DAILY LOG: I update each afternoon at the end of 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.

Last Week of School:

1st period, 7th grade History: Monday - Reading and discussion of chapter 15 sections 2 and 3.  Tuesday - Career Cruising Lab, day three.  Wednesday - Continued reading and discussion of chapter 15 sections 2 and 3.  Thursday - Chapter 15 sections 1 and 2 review.  Due Friday.  Friday - Take up section review.  Chapter 15 oral TEST review.  TEST will be Monday, May 21st.  Monday, May 21st: Chapter 15 sections 1,2,3 TEST.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Monday - Civil War Quiz Two Notes.  Quiz will be Thursday, May 17th.  Tuesday - Complete notes for the Civil War Quiz Two.  Wednesday - Class did not meet due to Awards Day.  Thursday - Civil War Quiz Two.  No assignment.  Friday - Class did not meet due to Graduation Practice.

3rd and 5th periods, 7th grade History: Monday - Chapter 15 sections 2 and 3 review.  Due Tuesday.  Tuesday - Score the chapter 15 sections 2 and 3 review.  No assignment.  Wednesday - Class cut short (3rd period) but we went over the expectations for the Bibliography assignment (in both 3rd and 5th).  Then students made out a bibliography using any five books from my classroom.  They are to take this home and type it up for Monday.  Begin the chapter 15 sections 1,2,3 TEST review.  Thursday - Complete the chapter 15 section 1,2,3 TEST review.  TEST is Friday, May 18th.  Friday - Chapter 15 sections 1,2,3 TEST.  Bibliography is due Monday, May 21st.

4th period, 8th grade History: Monday - Chapter 19 TEST review.  TEST will be Tuesday, May 15th.  Tuesday - Chapter 19 TEST.  No assignment.  Wednesday - Unit 5 review assigned.  Due Thursday.  Thursday - Score Unit 5 review and go over essays for Friday's Unit TEST.  Friday - Unit 5 TEST.  No assignment.

6th period, 7th grade History: Monday - Chapter 15 sections 2 and 3 review.  Due Tuesday.  Tuesday - Score chapter 15 sections 2 and 3 review.  No assignment.  Wednesday - Begin chapter 15 TEST review.  Thursday - Complete chapter 15 TEST review.  TEST will be Monday, May 21st.  Friday - Class does not meet due to AR Field Day.  Monday, May 21st - Chapter 15 sections 1,2,3 TEST.  No assignment.

Friday, May 11th:

1st period, 7th grade History: Chapter 15 section 1 review.  Due Monday.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Civil War Quiz Two.  No assignment.

3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Complete reading and discussion of chapter 15 sections 2 and 3.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Score chapter 19 review.  Begin chapter 19 TEST review if there is time.  Test will be Thursday, May 17th.

Thursday, May 10th:

1st period, 7th grade History:  Day two of Career Cruising in Computer Lab.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Continued review for Friday's Civil War Quiz.

3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: United Streaming video, "Arms in Action: Castles and Sieges."  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Complete reading and discussion of chapter 19.  Assign activities and review work from pages 257-262.  Due Friday.

Wednesday, May 9th:

1st period, 7th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 15 section 1 (see 3,5,6 periods for Monday, May 7th).  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Begin review work for Civil War Unit Quiz One.  The first 31 terms of the vocabulary is what I will draw the quiz material from.  Quiz will be Friday, May 11th.

3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Continue reading and discussion of chapter 15 sections 2 and 3.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Continue with reading and discussion of Blest Are We chapter 19.  No assignment.

Tuesday, May 8th:

1st period, 7th grade History: Mrs. McCormick will begin the "Career Cruising" lessons in the Computer Lab today.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Score the Civil War Unit vocabulary.  Begin discussion of Abolition and the Abolitionist movement, the road to the Civil War beginning with the Missouri Compromise and ending with Fort Sumter.

3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Continue reading and discussion of chapter 15 section 2.  Topics include England, France, Eastern Europe and Russia in the Middle Ages, the revival of Trade and the growth of cities and towns.  Two clips, United Streaming, "Medieval Smiths" and "Medieval Weaponry and Armor" will be shown (total for both clips is 11 minutes).

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Begin reading and discussion of Blest Are We chapter 19 (pages 251-262).  Topics include: Human Dignity, Moral Struggles, the Gaudium et Spes ("Joy and Hope"), Pacem in Terris ("Peace on Earth"), and Evangelium Vitae ("The Gospel of Life").  No assignment.

Monday, May 7th:

1st period, 7th grade History: Assign the chapter 15 vocabulary.  51 terms (after adding: Battle of Hastings, Edward I, Philip IV, Crusades, "Song of Roland," and heretics).

2nd period, 8th grade History: Complete the Civil War vocabulary today.  Due at the end of the period (assigned on Thursday).

