Miss Kirby Tells All About Class

I thought the quote was fitting for the weather we have happening right now. :) Welcome back! I hope you all enjoyed the break! Check back mid-week for an update on an Extra Credit Opportunity! US= Your Map (two sided...Europe & the Pacific) is due on Wednesday, 3/2 for odd periods and Thursday, 3/3 for even periods. Make sure that you are through & do a good job...their will be map questions on this test! Speaking of tests...expect a test cover Chapters 10 & 11 (World War II) as early as this coming Friday, 3/4 & Monday, 3/7! Sociology= We will be continuing with our first unit in class this week (Sociology & the Scientific Method). You should also expect your first project assignment this week!

Happy St. Valentine's Day! US= You have a Chapter 10 Quiz on Thursday for odd periods & Friday for even periods...don't forget to read the chapter! Your Map Homework that was passed out in class is due Wednesday 3/2 for odd periods & Thursday, 3/3 for even periods....don't leave that until the last minute! Sociology= You have homework due next class (Wednesday, 2/16). Please make note of this difference from what you may have seen in class! Read pages 14-22 and answer questions 1-3 on page 22 also read pages 38-44 and answer questions 1-7 on page 44. UPDATE...there will be a quiz on the material we have covered so far on Friday, 2/18...it is imperative that you take this quiz before the break!

Here we are...a new semester! What are your goals for the new semester? US= We are starting a new unit focusing on World War II (covering chapters 10 & 11). Be sure to be reading the textbook & pay attention in class...there will be quiz in the next week or so! Sociology= Please be sure to bring back your signed syllabus & academic honesty policy forms...they are due in class on Thursday, 2/10. We will be delving in to our first unit the end of this week.

The first semester is finally coming to a close! Grades will not be finalized however until Friday afternoon. Anything .5 and higher will round up on your report card (it won't show the higher letter grade on SchoolLoop though). Here is a link to the school website so you can check the finals schedule. Just for fun....

"The test is to recognize the mistake, admit it and correct it. To have tried to do something and failed is vastly better than to have tried to do nothing and succeeded." -Dale E. Turner US= You have your 2nd Quarter Study Guide due on Wednesday, 1/26 (for odd periods) or Thursday, 1/27 (for even periods). On that same day you will be taking part 1 of your 2 part final. We will be taking time to review & prepare for finals this week! Sociology= Tuesday will be spent covering the Institution of Government & perhaps starting Religion. On Thursday we will wrap up religion and use the rest of our time during the week to prepare for the final (more details will be shared in class). Info on the board in class for you...

US= You have a Study Guide to be working on! Your NMUSD 2nd Quarter District Study Guide is due 1/26 (for odd periods) and 1/27 (for even periods). We will be taking that test n the same day...it is part 1 of your two part final. The second part of your final will be during finals week. We will be wrapping up the 1930s & the New Deal this week and then starting our in class review for the final. Make sure you are taking the time to do the Study Guide at home! Here is a link to find a copy of the study guide on-line. Sociology= We have started our final unit!!! The plan is to have a study guide for the final passed out in class this Friday. Be sure to read pages 363-369 and answer questions 1-3 on page 369...it's due on Friday, 1/21! New HOMEWORK due on Tuesday, 1/25...read pages 409-413 and answer questions 1-4 on page 413.

US= You have your 2nd and final project of the semester due Tuesday, 1/11 (for odd periods) and Wednesday, 1/12 (for even periods). Also due that day is you Chapter 7 & 8 Study Guide. We will be taking the formative test. As we draw closer to the end of the semester be prepared to start reviewing...the final will be cumulative and cover the whole semester! Sociology= We have finally wrapped up Unit 3 & will be taking the exam on Wednesday, 1/12. Be sure to take the time to study & review your notes in preparation for that exam!