Thursday, March 25, 2010

Elementary School Homework w/o 3/22/2010

Ms. Frazier's Class:

Monday:
Math: Review of skills (2 worksheets)
Language Arts: Write one sentence for each vocabulary word
(words with s and soft c).
Writing activity (working on paragraphs)/Grammar practice (I worksheet). Book report assigned.

Tuesday:
Math: Review of skills. (2 worksheets)
Language Arts: Fill in each sentence with the correct vocabulary word.
Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet)

Wednesday:
Math: Review of skills (2 worksheets)
Language Arts: Put vocabulary word in alphabetical order (I worksheet)
Writing activity/Grammar practice (I worksheet)

Thursday:
Math: Review of skills (2 worksheets)
Language Arts: Unscramble the vocabulary words. Study your vocabulary words for Friday's test. Read Story and answer comprehension questions (1 worksheet) Book report due Friday.

Friday:
Weekend packets available for parents upon request.

Ms. Sherrod's Class:

Monday:
Language Arts- Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Read for 30 minutes and place book on weekly reading log
Math- Multiplication worksheet

Tuesday:
Language Arts- Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Read for 30 minutes and place book on weekly reading log
Math- Multiplication worksheet

Wednesday:
Language Arts- Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Read for 30 minutes and place book on weekly reading log
Math- Multiplication worksheet

Thursday:
Language Arts- Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Read for 30 minutes and place book on weekly reading log
Math- Multiplication worksheet

Friday:- HAVE A NICE SPRING BREAK!!!!
Language Arts- Complete Reading log
Math- Practice Multiplication tables

Mr. Williams' Class:

Monday:
Math: Multiplying 0’s, 1’s, 2’s
Reading: Weekly word list (copy 3x each)
Social Studies: Civil War Review sheet/ Women’s History Project

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet (2’s & 3’s).
Reading: Phonics exercise (letter blends with l and r)
Social Studies: The Civil War’s effects on the Southeast./ Women’s History Project

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet (2’s & 3’s continued)
Reading: Sight word Practice
Social Studies: How did the Southeast change during Reconstruction? Short essay./ Women’s History Project

Thursday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet (3’s & 4’s)
Reading: Vocabulary Final Review for test tomorrow. Also, construct a sentence for each word.
Social Studies: A Nation Divided (worksheet p.47)/ Women’s History Project

Friday:
Math: Multiplication flash card practice (review the 1’s, 2’s, 3’s, & 4’s)
Reading: Weekend take-home book. Read at least 15 minutes a day.
Social Studies: Women’s History Project

Mrs. Ross' Class:

Monday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money/division and how it can be used.
Reading: Compound words worksheet
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Tuesday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used.
Reading: Compound words worksheet
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Wednesday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used.
Reading: Compound words worksheet
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Thursday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used.
Reading: Compound words worksheet
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Friday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used.
Reading: Compound words worksheet
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Middle School Homework w/o 3/22/2010

Mrs. Lucas' Class:

Monday:
Math: Evaluating Expressions- pgs 11-112
History: Workbook page 64-66
Science: Packet: Chapter 4
Reading: Language Arts Packet & Shell Flower

Tuesday:
Math: Chapter 14- Using Variables: pages 113-114
History: No Homework- Workbook page 67-69
Science: Packet: Chapter 4
Reading: Language Arts Packet- Journey to a Free Town

Wednesday:
Math: Chapter 14- Using Variables: pages 115-116
History: No Class- No Homework- ½ Day
Science: No Class- Packet: Chapter 4
Reading: Language Arts Packet- Zachary’s Ride

Thursday:
Math: Chapter 14- Using Variables: pages 117-118
History: No Homework- Workbook page 70-72
Science: Packet: Chapter 4
Reading: Language Arts Packet- America A Dream

Friday:
Math: DC CAS Prep
History: DC CAS Prep
Science: DC CAS Prep
Reading: DC CAS Prep


Mr. Cooper's Class:

Monday:
Math: Unit 6: Adding and Subtracting Fractions: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 7: Lesson 4 handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Tuesday
Math: Unit 6: Adding and Subtracting Fractions: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 7: Lesson 5 handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Wednesday:
Math: Unit 6: Adding and Subtracting Fractions: 10 questions
Reading: Spelling: Create short story using spelling words

