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Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Welcome Parents!
Welcome all parents. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to come and visit. Please sign in, take a look around class, and have a seat. I want to introduce myself and tell you about a few things before I open it up to any questions.
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
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
Monday, September 29, 2014
JD Salinger
JD Salinger
Today we will begin our reading of Catcher in the Rye. We will start by looking at the author of the novel JD Salinger and get some insight into his life. Many issues and themes that we find in Catcher in the Rye are seen throughout Salinger's life. Like the novels main character, Holden Caulfield, Salinger was kicked out of school and sent to a military academy. He also experienced extreme trauma in his life as a soldier during WWII; engaging in battle and witnessing the horror of the holocaust. Please read the following two articles about his life, a NY Times Obituary following his death in 2010 and a Vanity Fair article on how fighting in WWII changed Salinger and his popular main character. Once finished please write a one page response to the articles. Include details of his early life, post war experience, and conclude with your opinions of his journey. Paper will be due Friday (10/3) at the end of the day
JD Salinger, Enigmatic Author of 'The Catcher in the Rye,' Dies at 91
He's No Phony: How Fighting in WWII Changed JD Salinger and Holden Caulfield
Catcher in the Rye
Please collect your copy of the book. We will have a quiz on Monday (10/6) on the first 4 chapters. The quiz will be multiple choice and include a short section on vocabulary. I will pick 2-3 words from the novel and present them to you in context from the novel. This means you should look up any words you come across that you do not know. Questions will be specific and I will make sure that they are not available on SparkNotes.
Ancient Art of South & Southeast Asia
Please complete the following handout and turn it in at the beginning of the day on Friday (10/3)
Ancient Art of South & Southeast Asia
New Presentation Standards
All presentation rubrics will now include points for being an attentive audience member. Any students drawing, doing other homework, or talking, will lose points for themselves and their group. It is rude to simply ignore your fellow classmates when they are presenting. Also, powerpoints or other visuals will be due the night before the presentation. As you can tell we have a limited amount of time and cannot waste time trying to get started.
Subsidiary Agreement
I still need subsidiary agreements from the following:
Sam Barbour
Chad Benner (Syllabus also)
Alejandro Espinoza
Austin Lopez
Friday, September 26, 2014
Ancient Greek Art Presentation Today
Ancient Greek Art Presentation
Be ready to present when you come in today on your style of Ancient Greek art. Make sure you turn in the handout to my box as well to gain full credit.
Scholarships on FastWeb
You should be working on applying for scholarships anytime you are free in class! Please sign up here at FastWeb and take a look at scholarship opportunities. This is a great resource to find scholarships, and they will match you with scholarships that meet your interests or strengths. There is lots of $ out there available to you if you put in the effort to get it.
Due Monday
Your paper on why you think freedom of speech is essential to a democracy and your paper on congress and the process of how to create a law are both due on Monday when you arrive at school.
Book Reviews
Our first book review presentation is fast approaching! The due date is October 17th, meaning you only have 3 weeks to complete your book and prepare your presentation. You should be at least half way through your book at this point. Remember this is a large part of your English grade.
Catcher in the Rye
We will begin Catcher in the Rye on Monday. If you would like to get ahead you may take your book today. We will begin reading Chapters 1-4 on Monday and have a quiz on those sections Friday.
Be ready to present when you come in today on your style of Ancient Greek art. Make sure you turn in the handout to my box as well to gain full credit.
Scholarships on FastWeb
You should be working on applying for scholarships anytime you are free in class! Please sign up here at FastWeb and take a look at scholarship opportunities. This is a great resource to find scholarships, and they will match you with scholarships that meet your interests or strengths. There is lots of $ out there available to you if you put in the effort to get it.
Due Monday
Your paper on why you think freedom of speech is essential to a democracy and your paper on congress and the process of how to create a law are both due on Monday when you arrive at school.
Book Reviews
Our first book review presentation is fast approaching! The due date is October 17th, meaning you only have 3 weeks to complete your book and prepare your presentation. You should be at least half way through your book at this point. Remember this is a large part of your English grade.
Catcher in the Rye
We will begin Catcher in the Rye on Monday. If you would like to get ahead you may take your book today. We will begin reading Chapters 1-4 on Monday and have a quiz on those sections Friday.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Legislative Process
Mesa College Classes
If you are currently in a Mesa college class you will be meeting in room 206 at 8:45 to talk about classes for next semester. Think about courses that will meet general ed requirements that will save you TIME & MONEY$$$ in the future.
LRC Booksale
Today from 9am-2pm there will be a cash only booksale. They will be selling paperback books for only $0.50. Take a second to see if any books from the list may be available or any books you may be interested in reading on your own time. Here is the flyer.
ADA Subsidiary
I still need signed subsidiary agreements from the following students:
Sam Barbour Chad Benner Frida Durazo
Alejandro Espinoza Austin Lopez TreVon Skinner
Legislative Process
We have finished looking at the Constitution and Bill of Rights and will move on to discuss the three branches of government: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. We will start by looking at the legislative branch and the process of how a bill becomes a law!
