Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Week of December 13-17
Hi everyone,
This will be my last schedule post for the semester. I will post grades one last time on Monday, December 13. We will then have one full week left and then two days of final exams. Report cards will be sent home in early January, I believe.
Here is the schedule for this week:
Business Concepts 2
We will play the simulation game provided by Junior Achievement, JA Titan, Monday-Wednesday. The winning team each day will receive 5 extra points per person. On Thursday, we will correct tests from throughout the semester and on Friday we will continue reviewing for the final exam. The final exam will be comprised of test questions from previous tests. All questions will be multiple choice, matching, or true/false. There are no short answer questions.
Business Concepts 1
On Monday, we will take three slides of notes on mortgages and complete a worksheet about choosing a mortgage. Chapter 19 study guides will be due at the beginning of the hour on Tuesday. We will correct them in class and review for the quiz. On Wednesday, we will have a quiz over chapter 19 and I will collect chapter notes. On Thursday, we will correct tests from throughout the semester and on Friday we will continue reviewing for the final exam. The final exam will be comprised of test questions from previous tests. All questions will be multiple choice, matching, or true/false. There are no short answer questions.
Business Math
On Monday, I will assign an extra credit assignment. These problems will be due on Wednesday at the beginning of class. All week we will be reviewing for the final exam. Students received a study guide in class today and we will work through it together all week. The study guide will be checked for completion and is worth 40 points. The study guide was made directly from the final exam and includes everything necessary to do well on the exam.
Business Law
On Monday, we will take an open-note test over chapter 8. On Tuesday and Wednesday students will participate in mini-debates. On Thursday, we will correct tests from throughout the semester and on Friday we will continue reviewing for the final exam. The final exam will be comprised of test questions from previous tests. All questions will be multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank (with a word bank) or true/false. There are no short answer questions.
I think that does it for this semester. I will post grades on Monday. Happy holidays to everyone!
MD
This will be my last schedule post for the semester. I will post grades one last time on Monday, December 13. We will then have one full week left and then two days of final exams. Report cards will be sent home in early January, I believe.
Here is the schedule for this week:
Business Concepts 2
We will play the simulation game provided by Junior Achievement, JA Titan, Monday-Wednesday. The winning team each day will receive 5 extra points per person. On Thursday, we will correct tests from throughout the semester and on Friday we will continue reviewing for the final exam. The final exam will be comprised of test questions from previous tests. All questions will be multiple choice, matching, or true/false. There are no short answer questions.
Business Concepts 1
On Monday, we will take three slides of notes on mortgages and complete a worksheet about choosing a mortgage. Chapter 19 study guides will be due at the beginning of the hour on Tuesday. We will correct them in class and review for the quiz. On Wednesday, we will have a quiz over chapter 19 and I will collect chapter notes. On Thursday, we will correct tests from throughout the semester and on Friday we will continue reviewing for the final exam. The final exam will be comprised of test questions from previous tests. All questions will be multiple choice, matching, or true/false. There are no short answer questions.
Business Math
On Monday, I will assign an extra credit assignment. These problems will be due on Wednesday at the beginning of class. All week we will be reviewing for the final exam. Students received a study guide in class today and we will work through it together all week. The study guide will be checked for completion and is worth 40 points. The study guide was made directly from the final exam and includes everything necessary to do well on the exam.
Business Law
On Monday, we will take an open-note test over chapter 8. On Tuesday and Wednesday students will participate in mini-debates. On Thursday, we will correct tests from throughout the semester and on Friday we will continue reviewing for the final exam. The final exam will be comprised of test questions from previous tests. All questions will be multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank (with a word bank) or true/false. There are no short answer questions.
I think that does it for this semester. I will post grades on Monday. Happy holidays to everyone!
MD
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Week of December 6-10
Hi everyone,
We are two full weeks away from semester exams. These will be two very busy weeks as we work to get everything accomplished before break. I will have grades posted sometime on Monday. Here is the schedule for this week.
Business Concepts 2
On Monday and Tuesday we will finish up the chapter notes. Study guides 1 and 2 are due on Monday. Study guides 3 and 4 will be due on Wednesday. On Tuesday, students will give brief presentations on their PowerPoints from last week. On Wednesday, we will review for the test, and on Thursday we will take the test and I will collect chapter notes. If necessary to fit everything in, the test could possibly be pushed back to Friday.
Business Concepts 1
On Monday, we will finish up the chapter notes. On Tuesday study guides 3 and 4 will be due and we will review for the test. Students will receive their study guides back before they leave class that day. On Wednesday, we will take the test and I will collect notes. On Thursday and Friday we will take notes for a very brief chapter on savings accounts.
Business Math
We will cover sections 4.7 and 4.8 Monday-Wednesday. On Thursday, we will review and on Friday we will take a quiz over sections 4.6-4.8. There will be daily homework assigned Monday-Thursday.
Business Law
On Monday, we will review for a test over chapter 6. On Tuesday, we will take the test over the chapter and I will collect notes. Wednesday and Thursday we will take notes on chapter 8, which is very, very short. On Friday, we will review for the test and take it the following Monday.
I think that's it for this week, it will be a busy one. I'm sure everyone is counting down the days until Christmas break!
MD
We are two full weeks away from semester exams. These will be two very busy weeks as we work to get everything accomplished before break. I will have grades posted sometime on Monday. Here is the schedule for this week.
Business Concepts 2
On Monday and Tuesday we will finish up the chapter notes. Study guides 1 and 2 are due on Monday. Study guides 3 and 4 will be due on Wednesday. On Tuesday, students will give brief presentations on their PowerPoints from last week. On Wednesday, we will review for the test, and on Thursday we will take the test and I will collect chapter notes. If necessary to fit everything in, the test could possibly be pushed back to Friday.
Business Concepts 1
On Monday, we will finish up the chapter notes. On Tuesday study guides 3 and 4 will be due and we will review for the test. Students will receive their study guides back before they leave class that day. On Wednesday, we will take the test and I will collect notes. On Thursday and Friday we will take notes for a very brief chapter on savings accounts.
Business Math
We will cover sections 4.7 and 4.8 Monday-Wednesday. On Thursday, we will review and on Friday we will take a quiz over sections 4.6-4.8. There will be daily homework assigned Monday-Thursday.
Business Law
On Monday, we will review for a test over chapter 6. On Tuesday, we will take the test over the chapter and I will collect notes. Wednesday and Thursday we will take notes on chapter 8, which is very, very short. On Friday, we will review for the test and take it the following Monday.
I think that's it for this week, it will be a busy one. I'm sure everyone is counting down the days until Christmas break!
MD
Friday, November 26, 2010
Week of November 29 - December 3
Hi everyone,
Here are the grades as of November 24th:
Believe it or not, we only have three full weeks left in the semester. Now is the time to get grades up or keep them up. Here is the schedule for the upcoming week:
Business Concepts 2
We will start chapter 10 over marketing this week. This is the last chapter we will cover in this class. There will be daily activities, but no take-home work planned.
Business Concepts 1
We will begin chapter 18 over credit cards. There will be worksheets assigned on Monday and Tuesday, but students should be able to finish these in class.
Business Math
We will cover section 4.5 on Monday, review on Tuesday, and have a test over sections 4.1-4.5 of chapter 4. On Thursday and Friday, we will complete sections 4.6 and 4.7. Daily work will be assigned. Many students in this class are not turning in daily work, which is why many of the grades are so low. It is very, very important that homework gets completed and turned in, as many students must have this class to graduate this spring.
Business Law
We will begin chapter 6 over contracts. Students will complete a case brief on Monday and Tuesday and we will begin discussing contract scenarios on Wednesday. There should not be any outside homework.
I think that's it for this week. Please e-mail me if you have any questions.
MD
Here are the grades as of November 24th:
Believe it or not, we only have three full weeks left in the semester. Now is the time to get grades up or keep them up. Here is the schedule for the upcoming week:
Business Concepts 2
We will start chapter 10 over marketing this week. This is the last chapter we will cover in this class. There will be daily activities, but no take-home work planned.
