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Week of May 21-24

Congratulations on your performance on the End of Course Test!!!! I am thrilled for so many of you and the commitment you made to excellence in preparing for the test.  Your scores are well deserved and well earned. :)

For all classes:  The last major assessment will be given during the time scheduled for the final exam for your class period.  You will need to bring 2 sheets of paper and a pen with you to class.

Textbook return:  If you still have your textbook, it must be returned to the textbook room a.s.a.p.!

Week of May 14 - 18

Game on!  It is time for the EOCT!!!  15% of your grade will be determined this week . . . .

Monday, 5/14, and Tuesday, 5/15, the EOCT will be administered in U.S. History.  It is IMPERATIVE, VITALLY IMPORTANT, ESSENTIAL, ETC., THAT ALL STUDENTS BE PRESENT FOR TESTING.

NO make up testing will be available for students who are absent.

Bring 2 #2 pencils to testing with you each day.

Please do not bring electronic devices with you during testing.  I will collect all cell phones from each and every student before testing begins and will return them after all tests have been returned.

To prepare, please study the review guide you received on April 9.  All terms and concepts are part of the GPS and the vast majority are terms you had during the semester.

Testing locations:

1st and 2nd periods will test in room 210.

4th period will test in room 207.

REVIEW GUIDES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED, REGARDLESS OF THE REASON, EXCUSE, SOB STORY, ON TUESDAY, 5/15.  IT DOES NOT MATTER IF PARTS OF THE GUIDE WERE SUBMITTED ON CHECK DATES.  THE REVIEW GUIDE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON TUESDAY. PERIOD.

Honors U.S. History students:  remember Hiroshima Test will be given on Friday, 5/18.

 

Week of May 7 - 11

The final week before the EOCT has arrived!!  Make sure you are taking time each night to look over your notes and EOCT Review Guide to prepare.

Final Review Sessions:

* Tuesday, May 8 (7:30 to 8:00) -- this session may be cancelled

* Wednesday, May 9 (7:30 to 8:00)

* Thursday, May 10 (7:30 to 8:00)

Final EOCT Review Guide Check:

* Thursday, May 10:  Units 7-9 (remember:  this assignment is NOT accepted late -- whatever the reason)

IMPORTANT STATEMENT:  THE EOCT WILL BE ADMINISTERED IN U.S. HISTORY ON MONDAY, MAY 14, AND TUESDAY, MAY 15.  THERE WILL BE NOOO OPPORTUNITY FOR MAKE UP!!!

Overview for the Week:

We will conclude the course by quickly looking over the modern presidents, from Nixon to G.W. Bush.  On day during the week you will complete the What I Know Activity from the first week to see how much more you now know about U.S. History and we will play THE review game one day that is unannounced.  There will be a unit quiz for Unit IX (Cold War - Nixon) on Wednesday, May 9.  It will be a bit more than a quiz, but NOT as big as a test.

Honors U.S. History Assignments:

* Cold War to Nixon Unit Quiz 5/9

* EOCT Review Guide Units 7-9 due 5/10

* EOCT on 5/14 and 5/15

* Hiroshima Test on 5/18

U.S. History Assignments:

* Cold War to Nixon Unit Quiz on 5/9

* EOCT Review Guide Units 7-9 due 5/10

* EOCT on 5/14 and 5/15

Week of April 3- - May 4

IMPORTANT ECOT REMINDERS FOR ALL STUDENTS:

1.  REVIEW GUIDE CHECK I IS DUE MONDAY, APRIL 30 (UNITS 1-3).  THE  NEXT CHECK WILL BE FRIDAY, MAY 4 (UNITS 4-6).  THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED LATE FOR ANY REASON!!!

2.  REVIEW SESSIONS BEGIN THIS WEEK.  FOR ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED, TUESDAY AND THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL.  CHECK YOUR REVIEW SCHEDULE FOR OTHER DATES.

3.  EOCT WILL BE ADMINISTERED MONDAY, MAY 14, AND TUESDAY, MAY 15.  THERE WILL BE NOOO MAKE UP TEST GIVEN!!!  REMINDER:  THE EOCT COUNTS FOR 15% OF THE TOTAL COURSE GRADE.

OTHER IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:  ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED TEXTBOOKS IN CLASS ON THURSDAY, MAY 3.