3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Score the chapter 15 section 1 review.  Begin reading and discussion of chapter 15 section 2 (Feudalism).  Topics include: Feudal society, the Manor System, and improvements in farming.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: I have several makeup tests to give today.  I will allow students to read or visit the library while I monitor the makeup tests.  No assignment.

Friday, May 4th: Today the 8th graders will be on their Religion Retreat!

1st period, 7th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 10 section 1 (pages 512-521).  What isn't read in class will need to be read at home before Monday, May 7th.

3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 10 section 1 review.  Due Monday.

Thursday, May 3rd:

1st period, 7th grade History: Score the chapter 10 Test.  I will give them the time remaining after Mass as AR reading.  Last day to take AR tests is Tuesday, May 15th.  No assignment, although I will remind them that the chapter 15 vocabulary will be assigned tomorrow.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Civil War Unit vocabulary assigned.  49 terms.  If they work quietly today I will give them time tomorrow to complete the terms.  Otherwise they will be due Friday morning.  Their choice.

3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Continued reading and discussion of chapter 15 section 1 (pages 512-521).  I will also show them the short video on the changing face of Europe over a 1,000 year period (political boundaries).  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Chapter 18 TEST.  No assignment.

Wednesday, May 2nd:

1st period, 7th grade History: Chapter 10 TEST.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Quiz over pages 307-327 today.  No assignment.

3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 15 section 1 (pages 512-521).  Topics include: Geography of Europe, Rise of the Franks, Charlemagne, The Vikings, The Holy Roman Empire, Pope Gregory VII and the Rise of the Catholic Church.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Chapter 18 review.  TEST over chapter 18 will be Thursday, May 3rd.

Tuesday, May 1st:

1st period, 7th grade History: Classroom Jeopardy review for tomorrow's chapter 10 TEST.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Classroom review for tomorrow's quiz over pages 307-327 vocabulary.

3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Score chapter 15 vocabulary and chapter 10 test.  Begin the introduction of chapter 15 (The Middle Ages).  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Relgion: Complete reading and discussion of chapter 18.  TEST over chapter 18 will be Thursday of this week.

Monday, April 30th:

1st period, 7th grade History: Day two of the chapter 10 TEST review.  TEST will be Wednesday, May 2nd.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Score the vocabulary review and the enrichment activity for chapters 11 and 12 (for 1815-1860 Unit).  No assignment.  Quiz over pages 307-327 on Wednesday.

3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Assign chapter 15 vocabulary.  Pages 512-558.  48 terms including the additional terms: (section 3 - Battle of Hastings, Edward I, Philip IV, crusades) and (section 4 - Song of Roland and heretics).  Due Tuesday

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Continue reading and discussion of Liturgical Renewal with emphasis on Vatican II.  No assignment.

Friday, April 27th:

1st period, 7th grade History: Score the chapter 10 section 3 review.  Begin the Chapter 10 TEST review.  TEST will be Wednesday, May 2nd.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Score packets and vocabulary from last three days (they have not met with me due to ITBS testing.  Begin quiz review.  TEST over the Industrial Revolution, Technology of 19th century, and Infrastructure of 19th century America will be Tuesday, May 1st.

3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 10 TEST today.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Begin reading and discussion of "Blest Are We" chapter 18 (pages 238-250).  Topics include: The Renewal of the Liturgy, Sacramental and Liturgical Renewal, Holy Orders, Vatican II Renewal, and Liturgical ministry.  No assignment.  TEST over chapter 18 will be Thursday, May 3rd.

Thursday, April 26th:

1,3 periods, 7th grade History: Does not meet due to ITBS testing.  3rd period will only meet for about 15 minutes.  No assignment.  3rd period has a TEST over chapter 10 on Friday, April 27th.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Review packets distributed.  Topics include: Immigration 1820-1860, The development of the modern political parties (Republican and Democrat), and a timeline showing the development of the rights of women in the mid-1800s.  Due Friday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: I have four makeup tests to give from yesterday.  I will administer the tests in my room.  The other students will have an opportunity to read AR.  Last day to take AR tests for the 4th quarter will be Tuesday, May 15th.  No assignment.

5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Classroom Jeopardy review for Friday's chapter 10 TEST.

Wednesday, April 25th:

1,3 periods, do not meet due to ITBS testing.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Collect the vocabulary sheets from yesterday.  Distribute the Vocabulary activities for the following chapters: 10, 11, 12, 13.  Due Thursday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Chapter 17 TEST.  No assignment.

5, 6 periods, 7th grade History: Standardized Test Prep practice.  Today we will cover Making inferences, Map Scale, Drawing Conclustions, Generalizations, and Analyzing Statistics.  No assignment.

Tuesday, April 24th:

1,3 periods, do not meet due to ITBS testing.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Score Quiz 1.  Distribute vocabulary and essays questions for part two of the 1815-1860 unit.  Topics include: Industrial Revolution, Technology and Inventions, Internal Improvements in mid-1800s.  Due Wednesday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Day two of the chapter 17 TEST review.  TEST is tomorrow.