Business Concepts 1
We will begin chapter 18 over credit cards. There will be worksheets assigned on Monday and Tuesday, but students should be able to finish these in class.
Business Math
We will cover section 4.5 on Monday, review on Tuesday, and have a test over sections 4.1-4.5 of chapter 4. On Thursday and Friday, we will complete sections 4.6 and 4.7. Daily work will be assigned. Many students in this class are not turning in daily work, which is why many of the grades are so low. It is very, very important that homework gets completed and turned in, as many students must have this class to graduate this spring.
Business Law
We will begin chapter 6 over contracts. Students will complete a case brief on Monday and Tuesday and we will begin discussing contract scenarios on Wednesday. There should not be any outside homework.
I think that's it for this week. Please e-mail me if you have any questions.
MD
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Week of November 22-24
Hi everyone,
I do not have grades to post this week. Honestly, after Tuesday, neither teacher nor students got much accomplished. Tammy, we will miss you and your smile in 7th hour.
Thankfully, this week is a short one and I hope the days off will be restful and refreshing for everyone. It has been a difficult week for many of us.
For the short week, this is what I have planned:
Business Concepts 2
Finish the movie we started last week and write the essay on Dave Thomas and Sam Walton.
Business Concepts 1
Review on Monday and take a test on Tuesday over checking accounts. There are no notes to turn in, as students completed reading guides at the beginning of the chapter and they have already been graded. Wednesday is scheduled as a free day/makeup day for anyone who missed the test.
Business Math
We will continue chapter 4 this week, covering the second half of section 4.3 on Monday and 4.4 on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Business Law
We will finally get to watch A Civil Action. It should take the entire three days to finish.
I think that's it for this week. I will probably post grades on Friday of next week. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving.
MD
I do not have grades to post this week. Honestly, after Tuesday, neither teacher nor students got much accomplished. Tammy, we will miss you and your smile in 7th hour.
Thankfully, this week is a short one and I hope the days off will be restful and refreshing for everyone. It has been a difficult week for many of us.
For the short week, this is what I have planned:
Business Concepts 2
Finish the movie we started last week and write the essay on Dave Thomas and Sam Walton.
Business Concepts 1
Review on Monday and take a test on Tuesday over checking accounts. There are no notes to turn in, as students completed reading guides at the beginning of the chapter and they have already been graded. Wednesday is scheduled as a free day/makeup day for anyone who missed the test.
Business Math
We will continue chapter 4 this week, covering the second half of section 4.3 on Monday and 4.4 on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Business Law
We will finally get to watch A Civil Action. It should take the entire three days to finish.
I think that's it for this week. I will probably post grades on Friday of next week. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving.
MD
Monday, November 15, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Week of November 15-19
Hi everyone,
This quarter is flying by. Believe it or not, we only have five weeks until Christmas break. I have been grading this weekend, and will post grades Monday morning or afternoon. For now, here is the schedule for this week.
Business Concepts 2
We will watch a movie on Monday and Tuesday about a famous entrepreneur. On Wednesday, students will write a one-page essay about what they saw. On Thursday, we will start chapter 10 about marketing. There should not be any outside homework this week.
Business Concepts 1
On Monday, we will have guest speakers from Greenville College provide information about affording a college education. Tuesday and Wednesday we will work on checking packets in class and packets will be due at the beginning of class on Thursday or Friday (I want to see what progress everyone has made before I set a specific due date.) These packets are worth 150 points and can make or break this quarter's grade, so it is very important that they are completed. We will then begin reviewing for a test over checking accounts, to be taken next week on Tuesday, November 23rd.
Business Math
We are continuing chapter 4 this week. No test is planned but homework will be assigned daily. I will also be making phone calls home this week for those students who are failing this class and must have the math credit to graduate.
Business Law
We will review on Monday and take a test Tuesday over chapter 5 on civil law. I will also collect notes on Tuesday. Wednesday-Friday we will watch the movie A Civil Action.
I think that's all this week. I will get grades posted on here tomorrow. Have a great week!
MD
This quarter is flying by. Believe it or not, we only have five weeks until Christmas break. I have been grading this weekend, and will post grades Monday morning or afternoon. For now, here is the schedule for this week.
Business Concepts 2
We will watch a movie on Monday and Tuesday about a famous entrepreneur. On Wednesday, students will write a one-page essay about what they saw. On Thursday, we will start chapter 10 about marketing. There should not be any outside homework this week.
Business Concepts 1
On Monday, we will have guest speakers from Greenville College provide information about affording a college education. Tuesday and Wednesday we will work on checking packets in class and packets will be due at the beginning of class on Thursday or Friday (I want to see what progress everyone has made before I set a specific due date.) These packets are worth 150 points and can make or break this quarter's grade, so it is very important that they are completed. We will then begin reviewing for a test over checking accounts, to be taken next week on Tuesday, November 23rd.
Business Math
We are continuing chapter 4 this week. No test is planned but homework will be assigned daily. I will also be making phone calls home this week for those students who are failing this class and must have the math credit to graduate.
Business Law
We will review on Monday and take a test Tuesday over chapter 5 on civil law. I will also collect notes on Tuesday. Wednesday-Friday we will watch the movie A Civil Action.
I think that's all this week. I will get grades posted on here tomorrow. Have a great week!
MD
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Week of November 8-12
Hi everyone,
Here are grades as of Friday, November 5:
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Here is the schedule for the upcoming week:
Business Concepts 2
We will continue chapter 8 this week. 8.2 study guide will be due on Tuesday and 8.3 study guide will be due on Wednesday. We will review on Wednesday (students will get their study guides back before the end of the hour) and we will take a test over the chapter on Friday. There is no school Thursday due to Veteran's Day. I will also collect chapter notes on Friday.
Business Concepts 1
We will work on checking packets in class all week. Students receive participation points for working in class. There will be no homework, as packets cannot leave the room.
Business Math
We started the chapter 4 reading guide on Friday. We will work on them all hour on Monday and they will be due on Tuesday at the beginning of the hour. There will be daily homework from chapter 4 Tuesday-Friday.
Business Law
We will continue chapter 5, completing activities throughout the week. The study guide packet will be due on Friday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Here are grades as of Friday, November 5:
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Here is the schedule for the upcoming week:
Business Concepts 2
We will continue chapter 8 this week. 8.2 study guide will be due on Tuesday and 8.3 study guide will be due on Wednesday. We will review on Wednesday (students will get their study guides back before the end of the hour) and we will take a test over the chapter on Friday. There is no school Thursday due to Veteran's Day. I will also collect chapter notes on Friday.
Business Concepts 1
We will work on checking packets in class all week. Students receive participation points for working in class. There will be no homework, as packets cannot leave the room.
Business Math
We started the chapter 4 reading guide on Friday. We will work on them all hour on Monday and they will be due on Tuesday at the beginning of the hour. There will be daily homework from chapter 4 Tuesday-Friday.
Business Law
We will continue chapter 5, completing activities throughout the week. The study guide packet will be due on Friday.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Week of November 1-5
Hi everyone,
I have been grading this weekend, but I will not be at school on Monday, due to a training I am attending. So, I think I will wait until the end of this week and post grades for the first two weeks of second quarter. I don't like to post grades after only one week, as they may be very high or very low due to one assignment or test. You can always e-mail me anytime to find out your child's grade.
Okay, moving on to the schedule for this week:
Business Concepts 2
We will begin chapter 8, over human resources. On Monday, students missing work or needing to make up a test (there are quite a few) will be able to do this during class while I am gone. We will start the notes on Tuesday continuing through the end of the week. We will complete activities in class, but there should not be any other homework, except for the 8.1 study guide to be due on Thursday.
Business Concepts 1
On Wednesday and Thursday of last week, students worked on their chapter 17 reading guides in class. They will work in class again on Monday, with the reading guides due at the end of the hour. On Tuesday, we will start discussing the reading guides and introducing the checking packets. There will be no outside homework during this chapter. All work will be completed in class.
