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ALL REMAINING DUE DATES FOR THE QUARTER ARE NOW POSTED.

NO ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE DUE AFTER THE HOLIDAYS AND BEFORE EXAMS. WE WILL REVIEW HOW MID TERMS WILL GO AND GIVE STRATEGIES FOR HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE FIRST SET OF UPPER SCHOOL EXAMS THE FRESHMEN WILL TAKE.

August 27^th – 31^st Walker/Bagnell

FRESHMEN SEMINAR Amphitheater

Monday – HALF DAY

New Student & All Freshmen Orientation

Tuesday – S Day (All 8 Periods)

Welcome to Freshmen Seminar & Cover General Expectations and Syllabus

Homework

Bring 9^th Grade Planner (Get into the habit of bringing this everyday no matter what!)

Wednesday – S Day (All 8 Periods)

Due: Bring in 9^th Grade Planner

Discussion on Planner, Go over Assignment #1 - Organization

Homework

Bring in each class syllabus in order to create shopping list

Thursday – S Day (6^th, 7^th, and 8^th DROP)

Due: Bring in each class syllabus in order to create a shopping list

Write Shopping List, Due at the End of Class – Filled out Shopping List

Homework

Go shopping for all of your school supplies

Bring in Dividers on Tuesday, so we can complete them together

Friday – NO SCHOOL

September 3^rd – 7^th Walker/Bagnell

FRESHMEN SEMINAR Amphitheater

Monday – NO SCHOOL

Tuesday – A Day (1^st and 7^th Drop)

Due: Bring in Dividers

What is Plagiarism?

Make Divider List and mark dividers for each class

Homework

Put dividers in each binder. We will go to lockers to check binders in groups

Wednesday – B Day (2^nd Drops)

Due: Complete Binders

Continue Plagiarism Discussion

Show Ms. Walker and Mr. Bagnell all binders & Organize lockers

Homework

NOTHING

Thursday – C Day (3^rd Drops)

NO CLASS

Friday – D Day (4^th Drops)

Due: NOTHING

Continue Plagiarism Discussion

Start Goal Discussion & Finish Locker Organization if need be

Homework

NOTHING – HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

September 10^th – 14^th Walker/Bagnell

Freshmen Seminar Amphitheater

Monday – E Day (5^th Drops)

Due: Nothing

Quiz – Part I – What is Plagiarism?

Technology/Network Orientation with Mr. Gorski

Homework

Nothing

Tuesday – F Day (6^th Drops)

Due: Nothing

Part II Introduction & Class discussion on goals and identifying exactly what you need to do to accomplish them

Homework

Goals Handout Completed

Wednesday – G Day (8^th Drops)

Due: Nothing

GROUP 1 – To computer lab to type goals letter/ GROUP 2 – Discussion lead by Honor Council

Homework

Work on Goals Letter

Thursday – A Day (1^st and 7^th Drop)

Due: NOTHING

GROUP 2 – To computer lab to type goals letter/ GROUP 1 – Discussion lead by Honor Council

Homework

Finish Goals Letter – Bring in 2 copies to class to earn full credit

Friday – S Day (WE WILL HAVE 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 8^th, and 7^th)

Due: Bring in TWO printed copies of goals letter

Address and Stuff Letters into Envelopes & Discussion lead by Ms. Krahling

Homework

NOTHING – Have a great weekend!

September 17^th – 21^st Walker/Bagnell

Freshmen Seminar Amphitheater

Monday – B Day (2^nd Drops)

Due: NOTHING

Discussion on Time Management

Homework

NOTHING

Tuesday – C Day (3^rd Drops)

No Class

Wednesday – D Day (4^th Drops)

Due: NOTHING

Finish Discussion on Time Management and Finish Time Management Chart – Due at the end of class

Homework

NOTHING

Thursday – E Day (5^th Drops)

Due: NOTHING

Begin Discussion on Taking Notes – Focus – Class or Lecture Style Notes

Homework

NOTHING

Friday – F Day (6^th Drops)

Due: NOTHING

Begin Discussion on Taking Notes – Homework or Reading Style Notes

Homework

Bring in a book by a single author, magazine, newspaper, anthology, and encyclopedia

September 24^th – 28^th Walker/Bagnell

Freshmen Seminar Amphitheater

Monday – G Day (8^th Drops)

Due: Bring in a book by a single author, magazine, newspaper, anthology, and encyclopedia

Discussion on Part III of Writing with Integrity packet

Homework

Type Quiz for Part III of the Writing with Integrity Unit

Tuesday – A Day (1^st and 7^th Drop)

