| Fri Jan 9
-read + AIR #8 summary entry (due Fri Jan 16)
-work on Culminating Activity for at least 30 minutes(due JAN 20th)
-other homework/ complete GLE/GLS late assignments
Thurs Jan 8
-read
-Culminating Activity *only Part C needs to have a typed copy*
-other homework/studying/catching up on missed assignments
Wed Jan 7
-read + AIR #8 summary entry (due Fri Jan 16)
-work on Culminating Activity for at least 30 minutes(due JAN 20th)
-other homework/ complete GLE/GLS late assignments
Tues Jan 6
-independent reading
-Culminating Activity: complete calendar Jan 5-Jan 9, choose school subject
to focus on, begin study techniques.
Mon Jan 5
-read + AIR #8 summary entry (due Fri Jan 16)
-begin Culminating Activity (due JAN 20th)
-to download all worksheets, go to the HANDOUTS link on this website
Fri Dec 19
-Happy Holidays!
Thurs Dec 18
-reading
-agenda exam dates
-Intro to Final Summative Assessment for this class
-Late/Missed Work
Wed Dec 17
-reading
-Newspapers: reading them, getting info, writing articles
-Newspaper Assignment
Tues Dec 16
-reading
-The Academy- one math session, one reading session
Mon Dec 15
-movie
Fri Dec 12
-read,Air #7 due
-catch-up day
Thurs Dec 11
-read
-Memory online games
-mark update printouts & missed assignments
Wed Dec 8
-read, Air entry
-Short-term Memory, Long-term Memory
-Memory Improvement Strategies
Tues Dec 9
-Guidance Presentation: How to Pick Courses for Next Year (online
registration for Sept 2009 starts Dec.15)
Mon Dec 8
-reading + AIR sheet #7 entry- due Fri
-hand in Exam Prep assignment (it is already LATE)
-The Academy
Fri Dec 5
-reading + AIR sheet #7 entry- due Fri
-hand in Exam Prep assignment (it is already LATE)
-The Academy
Thurs Dec 4
-reading
-Exam Prep assignment (try to finish by Fri)
-The Academy-one reading, one math
-other homework
Wed Dec 3
-read + AIR #7 second entry
-tutorial with Ms Charman: "Premiere" computer reading program
-Exam Prep Assignment
-other
Tues Dec 2
-read
-other assignments, test studying
-Exam prep assignment
-The Academy
Mon Dec 1
-reading, start AIR sheet #7
-hand in outstanding assignments (AIR sheets, test-taking)
-agenda check
-Exam Preparation Assignment: due the end of the week (online questions,
quiz, brochure)
Fri Nov 28
-AIR #6 due today
-video: The Emperor's Club
Thurs Nov 27
-reading
-catch-up day
-video: The Emporer's Club
Wed Nov 26
-reading + AIR #6 summary entry
-hand in textbook work from yesterday
-The Academy
-other homework
*AIR #6 due FRI
*Agenda check FRI
Tues Nov 25
-reading
-Test Prep: Learn Smart textbook pg.22-24
-worksheet: Are You a Procrastinator?
-hand in worksheet and pg.22 chart, pg.24 "Jump In" #2 (top of page)
Mon Nov 24
-reading + AIR #6 summary entry
-The Academy: reading session
-The Academy: math session
Fri Nov 21
-reading + AIR #6 summary entry
-last day to work on Test-Taking Strategies assignment. SLIDES DUE BY END
OF
CLASS TODAY!!!
Thurs Nov 20
-reading
-Test-taking Assignment: rough notes (1/2 pg), powerpoint slides (at least
5), article questions (5) all DUE FRIDAY.
Wed Nov 19
-reading 15 mins
-Test-taking Assignment: rough notes (1/2 pg), powerpoint slides (at least
5), article questions (5) all DUE FRIDAY.
-The Academy/Other homework
Tues Nov.18
-reminders: Buy-out Wed 19th, P-T Interviews Thurs 20th, Test-Taking Assign
Fri 21st
-reading 15 mins
-Test-taking Assignment: rough notes (1/2 pg), powerpoint slides (at least
5), article questions (5) all DUE FRIDAY.