Business Math
On Monday, students will complete the 3.6 problems in the textbook. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we will cover section 3.7. On Thursday, students will take a quiz over these two sections only. On Friday, we will start the chapter 4 reading guide.
Business Law
Last week, we finished up the criminal trial presentations. On Monday, students will watch a few old episodes of People's Court to introduce the next chapter over civil law. On Tuesday, we will begin taking notes over the chapter. There should not be any outside homework this week.
I think that's it for the week. Have a good one!
MD
I have been grading this weekend, but I will not be at school on Monday, due to a training I am attending. So, I think I will wait until the end of this week and post grades for the first two weeks of second quarter. I don't like to post grades after only one week, as they may be very high or very low due to one assignment or test. You can always e-mail me anytime to find out your child's grade.
Okay, moving on to the schedule for this week:
Business Concepts 2
We will begin chapter 8, over human resources. On Monday, students missing work or needing to make up a test (there are quite a few) will be able to do this during class while I am gone. We will start the notes on Tuesday continuing through the end of the week. We will complete activities in class, but there should not be any other homework, except for the 8.1 study guide to be due on Thursday.
Business Concepts 1
On Wednesday and Thursday of last week, students worked on their chapter 17 reading guides in class. They will work in class again on Monday, with the reading guides due at the end of the hour. On Tuesday, we will start discussing the reading guides and introducing the checking packets. There will be no outside homework during this chapter. All work will be completed in class.
Business Math
On Monday, students will complete the 3.6 problems in the textbook. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we will cover section 3.7. On Thursday, students will take a quiz over these two sections only. On Friday, we will start the chapter 4 reading guide.
Business Law
Last week, we finished up the criminal trial presentations. On Monday, students will watch a few old episodes of People's Court to introduce the next chapter over civil law. On Tuesday, we will begin taking notes over the chapter. There should not be any outside homework this week.
I think that's it for the week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Week of October 25-29
Hi everyone,
Friday marked the end of the 1st quarter. The office will be sending home report cards at the beginning of the week, so I will not be posting grades on here this week. Next weekend I will post the first set of 2nd quarter grades.
Here is the schedule for this week:
Business Concepts 2
We will continue chapter 7 notes this week. Students will do an activity over business ethics at the beginning of the week. 7. 2 study guides are due on Tuesday. We will review for the test on Wednesday and take the chapter test Thursday. I will also collect notes that day.
Business Concepts 1
Monday we will review for the test over budgets. On Tuesday, we will take the test. I will have a sub on Tuesday, so I will collect chapter notes on Wednesday. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will work on reading guides for chapter 17, over checking accounts. These reading guides will be due on Monday, as there is no school on Friday.
Business Math
I have decided to break chapter 3 into two sections to make the material more manageable. We have covered sections 1-4 so far. I plan to cover section 3.5 on Monday along with a review of the chapter. If I feel students are ready, we will take the test over the first five sections on Tuesday. If I don't feel that students are ready, there will be more review on Tuesday with the test on Wednesday. Then, we will cover the last two sections of the chapter later in the week with a small quiz early next week over just those two sections.
Business Law
Students finished their criminal trials papers and PowerPoints at the end of last week. Since I will be gone on Tuesday, we will do the presentations on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. On Monday and Tuesday, we will start discussing civil law. No homework is planned.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Friday marked the end of the 1st quarter. The office will be sending home report cards at the beginning of the week, so I will not be posting grades on here this week. Next weekend I will post the first set of 2nd quarter grades.
Here is the schedule for this week:
Business Concepts 2
We will continue chapter 7 notes this week. Students will do an activity over business ethics at the beginning of the week. 7. 2 study guides are due on Tuesday. We will review for the test on Wednesday and take the chapter test Thursday. I will also collect notes that day.
Business Concepts 1
Monday we will review for the test over budgets. On Tuesday, we will take the test. I will have a sub on Tuesday, so I will collect chapter notes on Wednesday. On Wednesday and Thursday, students will work on reading guides for chapter 17, over checking accounts. These reading guides will be due on Monday, as there is no school on Friday.
Business Math
I have decided to break chapter 3 into two sections to make the material more manageable. We have covered sections 1-4 so far. I plan to cover section 3.5 on Monday along with a review of the chapter. If I feel students are ready, we will take the test over the first five sections on Tuesday. If I don't feel that students are ready, there will be more review on Tuesday with the test on Wednesday. Then, we will cover the last two sections of the chapter later in the week with a small quiz early next week over just those two sections.
Business Law
Students finished their criminal trials papers and PowerPoints at the end of last week. Since I will be gone on Tuesday, we will do the presentations on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. On Monday and Tuesday, we will start discussing civil law. No homework is planned.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Monday, October 18, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Week of October 18-22
Hi everyone,
I have been grading this weekend and will get the grades on here sometime on Monday. This upcoming week is the last of the 1st quarter. Here is this week's schedule:
Business Concepts 2
We will begin chapter 7 on management. We will complete activities in class and study guides 7.1 and 7.2 will be due on Friday.
Business Concepts 1
We will begin chapter 16 on budgeting. Each student will create a budget for life after high school using information from the Internet. Study guides for the chapter will be due on Thursday.
Business Math
We will begin working through chapter 3 this week, covering a section each day with daily homework assigned.
Business Law
Students will be working in groups on their criminal trials projects. Papers and PowerPoints will be due on Friday with presentations to take place at the beginning of next week.
I think that's it. Have a great week!
MD
I have been grading this weekend and will get the grades on here sometime on Monday. This upcoming week is the last of the 1st quarter. Here is this week's schedule:
Business Concepts 2
We will begin chapter 7 on management. We will complete activities in class and study guides 7.1 and 7.2 will be due on Friday.
Business Concepts 1
We will begin chapter 16 on budgeting. Each student will create a budget for life after high school using information from the Internet. Study guides for the chapter will be due on Thursday.
Business Math
We will begin working through chapter 3 this week, covering a section each day with daily homework assigned.
Business Law
Students will be working in groups on their criminal trials projects. Papers and PowerPoints will be due on Friday with presentations to take place at the beginning of next week.
I think that's it. Have a great week!
MD
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Week of October 11-15
Hi everyone,
Here are the grades as of 10/8/10. Click the image for a larger view.
Here is the schedule for the upcoming week.
Business Concepts 2
We will finish up chapter 6 on Tuesday and Wednesday, review on Thursday and take a test on Friday. I will also collect notes that day. 6.1 and 6.2 study guides will be due Wednesday and 6.3 study guide will be due Thursday.
Business Concepts 1
We will finish up the chapter on taxes on Tuesday and Wednesday, review on Thursday and take a test on Friday. I will also collect notes that day. Study guides for sections 2 and 3 will be due on Wednesday and the section 4 study guide will be due on Thursday.
Business Math
We will review chapter 2 on Tuesday and take a test on Wednesday. On Thursday and Friday we will work on the chapter 3 reading guide in class. Reading guides will be due Monday, October 18 if not finished in class. There should be no other homework for the week. Students with a D or an F at this time are strongly encouraged to come in for tutoring from 8-8:15 or from 3:15-3:30 any day of the week.
Business Law
On Tuesday, we will review chapter 4 over criminal law. On Wednesday we will take a test over this chapter. I will also collect notes that day. On Thursday and Friday, students will work in small groups on their famous criminal trials projects. Groups and trials were chosen last Friday. Each group will write a paper, create a PowerPoint, and give a short presentation over a famous criminal trial.
I think that's it for this week. Believe it or not, the first quarter is over in a couple of weeks. It is extremely important that students work hard to get grades up (or keep them up) during this time. The quarter grade will count for 40% of the semester grade.
Enjoy the rest of the long weekend and have a great week!
MD
Here are the grades as of 10/8/10. Click the image for a larger view.
Here is the schedule for the upcoming week.
Business Concepts 2
We will finish up chapter 6 on Tuesday and Wednesday, review on Thursday and take a test on Friday. I will also collect notes that day. 6.1 and 6.2 study guides will be due Wednesday and 6.3 study guide will be due Thursday.