Thursday
Math Unit 6: Adding and Subtracting Fractions: 10 questions:
Science: Chapter 7 Animal Chart handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Friday
Math: Unit 6: Adding and Subtracting Fractions: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 7: Review handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Mr. White's Class:

Monday:
L. Arts-----Alphabetizing Drills
Math-------3-Digit Addition Problem Solving

Tuesday:
L. Arts-----Synonyms
Math-------Solo Subtraction: Four Digits

Wednesday:
L. Arts------Alphabetical Order
Math--------Double Checkup: Subtraction Review

Thursday:
L. Arts------Structural Analysis: Prefixes
Math--------The Millionaire: Subtraction using Money

Friday:
L. Arts------Words From The Arts
Math--------Mileage Monitor: Five Digit Subtraction

Monday, March 22, 2010

Lower High School Homework Blog w/o March 22

Mr. Anderson’s Class
Monday: 4 corners on Madame C.J. Walker
Tuesday: Reflection on portfolio project
Thursday: Please finish Madame C.J. Walker packet



Mr. Barnett’s Class
Monday: Pronouns page 487 (Direct Objects)
Tuesday: Pronouns page 489 (Indirect Objects)
Thursday: Pronouns page 491 (Personal Pronouns)
Friday: Pronouns page 493 (Personal Pronouns)
Source
Phillips, Wanda, Easy Grammar Plus, Scottsdale: ISHA Enterprises, 1995.



Ms. Broughton’s Class
Monday: Students will write a reflection of part one of September issue answering the following questions;
Where was Anna born?
When was Anna born?
What is her position at Vogue Magazine?

Tuesday: Students will answer the following questions:
How long has Anna worked at Vogue Magazine.
What was her claim to fame?
How did she get the job there?

Thursday: Students will write a reflection on part one of The Coco movie answering the following questions;
Where was Coco born?
When was Coco born?
What is her position with Channel?

Friday: Students will answer the following questions:
How long has Coco worked for Channel?
What was her claim to fame?
How did she create her business?


Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
Monday:
Science: Write the molecular and structural formulae of the first ten alkanes
Tuesday:
Science: Write the molecular and structural formulae of the first ten alkenes.

Wednesday:
Science: Write the molecular and structural formulae of the first ten alkyns

Thursday:
Science: Draw the structural formulae of first aromatic hydrocarbons. Write the IUPAC names for these hydrocarbons.

Friday:
Science: Define isomerism. Give two examples of compounds that are isomers of each other and write their structural formulae.


Mr. Ferguson’s Class
Monday – Answer this question: Musically, how does “Georgia On My Mind” compare to “Hit the Road Jack”
Tuesday – Choose two favorite songs from the movie “Ray”
Thursday – Watch Ray’s “America The Beautiful” recorded performance on YouTube
Friday – Complete Ray Charles work packet



Mr. Jefferson’s Class
Monday: Worksheet on Using the Percent Equation Exercise p. 102 #’s 1-10.
Tuesday: Worksheet on Using the 1% solution to solve problems Exercise p. 99 #’s 1-5.
Thursday: Worksheet on Solving Distance, Rate, and Time Problems Exercise A #1-2 p.105.
Friday: Worksheet on Using a Common Unit-Cents Exercise A #1-4 p.109.


Ms. B. Johnson’s Class
Language Arts: (Every Night) Read for 20 minutes (Be sure to log in the book on your sheet and get parent to sign it).
(M)Questions about the story “Baseball is a Hit in Japan”; Worksheet on compound words
(T) Questions about the story “Hail to the Chief”; Worksheet word meanings and the long “e” sound
(TH) Questions about the story “Old Bones Dug Up”; Worksheet on synonyms and the /ow/ /oy/ sounds

Math: 10 Problems each night on Multiplication.






Mr. McClenton’s Class
Monday 3/22/10
Homework question:
What is a hair follicle, and where is it located?
Tuesday 3/23/10
Students will continue to research information on hair in order to add to their electronic portfolios.
Thursday 3/25/10
Homework question:
What characteristics do all living things have in common?
Friday 3/26/10
Homework question:
List 5 ways your research team can improve.



Ms. Mercer’s Class
MONDAY
ENGLISH: 3/22/2010. Practice cursive handwriting worksheet. Read the “The Spider” and answer the questions.
MATH: 3/22/2010 complete telling time and money problems.
SCIENCE: 3/22/2010 Science vocabulary word search.

