Choir Concert Wednesday, 7:30 pm at the BHS Auditorium. It will last approximately 30 - 40 minutes and is free and open to the public. This concert features the 6, 7, and 8th grade choirs.
Science: Today was the last in class work day for the "I-Search Instruments" research project. Peer review is Tuesday, May 4 & papers are due Thursday, May 6. Please see previous posts for rubrics and directions on this paper. We will begin our final unit on Light & The Electromagnet Spectrum this week.
Geometry: Began the 11.6 notes but did not finish. 11.6 worksheet #1-10 for homework. Chapter 11 test Friday.
Algebra 2: Pg. 870-872 #4, 11, 14, 17, 22, 25, 26, 36, 38.
Algebra: No homework. Started 10.3.
Pre Algebra: Checked our menu worksheets and went over sales tax and tip.
Course 3: We checked 11.2 and did practice problems. No homework.
Social Studies: Students reviewed 15.3 and were introduced to 15.4 in class. Homework is to complete 15.4 guided notes. Current events due Wednesday.
LA - students spent the first 10-15 minutes of class writing a paragraph on one of the themes from their short stories. It was collected for credit and assessment. Students discussed commas, colons, semicolons, and apostrophes - the grammar packet is due Wednesday 5/5. Tell-Tale Heart, vocabulary is due on Tuesday 5/4 for credit. acute, vehemently, profound, hypocritical, marrow, suavity, audacity, sagacity, fluently, stealthily. HW - vocabulary due tomorrow 5/4 and the grammar packet is due Wednesday 5/5.
Journalism: Student's will be watching videos on Mexico's history and Cinco de Mayo. They will be taking notes and will do a follow up article on what they observed. They will also be asked to research the Battle of Pueblo. HW - none
Monday, May 3, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Friday, April 30
Science: Continued working on "I-Search" instrument research project. See previous posts (Wednesday & Thursday) for directions and rubrics. Peer review is Tuesday, May 4, paper is due Thursday, May 6.
Geometry: Took the chapter 11 quiz. 11.5 worksheet is homework.
Course 3: Austin- We took notes on lesson 11.1. Homework - Worksheet 11.1 #1-13.
LA - Finished The Outsiders! We went over the Bishop's Silver vocabulary homework and completed the story. HW - none
Journalism - Final drafts are due today. HW - none
Social Studies: Students checked folders, reviewed 15.2/15.3, finished a video and shared current events in class. No homework.
Geometry: Took the chapter 11 quiz. 11.5 worksheet is homework.
Course 3: Austin- We took notes on lesson 11.1. Homework - Worksheet 11.1 #1-13.
LA - Finished The Outsiders! We went over the Bishop's Silver vocabulary homework and completed the story. HW - none
Journalism - Final drafts are due today. HW - none
Social Studies: Students checked folders, reviewed 15.2/15.3, finished a video and shared current events in class. No homework.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Thursday, April 29
Science: Today we worked on writing the "I-Search" instrument paper. Please see the attached directions and rubric. Peer review is Tuesday, May 4 and final paper is due Thursday, May 6.
Geometry: 10.5 Notes in class, homework is to complete checkpoints and study for tomorrow's quiz.
Algebra 2: 13.2 Homework Pg. # 3, 6-12 evens, 15, 20, 24, 29, 31, 32-36 evens, 39.
Algebra: 10.1 # 3-41 every other odd.
Pre Algebra: 7.6 Notes. No homework.
Course 3: 11.1 Notes. No homework.
LA - The Outsiders. We will finish it tomorrow! Continued reading and discussing Bishop's Silver. Student's had time in class to start on their definitions. The vocabulary is due tomorrow 4/30. countenance, fancs, ignominy, vagabond, austere, omen, bishop, perturbed, oratory, haversack, stupefaction, apparition, timorous. HW - complete the vocabulary words.
Journalism - typing final drafts. They are due tomorrow for credit, 4/30. HW - none
Spanish 1: We are starting on unit 3, chapter 1, as well as getting a head start on the irregular verbs of chapter 3-2. There is a lot of memorization, so don't hold off studying! I will be out of the building Friday and Monday, so the students will receive an instruction sheet with their assignments. Please follow those instructions.
Spanish 8: We continue to work on our Spain unit. The students have three sentences to memorize as well as facts about Spain for a small quiz tomorrow. Because I will be out of the building Friday and Monday, the class will receive an instruction sheet which they should follow.
Career Tech - Entered High School Schedules into Career Cruising, and then took some time off. EDPs are due signed tomorrow.
Integrated Tech - Finish motorized wheelchair designs and discussed gears and how they work. No homework.
Geometry: 10.5 Notes in class, homework is to complete checkpoints and study for tomorrow's quiz.