Business Concepts 1
We will finish up the chapter on taxes on Tuesday and Wednesday, review on Thursday and take a test on Friday. I will also collect notes that day. Study guides for sections 2 and 3 will be due on Wednesday and the section 4 study guide will be due on Thursday.
Business Math
We will review chapter 2 on Tuesday and take a test on Wednesday. On Thursday and Friday we will work on the chapter 3 reading guide in class. Reading guides will be due Monday, October 18 if not finished in class. There should be no other homework for the week. Students with a D or an F at this time are strongly encouraged to come in for tutoring from 8-8:15 or from 3:15-3:30 any day of the week.
Business Law
On Tuesday, we will review chapter 4 over criminal law. On Wednesday we will take a test over this chapter. I will also collect notes that day. On Thursday and Friday, students will work in small groups on their famous criminal trials projects. Groups and trials were chosen last Friday. Each group will write a paper, create a PowerPoint, and give a short presentation over a famous criminal trial.
I think that's it for this week. Believe it or not, the first quarter is over in a couple of weeks. It is extremely important that students work hard to get grades up (or keep them up) during this time. The quarter grade will count for 40% of the semester grade.
Enjoy the rest of the long weekend and have a great week!
MD
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Week of October 4-8
Hi everyone,
Thanks to all the parents who attended parent-teacher conferences on Thursday and Friday. It was very nice to meet all of you.
Here are the grades as of 10/1/10:
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Here is the schedule for this week:
Business Concepts 2
We will begin chapter 6 which covers the process of starting a small business. We will do activities daily with no take-home work planned.
Business Concepts 1
We will begin a chapter covering taxes. Students will learn how to fill out a 1040EZ form this week. There should not be any take-home work and students do not need to bring textbooks to class during this chapter. It is not covered in the textbook, but is something that I think is important to include in the class.
Business Math
We will continue chapter 2, covering sections 4-6 this week with a planned review on Thursday. With no school on Friday or Monday, we will plan to review again Tuesday, October 12 and take a test over chapter 2 on Wednesday, October 13.
Business Law
If all goes smoothly, we are planning to finish the chapter over criminal law this week. I am planning a test on Thursday, with notes collected at that time.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Thanks to all the parents who attended parent-teacher conferences on Thursday and Friday. It was very nice to meet all of you.
Here are the grades as of 10/1/10:
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Here is the schedule for this week:
Business Concepts 2
We will begin chapter 6 which covers the process of starting a small business. We will do activities daily with no take-home work planned.
Business Concepts 1
We will begin a chapter covering taxes. Students will learn how to fill out a 1040EZ form this week. There should not be any take-home work and students do not need to bring textbooks to class during this chapter. It is not covered in the textbook, but is something that I think is important to include in the class.
Business Math
We will continue chapter 2, covering sections 4-6 this week with a planned review on Thursday. With no school on Friday or Monday, we will plan to review again Tuesday, October 12 and take a test over chapter 2 on Wednesday, October 13.
Business Law
If all goes smoothly, we are planning to finish the chapter over criminal law this week. I am planning a test on Thursday, with notes collected at that time.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Grades - September 28
I apologize for the late post. I forgot to save the grades to my flash drive last night. Here they are this morning. Click on the image for a larger view.
MD
MD
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Week of September 27-October 1
Hi everyone,
I'm grading again this weekend. I will put all of my grades in the computer on Monday and will post grades here Monday night.
This Thursday and Friday, September 30 and October 1 are parent-teacher conferences. On Thursday, conferences will be held from 3-6 p.m. and on Friday from 12:45-3:45. I hope many of you will be able to stop in for a quick visit. It's always nice to see the parents of the students I see every day.
Now for this week's schedule:
Business Concepts 2
We will finish up the notes for chapter 5 on Monday and Tuesday. We will review on Wednesday and take a test on Thursday. I will collect notes the day of the test. Study guides will be due on Wednesday.
Business Concepts 1
We will finish up chapter 9 this week. On Friday, 4th hour turned in 9.1 and 9.2 study guides at the end of the hour. I assigned these study guides to 7th hour to be due Monday. The remaining study guides will be due on Wednesday. On Thursday we will take a test over chapter 9 and I will also collect notes that day.
Business Math
We are continuing with chapter 2 this week. On Monday, we will review the three sections that we have covered. We will continue to try to cover a section a day, with homework problems assigned daily. Still no test this week.
Business Law
On Monday, we will start chapter 4 about criminal law. Students often find this to be the most interesting chapter. We will discuss different types of crimes and look at the Illinois Criminal Code. We will take notes this week, with no take-home work planned.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one and hope to see some of you at conferences.
MD
I'm grading again this weekend. I will put all of my grades in the computer on Monday and will post grades here Monday night.
This Thursday and Friday, September 30 and October 1 are parent-teacher conferences. On Thursday, conferences will be held from 3-6 p.m. and on Friday from 12:45-3:45. I hope many of you will be able to stop in for a quick visit. It's always nice to see the parents of the students I see every day.
Now for this week's schedule:
Business Concepts 2
We will finish up the notes for chapter 5 on Monday and Tuesday. We will review on Wednesday and take a test on Thursday. I will collect notes the day of the test. Study guides will be due on Wednesday.
Business Concepts 1
We will finish up chapter 9 this week. On Friday, 4th hour turned in 9.1 and 9.2 study guides at the end of the hour. I assigned these study guides to 7th hour to be due Monday. The remaining study guides will be due on Wednesday. On Thursday we will take a test over chapter 9 and I will also collect notes that day.
Business Math
We are continuing with chapter 2 this week. On Monday, we will review the three sections that we have covered. We will continue to try to cover a section a day, with homework problems assigned daily. Still no test this week.
Business Law
On Monday, we will start chapter 4 about criminal law. Students often find this to be the most interesting chapter. We will discuss different types of crimes and look at the Illinois Criminal Code. We will take notes this week, with no take-home work planned.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one and hope to see some of you at conferences.
MD
Monday, September 20, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Week of September 20-24
Hi everyone,
I have been grading over the weekend and will post updated grades Monday evening here on the blog.
For now, here is the schedule for this week:
Business Concepts 2
We will take a test over chapter 3 on Monday and begin covering chapter 5, over business organization on Tuesday. We will do activities in class throughout the week, but there should not be any take home work.
Business Concepts 1
We will begin chapter 9 on careers and finding a job on Monday. Students will look at their interests and values to determine careers that may be appealing to them. Then, we will discuss the steps of finding a job, including the search, application and interview processes. There should not be any take home work this week and there will not be a test this week.
Business Math
On Monday, we will work on the chapter 2 reading guide in class. The reading guide will be due at the beginning of the hour on Tuesday. We will begin covering each section of chapter 2 daily, with homework assigned each night. No test this week.
Business Law
We will cover chapter 3 this week over the court system. It's a quick chapter and we will have a test on Friday. Study guides will be due Thursday.
That's it for this week. I'll have the grades posted tomorrow evening. Have a great week.
MD
I have been grading over the weekend and will post updated grades Monday evening here on the blog.
For now, here is the schedule for this week:
Business Concepts 2
We will take a test over chapter 3 on Monday and begin covering chapter 5, over business organization on Tuesday. We will do activities in class throughout the week, but there should not be any take home work.
Business Concepts 1
We will begin chapter 9 on careers and finding a job on Monday. Students will look at their interests and values to determine careers that may be appealing to them. Then, we will discuss the steps of finding a job, including the search, application and interview processes. There should not be any take home work this week and there will not be a test this week.
Business Math
On Monday, we will work on the chapter 2 reading guide in class. The reading guide will be due at the beginning of the hour on Tuesday. We will begin covering each section of chapter 2 daily, with homework assigned each night. No test this week.
Business Law
We will cover chapter 3 this week over the court system. It's a quick chapter and we will have a test on Friday. Study guides will be due Thursday.
That's it for this week. I'll have the grades posted tomorrow evening. Have a great week.
