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“Do research. Feed your talent. Research not only wins the war on cliche, it's the key to victory over fear and it's cousin, depression.” ― Robert McKee

This week's schedule: Monday – Memorial Day, No School Tuesday– A day Wednesday– B d ay Thursday– A day Friday– B day    U.S. History=   Last week in class you were given a mini-packet of Section Summaries that are due on Thursday, 5/31 & Friday, 6/1. Expect a Quiz on Chapters 17 & 18 on Thursday, 5/31 & Friday, 6/1. Additionally, our 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 5/31 (for A day classes) and 6/1 (for B day classes). If your packet is not turned in, you will not receive any credit for this project. AP Euro=   Intro to research paper project ... If you missed class on Tuesday. please confirm what topic you would like with Miss Kirby, as we had a topic "draft" in class. Day 1 (Tuesday) choosing a topic & learning about databases. UPDATE: Here

“When things go wrong, don't go with them.” ― Elvis Presley

ALL CLASSES ...click on the "Field of Honor Extra Credit" tab at the top of the "home page" to the  for an Extra Credit Opportunity that expires on Sunday, 5/27! 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=   Please be reading Chapter 18 in your textbook at home as we continue to look at political & social issues in the 1970s in class. 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 th e  forms  that must be completed and turned in on 5/31 (for A day classes) and 6/1 (for B day classes). Expect a Quiz on Chapters 17 & 18 on Thursday, 5/31 & Friday, 6/1. AP Euro=   Plan on debriefing about the AP Euro exam before we take a look at our schedule for the rest of the school year this week. Consider which historical

“The way to do a great deal is to keep on doing a little. The way to do nothing at all is to be continually resolving that you will do everything.” -C.H. Spurgeon

ALL CLASSES ...click on the "Field of Honor Extra Credit" tab at the top of the "home page" to the  for an Extra Credit Opportunity that expires on Sunday, 5/27! This week's schedule: Monday –  Late Start  A day Tuesday– B day Wednesday– A d ay 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.  Your 1960s/Vietnam Era Study Guide (to be completed in your comp books) is due on Monday, 5/14 & Wednesday, 5/15. If there is a Study Guide due there is a test that day!  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 th e  forms  that must be completed and turned in on 5/25 (for A day classes) and 5/26 (for B day classes). AP Euro=   Optional review from 3:15-4:15pm in c

"We must meet the challenge rather than wish it were not before us."—William J. Brennan, Jr., Former Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court

This week's schedule: Monday –  Late Start  B day Tuesday– A day Wednesday– Extended Lunch 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.  Those of you who missed the Chapter 15 Quiz (either Friday or Monday) MUST make it up during your Open period on Tuesday (9:15 for 1st period & 1:35 for 7th period). Your 1960s/Vietnam Era Study Guide (to be completed in your comp books) is due on Monday, 5/14 & Tuesday, 5/15.  If there is a Study Guide due there is a test that day!  AP Euro=   Part 2 of your exam (Multiple Choice & SAQs) is on Tuesday, 5/8. Be sure to check your school emails (on School Loop) for reminders & links to help you review! There is the possibility  of an optional review on Thursday evening. I am still trying to see if it works with my schedule. Be working on your own

"Push yourself because no one else is going to do it for you."

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This week's schedule: Monday- Late Start A day Tuesday- B day Wednesday- A day Thursday-  B day Friday- A day U.S. History= There will be a JFK & LBJ Quiz on Friday, 5/4 (for 3rd period) & Monday, 5/7 (for 2nd, 4th, & 6th periods). Be reading Chapter 15 to be better prepared This week we will be looking at LBJ in office...his domestic policy programs & his foreign policy as it relates to Vietnam. Expect to receive a new study guide before the week is over  AP Euro=   The in-class exam (that will be a portion of your Final grade for this class will be on Friday, 5/4 and Tuesday, 5/8...as was given on your semester reading schedule given out the first week of February). Stick to your own study plan! Although we will be reviewing in class it is important for you to commit additional time to be prepared.   Check the School Loop emails I am sending. Here is a link to the " One Month AP European History Study Guide "   that I shared in class bef