The "Major" assignments are typically multiple choice assessments, constructed responses, and performance based tasks.  Click on the image to learn how assessments are set up, how to prepare, and what to do if the unexpected happens explained.

African Americans have created some of the world’s most important inventions. Here you will find a list of inventions that have changed the world.

Students bring their own device such as: phone, iPad, iPod, tablet, laptop, ear buds, headphones , air pods... to provide more engaging opportunities for students to be actively participating in the Four C’s (communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking)

2019-2020 Traditional Calendar

An assessment unit with directions, a question, or a problem that elicits a written, pictorial, or graphic response from a student. Sometimes called an "open-ended" item.

Click on the icon to see two examples of a constructed response.

We communicate with parents in a variety of ways, which may be different from previous years. Setting up a conference can be found here.

8:15 - 9:18 Core 1/Homeroom

9:22-9:52 Smart Block

9:56-10:54 Core 2

10:58 - 11:24 Lunch

11:28 - 12:10 Elective 1

12:14 - 12:56 Elective 2

1:00 - 1:58 Core 3

2:02 - 3:00 Core 4

Throughout the Canvas Learning Management System, there are hidden discovery pages that display possible questions on a quiz or hidden games.

Citizenship - Respectful behavior / manners

Honesty - Integrity

Accountability - Own behavior / responsible for self

Respect - Valuing self and others

Growth - Learning / problem solving / preparedness

Excellence - Success without compromise

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Team qualifer third week of December.

School-wide competition end of January.

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Core 4 class code: zkwyu6l

Students that have all of their assignments complete but did not do well on an assessment are welcome to attend Smart Block for extra help and retake the assessment. 

Homework is meant to practice or reinforce concepts learned in class, but is NOT typically assigned in social studies class. However, some students need additional time to work on class work. Reasons can vary but may include:

• perfectionism

• time management

• interest

• off task in class

Homework is often C.A.U.S.E.S. which means Complete Any Unfinished Schoolwork & Enthusiastically Study instead of a specific assignment.

A general rule of thumb: students should spend on average 70 minutes (10 min x grade level) a night total for all classes on homework. Some students may need to spend more and some less. However, you may not believe in homework at all. There are many opinions regarding homework.

Classroom instruction is delivered using a blended learning model and incorporated inquiry based lessons. This means some lessons are delivered using what is familiarly known as traditional teaching practice of face to face and small group instruction. Some lessons are delivered using the Canvas learning management system, which enables students to work at the pace and level that best works for them. Collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity remain at the forefront of all instruction. 

Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. 

Late work is defined as any work that was not turned in during the class period of the day and time it is collected. Late work can be submitted up to two weeks after the assignment due date.

Assignments submitted late will receive an 11% deduction, leaving students with the maximum potential grade of 89%.

Any work not submitted within two weeks of the original due date will remain a zero with no further opportunity to regain credit.

Please follow work submission procedures.

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For absences of one to three days, the student will have one day for each day absent. For absences exceeding three days, the student may have two days for each day absent to make up work. If there is a need due to extenuating circumstances, please communicate with the teacher. There is no academic penalty for make-up work completed in the time frame stated above. All assignments are graded for full credit.

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Students, do you enjoy history and are curious about some of the cool and exciting careers you could choose with a background in history?

Check out a few possibilities.

Scratch is a programming language and an online community where children can program and share interactive media such as stories, games, and animation with people from all over the world.

SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Timely.

Specific: I will join basketball and... 

Measurable: make 3 out of 5 shots by...

Action-Oriented: practicing 3x a week 

Realistic: I will start with 1 point shots until... 

Timely: I beat Coach Pervis at a game. 

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Students meet with their SEL Advisor on Mondays during the SMART block time.

A block of time in which students are offered the opportunity to improve and enrich skills needed to show growth and be successful in all classes.

Five practice questions for select standards.

Use an organization system that works best for you. Some possibilities: 

•  3 ring binder with folders for each class

•  An accordian file system

•  Folders for each class with a separate "To Do" folder

• A individualized plan just for YOU!

There are no unique supplies, that are not on the supply list, required for social studies class. 

Here is a menu of possible starting points for making improvements. 

Sometimes I get it right and much of the time I am in desperate need of more. 

Please submit work in the manner that it is assigned. 

Quizlet is a mobile and web-based study application that allows students to study information via learning tools and games.