MD
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Week of September 13-17
Hi everyone,
Here are the grades as of 9/10/10. Click the image for a larger view.
Here is the schedule for the upcoming week.
Business concepts 2
We will continue chapter 3 notes and activities, with a test planned for Friday. Study guides should be due on Wednesday.
Business concepts 1
Students will work on identity theft PowerPoints early in the week and we will plan on having a test on Friday over chapter 15. Study guides will be due on Wednesday or Thursday.
Business math
We have finished all five sections of chapter 1. The beginning of the week will be a review, with a test planned for Wednesday. Students who may be struggling with the content in this chapter are encouraged to come to before or after school tutoring, as much of what we do this year will build on the concepts in this chapter.
Business law
Students will write a short paper on the Enron scandal, as we finished watching the movie on Friday. Later in the week, we will explore Internet law.
I think that's it for this week. Please e-mail me with any questions/concerns you may have.
MD
Here are the grades as of 9/10/10. Click the image for a larger view.
Here is the schedule for the upcoming week.
Business concepts 2
We will continue chapter 3 notes and activities, with a test planned for Friday. Study guides should be due on Wednesday.
Business concepts 1
Students will work on identity theft PowerPoints early in the week and we will plan on having a test on Friday over chapter 15. Study guides will be due on Wednesday or Thursday.
Business math
We have finished all five sections of chapter 1. The beginning of the week will be a review, with a test planned for Wednesday. Students who may be struggling with the content in this chapter are encouraged to come to before or after school tutoring, as much of what we do this year will build on the concepts in this chapter.
Business law
Students will write a short paper on the Enron scandal, as we finished watching the movie on Friday. Later in the week, we will explore Internet law.
I think that's it for this week. Please e-mail me with any questions/concerns you may have.
MD
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Week of September 6-10
Hi everyone,
Here are the grades as of 9/3/10. Click on the image for a larger view. The schedule for the upcoming week is below.
Business Concepts 2
We finished chapter 2 on Friday with a test. Overall, the class did very well. On Tuesday, we will start chapter 3, over international business. We will take notes and complete activities throughout the week, with no test scheduled for the week.
Business Concepts 1
Last week, we finished chapter 1 and now will skip ahead to chapter 15, about consumer protection. We will be looking through issues of Consumer Reports and learning about how to be smart consumers. There will be notes and activities throughout the week, with no test planned.
Business Math
Last week, I had planned to continue with chapter 1. However, with the shortened class periods it was difficult to get much accomplished each day. Instead, students completed review problems so I could assess class strengths and weaknesses. We will jump back into chapter 1 on Tuesday, with homework assignments each night. We may have a test this Friday, but it depends on if I think the class is comfortable enough with the material. If not Friday, then next Tuesday. I don't like to give tests on Mondays.
Business Law
On Friday, we took a test over chapter 1. Scores were fair, which is to be expected on this first test. Generally what I see is that students have had me for business concepts. Many of the test questions in that class are common sense and fairly easy to understand. Business law is a junior/senior level class and it takes a bit more of an effort studying for the test and understanding the material. So, if grades are lower than expected, it's likely a result of the test, but there is plenty of time to turn that around. As for this week, we will watch a movie called Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room to go along with our discussion on business ethics. Students will take a quiz and write a short report about the fall of Enron.
I think that's it for this week. Any questions, please feel free to e-mail me. Hope you enjoying the long weekend!
MD
Here are the grades as of 9/3/10. Click on the image for a larger view. The schedule for the upcoming week is below.
Business Concepts 2
We finished chapter 2 on Friday with a test. Overall, the class did very well. On Tuesday, we will start chapter 3, over international business. We will take notes and complete activities throughout the week, with no test scheduled for the week.
Business Concepts 1
Last week, we finished chapter 1 and now will skip ahead to chapter 15, about consumer protection. We will be looking through issues of Consumer Reports and learning about how to be smart consumers. There will be notes and activities throughout the week, with no test planned.
Business Math
Last week, I had planned to continue with chapter 1. However, with the shortened class periods it was difficult to get much accomplished each day. Instead, students completed review problems so I could assess class strengths and weaknesses. We will jump back into chapter 1 on Tuesday, with homework assignments each night. We may have a test this Friday, but it depends on if I think the class is comfortable enough with the material. If not Friday, then next Tuesday. I don't like to give tests on Mondays.
Business Law
On Friday, we took a test over chapter 1. Scores were fair, which is to be expected on this first test. Generally what I see is that students have had me for business concepts. Many of the test questions in that class are common sense and fairly easy to understand. Business law is a junior/senior level class and it takes a bit more of an effort studying for the test and understanding the material. So, if grades are lower than expected, it's likely a result of the test, but there is plenty of time to turn that around. As for this week, we will watch a movie called Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room to go along with our discussion on business ethics. Students will take a quiz and write a short report about the fall of Enron.
I think that's it for this week. Any questions, please feel free to e-mail me. Hope you enjoying the long weekend!
MD
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Week of August 30-September 3
Hi everyone,
I will have grades for all classes posted next weekend. For now, here is the schedule for the upcoming week.
Business Concepts 1
Study guides will be due at the beginning of the week. We will take a test over chapter 1 on Wednesday. I will also collect chapter notes that day.
Business Concepts 2
Study guides will be due on Thursday with a test on Friday over chapter 2. I will also collect chapter notes on Friday.
Business Math
We will continue working through chapter 1 of the textbook. Students should have a daily homework assignment each night, except for Friday.
Business Law
We will finish up the chapter 1 notes this week. Study guides will be due on Wednesday, with a test to follow on Thursday or Friday, depending on how much we get accomplished with the shortened class time. Notes will also be collected on that day.
That's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
I will have grades for all classes posted next weekend. For now, here is the schedule for the upcoming week.
Business Concepts 1
Study guides will be due at the beginning of the week. We will take a test over chapter 1 on Wednesday. I will also collect chapter notes that day.
Business Concepts 2
Study guides will be due on Thursday with a test on Friday over chapter 2. I will also collect chapter notes on Friday.
Business Math
We will continue working through chapter 1 of the textbook. Students should have a daily homework assignment each night, except for Friday.
Business Law
We will finish up the chapter 1 notes this week. Study guides will be due on Wednesday, with a test to follow on Thursday or Friday, depending on how much we get accomplished with the shortened class time. Notes will also be collected on that day.
That's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Week of August 23-27
Welcome back everyone! This week's blog post will be a brief summary of each class, as well as what to expect from the semester.
Business Concepts 1
This class is considered a consumer education credit. Students will learn about real-life scenarios, such as finding a job, making smart buying decisions, filing taxes, using a checkbook, using credit cards, etc. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement.
This week, we will be starting chapter 1. Usually, both sections of this class will be on the same schedule. Because of the heat schedule, one class is longer than the other and activities for each class may vary slightly these first two weeks. Study guides for the chapter will be passed out on Wednesday, with the first two sections being due Friday or Monday.
Business Concepts 2
This class is an elective worth 1/2 credit. It covers economic and small business issues. This week, we are covering chapter 2, over economic performance and tracking such data as unemployment, inflation, GDP, etc. We will be doing activities in class and study guides will be passed out on Thursday, to be due sometime next week.
Business Math
This is a math class covering practical math scenarios such as paychecks, taxes, interest rates, depreciation, etc. At the beginning of each chapter, students will complete a reading guide as chapter notes. Each day, we will cover a section of the chapter by covering concepts and working math problems. Students will be given homework from the textbook to work on each night. We started chapter 1 on Tuesday.
Business Law
This is an elective for junior and seniors worth 1/2 credit. The course covers the creation of law at various levels, different types of laws, and the creation of contracts. Students will do writing and critical thinking throughout the semester. On Wednesday, students read an actual U.S. Supreme Court case and are working on creating a brief (summary) of the case.
That should be it for this week. Grades will be posted at the end of next week.