5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Continue with Standardized Test prep activities.  Topics include: Classifying Facts and Details, Interpreting Diagrams, Making Inferences, and Reading a Map Scale.  No assignment.

Monday, April 23rd:

1st period, 7th grade History: ITBS Practice Test.  This will take up first period only.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Quiz over the first set of vocabulary terms and essays for History 1815-1860 unit.  Topics for this quiz include: Jacksonian Democracy, Western Expansion, and Immigration in the mid-1800s.

3rd period, 7th grade History: Classroom Jeopardy.  The class will not meet throughout the week due to ITBS testing so our final TEST review for chapter 10 will be today.  TEST is Friday, April 27th.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Score the chapter 17 review (pages 235, 237, 238).  Begin the chapter 17 TEST review.  TEST will be Wednesday, April 25th.

5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Standardized Test prep activities.  Topics include: Time Lines, Interpreting Charts and Tables, Indentifying Main Ideas.  No assignment.

Friday, April 20th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 10 TEST review.  TEST will be Friday, April 27th.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Score vocabulary and short answer questions for History: 1815-1860.  Quiz over this material will be on Monday, April 23rd.

4th period, 8th grade Relgion: Complete reading and discussion of chapter 17, Modern Ecumenical Councils and assign the chapter review (pages 235, 237, 238).  TEST will be Wednesday, April 25th.

Thursday, April 19th:

1st period, 7th grade History: Chapter 10 section 3 review.  Due Friday.

2nd, 3rd, and 4th will not meet due to Rainbow Mass at the Sportscenter.

5th period, 7th grade History: Shortened class due to Rainbow Mass.  I'll give them time to go to the library and read AR.

6th period, 7th grade History: Students will be given several paragraphs to read.  They will then fill out a questionaire that demonstrates they can find the main idea, and supporting ideas in the paragraphs.  Readings will be History based.

Wednesday, April 18th:

1st period, 7th grade History: Cog AT testing day three.  Testing begins at 8:30 and runs until 10:04.  Students will then go to 3rd period.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Assign vocabulary for the History Unit: 1815-1860.  Terms are provided, students will define these terms on the sheets provided and answer the short answer questions that are on the back.  Topics for this quiz include: Jacksonian Democracy, Western Expansion, and Immigration in the mid-1800s.

3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Score the chapter 10 section 3 review.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Relgion: Continue reading and discussion of chapter 17, Modern Ecumenical Councils.

Tuesday, April 17th:

1st period, 7th grade History: Cog AT testing day two.  Testing begins at 8:30 and runs until 10:04.  Students will then go to 3rd period.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Chapter 9 TEST.  No assignment.

3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 10 section 3 review.  Due Wednesday.  Students will be allowed to work in groups and will have the entire period to complete this assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Begin reading and discussion of chapter 17, "Modern Ecumenical Councils."  No assignment.

Monday, April 16th:

1st period, 7th grade History: Begin Cog AT testing.  Cog AT Practice Test today.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Day two of the chapter 9 TEST review.  TEST will be Tuesday.

3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: We will discuss reading strategies and how to find the main idea in paragraphs.  This is a quick review of discussions we have had already this year.  But since standardized testing is beginning it needs to be reviewed.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Score the UNIT 4 TEST.  Introduce chapter 17 "Modern Ecumenical Councils" (pages 227-238).  Topics include: Resolving Conflicts, The Council of Trent and other Councils, The Parable of the Sower, and the Sacred Tradition of the Church.  No assignment.

Friday, April 13th:

1st period, 7th grade History:  Complete Cog AT/ITBS answer sheets (Name, Rank, Serial Number, etc.) in preparation for testing next week.  THEN we will read and discuss chapter 10 section 3 as stated for 3rd, 5th, and 6th periods below.  No assignment.

3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 10 section 3 (pages 358-364).  Topics include: The Spread of Christian Ideas, The Byzantine Church, Conflicts between the Roman and Byzantine Churches, Christianity in Early Europe.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Score the chapter 9 section 4 review.  Begin the Chapter 9 TEST review.  TEST will be Tuesday, April 17th.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: UNIT 4 TEST.  No assignment.

Thursday, April 12th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Scored the chapter 10 section 2 review.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Today we had a "Star Spangled Banner" project.  We outlined the dimensions of the Battle flag that flew over Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore that inspired Francis Scott Key to write what would become our National Anthem.  No assignment.  [for the curious, the flag was 42 ft. long and 30 ft. high.  The blue canton was 19' X 16'.  Each of the 15 stars were two feet tall and each stripe was a little over 2 ft. wide.  This flag had 15 stars and 15 stripes and was hand made by four women.]

4th period, 8th grade Religion: AR reading today.  No assignment.