Due: Type Quiz for Part III of the Writing with Integrity Unit

Discussion of Interim Assignment – Sheet completed by the end of class

Homework

Nothing

Wednesday – B Day (2^nd Drops)

Due: Nothing

GROUP 2 – To computer lab to type interim assignment/ GROUP 1 – Introduction of Meet with the Teacher Assignment

Homework

Work on interim assignment/meet with the teacher assignment

Thursday – C Day (3^rd Drops)

CLASS DROPS

Friday – D Day (4^th Drops)

Due: Working on assignments

GROUP 1 – To computer lab to type interim assignment/ GROUP 2 – Introduction of Meet with the Teacher Assignment

Homework

Finish Interim Assignment for Monday and continue working on meet with the teacher assignment

October 1^st – 5^th Walker/Bagnell

Freshmen Seminar Amphitheater

Monday – E Day (5^th Drops)

Due: Interim Assignment

Introduction to Test Preparation Strategies

Homework

Keep working on meet with the teacher assignment

Tuesday – F Day (6^th Drops)

Due: keep working on meet with the teacher assignment

Discussion on Test Taking Strategies

Homework

FINISH working on meet with the teacher assignment

Wednesday – G Day (8^th Drops)

Due: Meet with the Teacher Assignment

Review for Writing with Integrity Test

Homework

Study for Writing with Integrity Test (use test prep-strategies)

Thursday – A Day (1^st and 7^th Drop)

Due: Study for Test

Writing with Integrity Test (bring Reading Workshop book to read if you finish early)

Homework

Bring in one test/quest/quiz from each class – worth a homework grade

Friday – S Day (SCHEDULE TBA)

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS DAY

October 8^th – 12^th Walker/Bagnell

Freshmen Seminar Amphitheater

Monday – B Day (2^nd Drops)

Due: Bring in one test/quest/quiz from each class – worth a homework grade

Introduction to Test Reflection Assignment

Finish packet by the end of the period – worth a homework grade

Homework

Go to this website - http://www.4tests.com/exams/examdetail.asp?eid=59

and complete the 16 question test. Print off the score page AND bring it to class. This will

be worth a homework grade. ALSO – BRING IN PSAT booklet for a separate homework grade

Tuesday – C Day (3^rd Drops)

NO CLASS

Wednesday – D Day (4^th Drops)

Due: Group 2 – PSAT printout page and booklet (2 homework grades)

GROUP 1 – To computer lab to type test reflection assignment/ GROUP 2 – Information about the PSAT

Homework

Group 1 – PSAT printout page and booklet (2 homework grades)

Group 2 – Bring test reflection note pages to class

Thursday – E Day (5^th Drops)

Due: Group 1 – PSAT printout page and booklet (2 homework grades)

GROUP 2 – To computer lab to type test reflection assignment/GROUP1 – Information about PSAT

Homework

Finish typing Test Reflection Assignment

Friday

NO SCHOOL

October 15^th – 19^th Walker/Bagnell

Freshmen Seminar Amphitheater

Monday

NO SCHOOL

Tuesday – F Day (6^th Drops)

Due: Test Reflection Assignment

Answer Questions from PSAT booklet

Homework

Enjoy the night off and get ready for the PSAT

Wednesday – G Day (8^th Drops)

PSAT

Thursday – A Day (1^st and 7^th Drop)

Due: Nothing

Discussion and Reactions to PSATs

Discussion on End of the Quarter Reflection Test and Portfolio

Homework

Begin working on preparing for the end of the quarter

Friday – B Day (2^nd Drops)

Due: Begin working on preparing for the end of the quarter

Work Period in Class to Prepare for the end of the quarter

Homework

Work on Reflection Test and Portfolio

October 22^nd – 26^th Walker/Bagnell

Freshmen Seminar Amphitheater

Monday – C Day (3^rd Drops)

NO CLASS

Tuesday – D Day (4^th Drops)

Due: Binder and Reflection Essay Due – both worth test grades

FUN DAY

Homework

Nothing

Wednesday – E Day (5^th Drops)

Due: Nothing

Movie

Homework

Group 1 – PSAT printout page and booklet (2 homework grades)

Group 2 – Bring test reflection note pages to class

Thursday – F Day (6^th Drops)

Due: Nothing

Movie continued

Homework

Nothing

Friday

BLUE/GOLD FIELD DAY – HALF DAY AND NO CLASSES

October 29^th – November 2^nd Walker/Bagnell

Freshmen Seminar Amphitheater

Monday – G Day (8^th Drops)

Due: Nothing

Picture Day

Give Back work - get your binder from Mr. Bagnell’s room

Homework

Nothing

Tuesday – A Day (1^st and 7^th Drop)