MD
Business Concepts 1
This class is considered a consumer education credit. Students will learn about real-life scenarios, such as finding a job, making smart buying decisions, filing taxes, using a checkbook, using credit cards, etc. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement.
This week, we will be starting chapter 1. Usually, both sections of this class will be on the same schedule. Because of the heat schedule, one class is longer than the other and activities for each class may vary slightly these first two weeks. Study guides for the chapter will be passed out on Wednesday, with the first two sections being due Friday or Monday.
Business Concepts 2
This class is an elective worth 1/2 credit. It covers economic and small business issues. This week, we are covering chapter 2, over economic performance and tracking such data as unemployment, inflation, GDP, etc. We will be doing activities in class and study guides will be passed out on Thursday, to be due sometime next week.
Business Math
This is a math class covering practical math scenarios such as paychecks, taxes, interest rates, depreciation, etc. At the beginning of each chapter, students will complete a reading guide as chapter notes. Each day, we will cover a section of the chapter by covering concepts and working math problems. Students will be given homework from the textbook to work on each night. We started chapter 1 on Tuesday.
Business Law
This is an elective for junior and seniors worth 1/2 credit. The course covers the creation of law at various levels, different types of laws, and the creation of contracts. Students will do writing and critical thinking throughout the semester. On Wednesday, students read an actual U.S. Supreme Court case and are working on creating a brief (summary) of the case.
That should be it for this week. Grades will be posted at the end of next week.
MD
Monday, May 17, 2010
Week of May 17-21
Hi everyone,
This will be my last schedule related blog post for this school year. At the end of this week (or very early next week) I will post grades containing all assignments except for the final exam and that will be my final post for this school year.
If you have found the blog helpful this year, please drop me an e-mail at mdunn@fayette.k12.il.us to let me know. It will help me to decide if I will do this again next year. If there is anything you would liked changed, please let me know that, too. Okay, on to this week's schedule and the current grades.
8th grade computers
This week we will work on creating tables in Word. Next week, we will review and complete study guides in preparation for the end of quarter test.
Business concepts
On Wednesday, we will take a test over chapter 18 (credit) and I will also collect notes at that time. On Thursday and Friday students will work with a parter to create a Powerpoint on the most important things they have learned this semester. Next Monday and Tuesday we will review for the final exam. Students will receive all of their old tests back. The final exam will be comprised of previous test questions, only true/false, multiple choice, and matching. All tests will need to be returned to me in order to take the final exam.
Web page 2
All students took the final exam this afternoon. The three juniors remaining in class will have study halls for the remainder of the school year.
Current grades (click to enlarge)
Have a great week! It's almost over!
MD
This will be my last schedule related blog post for this school year. At the end of this week (or very early next week) I will post grades containing all assignments except for the final exam and that will be my final post for this school year.
If you have found the blog helpful this year, please drop me an e-mail at mdunn@fayette.k12.il.us to let me know. It will help me to decide if I will do this again next year. If there is anything you would liked changed, please let me know that, too. Okay, on to this week's schedule and the current grades.
8th grade computers
This week we will work on creating tables in Word. Next week, we will review and complete study guides in preparation for the end of quarter test.
Business concepts
On Wednesday, we will take a test over chapter 18 (credit) and I will also collect notes at that time. On Thursday and Friday students will work with a parter to create a Powerpoint on the most important things they have learned this semester. Next Monday and Tuesday we will review for the final exam. Students will receive all of their old tests back. The final exam will be comprised of previous test questions, only true/false, multiple choice, and matching. All tests will need to be returned to me in order to take the final exam.
Web page 2
All students took the final exam this afternoon. The three juniors remaining in class will have study halls for the remainder of the school year.
Current grades (click to enlarge)
Have a great week! It's almost over!
MD
Monday, May 10, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Week of May 10-14
Hi everyone,
Sorry for the delay in posting grades. I have been grading like crazy this weekend and hope to have grades posted on here tomorrow evening.
Here is the schedule for this week:
8th grade computers
We will begin to review different types of documents covered during the quarter.
Business concepts
Study guides will be due Monday. We will continue with credit card activities this week. Next week, we will take a test over the chapter on Wednesday. Seniors will take their exams next Monday, the 17th.
Web page 2
This is our last week of this class, with only three students not being seniors. We will wrap up Flash activities and review for the final exam.
That's it for this week. Grades will be up tomorrow evening. Have a great week!
MD
Sorry for the delay in posting grades. I have been grading like crazy this weekend and hope to have grades posted on here tomorrow evening.
Here is the schedule for this week:
8th grade computers
We will begin to review different types of documents covered during the quarter.
Business concepts
Study guides will be due Monday. We will continue with credit card activities this week. Next week, we will take a test over the chapter on Wednesday. Seniors will take their exams next Monday, the 17th.
Web page 2
This is our last week of this class, with only three students not being seniors. We will wrap up Flash activities and review for the final exam.
That's it for this week. Grades will be up tomorrow evening. Have a great week!
MD
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Week of May 3-7
Hi everyone,
Well, we've made it to the last month of school. This week, the high school will be sending out progress reports. So, I have not posted the grades here. I will post junior high grades as soon as I get them into the computer tomorrow. Here is the schedule for this week:
8th grade computers
We will continue typing personal business letters this week.
Business concepts
We will begin our last chapter for the semester. It covers loans and credit cards. We will start notes on Monday and finish the week with a movie called Maxed Out Thursday and Friday. All homework should be completed in class.
Web page 2
Only two weeks left for the seniors in this class. We will try to cover two more chapters from the Flash textbook before preparing for the final exam.
I think that's all for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Well, we've made it to the last month of school. This week, the high school will be sending out progress reports. So, I have not posted the grades here. I will post junior high grades as soon as I get them into the computer tomorrow. Here is the schedule for this week:
8th grade computers
We will continue typing personal business letters this week.
Business concepts
We will begin our last chapter for the semester. It covers loans and credit cards. We will start notes on Monday and finish the week with a movie called Maxed Out Thursday and Friday. All homework should be completed in class.
Web page 2
Only two weeks left for the seniors in this class. We will try to cover two more chapters from the Flash textbook before preparing for the final exam.
I think that's all for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Monday, April 26, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Week of April 26-30
Hi everyone,
I have been grading this weekend. I will put grades into the grading program tomorrow and post them here tomorrow night. Until then, here is the schedule for the upcoming week:
8th grade computers
Personal-business letters will be introduced this week. Students will type two letters a day, with emphasis on format and accuracy.
Business concepts
We are in the middle of a chapter on savings and investments, which includes a section on mortgages. This week will be a bit different as juniors will be taking the PSAE on Wednesday and Thursday. So, we will review for the test on Tuesday, but we will watch a movie called the Digital Divide on Wednesday and Thursday, so juniors don't miss out on class content. Then, we will take the test over the savings chapter on Friday. Study guides will be handed out Monday and due on Wednesday, with some time given to work on them in class.
Web page 2
Students will work on creating their own Flash document on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday-Friday will be catchup time as half of the class will be out for PSAE and field trips during those days.
I think that's it for this week. I will have grades up tomorrow. Have a good one!
MD
I have been grading this weekend. I will put grades into the grading program tomorrow and post them here tomorrow night. Until then, here is the schedule for the upcoming week:
8th grade computers
Personal-business letters will be introduced this week. Students will type two letters a day, with emphasis on format and accuracy.
Business concepts
We are in the middle of a chapter on savings and investments, which includes a section on mortgages. This week will be a bit different as juniors will be taking the PSAE on Wednesday and Thursday. So, we will review for the test on Tuesday, but we will watch a movie called the Digital Divide on Wednesday and Thursday, so juniors don't miss out on class content. Then, we will take the test over the savings chapter on Friday. Study guides will be handed out Monday and due on Wednesday, with some time given to work on them in class.
Web page 2
Students will work on creating their own Flash document on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday-Friday will be catchup time as half of the class will be out for PSAE and field trips during those days.
