Friday, September 2, 2011

Sgt. Copeland's Social Studies Classess

Period 1-Government-Doing Chapter 2  Section 4 in class.  Homework Do Chapter 2 Section 5 and Chapter Assesment on page 60. Problems 15-29 due on Tuesday.

Periods 2 & 5-World History-Chapter 4 Section Handout & Quiz. Homework is to define terms in section. Due Tuesday. BOOKS COME TO CLASS ON TUESDAY!!!

Periods 3 & 4-US History-Chapter 2 Section 4 to be completed in class.  Homework define terms in section. BOOKS COME TO CLASS ON TUESDAY!!!

Economics-Period 6-Doing Chapter 2 Assessment on page 46-47. Problems 1-19 due on Tuesday if not completed by the end of the period.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Ms. Mendoza's Class

PreAlgebra

No homework

Algebra 1

finish p. 75 (21-31 odd) & p.82 (17-45 E.O.O.)


Algebra 2

finish p. 22 (28-34 all) & p. 45 (31-36 all)

Sgt. Copeland's Social Studies Classess

Period 1-Government-Read Chapter 2 Section 2 pages 34-39.  Do problems 1-5.  Also read Chapter 2 Section 3 pages 44-47.

Periods 2 & 5-World History-Define key terms in Chapter 4 Section 1.

Periods 3 & 4-US History-Define key terms in Chapter 2 Section 2.

Period 6 Economics-Read Chapter 2 Section 3 pages 34-39. Do problems 1-4 and define key terms.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Ms. Mendoza's Class

PreAlgebra

finish worksheet to review for quiz tomorrow


Algebra 1

finish p. 67 (19-47 odd)
study all graded homework problems for quiz tomorrow


Algebra 2

finish p. 22 (17-24 all) & p. 45 (25-36 all)

Mr. Tran's Class

8/30
Geometry Pg 63 # 6 -13
Algebra 2  Pg 61 # 7 - 21
PreCal  10 problems (factor)

Sgt. Copeland's Social Studies Classess

Period 1-Government-Read Chapter 2 Section 3 pages 44-47.
Do Section 3 assessment problems 1-4.

Periods 2 & 5-World History-Read Chapter 4 Section 1 pages 119-125

Periods 3 & 4-US History-Read Chapter 2 Section 2 pages 58-63

Period 6-Economics-Read Chapter 2 Section 3 pages 34-38.
Do Section 3 assessment problems 1-4.

Language Arts

English I and II finish your rough draft business letter and bring to class. Click on the link below to take you to my web site to look at the PPT from class.  https://sites.google.com/site/mswirtzclassroom/  Click on the homework link to view the PPT.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Ms. Mendoza's Class

All Classes

Complete your college bound projects tonight, they are due tomorrow

Sgt. Copeland's Social Studies Classess

Period 1-Government-Read Chapter 2 Section 2 pages 34-39.
Do Section 2 Assessment problems 1-4 and read pages 40-43.

Period 2 & 5-World History-Define the following words: Government, Aristocracy, Oligarchy, Democracy, Direct Democracy, Enlightenment, Seperation of Powers, Representive Government, Federal System.  Will be a spelling quiz and defining words tomorrow in class.

Periods 3 & 4-Read Chapter 2 Section 1 pages 46-53.

Period 6-Economics-

Language Arts

We will be writing and sending business letters this week. W2.5
English I Preview the business letter model on page 1167 of your Language Arts book. Please select someone in which you wish to write to.
English II Page 1169 Please review the business letter format, have someone in mind for your letter tomorrow.

Friday, August 26, 2011

Sculpture I-make up art history writing assignment

Here are the two vocabulary words:  Form-any object that is three-dimensional.  Focal Point-the part that stands out in an artwork.  You all need to have these two vocabulary words in 1 written paragraph critiquing the picture in the handout. 

Sculpture I Homework-8/26/11

Finish Gray Scale that we did in class for homework.  Also, many of you did not return back the syllabus signed, it is late now and needs to be turned into the office ASAP. 

