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"The mind is not a
vessel that needs filling but wood that needs igniting."
- Plutarch
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 High School Reading List provided or the Ninth Grade
Addition. The students are also
encouraged to take any literacy skills test and vocabulary test
that are available.
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 High School Reading
List provided or the Ninth Grade Addition. The students are also encouraged to take any literacy
skills test and vocabulary test that are available.
8th and 9th
Grade Girls Bible: Psalms
One of our goals in studying
Psalms is to be able to see God clearly. I pray that all of my
students will learn more about the attributes of God and glorify
him more in their lives. Ask your daughter about what we are
learning about God through Psalms.
"Many are asking, 'Who can
show us any good?' Let the light of your face shine upon us, O
Lord." Psalms 4:6
To All Cracked Pots
ACT Prep:
Practice makes perfect; this is
true even with taking the ACT test. In class we will take many
practice tests and analyze our results. No homework will be
given in this class; however, the helpful Links on this website are provided for extra practice
for the ACT and can be used at home and at any time.
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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See
RenWeb for
Homework assignments
English Links:
HS
Reading List for AR
Ninth Grade Addition to the High School Reading List
Helpful Links:
The Cognatarium
ACT Test Prep
Grammar Girl
Teen Ink
StudyMyEnglish :: practice and improve your English through games and
exercises
Give me understanding, and I
will keep your law and obey it with all my heart. Psalms 119:34 |
