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Aim: What shapes our identity? HW: - Please have both contracts signed at the end of the syllabus. - Complete Student Survey.   [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/12th-Grade-ELA-Syllabus-final.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Lesson-1-Survey.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Intro-Lesson-1.pdf"] Syllabus, Lesson PowerPoint, and Student Survey attached. … [Read more...]

LANGUAGE ESSENTIALS, PGS. 8-11 Classwork: Exercise # 1, 2 Homework: Exercise # 4 … [Read more...]

TEXT:  Language Essentials, pgs. 4-7 Homework:  Read, sign & return Syllabus. Bring required notebook & pen to class daily … [Read more...]

Pre-Calculus (1st period): AIM: What are some of the most important skills from Algebra2 & Trigonometry that we need to be successful in Pre-Calculus?  In class we discussed/reviewed some of the skills that will be essential this year, including solving equations, factoring, and function notation. HW: Bring in signed contract. AP Calculus AB (3rd period): AIM: How do we characterize the behavior of a line? In addition to distributing textbooks and calculators, we reviewed the essential parts of a linear equation. HW: Pg. 9: #5-8, 21-24, 45&46 (parts a&b); bring in signed contract … [Read more...]

Aim: Why do we need a government? Do Now:  Think of a right you believe all people should have. For example, you probably agree that everyone in the US has the right to be protected from robbers and burglars. The belief that everyone should have this protection is shared by most people. What rights do you believe all people should have? How do you think rights like those you listed can be protected? Journal #1 What is the purpose of government? How can the government protect our natural rights? *use evidence from today’s discussion and your knowledge of Social Studies … [Read more...]

Please don't forget that you should have your supplies by this Friday. Your signed contract should also be returned. Supplies -          Single Subject Composition book (to be used for Government only) -          Folder -          Pen (preferably blue/black ink) -          Highlighter -          Flash drive (for digital work)   *These items should be in class with you every day, no exceptions … [Read more...]

Have a seperate notebook for this class Purchase an 8gb flashdrive Signed copy of Teacher syllabus / contract Signed Copy of Computer & Internet Usage Contract  … [Read more...]

¡Bienvenidos! Below you will find the student contract and syllabus for Spanish 3/4 and AP Spanish.  Student contract: Read and bring signed document to Ms. Soto by  Wed. (9/16/15) [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Student-contract.docx"] Syllabi for each course below! Español 3/4:    [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Syllabus.doc"] Español avanzado: [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/APSyllabus1516.docx"] … [Read more...]

Hello AP Calculus and Pre-Calculus students! I'm looking forward to a great year with you this year. In both classes today we did some review of basic topics, and went over the class contracts and expectations. Make sure to bring your signed contracts back ASAP! Please reference them below, if necessary. My Office Hours will be Tuesday & Thursday during 8th period in Room 204, or by appointment (as many of you have class during 8th period). [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/AP-Calc-Intro-Letter.docx"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PreCalc-Intro-Letter.docx"] … [Read more...]

Grading Policy   Assessments = 40% -          Consists of projects, online modules, CCSS performance tasks, writing assignments, journals, quizzes, and tests. Classwork/Homework = 40% -          A variety of assignments including Supreme Court Case Studies, current event articles, writing pieces, notes, as well as other assignments. -          See Classroom Classwork Rubric Participation = 20%  -          You start off with these points the first day and they can only be lost.  Behavior problems, being late or skipping class, and being unprepared will impact your average. -          See Participation Rubric   Late Work Policy There is no late work excepted for this class. All work must be … [Read more...]