TUESDAY
ENGLISH: 3/23/2010. Homework: practice cursive handwriting worksheet and practice remembering social security number. Complete calendar skills worksheet.
MATH: 3/23/2010 complete telling time and money problems.

SCIENCE: 3/23/2010 how many caffeine-containing beverages do you drink each day? How do you feel when you do not have beverages containing caffeine?

THURSDAY
ENGLISH: 3/25/2010. Practice cursive handwriting worksheet practice remembering social security number. Read the story “Snakes” and answer questions.
MATH: 3/25/2010 complete telling time and money problems.

SOCIAL STUDIES: 3/25/2010: List states in the Northeastern region of America.



Mr. O’Connor’s Class
Monday - Imperialism Vocabulary review puzzle
Tuesday- Review Imperialism Outline
Wednesday- Review Imperialism Vocabulary Quiz
Thursday- Review for Imperialism Assessment
Friday- Go out and conquer your own Empire!


Ms. Paxton’s Class
Homework Blog Homework for the week of March 22, 2010

Everyday: Study/Review multiplication facts
Monday: DC CAS Review sheet on solving word problems
Tuesday: DC CAS Review sheet
Thursday: DC CAS Test Taking Strategies Sheet
Friday: Review all vocabulary from the Cosmetology Academy that was discussed in class the last five weeks.



Ms. Rice’s Class
Monday:
• Study Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension Activity
• Reading log

Tuesday
• Study Vocabulary
• Writing Activity
• Reading log
Thursday
• Study Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension Activity
• Reading log

Friday
• Reading Comprehension Activity
• Reading log



Ms. Spears’ Class
Monday: Tell what percent of each figure is shaded
Tuesday: Changing Percents to decimals and fractions
Thursday: Review Notes for DC-Cas Practice

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Lower High School Homework Blog w/o March 15

Mr. Anderson’s Class
Monday
Answer map questions from worksheet
Tuesday
Answer geography questions from worksheets
Thursday
Finish project reflection if not already completed in class



Mr. Barnett’s Class
Monday: Adjectives page 477 (Pronoun Subjects)
Tuesday: Adjectives page 479 (Predicate Nominatives)
Thursday: Sentences page 481 (Subject or Predicate Niminatives)
Friday: Sentences page 485 (Object of Preposition)



Ms. Broughton’s Class
Monday: Imagine an item or product in fashion that you want to create. Describe it in sentences or draw it out
Tuesday: Choose 3 looks from a magazine and duplicate the look on the MAC make up cosmetic Sheets
Thursday: Students will choose a photographer that they liked best and bring in imagery that is similar to the photographers’ style
Friday: Student will choose their favorite person previously discussed and research them further (research packet being created, will be distributed on Friday)



Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
Chemistry – Dr. Ekechukwu
All assignments are based upon Scientific Method Packet distributed to each student.

Monday:
Science: Scientific Method Packet: You have been presented with three brands of paper towels. Describe a test you will use to determine which brand picks up the most moisture.
Tuesday:
Science: Scientific Method Packet: You are presented with three household items which feel differently in warmness. Describe a test you will use to determine item melts an ice cube the quickest.
Wednesday:
Science: Scientific Method Packet, A mixture of salt and mothball (naphthalene) powder is to be separated by physical means. Salt dissolve in water but mothball powder does not. Mothball sublimates at room temperature but salt does not. Describe an experiment you will use to separate the salt from the mothball.
Thursday:
Science: Scientific Method Packet: Describe the processes of conduction, convection and radiation. Provide at least one example of each.
Friday:
Science: Scientific Method Packet: You are provided with two packs for treating muscle injuries which can be exothermic or exothermic. Describe a test you can use to determine which one is exothermic or endothermic.



Mr. Ferguson’s Class
Monday – Find two Charlie Parker jazz clips on YouTube to watch
Tuesday – Develop two questions that you would want to know from a jazz musician from the 1930’s
Thursday – Answer this question: After seeing a live jazz performance on YouTube, how does it compare to a modern day live performance by that of your favorite artist?
Friday – Complete Charlie Parker Work Packet

Mr. Jefferson’s Class
Monday: Worksheet on Trigonometric Ratios Exercise p. 377 C #’s 9-10.
Tuesday: Worksheet on Using Geometric Shapes p. 382 #’s 1-10.
Thursday: Worksheet on Quadratic Equations/Solutions by Factoring Worksheet p.386 Exercise C #’s 21-25.
Friday: Worksheet on Writing the Equations from Their Roots Worksheet Exercise A #’s p. 1-10 391.


