This week, we will analyze the most commonly used words to represent each of the math operations. This will assist you as you write verbal phrases into algebraic expressions.

This week, we will continue analyzing algebraic expression vocabulary that will give you a better understanding of what problems are asking you to do.

Using the vocabulary terms we have been reviewing the past two Mondays, let's start using them to help us become more confident as we simplify and evaluate expressions.

Key terms: simplify, evaluate, expressions, variables, terms, substitute, like-terms

This week, we will review simplifying expressions and evaluating equations. We will practice 4 steps to solve multi-step equations which you can use from now on.

Using the theme of fantasy fiction from our English class, let's examine the statistics and probability responses based on the popularity of scary movies.

Today, we will review key ideas and terms related to FUNCTIONS. You will be able to use some of these strategies to help determine whether a graph or value sets are a FUNCTION.

This week, we will begin using Edulastic to prepare for our Interim Assessment and using the online testing platform to input your answers.

This week, we will be taking the Interim Assessments for English and Math online. This is new to all of us but here are some steps to make this easier. We are here for you and believe in you, plus you get points!

Step 1 - Making sure you have access to the CA Secure Browser

Step 2: Information you will need: SSID and Test Session #

You will be getting you SSID number by text or in the Chat. The Test Session # will be provided to you just before the test.

Step 3: Checking you computer/Chromebook for the CA Secure Browser

Tomorrow use the EV English class Zoom link to get back online or text Mrs. Vargas if you have any questions. The EV English Zoom will be open and Dr. Vargas will be there once you complete your test.

This week we will begin our second half of the Spring semester. It is very important that you complete all assignments and submit them to get your points.

Today in DEFEND Math, we will analyze data to see if there are changes in the length of pollen seasons in an area of the United States and how this is contributing to seasonal allergies.

This week, we will be focusing on how to calculate the MEAN or average of a set of data points and apply it to statistics as it relates to how trees in California are responding to climate change. This is part of our unit - Responding to Change and keeping in mind that Earth Day will take place on April 21.

Beginning Tuesday, April 27, we begin our Hybrid Class schedule. This will last until the end of our semester. Please note the couple of changes to our schedule:

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Online students will have Homeroom Advisory from 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.

Hybrid Students (at school) check in from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

EV English 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (all students online)

EV Chemistry 10:15 - 10: 55 a.m.

EV Electives 10:15 - 11:30 a.m.

EV Biology 10:55 - 11:30 a.m.

There will be no Homeroom Advisory for online students on these days. Office hours are available from 12:40 - 1:15 p.m. if you have any questions or need assistance from Dr. Vargas or Mrs. Vargas

Hybrid students 11:30 - 12:30 (Homeroom Advisory)

Wednesday and Friday - regular schedule for everyone

The 1977 release of “Star Wars” changed Hollywood forever. Four decades later we’re still enthralled. Just last December, “Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker”, was released in theaters. Following the previous two movies of the sequel trilogy, “The Force Awakens” and “The Last Jedi”, the main Star Wars film franchise has come to a conclusion. So — Happy Star Wars Day this May 4!

This week, we will find the absolute locations using latitude and longitude of the different places on Earth where the Star Wars movies were filmed.

Having a summer job is a great. Getting your own paycheck is exciting, but when you see the deductions that is not so great. This is an activity that will help you understand your paycheck and the deductions that are made.

In EV ELA Support, you will have the opportunity to create your resume and have it available when you begin applying for any job. Below are three employment opportunities for young people right now.

This week, all 11th graders will be testing from 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. Please use the information provided by Dr. Vargas and Mrs. Vargas to access the right test.

9th and 10th graders will continue with your regular scheduled classes.

Today, we will do a quick review of some of the skills we have covered during our DEFEND Math Mondays. You will need to solve the problems on paper and save your work so you can share it with Mrs. Vargas.

Hope you enjoyed and found DEFEND Math class useful. We will review some techniques you can use in all your classes.