Art I Homework-8/26/11

Finish 5 figure gestures that you did in class and bring it Monday.  Plus, many of you did not return back the syllabus signed.  The syllabus is late now and need to be turned into the office ASAP for late homework.

Language Arts

English I and II We will be writing business letters next week; you will get to choose who you would like to write to...Start thinking of ideas. Have a wonderful weekend!

Ms. Mendoza's Class

PreAlgebra

8/25.................finish worksheet on dividing fractions


Algebra 1

8/25................finish p. 35 (5-45 E.O.O.)  "Every Other Odd" = 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45)


Algebra 2

8/25................finish p. 15 (44-55 all)

Weekend Homework for All Classes =  finish college bound ID cards

Sgt. Copeland's Social Studies Classess

Period 1-Government-Review Chapter 2 Section 2
HW: Read Chapter 2 Section 3 pages 44-47 do Section 3 Assessment problems 1-4.

Periods 2 & 5-World History-Read Chapter 2 Section 1 pages 72-77.
HW: Answer Main Idea Questions 3-5

Periods 3 & 4-US History-Read Chapter 2 Section 1 pages 46-53.
HW: Answer Questions "A thru G" and define terms in the section.

Period 6-Economics-Review Chapter 2 Section 1.
HW:Read Chapter 2 Section 2 pages 28-32.
HW: Define terms and do section 2 assessment problems 1-7 and read "Adam Smith" on page 33.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Language Arts

Word etymology:  Identify the root word, define and use in a sentence. Use the yellow packet for support 1-15.

Sgt. Copeland's Social Studies Classess

Period 1-Government-Review Chapter 2 Section 1
HW: Read Chapter 2 Section 2 pages 34-39. Do Section 2 Assessment problems 1-5.

Periods 2 & 5-World History-Review Chapter 1 Test
No Homework

Periods 3 & 4-US History-Review Chapter 1 Test
No Homework

Period 6-Economics-Read Chapter 2 Section 1 pages 23-27
HW: Define terms and do Section 1 Assessment problems 1-5.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Ms. Mendoza's Classes

PreAlgebra

finish both sides of worksheet



Algebra 1

finish p. 27 (14-16, 38 - 40, 56-64 all)



Algebra 2

finish p.14 (15-41 odd)

Sgt. Copeland's Social Studies Classess

Period 1-Government-Review Test
HW: Read Chapter 2 Section 1 pages 28-32. Do Section 1 Assessment problems 1-4 and read "The Magna Cata" on page 33.

Periods 2 & 5-World History-Chapter 1 Test
No Homework

Periods 3 & 4-US History-Chapter 1 Test
No Homework

Period 6-Economics-Review Test
No Homework

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Ms. Mendoza's Classes

PreAlgebra

Finish Worksheet on Greatest Common Factors


Algebra 1

Finish p. 19 (23-39 odd)


Algebra 2


Finish p. 7 (8-13, 33-38 all)

Sgt. Copeland's Social Studies Classess

Period 1-Government-Chapter 1 Test
No Homework

Periods 2 & 5-World History-Review Chapter 1
HW: Study for Chapter 1 Test On Wednesday!

Periods 3 & 4-US History-Review Chapter 1
HW: Study for Chapter 1 Test On Wednesday!

Period 6-Economics-Chapter 1 Test
No Homework

Monday, August 22, 2011

Ms. Mendoza's Classes

PreAlgebra

No homework

Algebra 1

p. 12 (17-45 odd)

Algebra 2

p. 7 (15-31 odd)

Sgt. Copeland's Social Studies Classess

Period 1-Government-Review Chapter 1
HW: Study for Chapter 1 Test on Tuesday!

Periods 2 & 5-World History-Review Chapter 1 Section 4
HW: Do the Chapter 1 Assessment on Page 68 problems 1-18.

Periods 3 & 4-US History-Review Chapter 1 Section 4
HW: Do Chapter 1 Assessment on page 42 all problems.

Period 6-Economics-Review Chapter 1
HW: Study for Chapter 1 Test on Tuesday!

Friday, August 19, 2011

Ms_Ngo_Art_Syllabus

“Art is an Expression of the inner self.”



