Novels students will be reading 2009-2010 school year:
Poor Ana by Blaine Ray:
Is a short and easy novel about a 15 year old girl who leads a tough
life in a small city in Mexico and decides to travel to Los Angeles.
Patricia Goes to California by Blaine Ray:
Is a short and easy novel about a 15 year old girl from Guatemala who
goes to California as an exchange student.
The Eyes of Carmen by Blaine Ray:
Is a short and easy novel about a 16-year-old American boy who travels
to Ecuador, to visit his uncle's family and to explore this diverse and
intriguing country.
TESTING SCHEDULE FOR STATE EXAMS:
ELA: Mon. April 26- Wed. April 28th
Math: Wed. May 5 - Fri. May 7th
Science Performance: Mon May 24 - Thur June 3
Science Written: Monday June 7
Social Studies: Mon June 14 - Tues. June 15
NYSESLAT Speaking: Wed. April 14 - Tues May 25
NYSESLAT: Listening, Reading, Writing: Mon May 17 - Tues May 25