-The Academy/Other homework
Mon Nov.17
-reading
-AIR sheet #6
-Test-Taking Assignment (see handout + package) DUE FRI.21st
Fri Nov 14
-reading, hand in AIR sheet #5
-complete unfinished tasks from yesterday
Thurs Nov 13
-reading
-Midterm Report Card Reflection:
1. My midterm average:
2. My best class: ___________ (subject), _______%
3. The class I need to improve most: _____________subject, _____%
4. Some good comments I received:
5. Comments that told me things I need to improve:
6. How I feel about my midterm report:
-other work/ The Academy
-pg.62-63 "Music That's More Than Entertainment", read article, answer Read
For Meaning questions #1-6
Wed Nov.12
-reading
-AIR sheet #5 entry
-group discussion: Priorities
-activity: Last Survivors on Earth (hand in)
*notebook and agenda check on FRI
Tues Nov 11
-Remembrance Day Assembly
-homework catch-up
-reading
Mon Nov 10
-reading
-AIR sheet #5 entry (sheet due Fri)
-The Academy: one reading session, one math session
Fri Nov.7
-Freedom Writers assignment due @ end of class
Thurs Nov.6
-finish watching Freedom Writers
Wed Nov 5
-Freedom Writers
Tues Nov 4
-reading and AIR sheet #5
-midterm reports: check with all teachers you are up to date on assignments
-Freedom Writers assignment cont'd
Mon Nov 3
-P.A. Day
Fri Oct 31
-Boo!
-AIR sheet #4 due today
-movie assignment: "Freedom Writers" essay, due Fri. Nov.7 (see handout in
classroom)
Thurs Oct 30
-read
-How to Do Homework assignment: see text pg.20, read pg.20-21
-Make a Note: copy each heading (#1-4) and summarize the text about how to
do
homework effectively in POINT FORM. Be sure to HIGHLIGHT or UNDERLINE key
points in your note.
Wed Oct 29
-read
-AIR sheet entry (due FRI)
-Learn Smart pg.19 "Jump In", #1,2
Tues Oct 28
-read
-complete + hand in Time Management Assignment pg.15 #1,2,3 and Weekend
Journal with Questions (see below)
-The Academy: one math + one reading session
Mon Oct 27
-read
-AIR sheet entry
-Assignment: My Weekend Time Journal (due TUES 28 with pg.15 #1,2,3)
a.Record a log (complete with times of day) of everything you did this
weekend from waking up on Friday to going to sleep Sunday.
b.Answer the following questions:
i.Describe your weekend in a brief paragraph (boring? Fun? Busy? Etc.)
ii.Did you get everything done this weekend that you HAD to? That you WANTED
to? Explain.
iii.What are some things you would have liked to do differently this past
weekend?
iv.Do you think you managed your time well? Why/why not?
Fri Oct 24
-reading
-AIR sheet entry
-Time Management: BrainStorming
-pg.15 #1,2,3
Thurs Oct 23
-reading
-AIR sheet entry
-homework catch-up
Wed Oct 22
-reading
-study skills
Tues Oct 21
-reading
-movie
Mon Oct 20
-reading
-Air sheet #4 entry
-homework catch-up
-The Academy
Fri Oct 17
-reading
-AIR sheet #3 due today
-complete Self-Advocacy assignment + hand in
Thurs Oct 16
-read + AIR sheet entry (due today or tomorrow)
-read textbook "Learn Smart" pg.166, 168-169
-complete "How to Self-Advocate" brochure/poster/flow-chart
-text pg.170 #1,2
-other hmk.
Wed Oct 15
-reading
-brainstorm: why self-advocate? how to do it effectively? what to say and
how to approach people
-assignment: create a brochure OR poster OR inspiration flow-chart that
could
be distributed to all new students on "How to Self-Advocate". Include WHAT
self-advocacy is, HOW to effectively self-advocate, WHAT to self-advocate
for
(accommodations). Due Friday.