As we near the EOCT we are going to pick up the pace.  This week, we are going to look at the 1960s:  JFK, LBJ, Vietnam, and the Counterculture.  On Thursday, you will have an in-class assignment and will need the textbook.  Trying to share books will not work because students will receive different assignments.  We will check units 1-3 of the review guide and I will go over any questions you may have.  Everyone should be studying a little each day for this test.  Friday, we will do the same with units 4-6.

Honors U.S. Assignments:

* EOCT Review Guide:  Units 1-3 due 4/30; Units 4-6 due 5/4; and Units 7-9 due 5/10.

* 1960s Differentiated Activity will be worked on in class and is due Friday, 5/4.

* Unit IX Quiz - Cold War to Nixon will be given 5/9.

* EOCT will be given 5/14 and 5/15.

* Hiroshima Test will be 5/18.

U.S. History Assignments:

* EOCT Review Guide:  Units 1-3 due 4/30; Units 4-6 due 5/4; and Units 7-9 due 5/10.

* 1960's Differentiated Activity will be worked on in class on Thursday and is due on Friday, 5/4.

* Unit IX Quiz  - Cold War to Nixon will be given 5/9

* EOCT will be 5/14 and 5/15

 

Overview for the Week:

Week of April 23-27

EOCT WILL BE ADMINISTERED MONDAY, 5/14, AND TUESDAY, 5/15.  NO MAKE UPS WILL BE GIVEN.

All students should be working on the EOCT Review Guide that was distributed on Monday, April 9.  Just looking in class last week at the review guides, MANY of you have a lot of work to do.  I will select terms from each unit and grade them for accuracy.  NO PENCIL and PLEASE answer the terms in the order in which they are presented.

EOCT Review Guide Due Dates:

* Units 1-3 due 4/30

* Units 4-6 due 5/4

* Units 7-9 due 5/10

EOCT Review Session Schedule:

* Tuesday, 5/1 and Thursday, 5/3 after school (3:30-4:30)

* Tuesday, 5/8, Wednesday, 5/9, and Thursday, 5/10 before school (7:30-8:00)

Overview For the Week:

On Monday, we will conclude life during the 1950's and begin watching "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" from 1955.  Tuesday a "Mock EOCT" will be given in class to let you have an idea of what to expect and areas you may want to spend more time on while preparing for the EOCT.  For the rest of the week, we will be focused on the Civil Rights Movement.  Once we are finished with the movie, you will watch excerpts from the PBS program, "Eyes on the Prize" about the CRM.

Honors U.S. History Assignments:

* No 1950's Visual Dictionary assignment as posted last week

* Unit IX Unit Page is due 4/23

* Unit IX Quiz will be 5/9

* EOCT Review Guide

* EOCT 5/14 and 5/15 (YOU MUST BE HERE)

* Hiroshima Test will be 5/18

4th Period U.S. History Assignments:

* 1950's Visual Dictionary is due 4/25 (a little time will be given in class on Monday, but the bulk of the class time was given on Thursday, 4/19)

* Unit IX Unit Page is due 4/23

* Unit IX Unit Quiz will be 5/9

* EOCT Review Guide (see dates above)

* EOCT will be given 5/14 and 5/15 (YOU MUST BE HERE BOTH DAYS)

Week of April 16 - 20

ECOT REVIEW GUIDE DATES FOR ALL CLASSES:

* Units 1 - 3 are due 4/30 (MUST BE IN CLASS -- NO EXCUSES)

* Units 4 - 6 are due 5/4 (MUST BE IN CLASS -- NO EXCUSES)

* Units 7 - 9 are due 5/10 (MUST BE IN CLASS -- NO EXCUSES)

Important Reminder:  READ the directions and follow them accordingly!!!

EOCT REVIEW SESSIONS:

* Tuesday, 5/1 at 3:30

* Thursday, 5/3 at 3:30

* Tuesday, 5/8 at 7:30

* Wednesday, 5/9 at 7:30

* Thursday, 5/10 at 7:30

-- Students can attend any or all review sessions . . . .

Overview For the Week:

On Monday, we will conclude World War II and review for the unit test.  Tuesday will be the Unit VIII Test (Roaring Twenties - World War II) and it is the LAST UNIT TEST FOR THE SEMESTER!!!  Yay!!!  Make sure you study and make it a GOOD test grade.  After the test, our focus for the remainder of the week will be the Cold War and life post-war.  We may begin watching "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1955 version) if time; otherwise, we will begin watching the following week.