I think that's it for this week. I will have grades up tomorrow. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Week of April 19-23
Hi everyone,
This week, the JH will be sending out progress reports. So, I will not be posting those grades. Also, the grades for Web Page 2 (7th hour) have not changed from last week, as I have not finished grading the Flash projects students are working on. Below are the business concepts grades as of 4/16. These grades include all participation points for working on the checking packet last week.
Schedule for the upcoming week:
8th Grade Computers
We will start typing standard memos this week.
Business concepts
On Monday, I will answer checking packet questions and we will review. On Tuesday, we will take a test over checking accounts and all checking packets will be due at the beginning of the hour. On Wednesday, we will start a chapter about savings accounts with an online activity to be completed in class.
Web page 2
We will begin project 4 in Adobe Flash.
I think that's all for this week. Have a good one!
MD
This week, the JH will be sending out progress reports. So, I will not be posting those grades. Also, the grades for Web Page 2 (7th hour) have not changed from last week, as I have not finished grading the Flash projects students are working on. Below are the business concepts grades as of 4/16. These grades include all participation points for working on the checking packet last week.
Schedule for the upcoming week:
8th Grade Computers
We will start typing standard memos this week.
Business concepts
On Monday, I will answer checking packet questions and we will review. On Tuesday, we will take a test over checking accounts and all checking packets will be due at the beginning of the hour. On Wednesday, we will start a chapter about savings accounts with an online activity to be completed in class.
Web page 2
We will begin project 4 in Adobe Flash.
I think that's all for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Week of April 12-16
Hi everyone,
On Monday, the HS will be mailing out student progress reports. I have included those grades here:
I am working on grading work from the JH this weekend and will post updated grades for those classes on Monday or Tuesday.
Here is the schedule for the upcoming week:
8th grade computers
We have finished learning all of the letters and symbols. This week we will type review work to emphasize all keys learned.
Business concepts
This week we will continue work on the checking packets. All work will be completed in class with students receiving participation points based on their effort.
Web page 2
We will continue learning about Adobe Flash.
I think that's it for this week. Enjoy the beautiful weather we are having!
MD
On Monday, the HS will be mailing out student progress reports. I have included those grades here:
I am working on grading work from the JH this weekend and will post updated grades for those classes on Monday or Tuesday.
Here is the schedule for the upcoming week:
8th grade computers
We have finished learning all of the letters and symbols. This week we will type review work to emphasize all keys learned.
Business concepts
This week we will continue work on the checking packets. All work will be completed in class with students receiving participation points based on their effort.
Web page 2
We will continue learning about Adobe Flash.
I think that's it for this week. Enjoy the beautiful weather we are having!
MD
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Week of April 5-9
Hi everyone,
I have been doing grading over break and will have new grades posted Tuesday night. For now, here is the schedule for this week.
8th grade computers
Continuing to type lessons out of the book.
Business concepts
We will go over the reading guides that students worked on last week. Then, we will start working on checking packets provided by First National Bank. These packets will be completed in class with participation points awarded each day. The final packet is worth 150 points (about 3 test grades) and will be due towards the end of next week. There will be no homework during this time.
Web page 2
We will complete a final activity in Fireworks and then move onto the program Adobe Flash which is used for animation.
I think that's it for this week. I will get the grades posted tomorrow evening. Have a great week!
MD
I have been doing grading over break and will have new grades posted Tuesday night. For now, here is the schedule for this week.
8th grade computers
Continuing to type lessons out of the book.
Business concepts
We will go over the reading guides that students worked on last week. Then, we will start working on checking packets provided by First National Bank. These packets will be completed in class with participation points awarded each day. The final packet is worth 150 points (about 3 test grades) and will be due towards the end of next week. There will be no homework during this time.
Web page 2
We will complete a final activity in Fireworks and then move onto the program Adobe Flash which is used for animation.
I think that's it for this week. I will get the grades posted tomorrow evening. Have a great week!
MD
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Week of March 29-31
Hi everyone!
We have a short week this week, due to spring break. Here is the schedule and grades are posted below.
8th grade computers
We will continue typing lessons out of the book while emphasizing accuracy.
Business concepts
We will begin a chapter about checking accounts. During the three days of school this week, students will work on a chapter reading guide using their textbooks. The reading guide will serve as their notes and study guides for this chapter. Most students should finish during class, if they use their time wisely. Those students not finished at the end of school on Wednesday will need to turn theirs in on Tuesday when we return.
Web page 2
Students will design and create a navigation bar using drop-down menus.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
We have a short week this week, due to spring break. Here is the schedule and grades are posted below.
8th grade computers
We will continue typing lessons out of the book while emphasizing accuracy.
Business concepts
We will begin a chapter about checking accounts. During the three days of school this week, students will work on a chapter reading guide using their textbooks. The reading guide will serve as their notes and study guides for this chapter. Most students should finish during class, if they use their time wisely. Those students not finished at the end of school on Wednesday will need to turn theirs in on Tuesday when we return.
Web page 2
Students will design and create a navigation bar using drop-down menus.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Monday, March 22, 2010
Week of March 22-26
Hi everyone,
Sorry for the late post this week. I was very busy with the school play all weekend. Below is the schedule for the week, as well as grades for the first week of the 4th quarter.
8th grade computers
We will be working on typing lessons out of the textbook and focusing on form and accuracy.
Business concepts
Test over budgeting on Thursday. All homework will be completed in class.
Web page 2
Continuing using Fireworks to create disjointed rollovers and dropdown menus.
Click on picture for a larger image.
Have a great week!
MD
Sorry for the late post this week. I was very busy with the school play all weekend. Below is the schedule for the week, as well as grades for the first week of the 4th quarter.
8th grade computers
We will be working on typing lessons out of the textbook and focusing on form and accuracy.
Business concepts
Test over budgeting on Thursday. All homework will be completed in class.
Web page 2
Continuing using Fireworks to create disjointed rollovers and dropdown menus.
Click on picture for a larger image.
Have a great week!
MD
Monday, March 15, 2010
3rd Quarter Grades
Above are the 3rd quarter grades for 1st, 2nd, and 7th hours.
To elaborate on the work for business concepts this week, students will be creating a budget in class. Chapter study guides will be due on Friday at the end of the hour. They will have time to finish them in class, as well. So, there shouldn't be any take home work to do this week.
Have a good week!
MD
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Grades and schedule for week of March 15-19
Hi everyone,
Sorry for the delay with posting grades. I decided to wait and post after I was finished with quarter grades. I will have quarter grades for 1st and 2nd hours posted on Monday of next week. For 5th, 6th, and 9th hours, the grades posted below are 3rd quarter grades. For 7th hour, the grades below are current, but we are finishing a big project this week which I will grade before figuring quarter grades. I will post them as soon as they are done.
Here is the schedule for the upcoming week:
8th grade computers
A new group of students starts this week. We will start with the homerow and go from there.
Business concepts
We are continuing our chapter on budgeting. No homework or tests this week.
Web page 2
We will start using the program Fireworks to create different types of interactive images.
I think that's all for this week. Click on the picture of the grades for a larger version.
MD
Sorry for the delay with posting grades. I decided to wait and post after I was finished with quarter grades. I will have quarter grades for 1st and 2nd hours posted on Monday of next week. For 5th, 6th, and 9th hours, the grades posted below are 3rd quarter grades. For 7th hour, the grades below are current, but we are finishing a big project this week which I will grade before figuring quarter grades. I will post them as soon as they are done.
Here is the schedule for the upcoming week:
8th grade computers
A new group of students starts this week. We will start with the homerow and go from there.
Business concepts
We are continuing our chapter on budgeting. No homework or tests this week.
Web page 2
We will start using the program Fireworks to create different types of interactive images.
I think that's all for this week. Click on the picture of the grades for a larger version.
MD
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Week of March 8-12
Hi everyone,
It's hard to believe, but the end of 3rd quarter is this Friday. I'll be grading this weekend, and will post updated grades on Monday. Here is the schedule for the week:
8th grade computers
Reviewing content from the quarter, including proofreading marks and letter/memo setup. The end of quarter test will be on Thursday.
