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EOG's do not mean "End of Learning" |
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Written by Mr. Grether
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Thursday, 14 May 2009 12:44 |
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With EOG's being next week, I want to send a friendly reminder that we will still be learning through the last day of school. Please remind the children of this, as a lack of effort in the final 2-3 will drastically effect their grades. This also applies to behavior, as the same expectations are in place until the last day of school as well. |
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Written by Mr. Grether
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Friday, 08 May 2009 03:19 |
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With it being Mother's Day weekend, here is a special message to all Mothers everywhere... |
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Warning, Dangerious Curve Ahead... |
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Written by Mr. Grether
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Monday, 05 January 2009 16:11 |
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Parents and Students, I am writing to give you a "heads-up" warning about the challenges that will be faced in the coming months. Around this time of year, mysterious things start happen. Statistically speaking, students grades have a tendency to drop dramatically between the months of January and April.
Why, might you ask? There are a couple of reasons - The Academics get more challenging. Much of the first part of the year is review, building off of old concepts, and tackling the easier sections of each subject. Around this time of year is when we start into the more challenging and advanced material.
- Increased Expectations. By this point in the year, we are looking to get the students ready to step into the 8th grade, and be successful.
- Decrease in Student Effort. Whether it be fatigue of it being in the middle of the year, or an "I can coast because I did so well so easily last quarter," or the gloomy weather outside, or a bad case of "forgetfulness," or a case of "I am frustrated by I am struggling to understand so I will just stop trying," or whatever the reason, each year students effort takes a plunge.
- Increase in Student Misbehavior in Class. Some students start to think that they already are "cool 8th graders on summer break" or that the rules mysteriously do not apply to them any more. This leads to an increase in them getting in trouble, and also effects how much they are gaining from their classes.
These four things when combined together makes for a tough time of year. Students, make sure that you do not fall into this trap. It will be tough to fight through, but you must persevere, because you will be better, brighter individuals for it. Parents, keep an eye out for these changes in your child's behaviors. Keep tabs on what work they have to do, that they are doing it, and also the quality of the work that they are doing. Together, we will work to get through this challenging time of year. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 05 January 2009 16:44 )
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New Feature: Great Speeches |
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Written by Mr. Grether
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Sunday, 18 January 2009 22:39 |
Over history, there have arisen men and women who have risen to lead and inspire us with their character, personality, and words. The link on the left is devoted to the recorded speeches that have motivated and inspired us over the years. Some of them are political, some academic, some athletic, some dramatic. Yet all, by their end, reach deep within the human soul, and touch it in an inexplicable way. So, to those who have been great, this section is here to salutee these, and giving them a place for their voices to inspire here today. |
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Written by Mr. Grether
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Thursday, 21 August 2008 07:12 |
| | All Classes | 6th Period
| | Mon | - No School (Memorial Day) | No School
| | Tues | - Review Ch 15.1 (HW) Ch 15.2 | - Review Ch 15.1&2
- Modern Survey (HW) Ch 15.3 | | Wed | - Review Ch15.2 (HW) Ch 15.3 | - Review 15.3
- Enrichment
| | Thur | - Review Ch 15.3
- Enrichment Activity
| - Review for Test
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| ***Current Events Due***
***Missing Work Due***
- Review for Test (HW) Study for Test) | ***Current Events Due***
***Missing Work Due*** - Ch 15 Test
- Start Modern Topic |
Next Quiz/Test/Project:
**Current Events Due EVERY Friday** - Chap 15 Test (Mon, June 1) |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 25 May 2009 20:17 )
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