Wednesday, April 11th:

1st period, 7th grade History: Chapter 10 section 2 review.  Due Thursday.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Chapter 9 section 4 review.  Due Thursday.

3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Junior Achievement today.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: UNIT 4 Classroom Jeopardy today.  Yet another day of review for Friday's TEST.

Tuesday, April 10th:

1st period, 7th grade History: Junior Achievement today.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Continue reading and discussion of chapter 9 section 4 (The War of 1812).

3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 10 section 2 review.  Due Thursday (JA is Wed.).

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Day two of the UNIT 4 TEST review.  TEST will be Friday.

Monday, April 9th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 10 section 2 (pages 351-357).  Topics include: Growth of the Christian Church, Church hierarchy, and the Roman Empire's role in aiding the growth of Christianity.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 9 section 4 (pages 286-300).  Topics include: The War of 1812.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Begin review for the UNIT 4 TEST.  TEST will be Friday, April 13th.

Thursday, March 29th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Score the chapter 10 section 1 review.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Score the chapter 9 section 3 review.  No assignment.

4th period 8th grade Religion: Score the chapters 15/16 Test.  Score the Unit 4 written test review.  No assignment.

Wednesday, March 28th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Junior Achievement today.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Chapter 9 section 3 review.  Due Thursday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Assign the Unit 4 Review (pages 22-224) in text.  Unit 4 TEST will be Wednesday, April 11th.

Tuesday, March 27th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 10 section 1 review.  Due Thursday.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 9 section 3 (pages 288-294).  Topics include: Impressment, Election of Madison, Barbary Pirates, Growing tensions between U.S.A./France/Britain.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Chapters 15 and 16 TEST. No assignment.

Monday, March 26th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Score vocabulary and begin reading and discussion of chapter 9 section 1 (pages 342-350).  Topics include: The Rise of Christianity, the First Christians, the Jewish Rebellions, Sts. Peter and Paul.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Score chapter 9 section 2 review.  View United Streaming, "The Lewis and Clark Expedition."  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Day two of the Blest Are We chapters 15 and 16 TEST review.  TEST is tomorrow.

Friday, March 23rd:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: As promised the chapter 10 vocabulary is assigned.  49 terms due Monday.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Complete reading and discussion of chapter 9 section 2.  Assign the section review.  Due Monday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Blest Are We chapters 15 and 16 TEST review.  TEST will be Tuesday, March 27th.

Thursday, March 22nd:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 9 TEST.  No assignment.  Let the students know that they would be assigned the chapter 10 vocabulary tomorrow if they want to get a head-start on it (there are 49 terms).

2nd period, 8th grade History: Score the chapter 9 section 1 review.  Begin reading and discussion of chapter 9 section 2 (pages 282-285).  Topics include: The Louisiana Purchase, Westward Expansion, Lewis and Clark, Pike's Expedition, the Federalist's plan to secede, and the Alexander Hamiliton - Aaron Burr Duel.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Assign activities and chapter review for chapter 16 in Blest Are We text (pages 213-218).  Due Friday.

Wednesday, March 21st:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Junior Achievement today.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Chapter 9 section 1 review.  Due Thursday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Blest Are We chapter 16 written review.  Due Thursday.

Tuesday, March 20th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Continue with chapter 9 TEST review.  TEST will be Thursday, March 22nd.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 9 (pages 278-281).  Topics include Jefferson's administration, the election of 1800, the Judiciary Act of 1801, and Marbury v. Madison.

4th period, 8th grade Religion:  AR reading today.  No assignment.

Monday, March 19:

1,3,5,6 period, 7th grade History: Score the chapter 9 section 3 review.  Begin the chapter 9 TEST review.  TEST will be Thursday, March 22nd.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Assign chapter 9 vocabulary.  49 terms, due Tuesday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Continue with reading and discussion of Blest Are We chapter 16.  Read page 214 on St. Rose Phillipine Duchesne.

Friday, March 16th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 9 section 3 review.  Due Monday.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Chapter 8 TEST.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Complete chapter 15 review.  Begin reading and discussion of chapter 16 "Seeking a Common Prayer."

Thursday, March 15th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 9 section 3 (pages 327-334).  Topics include the Byzantine Empire, Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora, Byzantine Art, Architecture, Government, and Law.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Chapter 8 TEST review.  TEST is tomorrow.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Reading and discussion of chapter 15 in Blest Are We.  Topics revolve around Morality, Salvation, and Unconditional Love.  No assignment.

Wednesday, March 14th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Junior Achievement today.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Chapter 8 TEST review.  TEST will be Friday, March 16th.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Continue with reading and discussion of chapter 15.  Topics today are John Calvin, predestination, free will, and St. Martin de Sales' response to Calvinist beliefs.  No assignment.