Ms. Ngo
Summit Leadership Academy High Desert
Art I and Sculpture I

Course Description:
Students will:
• Apply artistic processes and skills to communicate meaning in original works of art, using the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design as the foundation.
• Perceive and respond to works of art using art vocabulary.
• Analyze the role of visual arts in different cultures throughout the world.
• Analyze, assess, and derive meaning from works of art.

Classroom Expectations:
Rules:
• Be Respectful to others and their belongings
• Clean after yourself
• Come prepared to class
• Follow all school rules and regulations
Consequences:
• Verbal Warning/Push ups
• Change of seats/Push ups
• Reflective essay/ Parent contact/Push ups
• Send to Office/Receive Demerit points

Grading/Assessment:
Grading Scale:
A = 100%-90%
B = 89%-80%
C = 79%-70%
D = 69%-60%
F = ↓↓↓








Studio Work: 50%
Studio work includes all projects assigned in class. Grading is based on a clear set of criteria given at the beginning of every project. Students will be allowed and encouraged to rework a project that is below a desired grade. A student may repeat this process until a desired grade is earned. This eliminates the need for extra credit projects.
Sketchbook/Journals: 20%
Sketchbook assignments will be given in the form of a drawing and/or written task. Sketchbooks will be collected and points awarded for work completed each semester.
Participation/Homework: 20%
Participation will be based on “on task” behavior, focused work, class discussions, and final project critiques. Also, any homework assigned in class.
Test/Quizzes: 10%

Attention Homework Policy:
*All late homework must be turned into the office.
Freshmen-receive total of 5 chances for late assignment per semester
Sophomores-receive total of 4 chances for late assignment per semester
Juniors-receive total of 3 chances for late assignment per semester
Seniors-receive a total of 1 chance for late assignment per semester




Please feel free to contact me with questions and concerns you may have.

Sincerely,

Ms. Ngo
Phone: (760) 949-9202
Email:Snow.Ngo@hesperiausd.org







Ms. Ngo
Summit Leadership Academy High Desert
Art I and Sculpture I

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Sgt. Copeland's Social Studies Classess

Governemtn-Period 1-Do Chapter 1 Assessment on Page 24
Do Problems 1-25

World History-Periods 2 & 5-Read Chapter 1 Section 4 pages 61-66
Do Section 4 Assessment Main Ideas 3-5 and Terms and Names

US History-Periods 3 & 4-Read Chapter 1 Section 4 Pages 31-39
Answer Questions A thru G and Define Terms and Names

Econmics-Do  chapter 1 assessment
Review do chapt. 1 assessment pages 20-21 Do probles 1-21

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Sgt. Copeland's Social Studies Classess

Government-Period 1-Read Chapter 1 Section Pages 18-22
Do Section 3 Assessment Problems #1-4.

World History-Periods 2 & 5-Read Chapter 1-3 Pages 54-60
Do Section 3 Assessments Problems # 3-5

US History-Periods 3 & 4-Read Chapter 1 Section 3 Pages 21-26
Answer Questions A thru G in the Section.

Economics-Period 6-Read Chapter 1 Section 3 Pages 13-18
Define Terms and Section 3 Assessment problems #1-3.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Social Studies

Government-Period 1-Read Chapter 1 Section 2 Pages 12-16
Do Section 2 Assessment Problems 1-4.

World History-Periods 2 & 5-Read Chapter 1 Section 2 Pages 46-51
Do Section 2 Assessment Main Ideas Problems 3-5.

US History-Periods 3 & 4-Read Chapter 1 Section 2 Pages 14-20
Do Section 2 Terms and Names

Economics-Period 6-Read Chapter 1 Section 2 Pages 8-11
Do Section 2 Assessment Problems 1-4 and Define Terms.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Thursday, May 19, 2011

English III, English IV, Drama, Spanish II (period 1)

***Please bring in your books***
English III:
NO HW

English IV:
No HW

Drama:
Last day for monologues Monday!

