Hi everyone,
As grades are now available to parents on STI Online, I won't be posting them here any longer. If you have any questions about accessing grades through STI, please contact the office.
This will be my last post for the semester. A quick note before I do the weekly schedule:
In Computers 1, Business Concepts 1, and Business Law on Monday, December 19 I will pass back all chapter tests. We will correct them and discuss what will be on the final exam. We will continue to review on Tuesday. These tests must be returned to me on the day of the final exam. If tests are not returned, the final exam grade will only be worth 50% of the earned score.
Any student in any class who would like his/her old tests back early just needs to ask. I've found that most students don't study until right before the final so I delay handing them back. But, I'd be happy to hand them back early to anyone who asks.
Computers 1
We will continue working on project 3 activities in Excel. There will not be a test over this chapter.
Business Concepts 1
On Monday, we will cover section 19.4. Study guides for chapter 19 will be due on Tuesday. We will grade these in class and review the chapter. On Wednesday, we will take a test over chapter 19 and I will collect notes. On Thursday and Friday, students will work with a partner on Powerpoints reviewing important concepts from the semester.
Business Math
We will continue working on review guides and activities over chapters 1-4 to prepare for the final exam. These will be turned in for homework points.
Business Law
This week, students will prepare for debates. They will pick topics and prepare Monday-Wednesday. On Thursday and Friday the debates will take place.
I think that's it for this semester. Have a wonderful break. Happy holidays!
MD
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Week of December 5 - 9
Hi everyone,
I've been grading this weekend and will post grades sometime on Monday. We have two weeks and exam week before the end of the semester.
I have decided to give all of my classes a fun extra credit assignment. I've never given extra credit that didn't relate the subject of the class, but decided to make an exception. On Tuesday, December 6, I'm turning 30 (gasp!). That day, if a student wears a t-shirt made for my birthday, I will give him/her 15 extra credit points. Some suggestions from students were: RIP Mrs. Dunn's Twenties, It's All Downhill from Here, etc. Doesn't have to be anything elaborate (just a plain T with markers would be fine) but it does have to be worn all day.
Ok, on to the schedule for this week:
Computers 1
We will start working through Excel Project 3 together. This a long project and will probably take several days. On Friday, we are having a December birthday party. Almost half of the students in the class have birthdays in December, so we decided to celebrate this strange coincidence.
Business Concepts 1
On Monday, we will take notes over sections 3 and 4. Study guides for these sections will be due on Tuesday. We will grade them in class and review the chapter. On Wednesday, we will have a test over chapter 18 and I will collect notes. On Thursday and Friday, we will begin chapter 19.
Business Math
In this class, we are all experiencing some frustration. I'm frustrated at students copying each others' work and they are frustrated about not understanding some of the concepts. So, at least for the remainder of the semester, no work will be taken home. All homework will be done individually in class with my help. I haven't figured out the best way to keep the copying from happening, but maybe this will help.
This week, we are going to continue going over chapter 4, sections 6-8 with the quiz on Tuesday or Wednesday. Then, we will start reviewing for the final exam.
Business Law
We are going to start chapter 8 on Monday and take a test over the chapter on Friday. It's a quick one! I will also collect notes on Friday. There shouldn't be any outside homework.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
I've been grading this weekend and will post grades sometime on Monday. We have two weeks and exam week before the end of the semester.
I have decided to give all of my classes a fun extra credit assignment. I've never given extra credit that didn't relate the subject of the class, but decided to make an exception. On Tuesday, December 6, I'm turning 30 (gasp!). That day, if a student wears a t-shirt made for my birthday, I will give him/her 15 extra credit points. Some suggestions from students were: RIP Mrs. Dunn's Twenties, It's All Downhill from Here, etc. Doesn't have to be anything elaborate (just a plain T with markers would be fine) but it does have to be worn all day.
Ok, on to the schedule for this week:
Computers 1
We will start working through Excel Project 3 together. This a long project and will probably take several days. On Friday, we are having a December birthday party. Almost half of the students in the class have birthdays in December, so we decided to celebrate this strange coincidence.
Business Concepts 1
On Monday, we will take notes over sections 3 and 4. Study guides for these sections will be due on Tuesday. We will grade them in class and review the chapter. On Wednesday, we will have a test over chapter 18 and I will collect notes. On Thursday and Friday, we will begin chapter 19.
Business Math
In this class, we are all experiencing some frustration. I'm frustrated at students copying each others' work and they are frustrated about not understanding some of the concepts. So, at least for the remainder of the semester, no work will be taken home. All homework will be done individually in class with my help. I haven't figured out the best way to keep the copying from happening, but maybe this will help.
This week, we are going to continue going over chapter 4, sections 6-8 with the quiz on Tuesday or Wednesday. Then, we will start reviewing for the final exam.
Business Law
We are going to start chapter 8 on Monday and take a test over the chapter on Friday. It's a quick one! I will also collect notes on Friday. There shouldn't be any outside homework.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Week of November 28 - December 2
Hi everyone,
We are in the final stretch of the first semester. There are three full weeks left of class and a week of reviewing and final exams.