All students should be working on the EOCT Review Guide.  Remember:  this test counts for 15% of YOUR FINAL COURSE GRADE.  While the majority of my students exceed on this test, IT is possible for grades to drop because to maintain your average, you must score at that level OR higher!!  If you study and complete the review guide, you will have NO problems with the test.

Honors U.S. Assignments:

* Unit IX Unit Page is due 4/23 (last one!!)

* Cold War Visual Dictionary is due 4/25 (you will receive this assignment after the unit test)

* EOCT Review Guide (see dates above)

* Cold War - Nixon Unit Quiz will be given in early May

* EOCT will be given Monday, 5/14, and Tuesday, 5/15 (EVERYONE MUST BE HERE -- THERE IS NOOO MAKE UP TEST)

* Hiroshima Test will be given 5/18

U.S. History Assignments:

* Unit IX Unit Page is due 4/23

* Cold War Visual Dictionary is due 4/25 (will receive this assignment in class)

* EOCT Review Guide (see above dates)

* EOCT WILL BE GIVEN MONDAY, MAY 14, AND TUESDAY, MAY 15 -- THERE IS NOOO MAKE UP TEST SO YOU MUST BE HERE ON THESE TWO DAYS!!!!!

 

Week of April 9-13

On to the final weeks of school . . . .Bring textbooks all week to class.  School is back in session. :)

EOCT REVIEW GUIDE:  ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, ALL STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW GUIDE TO PREPARE FOR THE EOCT TO BE ADMINISTERED MAY 14 AND MAY 15.  VITALLY IMPORTANT REMINDER:  DO NOT MISS ONE OF THESE DAYS FROM SCHOOL.  THERE WILL BE NO MAKE UP EXAM ADMINISTERED AND YOU WILL BE FACING SUMMER REMEDIATION.  LISTED BELOW ARE THE DUE DATES FOR THE DIFFERENT UNITS AND THE REVIEW SESSION DATES/TIMES:

* UNITS 1-3 DUE 4/30

* UNITS 4-6 DUE 5/4

* UNITS 7-9 DUE 5/10

REVIEW SESSIONS:

* May 1 and May 3: 3:30-4:30

* May 8, 9, 10: 7:30 - 8:00

Overview for the Week:

Honors will present the collaborative lessons on the Great Depression on Monday and Tuesday.  Students in 4th period will complete the Great Depression questions and complete a reading on the Great Depression.  By Wednesday, we should be transitioning into World War II which is where we will remain for the rest of the week.  BOOKS WILL BE NEEDED ALL WEEK IN CLASS. The unit test will be pushed back to Mondary, 4/16 or Tuesday, 4/17.  I will have a better idea of the actual date when we return from the break.  Also, just a reminder, the Benchmark Test will be administered on Thursday, 4/12.

Honors Assignments:

* Unit VIII Test will be 4/16 or 4/17

* EOCT Review Guide - see due dates above

* Hiroshima Test 5/18

4th Period Assignments:

* Unit VIII Test will be 4/16 or 4/17

* EOCT Review Guide - see due dates above

* EOCT 5/14 and 5/15

Week of March 26-30

Hooray!!! Spring break is almost here!!!  We just need to hold on a little bit longer and then our brains can take a well earned rest.

When we return in April, I will have an intensive EOCT Review Guide for you to begin working on to refresh your memories.  This is a MAJOR GRADE AND IT IS GRADED FOR ACCURACY.  The entire purpose for the assignment is to assist you with your performance on the EOCT (15% of your grade) and what I have learned from past students, those who take the review and the test seriously are the ones who demonstrate the highest levels of success. 

REMINDER:  If you are absent and miss a scheduled unit test THE MAKE UP DAY IS WEDNESDAY AND THE TIME IS AFTER SCHOOL.  TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE MISSING MAJOR ASSESSMENTS AND MY SCHEDULE IS BASED OFF OF MY COMMITMENT TO WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS.  NO MAKE UP TEST WILL BE GIVEN BEFORE SCHOOL SO PLEASE PLAN AHEAD.