Algebra 2: 13.2 Homework Pg. # 3, 6-12 evens, 15, 20, 24, 29, 31, 32-36 evens, 39.
Algebra: 10.1 # 3-41 every other odd.
Pre Algebra: 7.6 Notes. No homework.
Course 3: 11.1 Notes. No homework.
LA - The Outsiders. We will finish it tomorrow! Continued reading and discussing Bishop's Silver. Student's had time in class to start on their definitions. The vocabulary is due tomorrow 4/30. countenance, fancs, ignominy, vagabond, austere, omen, bishop, perturbed, oratory, haversack, stupefaction, apparition, timorous. HW - complete the vocabulary words.
Journalism - typing final drafts. They are due tomorrow for credit, 4/30. HW - none
Spanish 1: We are starting on unit 3, chapter 1, as well as getting a head start on the irregular verbs of chapter 3-2. There is a lot of memorization, so don't hold off studying! I will be out of the building Friday and Monday, so the students will receive an instruction sheet with their assignments. Please follow those instructions.
Spanish 8: We continue to work on our Spain unit. The students have three sentences to memorize as well as facts about Spain for a small quiz tomorrow. Because I will be out of the building Friday and Monday, the class will receive an instruction sheet which they should follow.
Career Tech - Entered High School Schedules into Career Cruising, and then took some time off. EDPs are due signed tomorrow.
Integrated Tech - Finish motorized wheelchair designs and discussed gears and how they work. No homework.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Wednesday, April 28
Science: Began the "I-Search Instruments" research project. We will be working on this paper for the rest of the week. Peer review will be Tuesday, May 4 and final paper will be due Thursday, May 6.
Geometry: 11.4 Notes (Circumference of circles and distances of arcs), 11.4 worksheet is homework. 11.1-11.4 quiz on Friday.
Algebra: Students worked on a "scavenger hunt" exploration for Chapter 10.
Algebra 2: Students worked on a Trigonometric function worksheet. This is due tomorrow.
Pre Algebra: Students worked on Chapter 7 Worksheets and Standardized test practice.
Course 3: Chapter 9.1-9.4 Test today. Worksheet on Pythagorean theorem is due tomorrow. Austin- Students took quiz today. No homework.
Spanish 1: We started looking through chapter 3-1 today. The vocabulary for this chapter includes a lot of longer phrases, so get started on learning the vocabulary and the irregular verb conjugations from the chapter! Homework for tomorrow is 204#5. Please write full sentences.
Spanish 8: More studying about Spain. The students said the two sentences they memorized for today and got one more: A veces, las tradiciones antiguas no son aceptables en el mundo moderno (At times, ancient traditions are not acceptable in the modern world).
There will be a small quiz on Friday about Spain based on the class notes and the video about Madrid.
Social Studies: Students corrected 15.2 section assessments and shared some current events in class. Students also turned in homework folders and watched a video (with notes) on the causes of the Civil War in class. No homework.
LA - The Outsiders. Checked vocabulary homework from the short story Lather and Nothing Else. Started to read and discuss Bishop's Silver. HW - none
Journalism - finish correcting rough drafts. Start typing final drafts. Final drafts are due Thursday 4/29 unless students need more time it will be due on Friday. HW - none
Career Tech - Completed EDP in Career Cruising. Printed Report to be reviewed with and signed by parent/guardian Signed EDP Report due April 30th.
Geometry: 11.4 Notes (Circumference of circles and distances of arcs), 11.4 worksheet is homework. 11.1-11.4 quiz on Friday.
Algebra: Students worked on a "scavenger hunt" exploration for Chapter 10.
Algebra 2: Students worked on a Trigonometric function worksheet. This is due tomorrow.
Pre Algebra: Students worked on Chapter 7 Worksheets and Standardized test practice.
Course 3: Chapter 9.1-9.4 Test today. Worksheet on Pythagorean theorem is due tomorrow. Austin- Students took quiz today. No homework.
Spanish 1: We started looking through chapter 3-1 today. The vocabulary for this chapter includes a lot of longer phrases, so get started on learning the vocabulary and the irregular verb conjugations from the chapter! Homework for tomorrow is 204#5. Please write full sentences.
Spanish 8: More studying about Spain. The students said the two sentences they memorized for today and got one more: A veces, las tradiciones antiguas no son aceptables en el mundo moderno (At times, ancient traditions are not acceptable in the modern world).
There will be a small quiz on Friday about Spain based on the class notes and the video about Madrid.
Social Studies: Students corrected 15.2 section assessments and shared some current events in class. Students also turned in homework folders and watched a video (with notes) on the causes of the Civil War in class. No homework.