Tuesday, March 13th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Score the chapter 9 section 2 review.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Score the chapter 8 section 3 review.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Score the chapters 13 and 14 test.  Begin reading and discussion of chapter 15 (pages 195-206).  Topics include: Morality, Salvation, Unconditional love, John Calvin.  No assignment.

Monday, March 12th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 9 section 2 review.  Due Tuesday.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Chapter 8 section 3 review.  Due Tuesday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Chapters 13 and 14 TEST.  No assignment.

Friday, March 9th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 9 section 2 (pages 317-326).  Topics include: The Fall of Rome, Political, social, economic, and military problems during the decline of the empire, Diocletian and Constantine, the Barbarian Invasions, and Rome's Legacy.  Students must complete the reading on their own if we do not finish in class.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Score the chapter 8 section 2 review.  Begin reading and discussion of chapter 8 section 3 (pages 267-272).  Topics include: The first political parties, differing views of the Constitution, President Adams' administration, XYZ Affair, Alien & Sedition Acts, and domestic and foreign affairs.  No assignment.  Chapter 8 TEST is scheduled for Friday, March 16th.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Continue with the review for chapters 13 and 14 of the Blest Are We text.  TEST is Monday.

Thursday, March 8th:

1,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Score the chapter 9 section 1 review.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Chapter 8 section 2 review.  Due Friday.

3rd period, 7th grade History: AR reading today.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Score the chapter 14 review and activities.  Begin the chapters 13 and 14 TEST review.  TEST will be Monday, March 13th (although I may move it to Tuesday).

Wednesday, March 7th:

1,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Junior Achievement today.  No assignment.

3rd period, 7th grade History: Score the chapter 9 section 1 review.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Score the chapter 8 section 1 review.  AYL Presentation.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Score the acitivities and chapter review for chapter 13.  Chapter 14 review due tomorrow (I gave them time in class to complete it).

Tuesday, March 6th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Assign chapter 9 section 1 review.  Due Wednesday.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Assign chapter 8 section 1 review.  Due Wednesday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Continue with reading and discussion of chapters 13 and 14.  Do activities up to page 191.  Due Wednesday.

Monday, March 5th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 9 section 1.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Reading and discussio of chapter 9 sections 1 and 2 (pages 258-266).  Topics include: President Washington and his administration, Judiciary Act of 1789, Financial problems and Hamilton's plan, the Whiskey Rebellion, a National Bank, Battle of Fallen Timbers, Issue of Neutrality (with Europe), Foreign Treaties, and Washington's Farewell Address.  No assignment. 

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Reading and discussio of chapters 13 and 14.  Topics include: Reforming the Church, Martin Luther, St. Theresa of Liseaux, St. John of the Cross, St. Thomas More, Monastic reform, Forgiveness and Reconciliation, The Rite of Penance, and Who can Forgive Sins.  No assignment.

Friday, March 2nd: Crazy day today due to T-Storms and early dismissal (two hours early).

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Score the vocabulary and view United Streaming, "Roman Engineering."  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Score Constitution test.  Assign chapter 8 vocabulary.  37 terms, due Monday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Score the Unit I review packet.  No assignment.

Thursday, March 1st:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 9 vocabulary.  32 terms highlighted in the chapter PLUS the following five terms: Christianity, Latin, Byzantine Empire, Hagia Sophia, and Colosseum.  Due Friday.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Score the Constitution unit Test.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Assign the Unit 1 Test as a review packet.  Due Friday.

Wednesday, February 29th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Junior Achievement begins today!  Our lessons for the JA program revolve around financial decision-making, budgets, the world of work, etc.  Please join me in thanking all four of our volunteers: Mr. Bo Ivey, Mr. Mark Gentry, Mr. Brad Cecil, and Mr. Iain Howard.  All are Catholic grads and I am sincerely grateful that they have decided to share their time and talent with us here at the Middle School.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Constitution Unit Test today.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Introduction to Unit 1 (chapters 1-4).  This is a review introduction as we have covered this material in our Confirmation lessons (One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church).  We will utilize the Unit test tomorrow as a review packet rather than a formal test.  I highlighted the main ideas of each chapter for them today in order for them to be able to locate the information more easily tomorrow.  No assignment.

Tuesday, February 28th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 8 sections 3 and 4 TEST.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Constitution TEST review.  TEST will be tomorrow.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Blest Are We chapter 12 TEST.  No assignment.

Monday, February 27th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 8 sections 3 and 4 TEST review.  Classroom Jeopardy.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Day two of the U.S. Constitution Power Grab Game.  TEST over Constitution will be on Wednesday, February 29th.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Day two of the Blest Are We chapter 12 TEST review. TEST will be tomorrow, February 28th.