Overview for the Week:

We will focus on two areas -- the 1920s and how the decade contributed to the Great Depression.  We will look at how the decade is considered to be reactionary to the events of WWI and how economic decisions contributed to the economic collapse.  It is my intent for us to have the New Deal finished by Friday so when we return all that will remain will be WWII (which you should remember very well from World History, right???).

Honors U.S. Assignments:

* 1920s Differentiated Activity is due Wednesday, 3/28

* Unit VIII Unit Page is due 3/29

* Unit VIII Vocab Quiz will be 3/29

* New Deal 3 R's Worksheet is due 3/30

* Unit VIII Test is scheduled for 4/13 but it could change (decision will be made when we return)

* Benchmark will be on Thursday, 4/12

* EOCT will be May 14 or May 15

* Hiroshima must be read by and the test will be on Friday, 5/16

4th Period U.S. History:

* 1920s Differentiated Activity is due Wednesday, 3/28

* Unit VIII Unit Page is due 3/29

* Unit VIII Vocabulary is due 3/29

* Unit VIII Vocab Quiz will be 3/29

* New Deal 3 R's Worksheet will be 3/30

* Unit VIII Test is scheduled for Friday, 4/13 but could change after the break

* Benchmark will be given on Thursday, 4/12

* EOCT will be May 14 and May 15

Week of March 19-23

Congratulations to many 4th period students on their Unit VI test performance!!!  Your effort and preparation are greatly appreciated. :)

GRADUATION TEST REMINDER:  For any 1st or 2nd period student who did not return the GHGST waiver in social studies and ALL 4th PERIOD STUDENTS, the test will be given during 1st block on Thursday, March 22.  Make sure you arrive at school on time Thursday morning with a #2 pencil to take the test.  Good luck to everyone taking the test!

Overview for the Week:

We will conclude the Progressive Movement on Monday by discussin the political reforms and 3 presidents associated with the movement.  From Tuesday to Thursday, we will quickly study World War I.  It will be different from what you studied in World History last year because we will focus on the home front and foreign policy since we did not enter until 1917.  I have something for you to watch on the sinking of the Lusitania if the members of each class want to watch.  The Unit Vocab Quiz will be given on Tuesday, March 20 and the Unit VII Test will be given on Friday, March 23.

Honors Assignments:

* Unit VII Unit Page is due Tuesday, 3/20

* Unit VII Vocab Quiz will be given on Tuesday, 3/20

* Unit VII Test will be given on Friday, 3/23 (unless something happens and the date has to be delayed)

4th Period Assignments:

*  Unit VII Unit Page is due Tuesday, 3/20

 * Unit VII Vocabulary is due Tuesday, 3/20

* Unit VII Vocab Quiz will be given on Tuesday, 3/20

* Unit VII Test will be given on Friday, 3/23 (unless it has to be delayed due to unforeseen circumstances)

 

Week of March 12-16

STARS for Unit V are coming!!!  I anticipate they will be ready on Monday and I appreciate the expressed interest in receiving them. 

4th Period students and any Honors students who did not return the Graduation Test Waiver, this is just a notice making you aware the social studies test will be given on Thursday, March 22.  I encourage you to look over your World History notes from last year and take some time to look over the units we have covered this semster to prepare.

Overview for the Week:

Unit VI Vocab Quiz will be on Monday, as scheduled.  Also, on Monday, we will continue Unit VI by focusing on industrialization and the emerging business leaders at the turn of the century.  From this point on, we will have to work in watching "Into the West" since we have now passed where we are in the dvd with our classroom content focus.  Wednesday you will have the Unit VI test over the late 1800s.  Thursday, we will begin the twentieth century by learning about our expansionist efforts and attempt to build an empire.  There will be NO differentiated activity for Unit VII.

Honors Assignments:

* Unit VII Unit Page will be due 3/20

* Unit VII Vocab Quiz will be given 3/20 as well (this is a change from previous units)

* NO differentiated activity for this unit

* Unit VII test to be determined

* REMINDER:  HIROSHIMA MUST BE READ BY MAY (date will be shared once EOCT dates have been identified)

4th Period Assignments:

* Unit VII Unit Page is due 3/20

* Unit VII Vocabulary is due 3/20

* Unit VII Vocab quiz will be 3/20

* There will be NO differentiated activity for Unit VII

* Unit VII test to be determined