LA - The Outsiders. Checked vocabulary homework from the short story Lather and Nothing Else. Started to read and discuss Bishop's Silver. HW - none
Journalism - finish correcting rough drafts. Start typing final drafts. Final drafts are due Thursday 4/29 unless students need more time it will be due on Friday. HW - none
Career Tech - Completed EDP in Career Cruising. Printed Report to be reviewed with and signed by parent/guardian Signed EDP Report due April 30th.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Tuesday, April 27
* Permission Slips and $$$ for Cedar Point due Friday, April 30!
* Please see attached for information regarding the test for geo-physical science.
Science: Jigsawed notes for pages 398, 399, 400 & 454. We will be in the media center tomorrow to begin our "I-Search" research project. Students need to have picked what musical instrument they would like to learn more about.
Geometry: 11.3 Notes, 11.3 worksheet is homework. 11.1-11.4 quiz on Friday.
Algebra: Took Chapter 9 Test. No homework.
Algebra 2: Went over Chapter 11 Test. Started Chapter 13.1
Pre Algebra: Went over last nights homework. Started 7.6.
Course 3: Chapter 9.1-9.4 Test. No homework. Austin- We reviewed for our quiz tomorrow on lesson 9.1 - 9.4.
Social Studies: Students corrected 15.1 summary and read 15.2 aloud in class. 15.2 section assessment and current events are due Wednesday. Folders due Wednesday.
LA - only two more chapters to go in The Outsiders! Students took a quiz on prepositions/prepositional phrases. Homework was collected. Students read the short story Lather and Nothing Else. We discussed the story and students are to define the vocabulary words for homework. HW - Lather and Nothing Else, vocab. due tomorrow (foray, assassin, indifference, mutilated, regime, rebel, revolutionary, rejuvenate, threshold, wardrobe)
Journalism - rough drafts are due today. peer editing. start typing final drafts. HW - none
Career Tech - Students received their Career Cruising logins and began their surveys. "Who Am I" due today.
Integrated Tech - Students will continue lessons on gears and engineering drawings.
Spanish 1: The 2-3 test was today. retakes on Thursday. Homework for tomorrow: read Lección 2 (a handout) and study the vocabulary on page 195.
Spanish 8: The students retook the page 77 vocabulary test if they wanted and we continued with the Spain unit. Please memorize these sentences: España es un país antiguo. Las tradiciones son antiguas, también.
* Please see attached for information regarding the test for geo-physical science.
Science: Jigsawed notes for pages 398, 399, 400 & 454. We will be in the media center tomorrow to begin our "I-Search" research project. Students need to have picked what musical instrument they would like to learn more about.
Geometry: 11.3 Notes, 11.3 worksheet is homework. 11.1-11.4 quiz on Friday.
Algebra: Took Chapter 9 Test. No homework.
Algebra 2: Went over Chapter 11 Test. Started Chapter 13.1
Pre Algebra: Went over last nights homework. Started 7.6.
Course 3: Chapter 9.1-9.4 Test. No homework. Austin- We reviewed for our quiz tomorrow on lesson 9.1 - 9.4.
Social Studies: Students corrected 15.1 summary and read 15.2 aloud in class. 15.2 section assessment and current events are due Wednesday. Folders due Wednesday.
LA - only two more chapters to go in The Outsiders! Students took a quiz on prepositions/prepositional phrases. Homework was collected. Students read the short story Lather and Nothing Else. We discussed the story and students are to define the vocabulary words for homework. HW - Lather and Nothing Else, vocab. due tomorrow (foray, assassin, indifference, mutilated, regime, rebel, revolutionary, rejuvenate, threshold, wardrobe)
Journalism - rough drafts are due today. peer editing. start typing final drafts. HW - none
Career Tech - Students received their Career Cruising logins and began their surveys. "Who Am I" due today.
Integrated Tech - Students will continue lessons on gears and engineering drawings.
Spanish 1: The 2-3 test was today. retakes on Thursday. Homework for tomorrow: read Lección 2 (a handout) and study the vocabulary on page 195.
Spanish 8: The students retook the page 77 vocabulary test if they wanted and we continued with the Spain unit. Please memorize these sentences: España es un país antiguo. Las tradiciones son antiguas, también.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday, April 26
Science: Sound investigations (made straw kazoos and changed their pitch). Quiz corrections are due tomorrow.
Geometry: 11.2 Notes, 11.2 worksheet is homework. 11.1-11.4 quiz on Friday.
Algebra: Reviewed for chapter 9 test tomorrow. Please study.
Algebra 2: Took Chapter 11 Test.
Pre Algebra: 7.5 Notes. Quiz Corrections due today.
Course 3: Reviewed for Chapter 9.1-9.4 Test tomorrow. Austin- We took a practice quiz. It is homework if it is not finished in class. Quiz on Wednesday.
