Human Rights Project and Research Paper On Level

Hello All,

I conferences with each student who was in class today and based their grade on "Human Rights Progress Check 2" on how prepared they are to present beginning Tuesday.  If they have 100, then they are on track and I am confident they'll finish in time to practice and present a refined project.  If they have 50, then they have begun to work on their presentation, but are behind.  There might be one or two genres that they have not begun to work on that need to be completed this weekend.  We've also had the due date for their Historical Essay portion of the assignment moved to Thursday night.

We've had 10 days in class that students were allowed to work on this project.  Students have no excuse for not having their projects completed by Tuesday.  If they used their time wisely, they are almost done.  If they have not, they have a lot of catching up to do over this weekend.

The final checklist, that lists everything they need for the presentation, need to turn in, and where they need to turn it in to, is on the resources page.  It is very detailed so that they don't forget anything.

Please ask your child to show you their progress.  Please go through the Final Checklist with them.  Please help support them this weekend.

Thank you,

Human Rights Project

Hello All,

Due to the numerous disruptions we've had in our project this week, and will continue to have tomorrow during 1st and 2nd due to vision and hearing screenings, I've decided that we will push the due date back by one day.  Honors, be ready to present on Friday.  On Level, be ready to present on Tuesday.

Happy Wednesday!

Reminders for next week

Hi All!

Next week's schedule is a little bit ... interesting ... so here's what you need to remember.

Monday: Vocab Test--Units 1-4.  We've done review this week, be prepared for your test first thing.
There *may* be a quiz on Persepolis.  Make sure you're up to date.  Honors should be finished before you walk in the door.  On Level will read through "The Key" on page 94 (as in stop at "The Key").  Honors will spend the day finalizing your projects using the laptop cart, On Level will continue reading Persepolis.

Tuesday: We'll have a visitor to the class as arranged by the school.  They will introduce your next project (mandatory for all 10th graders, yes it will be a grade).  Make sure you are here and aware.

Wednesday: PSAT in the morning will mean no 1st and 2nd period.  Try your best on this free opportunity and you may qualify for a college scholarship!  4th Period will work in the lab on our Human Rights Projects.

Thursday: Honors begins presenting.  On Level will be in the lab to finalize our Human Rights Projects.

Friday: Honors will continue presenting, On Level will finish Persepolis and start presenting on Monday.

After we finish presentations, we'll have our Unit Test.  Topics will include archetypes, Persepolis, research, persuasive techniques (ethos, pathos, and logos), and connections to your human rights topic.

Happy Thursday!

Governor's Honors Program Information

Hello All,

If you are interesting in applying for the prestigious Governor's Honors Program, you can give your name to Mr. Jones (email: thomas1(dot)jones(at)cobbk12(dot)org) and he'll send you the application.

It's a fantastic program, very selective, but also good experience about interviewing even if you don't get in.  I highly recommend if you qualify that you apply.

They're looking for students with B or better averages and who are actively involved in the community, either at CHS or outside of school.

Good Luck!