Ms. B. Johnson's Class
Language Arts: (Every Night) Read for 20 minutes (Be sure to log in the book on your sheet and get parent to sign it).
(M)Questions about the story “Astronauts Walk on the Moon”; Worksheet on synonyms
(T) Questions about the story “Rain-Forest Medicines”; Worksheet on compound words
(TH) Questions about the story “May You Have a Long Life”; Worksheet on suffixes

Math: 10 Problems each night on Multiplication.



Mr. McClenton’s Class
Monday 3/14/10
Homework question: How do stars shine?
Tuesday 3/15/10
List 3 characteristics of a Prokaryotic and a Eukaryotic cell.
Thursday 3/17/10
Homework questions:
What is androgenic hair? List the different areas of androgenic hair.
Friday 3/19/10
List the functions of the cell membrane.



Ms. Mercer’s Class
MONDAY
ENGLISH: 3/15/2010. Practice cursive handwriting worksheet. Review vocabulary words and definitions.
MATH: 3/15/2010 complete telling time and money problems.
SCIENCE: 3/15/2010 Review science vocabulary words and match words with correct definitions.

TUESDAY
ENGLISH: 3/16/2010. Homework: fill out form with personal information. . Read pgs. 30 & 31 from ch.3 of “The Gun.”
MATH: 3/16/2010 complete telling time and money problems.
SCIENCE: 3/16/2010 List the most commonly used stimulants in the United States.

THURSDAY
ENGLISH: 3/18/2010. Practice cursive handwriting worksheet. Match vocabulary words with correct definition and study for Unit 1 quiz.
MATH: 3/18/2010 complete telling time and money problems.
SOCIAL STUDIES: 3/18/2010: Match abbreviations to states in the North Eastern region of the United States.



Mr. O’Connor’s Class
Monday – Imperialism Vocabulary review puzzle
Tuesday- Review Imperialism Outline
Wednesday- Political Cartoon Interpretation – Imperialism
Thursday- Review Imperialism Outline
Friday- none




Ms. Paxton’s Class
Homework Blog Homework for the week of March 15, 2010

Everyday: Study/Review multiplication facts
Monday: Equilateral triangle assignment
Tuesday: Equilateral triangle review assignment
Thursday: DC CAS Time Management Activity
Friday: Review all vocabulary from the Cosmetology Academy that was discussed in class the last four weeks.




Ms. Rice’s Class
Monday:
• Study Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension Activity
• Reading log

Tuesday
• Study Vocabulary
• Writing Activity
• Reading log
Thursday
• Study Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension Activity
• Reading log

Friday
• Reading Comprehension Activity
• Reading log


Ms. Spears’ Class
Monday: Tell what percent of each figure is shaded
Tuesday: Changing Percents to decimals and fractions
Thursday: Review Notes for DC-Cas Practice
Friday: Renaming fractions and decimals as percents

Elementary School Homework w/o 3/15/2010

Ms. Frazier's Class:

Monday:
Math: Practice counting money. (2 worksheets)
Language Arts: Write one sentence for each vocabulary word
(Irregular plural spellings).
Writing activity (working on paragraphs)/Grammar practice (I worksheet). Book report assigned.

Tuesday:
Math: Practice counting money. (2 worksheets)
Language Arts: Fill in each sentence with the correct vocabulary word.
Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet)

Wednesday:
Math: Practice counting money (2 worksheets)
Language Arts: Put vocabulary word in alphabetical order (I worksheet)
Writing activity/Grammar practice (I worksheet)

Thursday:
Math: Practice counting money (2 worksheets)
Language Arts: Unscramble the vocabulary words. Study your vocabulary words for Friday's test. Read Story and answer comprehension questions (1 worksheet) Book report due Friday.

Friday:
Weekend packets available for parents upon request.