Social Studies: Students checked 14.4 guided notes and read 15.1 aloud in class. Students should summarize 15.1 for homework. Current events due Wednesday.
LA - The Outsiders. Corrected the prepositions packet as well as the New Kid vocabulary. Students read the short story Thank You Ma'am on their own with discussion afterward. Theme, conflict, antagonist/protagonist etc. HW - Quiz tomorrow on prepositions and prepositional phrases. Homework will be collected.
Journalism - finishing up civil/human rights rough drafts. Rough drafts are due tomorrow for peer discussion. HW - none
Career Technology - Began self reflection in preparation for "Career Cruising". Students took a personal inventory of talents, skills, interests, and preferences. This information was then transferred to a graphic organizer called "Who Am I". The final draft was completed on the computer and submitted electronically. No Homework
Integrated Technology - Students will be working with Gears this week.
Geometry: 11.2 Notes, 11.2 worksheet is homework. 11.1-11.4 quiz on Friday.
Algebra: Reviewed for chapter 9 test tomorrow. Please study.
Algebra 2: Took Chapter 11 Test.
Pre Algebra: 7.5 Notes. Quiz Corrections due today.
Course 3: Reviewed for Chapter 9.1-9.4 Test tomorrow. Austin- We took a practice quiz. It is homework if it is not finished in class. Quiz on Wednesday.
Social Studies: Students checked 14.4 guided notes and read 15.1 aloud in class. Students should summarize 15.1 for homework. Current events due Wednesday.
LA - The Outsiders. Corrected the prepositions packet as well as the New Kid vocabulary. Students read the short story Thank You Ma'am on their own with discussion afterward. Theme, conflict, antagonist/protagonist etc. HW - Quiz tomorrow on prepositions and prepositional phrases. Homework will be collected.
Journalism - finishing up civil/human rights rough drafts. Rough drafts are due tomorrow for peer discussion. HW - none
Career Technology - Began self reflection in preparation for "Career Cruising". Students took a personal inventory of talents, skills, interests, and preferences. This information was then transferred to a graphic organizer called "Who Am I". The final draft was completed on the computer and submitted electronically. No Homework
Integrated Technology - Students will be working with Gears this week.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Friday, April 23
Science: Took the Waves quiz and brainstormed ideas for the upcoming I-Search project.
Geometry: 11.1 Notes, 11.1 worksheet for homework.
Algebra: Reviewed for Test on Tuesday.
Algebra II: Reviewed for Test on Monday.
Pre Algebra: No homework. Reviewed Chapter 7 Quiz.
Course 3: Finished 9.4. Test on Tuesday. Austin- We finished notes on lesson 9.3. Homework-worksheet 9.3, #8-11.
Social Studies: Students checked notes on Dorothea Dix's "Report" and shared group notes for 14.4 in class. Homework is to complete guided notes for 14.4 by Monday.
LA - Almost done with The Outsiders! I think we have 2/3 more chapters and the kids are LOVING IT!!! New Kid - we went over the plot plan (literary elements) and the vocabulary. HW - prepositions packet and vocabulary are due Monday 4/26. Vocabulary quiz Tues 4/27
Journalism - finishing up gathering 'rights' research, typing up rough draft. HW - rough draft due on Monday for peer editing.
Spanish 1: We did some internet research on college entrance requirements...it's eye opening! The 2-3 exam is Tuesday and students either took the oral quiz today or they will on Monday.
Spanish 8: We finished our internet research about college entrance requirements today. There is no homework over the weekend.
Geometry: 11.1 Notes, 11.1 worksheet for homework.
Algebra: Reviewed for Test on Tuesday.
Algebra II: Reviewed for Test on Monday.
Pre Algebra: No homework. Reviewed Chapter 7 Quiz.
Course 3: Finished 9.4. Test on Tuesday. Austin- We finished notes on lesson 9.3. Homework-worksheet 9.3, #8-11.
Social Studies: Students checked notes on Dorothea Dix's "Report" and shared group notes for 14.4 in class. Homework is to complete guided notes for 14.4 by Monday.
LA - Almost done with The Outsiders! I think we have 2/3 more chapters and the kids are LOVING IT!!! New Kid - we went over the plot plan (literary elements) and the vocabulary. HW - prepositions packet and vocabulary are due Monday 4/26. Vocabulary quiz Tues 4/27
Journalism - finishing up gathering 'rights' research, typing up rough draft. HW - rough draft due on Monday for peer editing.
Spanish 1: We did some internet research on college entrance requirements...it's eye opening! The 2-3 exam is Tuesday and students either took the oral quiz today or they will on Monday.
Spanish 8: We finished our internet research about college entrance requirements today. There is no homework over the weekend.
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