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.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
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!
Friday, February 17, 2017
February Break!
Hello All!
I hope you have a fantastic, fun, and safe vacation!
Students have 2 assignments that if they didn't finish this week, they can complete over the break. Both assignments' instructions are on the Resources Page, and are due on Turnitin.com. You can have your child log in to their turnitin.com account and show you if they've turned these assignments in. If it says View, they submitted it. If it says Submit, they didn't. Please help them to use their time wisely and not to wait until the last minute.
The assignments are:
Since today is the last day of the first 6 weeks of the semester, both of these assignments are in Synergy under the "fifth six weeks." You will have to click on the new grading period to see their upcoming grades.
Happy Friday!
I hope you have a fantastic, fun, and safe vacation!
Students have 2 assignments that if they didn't finish this week, they can complete over the break. Both assignments' instructions are on the Resources Page, and are due on Turnitin.com. You can have your child log in to their turnitin.com account and show you if they've turned these assignments in. If it says View, they submitted it. If it says Submit, they didn't. Please help them to use their time wisely and not to wait until the last minute.
The assignments are:
- Flood Constructed Response (All students must complete--100 point grade)
- Miscommunication in Culture Quickwrite (Students whose grade is below 80 must complete--optional if 80 or above)
Since today is the last day of the first 6 weeks of the semester, both of these assignments are in Synergy under the "fifth six weeks." You will have to click on the new grading period to see their upcoming grades.
Happy Friday!
Friday, February 10, 2017
Presentations Monday!
Hello All!
This is a friendly reminder that your Archetype MiniPoster Presentations are on Monday. Make sure you come to class ready to present. I'm looking forward to them!
Everyone, please look over the directions one more time as you are working on this over the weekend to make sure you earn full points. If you have specific questions, you can reach me on Saturday at kimberly [dot] bundschu [at] campbellhigh [dot] net.
These presentations will get us ready to read Gilgamesh next week in class. Check the calendar if you want a head's up of the week.
Happy Friday!
This is a friendly reminder that your Archetype MiniPoster Presentations are on Monday. Make sure you come to class ready to present. I'm looking forward to them!
Everyone, please look over the directions one more time as you are working on this over the weekend to make sure you earn full points. If you have specific questions, you can reach me on Saturday at kimberly [dot] bundschu [at] campbellhigh [dot] net.
These presentations will get us ready to read Gilgamesh next week in class. Check the calendar if you want a head's up of the week.
Happy Friday!
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