Mrs. Alexander's Class:

Monday:
Language Arts
New Spelling Words 3 xs each
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Cursive writing practice
Math
Data Collection and Graphing #6
Science:
Science Lab Review Worksheet

Tuesday:
Language Arts
Spelling Words in a sentence
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Math
Data Collection and Graphing #7
Least Common Multiple Practice Worksheets
Science:
Photosynthesis/Parts of the Plant Review Worksheets

Wednesday:
Language Arts
Spelling Words in cursive
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Math
Data Collection and Graphing #8
Consumer Economics questions (2 questions)
Multiplication Drill Sheet
Science:
Content Review Worksheets

Thursday:
Language Arts
Spelling words in crossword puzzle.
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Math
Data Collection and Graphing #9
Least Common Multiple Practice Worksheets
Science:
Review notes for Quiz tomorrow!

Friday:
Language Arts
DC CAS Testing Strategies Review Worksheets
Math
DC CAS Testing Strategies Review Worksheets
Social Studies & Science
DC CAS Testing Strategies Review Worksheets

Mrs. Ross' Class:

Monday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money/division and how it can be used.
Reading: Compound words worksheet
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Tuesday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used.
Reading: Compound words worksheet
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Wednesday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used.
Reading: Compound words worksheet
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Thursday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used.
Reading: Compound words worksheet
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Friday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used.
Reading: Compound words worksheet
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Middle School Homework w/o 3/15/2010

Mr. Cooper's Class:

Monday:
Math: Unit 4: Operations with Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 6: Lesson 2 handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Tuesday
Math: Unit4: Operations with Integers : 10 questions
Science: Chapter 7: Lesson 1 handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Wednesday:
Math: Unit4: Operations with Integers: 5 questions
Reading: Spelling: Create short story using spelling words

Thursday
Math: Unit4: Operations with Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 7 Lesson 2 handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Friday
Math: Unit4: Operations with Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 7: Lesson 3 handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Ms. Hawkin's Class:

Monday:
Math: Comparing Rates
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Social Studies: Geography Workbook

Tuesday:
Math: Reading a table
Reading: Write a sentence for 10/21 Spelling Words
Social Studies: Geography Workbook

Wednesday:
Math: Practice Problems: Writing Rules
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Social Studies: Geography Workbook

Thursday:
Math: Practice Problems: Graphing, tables and rules
Reading: Write a sentence for 11/21 Spelling Words/ STUDY FOR SPELLING QUIZ TOMORROW!
Social Studies: Geography Workbook

Mr. White's Class:

Monday:
L. Arts----A Slice of Ocean Life: Vocabulary Skills
Math------Multiplication Magic Worksheet

Tuesday:
L. Arts----A Slice of Ocean Life: Reading Skills
Math------Spider Spins The Answer Worksheet

Wednesday:
L. Arts----Grandpa’s Light Show: Vocabulary Skills
Math------The Proper Place Worksheet

Thursday:
L. Arts----Grandpa’s Light Show: Reading Skills
Math-------Decimal Dragons

Friday:
L. Arts----The Track Meet: Word Search
Math------Multiply Your Power

Monday, March 8, 2010

Elementary School Homework w/o 3/8/2010

Mr. Williams' Class:

Monday:
Math: Multiplication Practice (3’s, 4’s, 5’s)
Reading: Write 6 of 12 Vocabulary words in Alphabetical Order
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 12-13/ How do cells work together

Tuesday:
Math: Complete a multiplication chart up to the 5 times tables
Reading: Write 6 of 12 Vocabulary words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 14-15/ How do organs work together

Wednesday:
Math: Analyzing Picture graphs
Reading: Write a simple sentence for Vocabulary Words
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 16-17/What is the circulatory system?

Thursday:
Math: Practice simple division problems:
Reading: Write a sentence for 6 of 12 Vocabulary Words
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 18-19/What is the respiratory system?

Friday:
Math: Practice simple division problems:
Reading: Mix and Match Definitions for 12 Vocabulary Words
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 20-21/What are the digestive and urinary systems?

Mrs. Ross' Class:

Monday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used.
Reading: Write a summary about the story (10 sentences, 5 words for each sentence.
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Tuesday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used.
Reading: Write a summary about the story (10 sentences, 5 words for each sentence.
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Wednesday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used.
Reading: Write a summary about the story (10 sentences, 5 words for each sentence.
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Thursday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used.
Reading: Write a summary about the story (10 sentences, 5 words for each sentence.
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Friday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used.
Reading: Write a summary about the story (10 sentences, 5 words for each sentence.
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Ms. Sherrod's Class:

Monday:
Language Arts- Put each spelling word in ABC order
Read for 30 minutes and place book on weekly reading log
Math- Multiplication worksheet