Please take a look at this Legislative Process Chart about the legislative process and creating law. Then you will use the following Descriptions to complete the handout. You will enter the descriptions into the blanks provided by the chart. This can be a complex process, while the schoolhouse rock video is clever and informative, you will need to do your own research. Please use your government textbook, or online resources to complete the assignment. This will be due on Monday (9/29) when you arrive in class.
Upcoming Assignments
If you are currently in a Mesa college class you will be meeting in room 206 at 8:45 to talk about classes for next semester. Think about courses that will meet general ed requirements that will save you TIME & MONEY$$$ in the future.
LRC Booksale
Today from 9am-2pm there will be a cash only booksale. They will be selling paperback books for only $0.50. Take a second to see if any books from the list may be available or any books you may be interested in reading on your own time. Here is the flyer.
ADA Subsidiary
I still need signed subsidiary agreements from the following students:
Sam Barbour Chad Benner Frida Durazo
Alejandro Espinoza Austin Lopez TreVon Skinner
Legislative Process
We have finished looking at the Constitution and Bill of Rights and will move on to discuss the three branches of government: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. We will start by looking at the legislative branch and the process of how a bill becomes a law!
Upcoming Assignments
- Personal Statement Final Draft - Today
- Ancient Greek Art Handout and Presentation - Friday (9/26)
- Make sure you are ON TIME and ready to present
- Freedom of Speech Paper - Monday (9/29)
- Legislative Process Handout - Monday (9/29)
Monday, September 22, 2014
Freedom of Speech
Tardy
Tardy policy has changed. Students who are 5 minutes late or less to class will owe me 5 minutes after school. Any student that arrives more than 5 minutes later will owe me 15 minutes after school.
Personal Statements
Personal statements are due on Wednesday. If you need help with editing please let me know.
Ancient Greek Art
The handout as well as your group presentation for the chapter on ancient Greek art is due this Friday. Make sure your presentations are polished and well prepared. Make sure to clearly explain your style and why the pieces you chose demonstrate that style.
Freedom of Speech
Today we will do a lesson on free speech. It will discuss issues that have come up in government as well as introduce the novel we will begin reading next week The Catcher in the Rye
Your assignment is to write a 3 paragraphs about why freedom of speech is essential to a democracy. I expect your paper to have an introduction that contains a thesis statement, concrete details, and a conclusion with your opinion. The paper will be due on Monday (9/29).
Tardy policy has changed. Students who are 5 minutes late or less to class will owe me 5 minutes after school. Any student that arrives more than 5 minutes later will owe me 15 minutes after school.
Personal Statements
Personal statements are due on Wednesday. If you need help with editing please let me know.
Ancient Greek Art
The handout as well as your group presentation for the chapter on ancient Greek art is due this Friday. Make sure your presentations are polished and well prepared. Make sure to clearly explain your style and why the pieces you chose demonstrate that style.
Freedom of Speech
Today we will do a lesson on free speech. It will discuss issues that have come up in government as well as introduce the novel we will begin reading next week The Catcher in the Rye
Your assignment is to write a 3 paragraphs about why freedom of speech is essential to a democracy. I expect your paper to have an introduction that contains a thesis statement, concrete details, and a conclusion with your opinion. The paper will be due on Monday (9/29).
Friday, September 19, 2014
Bill of Rights Presentations Today
Presentations Today!
Today we will be hearing from all groups about their topics on Bill of Rights issues that affect teens
ADA Subsidiary Agreements
Please turn in all signed subsidiary agreements to me today. If you do not have them you MUST return them to me on Monday signed.
Late Work
As a reminder, NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please work something out with me if you are falling behind on any assignments. Issues with computers, books, printers, etc. need to be worked out before the assignment is due. All assignments and due dates are posted on the board in class and here on the blog. Ignorance is no excuse.
Senior Portraits
Many of you still need to schedule an appointment to have your senior portrait taken. That needs to be taken care of today! Please see the links below for information. If you have an issue with payment please see Mr. Brandes or Mrs. Leonard
Assignments
Please continue your work on personal statements, as well as your Ancient Greek art handout and presentation. For those of you applying to a 4 year university directly this year please continue to work on you college checklist. If you plan on attending a 2 year college (community college) don't worry about completing it, applications don't begin until Spring. If you have questions about reach, safety, and middle of the road schools for you please come see me. Applications are coming up and you need to be educated about your possibilities.
Today we will be hearing from all groups about their topics on Bill of Rights issues that affect teens
ADA Subsidiary Agreements
Please turn in all signed subsidiary agreements to me today. If you do not have them you MUST return them to me on Monday signed.
Late Work
As a reminder, NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please work something out with me if you are falling behind on any assignments. Issues with computers, books, printers, etc. need to be worked out before the assignment is due. All assignments and due dates are posted on the board in class and here on the blog. Ignorance is no excuse.
Senior Portraits
Many of you still need to schedule an appointment to have your senior portrait taken. That needs to be taken care of today! Please see the links below for information. If you have an issue with payment please see Mr. Brandes or Mrs. Leonard
Assignments
Please continue your work on personal statements, as well as your Ancient Greek art handout and presentation. For those of you applying to a 4 year university directly this year please continue to work on you college checklist. If you plan on attending a 2 year college (community college) don't worry about completing it, applications don't begin until Spring. If you have questions about reach, safety, and middle of the road schools for you please come see me. Applications are coming up and you need to be educated about your possibilities.
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