On this day in History: 

DAILY LOG: I update each morning before school. Therefore, as is often the case in teaching, I don't get as far as I have planned. For this I apologize (most disruptions to the regular schedule are rarely my fault). I will also be updating the previous day's lesson plans each morning to reflect this. Feel free to email me with any questions.

Friday, November 6th:

1st and 4th period do not meet today due to visit to OCHS and the Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall at Moreland Park.  No assignment.

2,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 4 section 4 review.  Due Monday.  The Chapter 4 TEST will be Thursday, November 12th.

Thursday, November 5th:

1st period, 8th grade History: We scored the chapter 4 section 3 review.  No assignment.

2,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Viewed United Streaming: "Living in Ancient Greece."  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Scored the chapter 5 test and began reading and discussion of chapter 6 (Confirmed in the Church), pages 52 and 53.

Wednesday, November 4th:

1st period, 8th grade History: Chapter 4 section 3 review.  Due Thursday.

2,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 4 section 4 (The Age of Pericles).  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Chapter 5 TEST today.  No assignment.

Tuesday, November 3rd:

1st period, 8th grade History: We scored the chapter 4 section 2 review.  We then had reading and discussion of chapter 4 section 3 (France and Britain Clash pp. 116-119).

2,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: We scored the chapter 4 section 3 review.  I allowed them to visit the library with the 15 minutes remaining in class.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Day two of the chapter 5 TEST review.  TEST is tomorrow, November 4th.

Monday, November 2nd:

1st period, 8th grade History: I assigned the chapter 4 section 2 review.  Due Tuesday.

2,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: I assigned the chapter 4 section 3 review.  Due Tuesday.  The chapter 4 TEST will be Thursday, November 12th.

4th period, 8th grade History: Chapter 5 TEST review.  TEST is Wednesday, November 4th.

Friday, October 30th:

1st period, 8th grade History: Completed reading and discussion of chapter 4 section 2.  No assignment.

2,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 4 section 3 (The Persian Wars).  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Mr. Steve Hohman visited and discussed his mission trip to Jamaica this past summer.  No assignment.

Thursday, October 29th:

1st period, reading and discussion of chapter 4 section 2.  We didn't finish reading the section.  We will complete that tomorrow.

2,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: We scored the chapter 4 section 2 review.  I introduced section 3 (The Persian Wars).  No assignment.  The chapter 4 TEST will be Thursday, November 12th.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: I assigned the chapter 5 TEST written review.  Due Monday, November 2nd.

Wednesday, October 28th:

1st period, 8th grade History: Mrs. McCormick came to give her Red Ribbon Week lesson about avoiding the abuse of drugs and alcohol.  No assignment.

2,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 4 section 2 review was assigned.  Due Thursday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: See Tuesday's lesson for this...

Tuesday, October 27th:

1st period, 8th grade History: Chapter 4 section 1 review.  Due Thursday.

2,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: We completed reading and discussion of chapter 4 section 2 (pages 128-130) on Ancient Athens.  I showed them a 5 minute video (United Streaming) on the Spartan Warrior.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: 1/2 the class went to the library to work on the Confirmation Saint Semi-finals worksheet (due Tuesday) and the other half finished up chapter 5 with me.  Tomorrow we will flip-flop.  Chapter 5 TEST will be Wednesdsy, November 4th.

Monday, October 26th:

1st period, 8th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 4 section 1 (Agriculture and Commerce in the Colonies), pages 100 - 106.  No assignment.

2,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: We scored the chapter 4 section 1 review.  Reading and discussion of chapter 4 section 2 (pages 125 - 127).  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Reading and discussion of the Theological Virtues and the Cardinal Moral Virtues (pages 42 - 44).  No assignment.

Friday, October 16th:

1st period, 8th grade History: I scored the chapter 4 vocabulary and allowed them to read AR or visit the library to take AR tests.  Have a safe and happy Fall Break.

2,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 4 section 1 review was assigned.  Due Monday, October 26th.  I strongly suggested finishing it in class was preferable to having to do it over the break.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: We wrote letters to pastors today in preparation for "Priesthood Sunday" which is October 25th.  The letters will be mailed out to the parishs next week. 

CLASS RULES:

1. Let me do my job.  Parents may be contacted if student behavior prohibits this.

2. If it's not yours, LEAVE IT ALONE.  Afternoon detentions can be assigned as a consequence.

3. Throwing objects in my room is strictly prohibited. The trash can is not placed in my room for basketball practice.  Afternoon detentions can be assigned as a consequence.

OTHER INFORMATION:

4. Behavior that disturbs the learning of others, unexcused absences, habitual tardiness, or continuing refusal to be in uniform will result in an Unsatisfactory Effort grade. Continued defiance of the rules will harm your class average as well. Nothing upsets me more than one person ruining a class for the other 28 people in the room.

5. Trips to office to use phone are for emergencies ONLY. No exceptions.

6. ALWAYS bring your text, notebook, and pen to class. No exceptions, no excuses.

7. Be seated and ready to work when the tardy bell rings.  Afternoon detentions can be assigned for frequent tardiness.

8. Christ is in every one of us. Be kind and patient with others!

HOMEWORK POLICY:

1st day (due date): If work is missing 50% of assignment score is deducted w/o a parental note as to why the work could not be completed.

2nd day: No excuse is accepted. 10% is awarded as your score if it is turned in.  If students are consistently not turning in work parents can be contacted. 

3rd day: No points.  Grade entered as a 0%. 

Almost without exception I allow enough time in class for work to be completed.  Often, students are allowed to work with a partner in order to complete these assignments.  Therefore I don't cut students much slack for missing or incomplete work.

EXCEPTIONS: Students missing one day will have a two day grace period to hand in missing work.

In the event of extended absences a time frame will be set up between me and the student/parent as to when the missing assignments are to be turned in.