Here is the schedule for this week:
Computers 1
We will continue working through projects in Excel from project 2 of the textbook. Depending on how smoothly everything goes, there may be a test over the project on Friday. If not, it will be early the following week.
Business Concepts 1
We will start chapter 18 over credit on Monday. We will complete activities and take notes in class. Sections 1 and 2 study guides will be due on Friday.
Business Math
We will cover section 4.8 on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday and Thursday we will review sections 6 through 8 of chapter 4 and on Friday we will have a quiz over those sections.
Business Law
On Monday, we will review chapter 6 and we will take a test over the chapter on Tuesday. I will also collect notes that day. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 7. There should be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week's schedule. Have a good one.
MD
We are in the final stretch of the first semester. There are three full weeks left of class and a week of reviewing and final exams.
Here is the schedule for this week:
Computers 1
We will continue working through projects in Excel from project 2 of the textbook. Depending on how smoothly everything goes, there may be a test over the project on Friday. If not, it will be early the following week.
Business Concepts 1
We will start chapter 18 over credit on Monday. We will complete activities and take notes in class. Sections 1 and 2 study guides will be due on Friday.
Business Math
We will cover section 4.8 on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday and Thursday we will review sections 6 through 8 of chapter 4 and on Friday we will have a quiz over those sections.
Business Law
On Monday, we will review chapter 6 and we will take a test over the chapter on Tuesday. I will also collect notes that day. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 7. There should be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week's schedule. Have a good one.
MD
Monday, November 21, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Week of November 21 - 23
Hi everyone,
We have a short week this week. I have been grading all weekend and will post updated grades sometime on Monday. These grades will include all assignments/tests from second quarter.
Here is the schedule for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue work on creating spreadsheets in Excel from project 2 of the book.
Business Concepts 1
We will watch a movie titled Maxed Out about the danger of using credit cards.
Business Math
We will begin covering sections 6-8 of chapter 4. There will be homework on Monday and Tuesday.
Business Law
We will continue covering chapter 6 over contract law. Study guides will be due on Wednesday.
Have a great Thanksgiving everyone. Check back tomorrow for grades.
MD
We have a short week this week. I have been grading all weekend and will post updated grades sometime on Monday. These grades will include all assignments/tests from second quarter.
Here is the schedule for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue work on creating spreadsheets in Excel from project 2 of the book.
Business Concepts 1
We will watch a movie titled Maxed Out about the danger of using credit cards.
Business Math
We will begin covering sections 6-8 of chapter 4. There will be homework on Monday and Tuesday.
Business Law
We will continue covering chapter 6 over contract law. Study guides will be due on Wednesday.
Have a great Thanksgiving everyone. Check back tomorrow for grades.
MD
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Week of November 14 - 18
Hi everyone,
The school will be sending out progress reports at the beginning of this week. So, I will not be posting grades. I will be at a doctor's appointment Monday and at a workshop on Tuesday, so this week's schedule may change a bit, if all does not goes as planned with the substitute.
Here is the approximate schedule for the week:
Computers 1
Students will continue working on Excel - Project 2 activities. There will be no test this week.
Business Concepts 1
Students will work on checking packets on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, I will answer any questions they may have encountered while I was gone. Students will be able to take their packets home and they will be due on Thursday. Most students will have finished everything in class. On Wednesday and Thursday, we will review the chapter and on Friday, we will have a test over checking accounts.
Business Math
Students will work on review assignments this week. Worksheet packets are due at the end of the hour on Monday, and Monday's book assignment is due at the end of the hour on Tuesday. There will also be an extra credit assignment offered on Tuesday. I'm planning to have a test over sections 1-4 of chapter 4 on Thursday.
Business Law
Students will complete a writing assignment over the movie A Civil Action on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 6, which introduces contract law. There will not be any outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
The school will be sending out progress reports at the beginning of this week. So, I will not be posting grades. I will be at a doctor's appointment Monday and at a workshop on Tuesday, so this week's schedule may change a bit, if all does not goes as planned with the substitute.
Here is the approximate schedule for the week:
Computers 1
Students will continue working on Excel - Project 2 activities. There will be no test this week.
Business Concepts 1
Students will work on checking packets on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, I will answer any questions they may have encountered while I was gone. Students will be able to take their packets home and they will be due on Thursday. Most students will have finished everything in class. On Wednesday and Thursday, we will review the chapter and on Friday, we will have a test over checking accounts.
Business Math
Students will work on review assignments this week. Worksheet packets are due at the end of the hour on Monday, and Monday's book assignment is due at the end of the hour on Tuesday. There will also be an extra credit assignment offered on Tuesday. I'm planning to have a test over sections 1-4 of chapter 4 on Thursday.
Business Law
Students will complete a writing assignment over the movie A Civil Action on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, we will start chapter 6, which introduces contract law. There will not be any outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
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