Due: Nothing

Introduce Technology Unit and go to the library to begin Outlook Assignment

Homework

Work on Outlook Assignment

Wednesday – B Day (2^nd Drops)

Due: Nothing

Movie Day

Homework

Work on Outlook Assignment

Thursday – C Day (3^rd Drops)

NO CLASS

Friday – S Day – (WE WILL HAVE ALL 8 CLASSES)

Due: Outlook Assignment

Go to the library to work on Excel Assignment

Homework

Finish Excel Assignment

November 5^th – 9^th Walker/Bagnell

Freshmen Seminar Amphitheater

Monday

NO SCHOOL

Tuesday – D Day (4^th Drops)

Due: Excel Assignment

Group 1 – to the library to work on Power Point Assignment, Group 2 – Work Period - bring something to work on

Homework

Power Point Assignment

Wednesday – E Day (5^th Drops)

Due: Nothing

Group 2 – to the library to work on Power Point Assignment, Group 1 – Work Period – bring something to work on

Homework

Finish Power Point Assignment – Due on Monday

Thursday – F Day (6^th Drops)

NO CLASSES FOR UPPER SCHOOL

Friday – S Day (WE WILL HAVE 1^ST, 4^TH, 5^TH, 6^TH 8^TH Drops)

NO CLASS

November 12^th – 16^th Walker/Bagnell

Freshmen Seminar Amphitheater

Monday – F Day (6^th Drops)

Due: Power Point Assignment

Go over requirements of Publisher Assignment

Reminders and Pointers for “It’s all in the Bag” speech

Homework

Work on Speeches – Worth a quiz grade (speech and write-up together)

Tuesday – G Day (8^th Drops)

Due: Group1 – Speeches

Group 1 – Deliver Speeches, Group 2 – Work on Publisher Assignment

Homework

Work on Speeches/Finish Publisher Assignment

Wednesday – A Day (1^st and 7^th Drop)

Due: Group 2 Speeches

Group 2 – Deliver Speeches, Group 1 – Work on Publisher Assignment

Homework

Finish Publisher Assignment

Thursday – B Day (2^nd Drops)

Due: Publisher Assignment

Go over Word Assignment and fill out notes pages in class for a homework grade

Homework

Word Assignment

Friday – C Day (3^rd Drops)

NO CLASS

November 19^th – 23^rd Walker/Bagnell

Freshmen Seminar Amphitheater

Monday – D Day (4^th Drops)

Due: Word Assignment

TBA

Homework

Nothing

Tuesday – S Day

TBA

Wednesday – Friday – No School – Enjoy your break!

November 26^th – 30^th Walker/Bagnell

Freshmen Seminar Amphitheater

Monday – E Day (5^th Drops)

Due: Nothing

Introduction to Public Speaking

Homework

Begin to brainstorm ideas for Informative Speech

Tuesday – F Day (6^th Drops)

Due: Be ready to do research either in the lab or in the amphitheatre (you may have to bring materials)

Group 1 – to the lab to do research, Group 2 – research in the amphitheatre (bring materials)

Homework

Continue doing research

Wednesday – G Day (8^th Drops)

Due: Be ready to do research either in the lab or in the amphitheatre (you may have to bring materials)

Group 2 – to the lab to do research, Group 1 – research in the amphitheatre (bring materials)

Homework

Continue research – Official topic is due Friday!

Thursday – A Day (1^st and 7^th Drop)

Due: Continue research – Official topic is due Friday!

Grade Point Average – what is it? Does it matter now? - Information by Mr. Fox-Boyd and Ms. Krahling

Homework

Official topic is due TOMORROW – if topic is approved – you may not switch topics!

Friday – B Day (2^nd Drops)

Due: Official Topic – worth a homework grade

Discussion on GPAs – Discussion lead by Ms. Krahling

Homework

Speech Analysis Sheet

December 3^rd – 7^th Walker/Bagnell

Freshmen Seminar Amphitheater

Monday – C Day (3^rd Drops)

NO CLASS

Tuesday – D Day (4^th Drops)

TBA – Special Upper School Presentation during Break that may run into 3^rd

Please have materials in class for your last research day

Wednesday – E Day (5^th Drops)

Due: Speech Analysis Sheets are due – worth a quiz grade

Preparation Day for Speech

Homework

Get speeches ready!

Thursday – F Day (6^th Drops)

Due: Speeches

Speeches

Homework

Speeches

Friday – G Day (8^th Drops)

Due: Speeches

Speeches

Homework

Speeches

December 10^th – 14^th Walker/Bagnell