Week of November 30-December 4

Hi! I hope everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving this year. Believe it or not, there are only three full weeks left in 1st semester. Here is the schedule for the upcoming week.

1st and 2nd hours
We will begin typing memos this week, with the focus still on accuracy and correct formatting.

5th and 7th hours
Checking packets will be due on Tuesday (1st) at the beginning of class. We will review Monday and Tuesday and have a test over checking accounts on Wednesday (2nd). On Thursday, we will begin a chapter on credit.

6th hour
We will begin our first chapter on contracts this week. Students will learn how contracts are formed. The remainder of the semester will focus on contract law.

9th hour
We will begin the final project of the semester this week. Students will learn about additional functions in Excel including averages, maximum, and minimum. No tests are scheduled within the next couple of weeks.

That's all for this week's update. Have a good one!

MD

November 23-25

Hi everyone. We have a short week this week! Here's the schedule:

1st and 2nd hours
Finishing up daily lessons. After break, we will start typing actual documents, first memos and then letters.

5th and 7th hours
We will continue work on the checking packets all this week. Most students will be finished before leaving for break, if they have worked well in class. For those who are not finished, they may be taken home over break. On Monday, November 30, I will answer any questions about the packets, and they will be due Tuesday, December 1. Packets are worth 150 points (equivalent of three tests!) so it is very important that they are completed. We will review on Monday and Tuesday and have a test over checking accounts on Wednesday, December 2.

6th hour
This week we will watch A Civil Action, a movie about a lawsuit involving unclean water in Woburn, Massachusetts.

9th hour
On Monday, we will review Excel - Project 1 and on Tuesday we will have a test, including written and production portions, as usual. Wednesday will be a makeup day for any students missing work.

I think that's it. Have a happy Thanksgiving and restful break!

MD

November 16-20

Hi everyone. Here's a schedule for this week:

1st and 2nd hours
Continuing lessons in the books. We have covered all of the letter keys now and will work on gaining speed while maintaining accuracy.

5th and 7th hours
We are working on the checking packets. Students will not have homework all of this week, as they will be worked on in class. Grades are given based on participation in class working on the packets, and for bringing a pencil and a pen (blue or black) every day.

6th hour
We are continuing torts this week. Planning on a test on Friday.

9th hour
We are officially using Excel. We worked through the first spreadsheet together last week. On Monday, students will begin their first spreadsheet on their own.

That's it for this week. Have a good one!

MD

Week of November 9-13

I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather! Here's what is scheduled for this week.

1st and 2nd hours
Continuing lessons in the textbook and introducing new letters each day

5th and 7th hours
We will be working on Chapter 17 reading guides again on Monday. They will be due Tuesday at the beginning of class. On Tuesday, we will begin working on the checking account packets provided by First National Bank. Students will work on these in class only. It usually takes about six days of in-class work to complete.

6th hour
We are beginning a chapter on torts this week, after a bit of a delay with group presentations.

9th hour
This week we officially begin the Excel portion of the class. A brand new program for almost all students, but most enjoy it more than Word.

That's all for this week. Have a good one.

MD

Week of November 2-6

Nothing special to report this week, so I will get right to the planned activities for each class:

1st and 2nd hours
Continuing book lessons with the introduction of several new keys each day

5th and 7th hours
On Monday, students will finish their budget webquests. We will review on Tuesday and have a test on Wednesday. This has been a short chapter. I will also collect the two sections of notes on Wednesday. Thursday we will begin a chapter on checking accounts.

6th hour
Students are finishing up their criminal trials projects, which will be presented on Tuesday. Next, we start a chapter on civil law.

9th hour
On Monday, students will have time to finish all Word - Project 3 assignments that they may still be working on. Tuesday, we will review and Wednesday, we will have a test over this project. On Thursday, we will begin working in Microsoft Excel. Generally, I have found that students enjoy the Excel portion of the class more than the Word portion.

That's all for this week. Check in next weekend for next week's post!

MD