Students received pocket folders in class today with information on the SOL tests. The folders should come home and to class everyday. The students will complete the study guides. All practice assessments completed in class will be placed in the folders. The folders will be collected after the SOL test for a GRADE.
May 15, 2012
Honors ENG 12
On Thursday, May 21, our lock down day, we will first finish power point presentatons, then we will discuss the book (have your study guides completed by then), we will also go into the text book and look at “Sonnet 43″ and possibly “To An Athlete Dying Young,” depending on our time.
The Victorian Period test will be on May 21 when you return back to 2nd block; the quotes project is also due on that day, so be prepared (big day).
I would like to show the movie on May 25.
Keep checking the blog in case any of this changes!
ENG 12
I will give the Victorian Period test on Friday, May 18 and Monday, May 21. If our class does not meet on either of those days due to testing, then the test will be given at our next class, so be prepared.
May 15, 2012
(INp.48) (Green Book) p.238 #1-19 1st and 2nd block
#1-11 3rd block
(INp.47) Complete “Hot Spot Items” #1 and 2.
Thursday – Friday May 16-17
All grades will be updated in GradeSpeed by the end of the day Wednesday, May 15. We will use class time on Thursday and Friday to finish the Chapter 11 tests and SOL Practice test #2 (if needed). We will also begin the process of making up any missing work at this time.
The students will be given time to complete any missing work, especially that work assigned by substitutes between the time that Mrs. Post went out and the time that I started teaching these classes.
Wednesday May 16
The day that we have all been working towards. The Algebra II SOL test is here!! Good luck to all you students as you take this test. Remember, RELAX and take your time.
Block 5 will be given an opportunity to correct their graded Chapter 11 tests, and then will begin to work on any missing assignments.
5/15/12
1. Continue reading your AR book at home if you have not completed your goal.
2. The Reading SOL test is scheduled for May 21st.
3. I am still missing progress reports. If you have not turned yours in, please do so tomorrow.
4. Finish the plot structure diagram.
5. SOL Test Prep. book pg. 18.
Monday – Tuesday May 14-15
This is the last day of review before the SOL test for Algebra II, which is on Wednesday. Blocks 1 and 2 will be just long enough to call roll, and Blocks 3 and 4 will be extended to well over 3 hours.
We will go over the SOL review materials that have been issued, answering any student questions that may come up.
I will also stay after school on both Monday and Tuesday as long as needed to answer any questions to help students with their review.
Tuesday, May 15th
- Study Island (if you have internet access)
- Go to FGMS website (Student Portal)
- Click on “Study Island”
- Type Username, then password and click “submit”
- Conversions Test tomorrow- Study Stairways and all conversions
May 15, 2012
All blocks: Study for the SOL test.
1st and 3rd: Review word problems with decimals and fractions.
2nd: complete the worksheet we put in your IN today on percents, decimals and fractions.
Don’t forget to check yesterday’s blog (5/14/2012) for the link to practice online tools.
Alphabetical Order
Reading 2011 Reading Released Test
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This survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. The survey will be available online through Friday, May 21, 2012. The Web addresses are below:
Memorial Day Holiday
Suffolk Public Schools will be closed on MAy 28 in observance of Memorial Day
MOCK DUI program
Nansemond River High School will have its annual mock DUI program on Wednesday, May 23,at 8m.
This program is to promote safety while driving and discouraged driving under the influence.
Sponsored by Crimestoppers.
Technology Enhanced Practice Questions
I’ve posted a link for the very critical Technology Enhance Practice Questions in the blogroll. Make sure you practice!
The Varsity Softball team will take on King’s Fork High School in the first round of the Southeastern District playoffs. The game will take place at Nansemond River High School on Friday, May 18. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Come out and support our Lady Cavs Varsity Softball Team!
The Varsity Softball team will take on King’s Fork High School in the first round of the Southeastern District playoffs. The game will take place at Nansemond River High School on Friday, May 18. Game time is 7:30 p.m.