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“The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission.” - John F. Kennedy

ALL CLASSES ...click on the "Field of Honor Extra Credit" link to the right (above the "It's Kirby. It's epic.") for an Extra Credit Opportunity that expires on Sunday, 5/28! This week's schedule: Monday – Late Start B day Tuesday– A day Wednesday– B day Thursday– A day Friday– B day     U.S. History=   . Be reading Chapter 17 & 18 in your textbook and expect a quiz on these two chapters...maybe even by the end of this week! Your 4th Quarter Project on "The Most Influential American" was introduced last week; your research is due this week (with "match-ups" starting next week). Here is a  link  to the actual assignment & these are the  forms  that must be completed and turned in on 5/25 (for A day classes) and 5/26 (for B day classes). AP Euro=   . Your completed Bill & Ted worksheet was due today (5/22). We will be looking at other major events in World History as we wrap up the school year. This week&

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ― Mahatma Gandhi

ALL CLASSES ...click on the "Field of Honor Extra Credit" link to the right (above the "It's Kirby. It's epic.") for an Extra Credit Opportunity that expires on Sunday, 5/28! This week's schedule: Monday – Late Start A day Tuesday– B day Wednesday– A day Thursday– B day Friday– A day     U.S. History=   . Those of you taking AP & IB Exams must communicate in advance when you will be missing class & follow up to get what you have missed.  Be reading Chapter 17 in your textbook; we are continuing on with the 1970s in class this week. Additionally, your 4th Quarter Project on "The Most Influential American" will be introduced this week as well. Here is a  link  to the actual assignment & these are the  forms  that must be completed and turned in on 5/25 (for A day classes) and 5/26 (for B day classes). Be watching your School Loop email for an on-line sign-up form. AP Euro=   . We will re-cap last week's exa

“Do the thing and you will have the power.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

This week's schedule: Monday –  Late Start  B day Tuesday– A day Wednesday– B d ay Thursday– A day Friday– B day     U.S. History=   . Those of you taking AP & IB Exams must communicate in advance when you will be missing class & follow up to get what you have missed.  Your 1960s/Vietnam Era Study Guide (to be completed in your comp books) is due on Tuesday, 5/9 & Wednesday, 5/10. If there is a Study Guide due there is a test that day!  AP Euro=   . Be sure to check your school emails (on School Loop) for reminders & links to help you review! Be working on your own study plan! Although we will be reviewing in class it is important for you to commit additional time to be prepared.   Friday, 5/12 is Exam day...you got this! via GIPHY

"Let me tell you the secret that has led to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity." -Louis Pasteur

This week's schedule: Monday–  Late Start A Day Tuesday–  B Day Wednesday–   A Day Thursday– B Day Friday– A day U.S. History=   We will wrap up different perspectives on the Vietnam War at the start of the week in class. There will be an extra credit opportunity this week, but you MUST be in class to pick it up.  It is due Wednesday, 5/3 for A day classes & Thursday, 5/4 for B day classes. We will also be taking a closer look at the Counterculture this week. There will be a new Study Guide given out this week that will be due on 5/9 & 5/10. There will be a test that day on Vietnam & the Counterculture. Please be reading your textbook Chapter 16 (all sections) & Chapter 17 (section 1 ONLY) to be better prepared. AP Euro=   Part 2 of t he in-class exam (that will be a portion of your Final grade for this class) is Tuesday, 5/2...you will be writing both a DBQ & LEQ in-class.  Optional in-class reviews are: Monday AM, 5/1 8:00-8:40