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“There isn’t a person anywhere who isn’t capable of doing more than he thinks he can.” – Henry Ford

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In all seriousness...good luck with finals! Check out the  study tips in the column to the right. Final grades for the 1st semester will be posted on SATURDAY, 1/30 (a text will be sent via Remind101 that grades have been finalized). Click on the "Peer Court" link to the right (above the "It's Kirby. It's epic.") for information about an Extra Credit opportunity next week. U.S. History= Please remember to bring your stamped work to class (as stamps are extra credit). ·   1 st period's final is Monday, 1/25 from 8:00am-10:00pm ·   2 nd period's final is Tuesday, 1/26 from 8:00am-10:00am ·   6 th period's final is Tuesday, 1/26 from 10:20am-12:20pm ·   3 rd period's final is Wednesday, 1/27 from 8:00am-10:00am ·   This portion of your final will contain multiple choice & matching questions.   AP Euro=  Please keep the following in mind: Your 5 th period final is Monday, 1/25 from 8:00am-10:00am The

"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education." --Martin Luther King, Jr.

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I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend! This week's Schedule: Monday– No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) Tuesday – A day Wednesday–  Late Start B day Thursday– A day Friday– B day U.S. History=  Your 2nd Quarter Group Project is due Thursday, 1/21 for odd periods & Friday, 1/22 for even periods; you will be presenting your projects to the class that day & we may have a short district assessment (pertaining to the 1st Semester) on that same day. Please also bring your stamped work to class on your FINAL DAY next week ...it's extra credit toward your grade! AP Euro=  This week we will be wrapping up Chapter 24 and elaborating on writing techniques and tips for AP Euro (on Thursday). On Monday, 1/25 you will be taking a multiple choice test and writing a couple of essays during the final period. Please bring all stamped work (most should be in your composition book) to class with you on your final day ...Monday, 1/25...stamps are extra credit.

“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing.” ― Abraham Lincoln

This week's Schedule: Monday– B day Tuesday – A day Wednesday–  Late Start B day Thursday– A day Friday– B day U.S. History=     You have a Chapter 7 & 8 study guide that should be completed in your composition book & is due on your test day (although it is more of a Quest...longer than a quiz, but shorter than a test)...1/14 & 1/15! Your 2nd Quarter group project is due on Thursday, 1/21 for odd periods & Friday, 1/22 for even periods. We're almost done with 1st Semester, be sure to stay focused. A.P. Euro=     Your Chapter 22 & 23 study guides are due Thursday, 1/14...test day! Chapter 24 has a little partner presentation and you will receive that info in class this week as we move on to cover the one more chapter this semester.

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” ― C.S. Lewis

This week's Schedule: Monday– A day Tuesday – B day Wednesday–  Late Start A day Thursday– B day Friday– A day U.S. History=     You will receive a new study guide that is due on 1/14 & 1/15! Your 2nd Quarter GROUP project, will be assigned in class this week! It is due on Thursday, 1/21 for odd periods & Friday, 1/22 for even periods.  A.P. Euro=     Your Chapter 22 & 23 study guides are due Thursday, 1/14. And don't forget that the take home DBQ (assigned before the break) is due Wednesday, 1/6/15 by 11:59pm to  www.turnitin.com ...remember a minimum of 5 paragraphs (the DBQ prompt is on pages A33-A37 in your textbook).