ATTENTION PARENTS AND STUDENTS !!! Spring Break Homework/Project
On Thursday. 3/21/13, I gave out the Spring Break packet to each students in which contained information on any possible homework he/she may not have completed, including a project "La casa de mis sueños" (The house of my dreams). All homeworks, including the project, is due no later than Wednesday, April 3rd, 2012. NO EXCEPTIONS ! Thank you parents for yor support in making sure your child completes the packet. Have a great SPRING BREAK !! … [Read more...]
Study For Your Spanish Test! Here’s The Vocab (sophomores)
Childhood Vocab Frequency Words Imperfect Endings muñequitos siempre ar verbs er/ir verbs peluches nunca aba ia escondite todos los dias abas … [Read more...]
US History Mock Regents this week!
Please don't forget that there is a Mock Regents in US History this week. This exam will allow us to see where you currently are and what you still need to do to get ready for your exam in June. It will be during class most of the week. If you are absent please make sure to see me as soon as you come back. You must take the exam during lunch the day you return. Hope you all had fun in Philly! … [Read more...]
A day in Philadelphia
The Juniors have spent the day in Philadelphia, and they are looking forward to sharing stories from their day out. So stay tuned to the site for updates. For now here is a photo from Independence Hall. … [Read more...]
Sophmores HW#2
Don't forget to get your Imperfect wordsearch HW done!!! … [Read more...]
Spring Break
Students will be researching and preparing oral/visual presentations about a topic in Ancient Greece. Handouts will be given to students this week, during English class with the topics to choose from, and the requirements of the report. Students will research their chosen topic from at least 3 sources, create a visual aid, and prepare a 10 minute presentation to be enacted in class the week they return from Spring break. Choices will include Ancient Greek architecture, the Theater of Dionysius, Government, women & children,class structure, mythology, pottery, sculpture, foods of ancient Greece, religion, burial customs, wars, geography, philosophy. I am looking forward to your interesting presentations! … [Read more...]
Thanking all Parents/Guardians
Thank you parents/guardians for coming and showing your concern towards your childs education at the Parent/Teachers Conference. Your concern is well appreciated . Hope to keep in touch ! Sincerely, Senora Then … [Read more...]
Senior English: Fahrenheit 451 Homework Due Wednesday
For those of you on the Philadelphia trip and all those who will be absent on Monday, here is everything you missed: Vocabulary Quiz 1 (Make up as soon as possible---before the break) Class Discussion The parlor walls (Mildred's televisions) The Mechanical Hound Bradbury on the direction of science Clarisse and Montag's relationship Clarisse as "anti-social" Bradbury's commentary on school "Insanity" according to Captain Beatty History of firemen according to Fahrenheit 451 The woman and her books Even though you missed class today, you are still responsible and capable of doing tonight's homework. Homework: Answer today's Aim in 10-12 sentences (2 Questions) Aim: Put yourself in the woman's shoes. 1. … [Read more...]
Globalization
This week we will continue our study of modern world history by looking at some of the revolutions that have taken place in the last 60 or so years. Studying these events will allow us to look at how increasingly globalized our world is becoming. For now, view this crash course video. After viewing the crash course clip, answer the following questions in complete sentence. These answer will be due Friday, March 22nd. 1. Summarize the clip in one paragraph (5-7 sentences) 2. List 5 positives and 5 negatives to globalization. 3. List 3 effects of globalization. 4. In your opinion, do you believe that increasing globalization is good or bad for future generations? Explain your answer (4-6 sentences). For 3 points of extra … [Read more...]