Spanish II:
NO HW

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

English III, English IV, Drama, Spanish II (period 1)

***Don't Forget to return your books!!!!***
English III
8 Journals 7 Research papers due Tomorrow! 

English IV:
9 Journals & Research Papers due Tomorrow!

Drama:
NO HW

Spanish II (period 1)
NO HW 
 

Language Arts

English I and II MLA format paper due tomorrow. Your paper can be on any topic, the important thing is that you know how to create an MLA format paper. Please look at the web site and MLA format guide I have provided to you.
https://sites.google.com/site/mswirtzclassroom/

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Ms. Mendoza's Class

PreAlgebra 

5/17...................................finish Worksheet on exponent rules.  Study your notes.  Final exam is tomorrow.

Algebra 1

5/17...................................finish Worksheet on parabolas and radicals.  Study your notes.  Your final exam is tomorrow.

Algebra 2

5/17..................................finish Ch.6 Review worksheet and study your notes!  Final exam is tomorrow.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Ms. Mendoza's Classes

PreAlgebra

5/12........................finish worksheet and earn 20 bonus points (due Monday)

5/16........................finish worksheet on fractions


Algebra 1

5/12........................finish worksheet on graphing linear systems of inequalities

5/16........................finish Ch.8/9/10 Review worksheet (1-34 all)

Algebra 2

5/12........................finish double sided worksheet by Monday and earn double points, otherwise get regular homework credit.

5/16.........................finish Ch.5 Review worksheet (1-21 all)

Mr. Tran' s Class

BRING BACK TEXTBOOKS & Progress Report 
Geometry - no homework
PreAlgebra - no homework
PreCalculus - Pg 121 # 13 - 33 pick 8

English III, English IV, Drama, Spanish II (period 1)

English IV:
Benchmarks
Collected Portfolio & Commercials

HW: research papers Due Thursday


English III:
***your research paper due date has changed to Thursday may 19th***
Benchmarks

Spanish II: (period 1)
Presentations

Drama:
Presentations Due Tomorrow: group & monologues

Language Arts

English I and II Please finish up your MLA format paper due Thursday 19th below is the link to access the MLA format guide on the web site.  English I and II must also be reading their literary book circle selection. Animal Farm for freshman and choice book for 10th graders.

https://sites.google.com/site/mswirtzclassroom/

Thursday, May 12, 2011

English III, English IV, Drama, Spanish II (period 1)


English III: 
Responding to Literature & Skeleton in Armour
Commercial Assignment due May 16. Email me by Friday if you need me to download
Benchmark Tuesday May 17th

English IV:
Due Thursday DLP week 13-16
Due Mon. May 16: Portfolio & Commercial Project & Benchmark
May 19th: Journals & Research paper Due
  
Spanish II:
POP QUIZ

Drama:
May 16th ALL PROJECTS DUE
May 16th-19th Performances of musical projects & monologues


Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Ms. Mendoza's Class

PreAlgebra

5/11........................................finish worksheet on graphing lines


Algebra 1

5/11........................................finish worksheet on substitution and elimination methods


Algebra 2

5/11........................................finish worksheet on graphing systems of inequalities

English III, English IV, Drama, Spanish II (period 1)


English III: 
Responding to Literature & Skeleton in Armour
Commercial Assignment due May 16. Email me by Friday if you need me to download
Benchmark Tuesday May 17th

English IV:
Due Thursday DLP week 13-16
Due Mon. May 16: Portfolio & Commercial Project & Benchmark
May 19th: Journals & Research paper Due


Drama:
May 16th ALL PROJECTS DUE
May 16th-19th Performances of musical projects & monologues

Spanish II:
Preterito y imperfecto practice/game 


Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Ms. Mendoza's Class

PreAlgebra 

5/10.............................no homework.  We will finish the classwork tomorrow.

