL)Daniel Brenner
RW501M-LMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_115NorthStar R/W 4 (eText wMEL)William Colaco
RW601M-IMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_104NorthStar R/W 5 (eText wMEL)TBA
RW601M-LMo-Th11:00 AM ~1:30
PM
Room_111NorthStar R/W 5 (eText wMEL)Carson Young
Class CodeDaysTimeZoom Link TextbookTeacher
RW201AMo-Th5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_118NorthStar R/W 1 (eText wMEL)TBA
RW301AMo-Th5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_103NorthStar R/W 2 (eText wMEL)Acel Martir
RW401A-LMo-Th5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_120NorthStar R/W 3 (eText wMEL)Anna Sombillo
RW501A-IMo-Th5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_122NorthStar R/W 4 (eText wMEL)Allison Seeds
RW501A-LMo-Th5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_115NorthStar R/W 4 (eText wMEL)William Colaco
RW601A-IMo-
Th
5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_119NorthStar R/W 5 (eText wMEL)Canti Lui
RW601A-LMo-
Th
5:30 PM~8:00 PMRoom_106NorthStar R/W 5 (eText wMEL)Sean Mahoney

Business English

Class CodeDaysTimeZoom LinkTextbookTeacher
BE501A Mo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_105Market Leader Upper Int (ebook wMEL)Franz Francisco
BE601AMo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_110Market Leader Advanced (ebook wMEL)Tonni Jamandron

General English

Class CodeDaysTimeZoom LinkTextbookTeacher
GE201AMo-Th02:30 PM~04:20 PMTBATop Notch 1(eBook wMEL)TBA
GE301A Mo-Th 02:30 PM~04:20 PMRoom_120 Top Notch 2(eBook wMEL)Anna Sombillo
GE401A Mo-Th02:30 PM~04:20 PMRoom_117Top Notch 3(eBook wMEL)Mary Suarez
GE501AMo-Th02:30 PM~04:20 PMRoom_113Summit 1(eBook wMEL)Gilla Turiaga
GE601A Mo-Th 02:30 PM~04:20 PMRoom_103Summit 2(eBook wMEL)Acel Martir
GE101A2 Mo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_108Top Notch, Fundamentals (eBook wMEL)Twinkle Castillo
GE301A2 Mo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_113 Top Notch 2(eBook wMEL)Gilla Turiaga
GE401A2 Mo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_103Top Notch 3(eBook wMEL)Acel Martir
GE501A2 Mo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_120Summit 1(eBook wMEL)Anna Sombillo
GE601A2 Mo-Th08:10 PM~10:00 PMRoom_117Summit 2(eBook wMEL)
Mary Suarez

TOEFL Prep (Listening and Speaking)

Class CodeDaysTimeZoom LinkTextbookTeacher
TFLS701MMo-Th09:00 AM~10:50 AMRoom_114TOEFL iBT (ebook wMEL)Vanessa Sinco

TOEFL Prep (Reading and Writing)

Class CodeDaysTimeZoom LinkTextbookTeacher
TFRW701MMo-Th11:00 AM~1:30 PMRoom_114TOEFL iBT (ebook wMEL)Acel Martir
TFRW701AMo-Th05:30 PM~08:00 PMRoom_117TOEFL iBT (ebook wMEL)Mary Suarez

Understanding the Significance of Labor Day: A Brief Overview

Introduction

As September 4th approaches, so does the observance of Labor Day. This annual holiday, celebrated on the first Monday of September, holds historical and cultural significance for many. Let’s delve into the essence of Labor Day, its origins, and why it matters.

The Origins of Labor Day

Labor Day, a day dedicated to honoring the contributions of workers and the labor movement, has a rich history that dates back to the late 19th century. It emerged as a response to the dire working conditions and prolonged work hours that prevailed during the Industrial Revolution. The labor movement sought to address these issues and advocate for improved working conditions, fair wages, and reasonable work hours.

The Role of the Labor Movement

Transitioning into the late 1800s, labor unions gained prominence as a driving force behind the push for workers’ rights. These unions organized strikes, rallies, and protests to demand better treatment and advocate for labor reforms. Their efforts paved the way for the establishment of Labor Day as a national holiday in the United States.

The Significance of the First Monday in September

Labor Day was intentionally placed on the first Monday in September to create a long weekend for workers to rest and spend quality time with their families. It serves as a reminder of the hard-won achievements of the labor movement and the ongoing pursuit of fair labor practices.

Labor Day Today

In the present day, Labor Day has evolved into a celebration of the contributions of all workers across various industries. It marks the unofficial end of summer in the United States and is often associated with barbecues, parades, and leisure activities.

Honoring Workers’ Contributions

On this day, take a moment to appreciate the dedication and hard work of individuals in all professions. Whether you’re in the service industry, healthcare, education, or any other field, Labor Day is a time to recognize the integral role that each worker plays in society.

Therefore…

As we approach September 4th, let’s remember that Labor Day is more than just a day off work. It’s a tribute to the struggles and achievements of workers throughout history. From its origins in the labor movement to its modern-day celebrations, Labor Day serves as a reminder that the rights and well-being of workers are worth acknowledging and protecting. So, whether you’re enjoying a backyard barbecue or simply taking a moment to relax, remember the significance of this day and the individuals it honors.

At Poly Languages Institute, we uphold the spirit of Labor Day by acknowledging the diverse and dedicated community of language learners and educators. Just as the labor movement sought better conditions for workers, we strive to create an environment where individuals can thrive in their language learning journey. This Labor Day, let’s celebrate the progress we’ve made and the aspirations we hold for a brighter future.