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English Classes:
English Honors I:
Students are required to read one AR book and take the reading
practice test each grading period. The book must be chosen from
the college bound list provided. The students are also
encouraged to take any literacy skills test and vocabulary test
that are available.
The last
day to take an AR test for the secondt quarter is
Dec. 14.
To see what was done in
class look at the daily lesson plans on
RenWeb.
Here are notes that have
been given in class.
Expectations in English I and Writing Workshop
Editing Checklist for Prose
College Prep. English I:
Students are required to
read one AR book and take the reading practice test each grading
period. The book must be chosen from the college bound list
provided. The students are also encouraged to take any literacy
skills test and vocabulary test that are available.
The last
day to take an AR test for the second quarter is Dec. 14.
To see what was done in class look at the daily lesson plans on
RenWeb.
Here are notes that have
been given in class.
Expectations in English I and
Writing Workshop
Editing Checklist for Prose
ACT Prep:
The only supplies you will
need for this class are a three-ring binder and a pencil. The
English Links on this website are provided for extra practice
for the ACT.
Parent Tips:
The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.
" Confucius
Encourage your Teenager to Set Goals
Setting and reaching goals are important factors in success in
any career. Therefore it is imperative that we help high school
students set goals and self-monitor the accomplishment of those
goals.
Here are some helpful tips.
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Your child's best chance for success happens with goals that
he understands, likes, and believes he can accomplish, so
make sure he makes his own goals. You may guide and make
suggestions, but the final decisions need to be your
child's.
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Encourage your child to make small goals that are attainable
in a relatively short time. If your child doesn't see
success quickly, she may become very discouraged.
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Encourage your child to work on goals one at a time. For
example, an initial goal might be to increase study time.
The next goal could be to raise test grades. A final goal my
be to earn a better report card.
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Notice effort, not just results. You might say, "I can tell
you're concentrating for longer periods of time this week."
Remember that progress happens in small steps.
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Be flexible when necessary. Scale back if your child is
trying hard but seems frustrated. For instance, doing 20
extra practice math problems a night may be too much. Try 5
or 10.
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Watch closely for skills you child has mastered. "Wow! You
breezed through those flash cards. I think you're ready to
add some new ones." Encourage setting new goals when some
are accomplished.
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Give specific compliments. Say, "You've reviewed every night
this week. You should be so proud of yourself."
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Set an example for your child. Share with them some goals
that you have made and let them see how you monitor and
adjust those goals.
Remember you are the most influential person in your teenager's
life even thought it may not seem so. Stay involved in your
child's life.
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