Friday, February 24th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 8 sections 3&4 TEST review.  TEST will be Tuesday, February 28th.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Constitution Power Grab Game.  Class will be divided into three groups representing the three branches of government (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial).  In each round each of the three branches will try to "grab power" from the other two (situations given to the students represent the power grab).  The other branches will have two minutes to find in the Constitution where it is unconstitutional.  The branch that finds the correct answer is awarded 10 points.  If no one finds the answer the "power grabbing group is awarded 5 points.  I've never tried this before.  It should be interesting.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Score the chapter 12 review.  Begin the Chapter 12 TEST review.  TEST will be Tuesday, February 28th.

Thursday, February 23rd:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: United Streaming, "The Roman Army."  A wonderful production that recounts how Roman Legions were able to expand and keep the Empire.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Final prep day for the U.S. Constitution Power Grab Game.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Complete reading and discussion of Blest Are We chapter 12.  Assign chapter review (pages 159, 161,162 - omit section D).

Wednesday, February 22nd: - Ash Wednesday Liturgy 9:00am

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Score the chapter 8 section 4 review.  Due to Ash Wednesday Liturgy classes are cut short and we'll not have time to get to anything else.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Students were to briefly summarize U.S. Constitutional Amendments 12 through 27.  Due at the end of the period (32 points).

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Reading and discussion of Blest Are We, chapter 12.  Students also received Lenten necklaces to remind them of this holy season.  No assignment.

Tuesday, February 21st:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Complete reading and discussion of chapter 8 section 4 (pp. 286-294).  Assign the chapter 8 section 4 review. 

2nd period, 8th grade History: Continue reading and discussion of the U.S. Constitution.  Today we will cover amendments 6 - 10.  Also discussed will be the terms constitutionalism, federalism, seperation of powers, checks and balances, dual sovereignty, and majority rule (nature and purpose).  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: We spent time in class today listening to the music for tomorrow's Ash Wednesday Mass.  Since the service music changes as well, I wanted to familiarize them with the songs they would be hearing for the next 40 days.  No assignment.

Friday, February 17th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 8 section 4 (pages 286-294).  Topics include: The reign of Augustus, the Pax Romana, Unity and Prosperity during the Pax Romana, the Five Good Emperors (Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius), Roman roads, and Aqueducts.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Continued reading and discussion of the U.S. Constitution up through the first five amendments.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Continue reading and discussion of Blest Are We chapter 12.  No assignment.

Thursday, February 16th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Score chapter 8 section 3 packet.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Continue with Constitution Unit.  Today Article II of the Constitution (Executive Branch) is covered.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Begin Blest Are We: The Story of our Church text chapter 12 (Devotions - p. 151-153).  Topics include: Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Benediction, and St. Mary Faustina.  No assignment.

Wednesday, February 15th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Reading and discussion of pages 280-283.  Topics include: Julius Caesar, Reforms of Caesar, End of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.  Assign chapter 8 section 3 review.  Due Thursday.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Discussion of the US Constitution, Article I (Congress), the Impeachment process, the Amendment Process, and Enumerated requirements and powers of the Legislative Branch.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Complete the Safe Environment Program and begin reading and discussion of "The Story of the Church" chapter 4.  No assignment.

Tuesday, February 14th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: United Streaming, "Biography: Julius Caesar."  We have reached the end of the Roman Republic and I want the students to get a sense of who Caesar was and why he is important.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Go over and score vocabulary.  Begin the unit on the U.S. Constitution.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Continue with the Safe Environment powerpoint.  No assignment.

Monday, February 13th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Score the chapter 8 sections 1 and 2 Test.  Reading and discussion pages 277-279.  Topics include: The Fall of the Roman Republic, Issues that lead up to the rise of Julius Caesar, Attempts to save the Republic (by the Gracchus Brothers, Gaius Marius, and Lucius Sulla).  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Begin vocabulary for our Constitution unit (pages 217-253).  29 terms due Tuesday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Safe Environment powerpoint.  Reading and discussion of the Diocese of Owensboro's Safe Environment for Teens.  No assignment.

Friday, February 10th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 8 sections 1 and 2 TEST.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Chapter 7 TEST.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Score the Confirmation Mastery test.  Distribute "The Story of Our Church" textbooks.  No assignment.

Thursday, February 9th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Classroom Jeopardy Review in preparation for tomorrow's chapter 8 sections 1 and 2 TEST.

2nd period, 8th grade Religion: Classroom Jeopardy Review in preparation for tomorrow's chapter 7 TEST

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Confirmation Mastery TEST.  No assignment.

Wednesday, February 8th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 8 sections 1 and 2 TEST review.  TEST will be Friday.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Chapter 7 TEST review.  TEST will be Friday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Classroom Jeopary Review in preparation for the Confirmation Mastery TEST.  TEST will be Thursday.

Tuesday, February 7th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Score the chapter 8 section 2 review.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Groups put together 15 Classroom Jeopardy review questions for the upcoming Chapter 8 TEST.  TEST will be Friday, Feb. 10th.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Go over the Confirmation test review packets.  Last prep day for tomorrow's TEST.