Tues Oct 14
-reading + AIR sheet
-agenda check
-class website checks
-The Academy session
-long weekend homework catch-up
Mon Oct 13
-Happy Thanksgiving
Fri Oct 10
-absent presentations
-reading + AIR sheet entry
-notebook + agenda check
-Self-Advocacy assignment: Students complete the following activity on
Inspiration or on Word.
1.What does “advocate” mean?
2.Why can a lawyer also called an “advocate”?
3.Why is it important to SELF-advocate?
4.Describe a situation where you were treated unfairly. Did you self-
advocate? What did you do/say?
5.Think of something you WANT. How can you self-advocate for it?
Thurs Oct 9
-Rudy presentations + assignment collected
-reading
-The Academy
Wed Oct 8
-reading
-fire drill
-Reflections response sheet due today
-The Academy session
*Rudy assignment due Thurs*
Tues Oct 7
-reading
-finish movie: 45-sec presentation moved to WEDNESDAY
-Early Warning Report Card Relflection: due tomorrow
Mon Oct 6
-reading
-AIR sheet #3 entry
-continue "Rudy" movie assignment: 45-sec presentation due TOMORROW (Tues
7th)
*bring notebooks for all courses FRI for Notebook Check
Fri Oct 3
-Early Warning Reports distributed today
-AIR sheets due today
-movie assignment: "Rudy"- due Tues Oct.7
Thurs Oct 2
-reading
-The Academy Tutorial session
-complete & hand in Secondry Learning Skills assignment
Wed Oct 1
-reading
-AIR sheet entry (due FRI)
-assignment: Secondary Learning Skills
Tues Sept 30
-reading
-The Academy session
-Assignment: Secondary Learning Skills
-other
Mon Sept 29
-reading
-AIR sheet entry (due FRI)
-complete Inspiration "Personal Education Plan" and print off
Fri Sept 26
-reading
-AIR sheet
-agenda check
-Inspiration Concept Map
-homework catch-up
Thurs Sept 25
-Early Release Day
-reading
-AIR sheet entry
-The Academy
Wed Sept 24
-Terry Fox Run
Tues Sept 23
-reading
-agenda check
Learning Strengths, Weaknesses & Accommodations: Inspiration Concept Map
Mon Sept 22
-reading
-AIR sheet #2 distributed
-computers: The Academy
Fri Sept 19
-reading/agenda check
-Air sheet #1 DUE TODAY
-catch-up day
Thurs Sept 18
-reading
-check course websites
-The Academy
-Kurzweil training
Wed Sept 17
-reading
-AIR sheet entry
-computer program: The Academy Math & Reading
Tues Sept 16
-Agenda check (Agenda Assignment due Sept 29)
-reading time
-complete Portfolios (due tomorrow)
-tutorials
Mon Sept 15
-reading time
-AIR sheets
-Agenda Assignment distributed (due Sept 29)
-Agenda Scavenger Hunt
Fri Sept 12
-reading time
-AIR sheets
-Portfolio Assignment #5: Find Your Learning Style (online quiz + worksheet)
-complete Life Road Map
-other homework help time
Thurs Sept 11
-reading time
-AIR sheets
-Portfolio Assignment #4: Finding Your Emotional Intelligence
Wed Sept 10
-in-school field trip: Library Orientation
-personal reading
-finish other class work
Tues Sept 9
-personal reading
-complete Portfolio Assignment #2: Mulitple Intelligences
-begin Portfolio Assignment #3: Life Road Map
Mon Sept 10
-personal reading
-complete AIR sheet entry
-begin Portfolio Assignment #2: Mulitple Intelligences
Fri Sept 5
-personal reading
-complete AIR sheet entry
-complete Portfolio Assignment #1: Advertise Me poster
Thurs Sept 4
-personal reading
-begin Portfolio Assignment #1: Advertise Me poster
Wed Sept 3
-no class: Mentor Day activities
Tues Sept 2
-Hi!
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