Quarterly schedule

Here is the schedule for the first marking period quarterlies:

Thursday, November 14th--Blocks 1B and 5B (Students will have instruction during Blocks 2B and 6B)

Friday, November 15th--Blocks 1A and 5A (Students will have instruction during Blocks 2A and 6A)

Monday, November 18th--Blocks 2B and 6B (Students will have instruction during 1B and 5B)

Tuesday, November 19th--Blocks 2A and 6A (Students will have instruction during 1A and 5A)

AFTER YOUR VOCAB ESSAY!!

After writing your vocabulary essay, please read through the following powerpoint:
 Gatsby Power Point

AFTER YOUR TEST!!!!

Please click the link below and experience the 1920s after finishing your test!!!

 1920s Experience

9/11

How do you think America has changed since the 9/11 attacks?

What are you looking forward to most this year?

Requirements for a Letter of Recommendation

JUNIORS!!
Letter of Recommendation Requirements!!!

In order to request a letter of recommendation from me you must have at least a B average and must submit the following information to me before you leave for the summer.  I do not want them emailed to me, I want them handed to me in a folder.  (Check powerschool under Y1 if you have an 80 or higher.  If your average is pending on your exam grade, submit your request and once I grade your exam, I will know whether or not you meet the requirement, and you will know whether or not you will be receiving one from me).

If I write your letter, I will hand you 5 signed hard copies of them for you to send to your perspective colleges.  I will also upload it onto Naviance after you have requested a letter from me.  Please do not request my letter on Naviance until I have handed you the hard copies in person.

I spend a lot of time writing my letters of recommendation over the summer and will not under any circumstances write letter for people who ask me in September.  If you want me to spend time writing about your greatness you must show your worthiness by submitting me your request on time.

The following is required :

Your Junior year class schedule
The grades you recieved for each marking period in my class, and midterm grade
Your Senior year class schedule
Your interested field of study at the college level- it can be broad or specific
Colleges you are interested in attending or planning on applying to

Brag sheet of any projects, assignments, or aspects of my class that you want to remind me of that you excelled in.  Graded assignments, Heaney Hotshots, any compliments you remember me giving you.  (I forget somethings throughout the year and I simply need a reminder of it)  If you got a Heaney Hotshot award remind me of what essay it was for, or what you did well on.  Again, it will only help me rave about you more.

Any activities that you do outside of school- for example if you do a lot of outside activities, AND pull off an A in my class, you are a very versatile student with excellen time management skills. 

**  Please do not waste my time.  I receive many requests for letters of recommendation.  If you do not plan on using my letter, Brookdale does not request them, please do not ask me to spend time writing one.  Colleges usually only request 2-3 letters of recommendation.  Please only ask the amount of teachers you need for letters.  Again, I do not want my summertime wasted on letters that will not be used. 

HOMEWORK FOR APRIL29TH-MAY 3RD!!!

YOUR ESSAY IS DUE ON MAY 7TH  FOR B DAY AND MAY 8TH FOR A DAY!!!

Write a 5 paragraph essay that compares and contrasts the moral dilemmas in both Of Mice and Men and in “Rain Man” or “I am Sam”.

o   Sacrifice of dreams, freedoms, and independence

o   Anger at ignorance of the mentally challenged, dependent needs they require, and mistakes they make

Choose one of the following moral dilemmas or one of your own and compare and contrast each listed point in one body paragraph.  Be sure to explain how each character (George and a movie character) compare and contrast in that one specific moral dilemma.  Be specific and use detailed examples and quotes to support your answer. 

**Remember this is fourth marking period and a lot of you need to keep your grades high in order to pass for the year.  Your essay is due on Tuesday- TYPED, DOUBLE SPACED, TIMES NEW ROMAN, MLA FORMAT!!!!!

** If there are more than 4 grammatical errors in the essay, the essay will be an automatic zero!!!!

Changes to the Common Application!

Changes to the Common Application!

The Common Application is changing next year.  While it changes each year, next year’s changes include major revisions to the essay component of the application.  Gone is the “topic of your choice” and the ability to go over the word limit.  The program will CUT OFF anything over the new limit of 650 words, and won’t accept fewer than 250 words.  They just announced the topics yesterday:

Instructions: The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps you distinguish yourself in your own voice. What do you want the readers of your application to know about you apart from courses, grades, and test scores? Choose the option that best helps you answer that question and write an essay of no more than 650 words, using the prompt to inspire and structure your response. Remember: 650 words is your limit, not your goal. Use the full range if you need it, but don't feel obligated to do so. (The application won't accept a response shorter than 250 words.)  Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

·         Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn?

·         Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?

·         Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there and why is it meaningful to you?

·         Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.