Monday, February 6th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 8 section 2 review.  Due Tuesday.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Collect chapter 7 section 3 review.  Begin chapter 7 TEST review.  TEST will be Thursday, February 9th.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Complete the Confirmation text written TEST review.  Due Tuesday.

Thursday, February 2nd: 6 more weeks of winter.  (according to Puxatawney Phil)

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Some asked for AR reading, some had Jeopardy games prepared.  It's Student Appreciation Day so I relented.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Score the chapter 7 section 3 review.  No assignment.  TEST over chapter 7 is planned for Friday, February 10th.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Continue Confirmation text TEST review (day two).

Wednesday, February 1st:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: 1st and 6th completed the reading and discussion of chapter 8 section 2.  3rd and 5th period were able to get through the whole section in one day.  Both Accelerated and General classes are back together for now.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Completed the reading and discussion of chapter 7 section 3.  Assigned the section 3 review.  Due Thursday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Begin the Confirmation text TEST.  This test encompasses the entire 8 chapter Confirmation text.  TEST is planned for Tuesday, February 8th.

Tuesday, January 31st:

1,6 periods, 7th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 8 section 2  (pages 268-273 today).  Topics include: Roman Law.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Continued reading and discussion of chapter 7 section 3 (pages 207-213).  No assignment.

3,5 periods, 7th grade History: Score the chapter 8 section 1 review.  Begin reading and discussion of chapter 8 section 2.  No assignment.

Monday, January 30th:

1,6 periods, 7th grade History: Score the chapter 8 section 1 review.  We also discussed the Catholic Schools week calendar and behavioral expectations.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Score chapter 7 section 2 packet.  Begin reading chapter 7 section 3 (pages 207-213).  Topics include: Roots of the US Constitution (specifically English Common Law, Magna Carta, and English Bill of Rights), John Locke and Baron de Montesque.  No assignment.

3,5 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 8 section 1 review.  Due Tuesday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Catholic Schools Week Classroom Religion Bee!  Congratulations to Emily Linn.  Also Congratuslations to Natalie Newton and Clare Bivins (tied for 2nd place)!  Great job girls!!!  No assignment.

Friday, January 27th:

1,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 8 section 1 review.  Due Monday.

2nd period, 8th grade History:  Chapter 7 section 2 review.  Due Monday.

3,5 periods, 7th grade History: United Streaming Video, "The Roman Foot Soldier."  No assigment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Confirmation chapter 8 TEST.  No assignment.

Thursday, January 26th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 8 section 1(pages 262-267).  Topics include: Geography of Italy, Founding of Rome, the Etruscans, Greek influences on Rome, and the Roman Soldier.  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Chapter 7 pages 204-205 quiz.  Score quiz in class.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Go over short answer questions for tomorrow's Confirmation chapter 8 TEST.  No assignment.

Wednesday, January 25th:

1,6 periods, 7th grade History: Score chapter 8 vocabulary.  Students view United Streaming, "The Roman Foot Soldier."  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 7 section 2 (pages 199-205).  Topics include: The Constitutional Convention, The Virginia Plan, and the New Jersey Plan.  Students will have a quiz over pages 204-205 tomorrow.

3,5 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 8 vocabulary is assigned.  43 terms due Thursday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Day two of the Confirmation chapter 8 TEST review.  TEST will be Friday.

Tuesday, January 24th:

1,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 8 Vocabulary assigned (pages 262-294).  43 terms due Wednesday.  The students were given the entire period to work on the terms.  Five bonus points were awarded to students who finished the assignment in class today.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Score chapter 7 section 1 review.  Begin reading and discussion of chapter 7 section 2 (pages 199-205).  Topics include: Depression of the 1780s, Shay's Rebellion, movement to change Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, and Compromises (3/5s Compromise and Great Compromise).  No assignment.

3,5 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 5 sections 3&4 TEST.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Score the Confirmation chapter 8 chapter review.  Begin the chapter 8 TEST review.  TEST will be Friday, January 27th.

Monday, January 23rd:

1,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 5 sections 3&4 TEST.  No assignment.  I did tell them that the chapter 8 vocabulary would be assigned tomorrow.  43 terms due Wednesday.  If they wanted to get a head-start on it they could (they receive 5 bonus points if they finish vocab in class on the day it is assigned).

2nd period, 8th grade History: Chapter 7 section 1 review.  Due Tuesday.

3,5 periods, 7th grade History:  Classroom Jeopardy TEST review for the chapter 5 section 3&4 TEST.  TEST is tomorrow.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Completed Confirmation chapter 8 and assigned the chapter review.  Due Tuesday.  TEST over chapter 8 will be Friday, January 27th.