Tuesday:
Language Arts- Write each spelling word in a complete sentence
Read for 30 minutes and place book on weekly reading log
Math- Multiplication worksheet

Wednesday:
Language Arts- Write each spelling word in cursive 2 times & Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Read for 30 minutes and place book on weekly reading log
Math- Multiplication worksheet

Thursday:
Language Arts- Unscramble each spelling word & Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Read for 30 minutes and place book on weekly reading log
Math- Multiplication worksheet

Friday:
Language Arts- Read for 30 minutes and complete reading log (DUE MONDAY) & STUDY FOR SPELLING TEST
Math- Practice multiplication facts

Mrs. Alexander's Class:

Monday:
Language Arts
New Spelling Words 3 xs’s each
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Cursive writing practice
4-Square Paragraph Organizer
Math
Data Collection and Graphing #1
Science:
Parts of the Plant Review Worksheets

Tuesday:
Language Arts
Spelling Words in a sentence
Reading and Comprehension Questions
4-Square Paragraph Organizer
Math
Data Collection and Graphing #2
Least Common Multiple Practice Worksheets
Science:
The Plant Cell Review Worksheets

Wednesday:
Language Arts
Spelling Words in cursive
Reading and Comprehension Questions
4-Square Paragraph Organizer
Math
Data Collection and Graphing #3
Consumer Economics questions (2 questions)
Multiplication Drill Sheet
Science:
Content Review Worksheets

Thursday:
Language Arts
Spelling words in crossword puzzle.
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Paragraph Drafts, #1
Math
Data Collection and Graphing #4
Least Common Multiple Practice Worksheets
Science:
Review notes for Quiz tomorrow!

Friday:
Language Arts
DC CAS Testing Strategies Review Worksheets
Math
DC CAS Testing Strategies Review Worksheets
Social Studies & Science
DC CAS Testing Strategies Review Worksheets

Middle School Homework w/o 3/8/2010

Mr. Cooper's Class:

Monday:
Math: Unit 4: Operations with Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 6: Lesson 2 handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Tuesday
Math: Unit4: Operations with Integers : 10 questions
Science: Chapter 7: Lesson 1 handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Wednesday:
Math: Unit4: Operations with Integers: 5 questions
Reading: Spelling: Create short story using spelling words

Thursday
Math: Unit4: Operations with Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 7 Lesson 2 handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Friday
Math: Unit4: Operations with Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 7: Lesson 3 handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Ms. Hawkins' Class:

Monday:
Math: Practice Division Drills
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Social Studies: Geography Workbook

Tuesday:
Math: Practice Problems: Measuring
Reading: Write a sentence for 10/21 Spelling Words
Social Studies: Geography Workbook

Wednesday:
Math: Practice Problems: Conversion
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Social Studies: Geography Workbook

Thursday:
Math: Practice Problems: Graphing, tables and rules
Reading: Write a sentence for 11/21 Spelling Words/ STUDY FOR SPELLING QUIZ TOMORROW!
Social Studies: Geography Workbook

Mrs. Lucas' Class:

Monday:
Math: Chapter 12- Negative Exponents- pg 99/100
History: No Homework- Workbook page 52
Science: Packet: How do Cells Grow & Divide?
Reading: Language Arts Packet- Bunkers Cove

Tuesday:
Math: Chapter 12- Negative Exponents- pg 101/102
History: No Homework- Workbook page 55
Science: Packet: Vocabulary Preview & Making Inferences
Reading: Language Arts Packet- the drummer boy

Wednesday:
Math: Chapter 12- Negative Exponents- pg 99103/104
History: No Class- No Homework- ½ Day
Science: No Class- No Homework- ½ Day
Reading: Language Arts Packet- Deborah Sampson

Thursday:
Math: Chapter 12- Negative Exponents- pg 105/106
History: No Homework- Workbook page 58
Science: Packet: How to Read Science & Math in Science
Reading: Language Arts Packet- Something for everyone

Friday:
Math: No Homework- DC CAS Prep
History: No Homework- DC CAS Prep
Science: No Homework- DC CAS Prep
Reading: No Homework- DC CAS Prep

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Lower High Homework List w/o March 8

Mr. Anderson’s Class
Monday
Write the definition of vocabulary words 1-5 and use each word in a sentence
Tuesday
Write the definition of vocabulary words 5-10 use each word in a sentence
Thursday
Write the definition of vocabulary words 15-20 use each word in a sentence




Mr. Barnett’s Class
Monday: Adjectives page 355 (Cumulative Adjective Review)
Tuesday: Adjectives page 365 (Cumulative Adjective Test)
Thursday: Sentences page 375 (Types of Sentences)
Friday: Sentences page 377 (Types of Sentences)
Source
Phillips, Wanda, Easy Grammar Plus, Scottsdale: ISHA Enterprises, 1995.



