"Happy we who can bask in this warm September sun, which illumines all creatures..." - Henry David Thoreau

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This Week's Schedule:
Monday– Late Start A day
Tuesday–  B day 
Wednesday– A day
Thursday– B day (Back to School Night)
Friday– Minimum A day

ALL Classes...check the "Peer Court" link on the home page for an Extra Credit opportunity coming up next week.


U.S. History= 
  • The Chapter 1 Test is on Monday, 9/24 (odd periods) & Tuesday, 9/25 (even periods)...your comp book with completed timeline & study guide are due on your test day. 
    • Look at last week's post for more review items.
  • Comp books will be returned as soon as possible, but it may not be until the end of this week or even early next week.
  • By early next week you will receive your Chapter 2 Study Guide and Civil War Map they should be completed in your comp book & are due on your test day...(10/12 & 10/15). 
  • You can start reading Chapter 2 because you are accountable for what is in the textbook in addition to what we cover in class (they parallel each other).
    • Also, by starting the reading now you won't be waiting until the night before the next test to do all of the work! 
A.P. Euro= 
  • You have a new Study Guide for Chapter 14 & the Chapter 14 Handouts packets already. If you have questions please be sure to ask in advance so I can help you!  
  • Make sure you keep up with the reading; you can expect a Chapter 14 Reading Quiz on Thursday, 9/27!
  • We will go over the Ch. 12 & 13 Test (and some of the specific questions) in class on Tuesday.

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