Friday, January 20th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 5 sections 3 and 4 TEST review, Classroom Jeopardy.  TEST is Monday.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Chapter 7 section 1 review.  Due Monday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion:

Thursday, January 19th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: United Streaming, "Alexander the Great."  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Begin reading and discussion of chapter 7 section 1 (pages 192-198).  Topics include: The Articles of Confederation, New land policies (Northwest Ordinance and Ordinance of 1785), and problems with Spain and Britain.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Reading and discussion of Confirmation chapter 8, The Fruits of the Spirit.  Define the 12 Fruits of the Spirit and the term Charismatic Gifts (26 pts).  Due Monday.

Wednesday, January 18th:

1,6 periods, 7th grade History: Day two of the chapter 5 sections 3&4 TEST review.  TEST will be Monday, January 23rd.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Scored the chapter 7 vocabulary.  Scored the chapter 6 test.  No assignment.

3,5periods, 7th grade History: Assigned the chapter 5 section 4 review.  Due Thursday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Score the Confirmation chapter 7 test.  Begin reading and discussion of chapter 8 (pages 71-80).  Topics include the Fruits of the Holy Spirit and the Charismatic Gifts.  We will also construct a plan for Spiritual Growth.  No assignment.

Tuesday, January 17th:

1,6 periods, 7th grade History: Scored the chapter 5 section 4 review.  Began the chapter 5 sections 3&4 TEST review.  TEST will be Monday, January 23rd.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Chapter 7 vocabulary (pages 192-213).  44 terms (black terms and blue terms) due Wednesday.

3,5 periods, 7th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 5 section 4 (see Thursday's notes below).

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Confirmation chapter 7 TEST.  No assignment.

Thursday, January 12th:

1,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 5 section 4 review.  Due Friday.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Students met with OCHS today during 1st period and all of 2nd. 

3,5 periods, 7th grade History: Score chapter 5 section 3 review.  Begin reading and discussion of chapter 5 section 4 (pages 182-186).  Topics include: Greek architecture, literature, sculpture, theater, science, and math.  This deals with the Hellenistic Era (~ 350 B.C. to 212 B.C.).  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Day two of the Confirmation chapter 7 TEST review.  TEST will be Friday.  If we miss due to snow - test will be Tuesday.  The students have been warned about this.

Wednesday, January 11th:

1,6 periods, 7th grade History: Reading and discussion of chapter 5 section 4 (pages 174-179).  Topics include: The Hellenistic Age, Architecture, Sculpture, Literature, Theater, Philosophy, Science and Math (of the Greeks post-Alexander the Great).  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Chapter 6 TEST.  No assignment.

3,5 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 5 section 3 review.  Due Wednesday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Confirmation chapter 7 TEST review.  TEST will be Friday, January 13th.

Tuesday, January 10th:

1,3,5,6 periods, 7th grade History: United Streaming, "Alexander the Great."  No assignment.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Chapter 6 TEST review.  TEST will be Wednesday, January, 11th.

4th period, 8th grade Religion:  Score the chapter 6 Confirmation chapter review.  TEST will be Thursday, January 12th.

Monday, January 9th:

1,2,3,5,6 periods, 7th and 8th grade History: Classroom Geography Bee.  No assignment.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Complete Confirmation chapter 7 and assign the chapter review.  Due Tuesday.

Friday, January 6th:          Feast of the Epiphany

1,6 periods, 7th grade History: Chapter 5 section 3 review.  Due Monday.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Complete review for chapter 6 TEST.  TEST is Tuesday, January 10th.

3,5 periods, 7th grade History: Last day to work on Signal Words poster project.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Written review of Confirmation chapter 6.  TEST over chapter 6 will be Tuesday, January 10th.

Thursday, January 5th:

1,6 periods, 7th grade History: Continued reading and discussion of chapter 5 section 3.  If there is time I will show them a video on Alexander the Great from United Streaming.

2nd period, 8th grade History: Father Brandon Williams visits my class today.  No assignment.

3,5 periods, 7th grade History: Continued work on Signal Words poster.  Due Monday.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Continued reading and discussion of Confirmation chapter 6.

Wednesday, January 4th:

1,6 periods, 7th grade History: Score the chapter 5 sections 1 & 2 Test.  Begin reading and discussion of chapter 5 section 3 (pages 174-179).  Topics include: Philip II of Macedonia and Alexander the Great.  Students need to read pages 174-175 before tomorrow's class. 

2nd period, 8th grade History: Begin the chapter 6 TEST review.  TEST will be Wednesday, January 10th.  Students were given their essay questions today.  They should be looking up their answers as homework.

4th period, 8th grade Religion: Begin reading and discussion of Confirmation text chapter 6 (pages 61-70).  Topics include the Rite of Confirmation and Spiritual Growth.  No assignment.

3,5 periods, 7th grade History: Continued work on the Signal Words poster project.  Project is teaching the students to gather information from 4 different sources and to compose the most important info on their posters.  This concept is necessary for them to be successful when doing their research paper project in 4th quarter.  Due Monday.

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.