Ms. Broughton’s Class
Monday: Bring in images that are similar to the hair styles of Fela’s Queens
Tuesday: Bring in images of clothing similar to Fela and his Queens.
Thursday: Students will practice an additional make up look at home.
Friday: Write in journal about what you learned from Fela’s Music is a Weapon video, his Queens and life in Nigeria.


Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
Chemistry – Dr. Ekechukwu
All assignments are based upon Energy & Bonding Packet distributed to each student.
Monday:
Science: Energy & Bonding Packet: Define the three major phases of matter and name the processes by which each phase is transformed to another phase.
Tuesday:
Science: Energy & Bonding Packet: Describe the processes of sublimation and deposition. Draw the diagram used to demonstrate the sublimation of naphthalene (mothballs).
Wednesday:
Science: Energy & Bonding Packet, Describe heating/cooling curve. Draw and label a diagram showing all the phase transformation from solid up to gas phase.
Thursday:
Science: Energy & Bonding Packet: Describe the three ways of heat transfer. Name two that always need the presence of matter in order to transfer heat.
Friday:
Science: Energy & Bonding Packet: Describe exothermic and endothermic reactions. Draw the exothermic and endothermic diagrams.


Mr. Ferguson's
Monday – Write 4 sentences or more about what the song “Strange Fruit” means to you.
Tuesday – Answer Question: How does Billie Holiday’s voice influence Mariah Carey?
Thursday – Find “God Bless the Child” on YouTube and listen to it
Friday – Answer question: Would a Billie/Mariah collaboration be positive for music today?


Mr. Jefferson’s Class
Monday: Worksheet on Trigonometric Ratios Exercise B #’s 1-8.
Tuesday: Worksheet on Using Geometric Shapes p. 380 #’s 1-5.
Thursday: Worksheet on Quadratic Equations/Solutions by Factoring Worksheet p.386 Exercise A #’s 1-10.
Friday: Worksheet on Writing the Equations from Their Roots Worksheet Exercise B #’s 24-25 p. 391.


Ms. B. Johnson’s Class
Language Arts: (Every Night) Read for 20 minutes (Be sure to log in the book on your sheet and get parent to sign it).
(M)Questions about the story “The Real Dracula”; Worksheet on possessive nouns
(T) Questions about the story “Long Ago in Timbuktu”; Worksheet on synonyms
(TH) Questions about the story “Astronauts Walk on the Moon”; Worksheet on synonyms
Math: 10 Problems each night on averaging numbers.

Mr. McClenton’s Class
Monday 3/08/10
Homework question: How do stars shine?
Tuesday 3/09/10
List 3 characteristics of a Prokaryotic and a Eukaryotic cell.
Thursday 3/11/10
Homework questions:
What is androgenic hair? List the different areas of androgenic hair.
Friday 3/12/10
List the functions of the cell membrane.


Ms. Mercer’s Class
MONDAY
ENGLISH: 3/8/2010. Practice cursive handwriting worksheet. Read pgs. 1 & 2 from ch.1 of “The Gun.”
MATH: 3/1/2010 complete subtraction and multiplication problems.
SCIENCE: 3/1/2010 Talk to parents about drugs and the affects they have on the body and your life.

TUESDAY
ENGLISH: 3/2/2010. Fill out form with personal information. Read pg 17-18 form ch.2 of “The Gun.”
.
MATH: 3/2/2010 complete subtraction and multiplication problems.

SCIENCE: 3/2/2010 Write 5 sentence telling how drugs have affected your life directly or indirectly.

THURSDAY
ENGLISH: 3/5/2010. Practice cursive handwriting worksheet. Read pgs. 30 & 31 from ch.3 of “The Gun.”
MATH: 3/5/2010 complete subtraction and multiplication problems.

SOCIAL STUDIES: 3/5/2010: Write abbreviations for the states in the North Eastern region of the United States.



