Hello All!
The end of the grading period is this Friday, Progress Reports will go home when we get back from break.
If you are not happy with your grade, there are several things you can do right now!
1. Complete the Make Up Quickwrite. It's a little bit of work, but it is an extra writing grade. Follow the directions, work thoughtfully, and it'll help. It's linked, with explicit instructions, on the Resources page. This is due Friday, before midnight.
2. Work hard on the Human Rights Project. Make sure you are citing your sources for each quote you pull from articles. Make sure you are sticking to approved sources, not The Internet at large. Make sure you are getting good, unbiased information.
3. Today in class you will have the opportunity to look over your unsubmitted work and see if you forgot to turn something in that you have at least partially completed. You will also double check that you have attached your Capstone Project to Google Classroom for the Counselors for a free 10 points.
4. On Friday, we will be doing test corrections for the Unit 2 Test to earn back points and prove you can understand the main concepts of the unit.
Two days left until Break! You can do it!
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Halfway Point
Hello All,
As of today we are half way through the semester! Congratulations!
This week in class we're reading Persepolis and completing our Reading Packet/Study Guide. Next week we'll begin our Human Rights Projects. The project can be an individual or group work, and you may work over Spring Break if you want to get ahead and give your future self less stress. The test after the presentations of the Human Rights Projects will cover Persepolis and How to Research.
I'm giving students the opportunity to complete a Make Up Quickwrite. That assignment is already on the blog and is an outside of class assignment. It is due next Friday, March 31st. It is an optional assignment, but students who have a B or below should use this opportunity to bring up their grades.
Don't forget to study for your vocab quiz on Unit 6 this Friday.
Next Friday, the last day before Spring Break, we'll be using part of the day to complete test corrections on the Unit 2 test. All students who missed the test due to absence must make it up by the end of this week.
As of today we are half way through the semester! Congratulations!
This week in class we're reading Persepolis and completing our Reading Packet/Study Guide. Next week we'll begin our Human Rights Projects. The project can be an individual or group work, and you may work over Spring Break if you want to get ahead and give your future self less stress. The test after the presentations of the Human Rights Projects will cover Persepolis and How to Research.
I'm giving students the opportunity to complete a Make Up Quickwrite. That assignment is already on the blog and is an outside of class assignment. It is due next Friday, March 31st. It is an optional assignment, but students who have a B or below should use this opportunity to bring up their grades.
Don't forget to study for your vocab quiz on Unit 6 this Friday.
Next Friday, the last day before Spring Break, we'll be using part of the day to complete test corrections on the Unit 2 test. All students who missed the test due to absence must make it up by the end of this week.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
All students have homework tonight!
Hello All!
Don't forget that YOU have homework! The Socratic Seminar/Study Guide Questions were passed out in class today and are located on the Resources page of the blog. You need to write the answers to each question to be prepared for tomorrow's Socratic Seminar. This is in preparation for our test on Friday.
Happy Wednesday!
Don't forget that YOU have homework! The Socratic Seminar/Study Guide Questions were passed out in class today and are located on the Resources page of the blog. You need to write the answers to each question to be prepared for tomorrow's Socratic Seminar. This is in preparation for our test on Friday.
Happy Wednesday!
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Unit 2 Test Friday
Hello All,
Today we finished reading Oedipus part I. Tomorrow we'll finish Oedipus part II (it's shorter). You'll also receive your Socratic Seminar/Study Guide questions (they're already linked on the blog). The Socratic Seminar will be Thursday, the test on Friday.
Make sure you are prepared. I believe in you.
Today we finished reading Oedipus part I. Tomorrow we'll finish Oedipus part II (it's shorter). You'll also receive your Socratic Seminar/Study Guide questions (they're already linked on the blog). The Socratic Seminar will be Thursday, the test on Friday.
Make sure you are prepared. I believe in you.
Monday, March 6, 2017
Syllabus Addendum
Hello All,
As I am a proponent of self reflection, I've noticed a situation in my classes and feel we need to create an addendum to the syllabus in order to support your child's success.
In the syllabus, I gave the students 1 week in order to turn in late work for up to 70%. This was changed from my late rule last semester which only gave students 1 day. Unfortunately, I feel like this change has not supported students as many students have zeros for assignments. I feel like they feel comfortable because they have a whole week, and then procrastination and forgetfulness get the better of them.
From this week on, students will have 3 days to turn in work late for up to 70%. After which the grade will become a permanent zero. Students may still use errand passes to negate the 1st late day.
With this, and student success, in mind, I am giving a one-time opportunity. This week only I will accept any late work from turnitin.com for a maximum grade of 50. This is to be completed by the end of the class on Friday. We will have the laptop cart on Friday to facilitate this after students complete their Vocab Unit 4 quiz. I have also moved the deadline of the Capstone Project to Thursday (we do have the laptop cart that day as well), however, if your child submits their Capstone by the original due date (tonight), I will give them bonus points.
I am hoping this new classroom procedure will aid in your student's timeliness and build the skills they will use throughout their adult life. I'm hoping your child uses this opportunity to their advantage.
Thank you for your support.
As I am a proponent of self reflection, I've noticed a situation in my classes and feel we need to create an addendum to the syllabus in order to support your child's success.
In the syllabus, I gave the students 1 week in order to turn in late work for up to 70%. This was changed from my late rule last semester which only gave students 1 day. Unfortunately, I feel like this change has not supported students as many students have zeros for assignments. I feel like they feel comfortable because they have a whole week, and then procrastination and forgetfulness get the better of them.
From this week on, students will have 3 days to turn in work late for up to 70%. After which the grade will become a permanent zero. Students may still use errand passes to negate the 1st late day.
With this, and student success, in mind, I am giving a one-time opportunity. This week only I will accept any late work from turnitin.com for a maximum grade of 50. This is to be completed by the end of the class on Friday. We will have the laptop cart on Friday to facilitate this after students complete their Vocab Unit 4 quiz. I have also moved the deadline of the Capstone Project to Thursday (we do have the laptop cart that day as well), however, if your child submits their Capstone by the original due date (tonight), I will give them bonus points.
I am hoping this new classroom procedure will aid in your student's timeliness and build the skills they will use throughout their adult life. I'm hoping your child uses this opportunity to their advantage.
Thank you for your support.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Progress Reports Go Home Friday and the 10th Grade Capstone Project
Hello All,
Students will receive their progress reports in advisement on Friday.
This week we are looking to the future with our Capstone Projects. Students will build on this school wide project each year and will culminate in a presentation their senior years. Each stage of the project teaches students the tools they need to become better prepared for life and success after high school.
The 10th grade step of this project is to research a possible career in detail, including the cost of schools, scholarships, requirements, etc. I recommend discussing this project with your students tonight to help aid them in their searches tomorrow in class. This project will be due on turnitin.com on Monday.
Happy Wednesday!
Students will receive their progress reports in advisement on Friday.
This week we are looking to the future with our Capstone Projects. Students will build on this school wide project each year and will culminate in a presentation their senior years. Each stage of the project teaches students the tools they need to become better prepared for life and success after high school.
The 10th grade step of this project is to research a possible career in detail, including the cost of schools, scholarships, requirements, etc. I recommend discussing this project with your students tonight to help aid them in their searches tomorrow in class. This project will be due on turnitin.com on Monday.
Happy Wednesday!
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