Miss Kirby Tells All About Class

This week's schedule: Monday–  Late Start B Day Tuesday–  A Day Wednesday–   B Day Thursday– A Day Friday– B day U.S. History=   Your completed "The Great Society" worksheet is due on 4/25 & 4/26 at the start of class. Expect a Quiz on the Kennedy & Johnson Years (Chapter 15) on Thursday & Friday this week. This week we will be moving on to Chapter 16 (The Vietnam War Era). There will be a map assignment given out this week that will be due on 4/27 & 4/28. AP Euro=   Your practice exam, given out last week, is due on Monday, 4/24. The in-class exam (that will be a portion of your Final grade for this class will be on Friday, 4/28 & Tuesday, 5/2...this is a shift from the original schedule you were given). 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.   Check the School Loop emails I am sending. Once again, here...

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 be continuing our studies of the Kennedy & Johnson years (Chapter 15 in the textbook) before moving on to the Vietnam Era. Midweek there will be a NMUSD District Assessment covering the Civil Rights Movement, review your notes & Chapter 14 so that you will be prepared. AP Euro=   I hope you took the time to establish your own review plan for the AP exam! Although we will be reviewing in class it is important for you to commit additional time to be prepared.   Once again, here is the link to the " One Month AP European History Study Guide "   that I shared in class before the break. Remember you do not need to use this plan, but it may provide you with some helpful ideas.  Additionally, here is a link to the Romulus  AP Euro review app (yes, it does cost $4.99, but it might b...

This week's schedule: Monday–  No school, it's Spring Break. Tuesday–  No school, it's Spring Break. Wednesday–   No school, it's Spring Break. Thursday– No school, it's Spring Break. Friday– No school, it's Good Friday! U.S. History=   When we come back from the break there will be a NMUSD District Assessment covering the Civil Rights Movement. Also, after the break we will be continuing our studies of the Kennedy & Johnson years (Chapter 15 in the textbook). AP Euro=   Your AP Euro homework over the break is to come up with your plan to review & prepare for the exam on May 12th. This would be what you plan to do outside of class in preparation. We will be reviewing in class & taking a few practice exams, but you need to commit some time outside of class as well. Here is the link to the " One Month AP European History Study Guide " that I shared with you in class today. Remember you do not need to use this plan, but...

This week's schedule: Monday–  Late Start B  day Tuesday– A day Wednesday–  B day Thursday– A day Friday– B day U.S. History=   Your 3rd Quarter Project was introduced 3 weeks ago & is due on 4/4 (for A Day classes) and 4/5 (for B Day classes) .  Remember, this is worth 10% of your semester grade. Here is a  link  to the project sheet. Please consider using www.easybib.com to help you properly cite your sources! We will be focusing more on Chapter 15 this week and reviewing the topics we have already covered in the 3rd Quarter so far.  AP Euro=   We are wrapping up the last two chapters of our textbook! You received handouts for both Chapter 30 & 31, they are all due on 4/5...exam day! I know you are busy, but please make an effort to keep up with the reading schedule & do the study guides in chunks (instead of all at the end last minute). Look for the email I sent last week (via School Loop) ...

This week's schedule: Monday–  Late Start A  day Tuesday– B day Wednesday–  A day Thursday– B day Friday– A day U.S. History=   Be reading Chapter 14 (on the Civil Rights Movement)! There is a Civil Rights Quiz next week on 3/27 & 3/38. Your 3rd Quarter Project was introduced two weeks ago & is due on 4/4 (for A Day classes) and 4/5 (for B Day classes) .  Remember, this is worth 10% of your semester grade. Here is a  link  to the project sheet. We will be wrapping up our focus on the Civil Rights Movement and moving on to Chapter 15 in the second half of this week. If you missed our registration day last week be sure to make an appointment with your counselor to get your schedule for Senior year set! AP Euro=   Your  green  colored registration form (neatly completed with signatures in ink) is due on 3/28. You will be s eeing your counselor that day  if your form is complete ...

This week's schedule: Monday–  Late Start B  day Tuesday– A day Wednesday–  B day Thursday– A day Friday– B day U.S. History=   The 6 questions from the 'Wallace & Kennedy" & "Interpreting King's I Have a Dream speech" (from the half-sheet handout) should be answered in your comp book & are due on 3/21 & 3/22. Last week your 3rd Quarter Project was introduced. Remember, this is worth 10% of your semester grade. Here is a  link  to the project that is due on 4/3 (for A Day classes) and 4/4 (for B Day classes). Be reading Chapter 14 (on the Civil Rights Movement)! There will be a Civil Rights Quiz next week on 3/27 & 3/38. If you missed our registration day last week be sure to make an appointment with your counselor to get your schedule for Senior year set! AP Euro=   We are diving in to the last two chapters of our textbook! You will get new handouts this week on Chapter 30. The Chapter 30 Study G...

This week's schedule: Monday–  Late Start A  day Tuesday– B day Wednesday–  A day Thursday– B day Friday– A day U.S. History=   Your Chapter 12 & 13 study guide (completed in your comp book) is due on 3/13 & 3/14. Expect a "Quest" that day (longer than a quiz, shorter than a test) covering both Chapters 12 & 13. At the start of this week your 3rd Quarter Project will be introduced. Remember, this is worth 10% of your semester grade. Here is a link to the project that is due on 4/3 (for A Day classes) and 4/4 (for B Day classes). Your   salmon   colored registration form (neatly completed with signatures in ink) is due on 3/15 & 3/16. You will be s eeing your counselor that day  if your form is complete  to register for next year's classes. AP Euro=   The Chapter 28 & 29 study guides are due on Monday, 3/20. There will be a test that day! We will be continuing our notes on Chapter 29 this we...