Algebra 1

5/10.............................no new homework, just finish the worksheet on Absolute Value Functions

Algebra 2

5/10.............................finish worksheet on solving systems  of linear equations  for #s 1-6 (use substitution) and for #s  7-13 (use elimination)

Mr. Tran' s Class

PreCalculus - Pg 110 # 3-12, 17-22
Geometry - Pg 391 # 23-25all, 26-36even and Pg 522 # 1-8
PreAlgebra - Pg 391 # 23-25all, 26-36even and Pg 522 # 1-8

English III, English IV, Drama, Spanish II (period 1)

English III: 
Responding to Literature & Skeleton in Armour
Commercial Assignment due May 16. Email me by Friday if you need me to download
Benchmark Tuesday May 17th

English IV:
Due Thursday DLP week 13-16
Due Mon. May 16: Portfolio & Commercial Project & Benchmark
May 19th: Journals & Research paper Due

Drama:
May 16th ALL PROJECTS DUE
May 16th-19th Performances of musical projects & monologues

Spanish II period 1
Song Projects
Imperfecto review
 

Monday, May 9, 2011

Ms. Mendoza's Class

PreAlgebra

5/9...................................finish classwork (19-31 odd) copied from textbooks in class

Algebra 1

5/9...................................No homework

Algebra 2

5/9...................................finish worksheet on Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities

Mr. Tran' s Class

Geometry - Pg 391 # 10 -20 even
PreAlgebra - Pg 391 #10-20 even
PreCalculus - Pg 98 #1-2, [5-16, pick 7]

English III, English IV, Drama, Spanish II (period 1)

English III: 
Responding to Literature & Skeleton in Armour
Commercial Assignment due May 16. Email me by Friday if you need me to download
Benchmark Tuesday May 17th

English IV:
Due Thursday DLP week 13-16
Due Mon. May 16: Portfolio & Commercial Project & Benchmark
May 19th: Journals & Research paper Due

Spanish II: 
make up quiz
Song Projects Due MAY 16TH

Drama:
May 16th ALL PROJECTS DUE
May 16th-19th Performances of musical projects & monologues

Language Arts

English I Chapter 1 and 2. Animal Farm Test tomorrow.

English II Start your paper due Friday 20th Pick literature for book circles.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

English III, English IV, Drama, Spanish II (period 1)

English III: Common Persuasive techniques notes
videos
HW:
Watch 3 commercials. Describe them in detail and identify the persuasive techniques used. 
Outline Due Monday (typed)

English IV:
Commercial assignments
 HW: Portfolio & Commercials due May 16th 

Spanish II: Quiz
NO HW

Drama:
All music and performances due Monday May 16. 
Monologues
 

Mr. Tran's Class

Geometry - NO HOMEWORK
PreAlgebra - NO HOMEWORK
PreCalculus - Read Chapter 2.1

Social Studies

Economics-Period 1-Do Chapter 10 Assessment on pages 266-267. Complete problems 1 thru 22.

Government-Period 2-Read Chapter 11 Section 5 pages 310-314. Define terms and answer questions 1-4 in the section.

World History-Periods 3 & 4-Read Chapter 19 Section 4 pages 618-624. Define terms and answer main idea questions 3-5.

US History-Periods 5 & 6-Do Chapter 20 Assessment on page 696. Complete Names & terms and Main Idea Questions 1 thru 7.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Ms. Mendoza's Class

PreAlgebra

5/4...........................finish p.134 (evens)


Algebra 1


5/4.........................no homework assigned


Algebra 2

5/4.........................no homework assigned

Language Arts

English I Page 914 1-8 skip #2 restate the question in your answer.

English II Page 890 1-8 skip #2 restate the question in the answer.

Social Studies

Economics-Period 1-Read Chapter 10 Section 3 pages 258-264. Define terms and answer questions 1-4 in section assessment.

Government-Period 2-Read Chapter 11 Section 4 pages 305-308. Define terms and answer questions 1-3 in section assessment.

World History-Periods 3 & 4-Read Chapter 19 Section 3 pages 612-617. Define terms and answer main idea questions 3-5.

US History-Periods 5 & 6-Read Chapter 20 Section 3 pages 683-693. Answer questions A thru F in the section.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Mr. Tran' s Class

Geometry - Pg 258 #17-21, 24-30
PreAlgebra - Pg 258 #17-21, 24-30
PreCal Pg 65 # 57-67