Business concepts
We will review taxes on Monday and take a test on Tuesday. I will also grade chapter notes that day. Next, we will start a chapter on budgeting.
Web page 2
We will continue working on the Dreamweaver review project.
That's it for this week. I will post grades in the next couple of days.
MD
It's hard to believe, but the end of 3rd quarter is this Friday. I'll be grading this weekend, and will post updated grades on Monday. Here is the schedule for the week:
8th grade computers
Reviewing content from the quarter, including proofreading marks and letter/memo setup. The end of quarter test will be on Thursday.
Business concepts
We will review taxes on Monday and take a test on Tuesday. I will also grade chapter notes that day. Next, we will start a chapter on budgeting.
Web page 2
We will continue working on the Dreamweaver review project.
That's it for this week. I will post grades in the next couple of days.
MD
Friday, February 26, 2010
Week of March 1-5
Hi everyone,
Here is the schedule for the upcoming week. Grades are below.
8th grade computers
Continuing to type letters and beginning the review process. Only two more weeks left until the end of the quarter and this class.
Business concepts
Continuing learning about taxes. All homework should be completed in class this week and no tests are planned.
Web page 2
Students will start a project which involves all of the Dreamweaver concepts we have learned thus far.
Grades 2/26/2010 (click to enlarge)
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Here is the schedule for the upcoming week. Grades are below.
8th grade computers
Continuing to type letters and beginning the review process. Only two more weeks left until the end of the quarter and this class.
Business concepts
Continuing learning about taxes. All homework should be completed in class this week and no tests are planned.
Web page 2
Students will start a project which involves all of the Dreamweaver concepts we have learned thus far.
Grades 2/26/2010 (click to enlarge)
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Week of February 22-26
Hi everyone,
Here is this week's schedule. I'll post grades later in the week.
8th grade computers
Continue typing memos and introduce personal-business letters.
Business concepts
Test on Monday over careers. We will begin discussing taxes on Tuesday. All homework should be completed in class this week.
Web page 2
Begin using timelines in Dreamweaver
I think that's it for now. Have a great week!
MD
Here is this week's schedule. I'll post grades later in the week.
8th grade computers
Continue typing memos and introduce personal-business letters.
Business concepts
Test on Monday over careers. We will begin discussing taxes on Tuesday. All homework should be completed in class this week.
Web page 2
Begin using timelines in Dreamweaver
I think that's it for now. Have a great week!
MD
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Grades: February 18, 2010
Sorry for the delay. Here are grades as of 2/18. Click the image for a larger version.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Week of February 15-19
Hi everyone,
I have a huge amount of grading to work on over the long weekend, so I will post grades sometime Tuesday or Wednesday after I have entered that information. Here is the overview of this week's schedule:
8th grade computers
Introducing and typing memos all week.
Business concepts
Finishing up chapter 9 over careers. The study guide packet will be due at the beginning of the hour on Thursday. We will review on Friday and have a test over the chapter on Monday.
Web page 2
Students will be working on an individual project using AP elements.
I think that is all for this week. I will get grades posted as soon as possible. Have a good one!
MD
I have a huge amount of grading to work on over the long weekend, so I will post grades sometime Tuesday or Wednesday after I have entered that information. Here is the overview of this week's schedule:
8th grade computers
Introducing and typing memos all week.
Business concepts
Finishing up chapter 9 over careers. The study guide packet will be due at the beginning of the hour on Thursday. We will review on Friday and have a test over the chapter on Monday.
Web page 2
Students will be working on an individual project using AP elements.
I think that is all for this week. I will get grades posted as soon as possible. Have a good one!
MD
Saturday, February 6, 2010
February 8-2
Hi everyone,
Here is the upcoming week's schedule:
8th grade computers
Finishing up lessons out of the book this week. Next, we will move on to typing actual documents.
Business concepts
We will start a chapter about careers and finding a job this week. We will cover how to fill out applications, go on interviews, and behave while on the job. All work this week will be completed in class. No test this week.
Web page 2
We will begin a chapter about AP elements and students will create a website for a museum using these elements.
Grades are below. Click the picture for a larger version. I did not include junior high grades, as midterms will be sent home on Tuesday. Have a great week!
MD
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Week of February 1-5
Hi everyone,
Here is a brief overview of the coming week followed by the grades. Click on the picture of the grades to see a larger version.
8th grade computers
Continuing to type lessons out of the book.
Business concepts
Test over chapter 15 on Wednesday. Notes will also be collected that day.
Web page
Students will be working on creating a store website using templates.
I think that's all for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Monday, January 25, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Week of January 25-29
Hi everyone,
Having been gone two days this past week, I am a bit behind on grading. I will be grading over the weekend and posting current grades here on Monday afternoon. Here is the planned schedule for this week.
8th grade computers
Continuing typing lessons from the book.
Business concepts
Continuing with consumer protection chapter. Study guides will be due on Friday. I am planning on a test on Wednesday, February 3.
Web page 2
Introducing web page templates and cascading style sheets.
I think that is all for this week. Have a great rest of the weekend!
MD
Having been gone two days this past week, I am a bit behind on grading. I will be grading over the weekend and posting current grades here on Monday afternoon. Here is the planned schedule for this week.
8th grade computers
Continuing typing lessons from the book.
Business concepts
Continuing with consumer protection chapter. Study guides will be due on Friday. I am planning on a test on Wednesday, February 3.
Web page 2
Introducing web page templates and cascading style sheets.
I think that is all for this week. Have a great rest of the weekend!
MD
Monday, January 18, 2010
Week of January 19-22
Hi everyone. First, I'm going to post the grades for all classes. Grades are organized by student number. Business concepts grades include the test taken on Friday.
1st hour
2nd hour
5th hour
6th hour
7th hour
I'm still experimenting with ways to display the grades, but this should work for now. We have a short week, due to MLK day. I will not be at school Tuesday due to a conference and again on Thursday when I chaperone a field trip. After that, I hopefully won't have to be out again for awhile.
8th grade computers
Continuing typing lessons out of the book. Taking timings to see if speed has improved.
Business concepts
Beginning a chapter on consumer rights and responsibilities. While I am out Tuesday and Thursday, students will create a Powerpoint about identify theft using information they find on their Internet. They may work alone or with a partner. On Wednesday and Friday, we will begin notes for the chapter.
Web page 2
Students will design their own form using the techniques we have learned in this chapter. Next, we will start a chapter about templates.
I think that's all for the upcoming week. Let me know if you have any questions.
MD
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Schedule edit for business concepts
I usually try to avoid making changes to the planned schedule during the week, so that students/parents only need to check in once per week. But, I have decided to have a test over chapter 1 in business concepts this Friday, January 15. I forgot we will be out of school Monday for MLK day and don't want to test over the material after a 3-day weekend. Just wanted to make everyone aware of the change.
MD
MD
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Week of January 11-15
Hi everyone! I'm starting up the blog again for this semester's classes. Because of snow days, I have only seen students two days this semester. I'm planning to post grades on the blog this semester, but so far, I don't have any to post. Here's a quick run-down of the schedule for this week.
8th grade computers
Typing lessons out of the book. Reviewing all keys on the keyboard and focusing on accuracy.
Business concepts
Covering a chapter on consumers and their role in the economy. We will discuss smart buying decisions, different types of economies, and supply vs. demand. All notes taken in class will be graded when we have a test. No tests scheduled for this week.
Web page 2
We will begin in Dreamweaver, learning how to create forms for user feedback on web pages.
I think that's all for this week. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me mdunn@fayette.k12.il.us
MD
8th grade computers
Typing lessons out of the book. Reviewing all keys on the keyboard and focusing on accuracy.
Business concepts
Covering a chapter on consumers and their role in the economy. We will discuss smart buying decisions, different types of economies, and supply vs. demand. All notes taken in class will be graded when we have a test. No tests scheduled for this week.
Web page 2
We will begin in Dreamweaver, learning how to create forms for user feedback on web pages.
I think that's all for this week. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me mdunn@fayette.k12.il.us
MD
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