Week of Dec. 14th - Dec. 18th, 2009

Monday: Begin "Respecting Differences" Essay
Homework: Complete "Respecting Differences" Rough Draft
Tuesday: Complete Peer Edit Evaluation, Literature & Library Book Check, Begin typing "Respecting Differences" Essay
Homework: Continue "Respecting Differences" Essay
Wednesday: Finish typing "Respecting Differences" Essay & Begin viewing "Charly"
Homework: Finish Final of "Respecting Differences" Essay...Due Tomorrow!
Thursday: Turn in "Respecting Differences" Essay & Continue viewing "Charly"
Homework: No Homework
Friday: Finish viewing "Charly" and participate in Diversity Day!
Homework: No Homework. Enjoy the Holidays!!!

Week of Dec. 4th - Dec. 11th, 2009

Monday: Continue reading "Flowers for Algernon"
Homework: No Homework
Tuesday: Finish reading and discussing "Flowers for Algernon"
Homework: Finish reading "Flowers for Algernon"
Wednesday: Silent work day
Homework: Complete questions #1-12 and #1-4 on page 223
Thursday: Snow Day! No School!
Homework: Complete questions #1-12 and #1-4 on page 223
Friday: Correct and Collect "Flowers for Algernon" questions #1-12 & #1-4 on page 223
Homework: No Homework

Week of Nov. 30th to Dec. 4th, 2009

Monday: Begin Daniel Keyes' "Flowers for Algernon"
Homework: No Homework
Tuesday: No Journals, Silently read "Flowers for Algernon" pages 201-210 and create Vocabulary Flashcards (words on page 200)
Homework: Finish class work
Wednesday: Journals, Discuss SRI score, New Academic Policy, and Social Contract, Reading Pop-Quiz
Homework: No Homework
Thursday: Journals, Read "Flowers for Algernon" pages 210-215
Homework: Get Letter Signed & Study for Vocabulary
Friday: No Journals, Discuss SRI scores and Lexile levels, Visit library
Homework: Get Letter Signed & Study for Vocabulary

Improved Academic Policy

Dear Parent/Guardian,
In order to help support academic excellence, students that have a grade of “C-“ or below, that have missing or late assignments, and/or have been producing unsatisfactory work will be required to stay after school on Tuesdays from 3:15pm-4:15pm. The students that stay after may either coordinate their own individual transportation from school or may take the activity bus home at 4:15pm. If students fit any of the above mentioned stipulations, attendance on Tuesdays from 3:15pm- 4:15pm is mandatory until their grade and work adequately meets academic expectations and requirements.
Please sign and return the bottom portion of the letter that was sent home with your son/daughter on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009, to verify that you and your 8th grader have read, and fully understand, this policy that your son/daughter will be held accountable to uphold. Returning this sheet of paper will account for one homework grade for your son/daughter. Thank you for continuing to take an active and supportive role in your child’s education; it is truly appreciated.

Thanks,
Miss Brown

P.S.:

Any student unable to serve 3:15pm - 4:15pm may make pre-arrangements to serve their time from 7:00am - 8:00am on any Tuesday.

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Week of Nov. 30th to Dec. 4th, 2009

Monday: Begin Short Story Unit with Daniel Keyes' "Flowers for Algernon"
Homework: No Homework
Tuesday: Read pages 202-210 of "Flowers for Algernon" and complete Vocabulary Flashcards
Homework: Complete unfinished in class work
Wednesday: Discuss improved school policies, check Flashcards, "Flowers for Algernon" Pop Quiz
Homework: No Homework
Thursday: Read pages 210-215 of "Flowers for Algernon" and discuss
Homework: Get letter signed by parent and study flashcards
Friday:
Homework: Continue to study Vocabulary words