Know Your Representatives!

Government
Today we will continue looking at the Legislative Branch of government.  We previously found out how a bill becomes a law.  Now we will learn about what Congress is and who represents you.  First you will look at the basic make up of congress; including key facts and terms.  Then you will find out who is your local representative.  You recently wrote about the importance of free speech in a democracy, and many of you voiced the importance of voting and being politically active.  You will be asked to find out who is your current representative and who they will be running against in the upcoming election.  You will do some research on the candidates and decide who you would (or if you are 18 will!) vote for.  Please complete the following handout and turn it in Wednesday (10/8) when you arrive to class.  You can use the following links to aid in your search:
Find your Representative
Open Congress
Candidate List for SD County Election November 4th

College Applications
Applications for Cal State Schools begins today! Log into CSU Mentor to begin your application process if you plan to apply.  It is important to get started early to make sure you have everything ready well in advance and ready to submit.  Remember, the schools servers begin to overload and crash the day before so don't delay!

UC applications are not able to submit until Nov. 1st.  However, you can still begin filling out your application online.  Again, you want to get started early to make sure everything is in line and you can correct any errors or get all the information you may need from the counseling office.

Good Luck!

Holiday Club
Some of your fellow students are putting together 'Holiday Club.'  I have small flyers for you, sign ups are in Rm 213 if you are interested or would like to learn more.

Senior Portraits
If you have not done so already you NEED to schedule your senior portrait.

Election Workers
If you are one of the students interested in working at a polling station please return the signed hand out.

Absences
If you are absent make sure that you have a parent call and excuse your absence.  Remember you will not be allowed to make up work for an unexcused absence.  It will be considered late and not accepted if your absence is not excused.

Subsidiary Agreements
Still need agreements from the following:
Sam Barbour
Chad Benner (Syllabus)
Alejandro Espinoza
Austin Lopez
Please see me if you need another copy.  Your name will not come down until it is turned in.

Upcoming Assignments
Ancient Art of South & Southeast Asia (Due Friday When You Arrive)
JD Salinger Bio (Due Friday by the End of the School Day)
Catcher in the Rye Quiz Chapters 1-4 (Monday)
Independent Reading Book Presentations