Ms. Paxton’s Class
Homework Blog Homework for the week of March 8, 2010

Everyday: Study/Review multiplication facts
Monday: Equilateral triangle assignment
Tuesday: Isosceles triangle assignment
Thursday: Practice assignment sheet for DC CAS
Friday: Review all vocabulary from the Cosmetology Academy that was discussed in class the last three weeks.



Ms. Rice’s Class
Monday:
• Study Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension Activity
• Reading log

Tuesday
• Study Vocabulary
• Writing Activity
• Reading log
Thursday
• Study Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension Activity
• Reading log

Friday
• Reading Comprehension Activity
• Reading log



Ms. Spears’ Class
Monday: Study for quiz (Tuesday)
Complete the Quiz Review worksheet
Thursday: Review Notes for DC-Cas Practice
Friday: Work on Data project

Friday, March 5, 2010

Lower High School Homework Blog w/o March 1

Mr. Anderson’s Class
Monday:
Students will create a 4 corners poster
Tuesday:
Students will write the definition for vocabulary words 1-5 and then use each word in a sentence.
Thursday: (Vocabulary)
Students will write the definition for vocabulary words 5-10 and then use each word in a sentence.


Mr. Barnett’s Class
Monday: Adjectives page 345 (Adjective Review)
Tuesday: Adjectives page 347 (Adjective Review)
Thursday: Adjectives page 349 (Adjective Review)
Friday: Adjectives page 351 (Adjective Test)



Ms. Broughton’s Class
Monday: Create a business name that highlights the skill that you have
Tuesday: Draw a logo or print out images for a logo design.
Wednesday: Create tag lines for your logo and business
Thursday: Draw out a mock business card
Friday: Write a paragraph about your business, the services you offer and how much their services cost




Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
Chemistry – Dr. Ekechukwu
All assignments are based upon Energy & Bonding Packet distributed to each student.
Monday:
Science: Energy & Bonding Packet: Write a one-page report about change of phase of matter.
Tuesday:
Science: Energy & Bonding Packet: Describe the effect of energy on the phases of matter.
Wednesday:
Science: Energy & Bonding Packet, Using polarity concepts, describe why water and oil do not mix.
Thursday:
Science: Energy & Bonding Packet: Describe why metal can be beaten into shape of drawn into wires.
Friday:
Science: Energy & Bonding Packet: Describe exothermic and endothermic reactions.







Mr. Ferguson’s Class
Monday – Finish Ella Fitzgerald work packet at home
Tuesday – Find a ‘Ken Burns’ jazz clip on YouTube to watch
Thursday – Pick two favorite Ella tunes
Friday – Name three artists who you think have been influenced by her singing



Mr. Jefferson’s Class
Monday: Worksheet on Various Formulas involving Polygons
Exercise A #’s 1- 11.
Tuesday: Worksheet on Worksheet on Quadrilaterals Exercise B #’s 3-5.
Thursday: Worksheet on Inequalities on the Number Line Exercise A #’s 1- 7. Friday: Worksheet on Congruent and Similar Triangles Exercise B #’s 7-8, Exercise C #’s 9-10.

Ms. B. Johnson’s Class
Language Arts: (Every Night) Read for 20 minutes (Be sure to log in the book on your sheet and get parent to sign it).
(M) Write 5 things you learned about Sequoia Trees; Worksheet on suffixes
(T) List 3 important things Hydeia taught you about AIDS; Worksheet on suffixes
(TH) What can people do to celebrate the racial diversity of the United States?; Worksheet on number prefixes
Math: 10 Problems each night on averaging numbers.





Mr. McClenton’s Class
Monday 3/01/10
Students will list 10 songs that Lionel Ritchie wrote.
Tuesday 3/02/10
What was the most interesting fact that you learned about animal fur? Why did the fact interest you?
Thursday 3/04/10
List 5 facts that you learned today.
Friday 3/05/10
After viewing the film “Good Hair”, what do you think good hair is?



Ms. Mercer’s Class
MONDAY
ENGLISH: 3/1/2010. Practice cursive handwriting worksheet.
MATH: 3/1/2010complete division problems
SCIENCE: 3/1/2010 Make a list of illegal drugs and how you think it may affect your body.

TUESDAY
ENGLISH: 3/2/2010. Fill out form with personal information.
MATH: 3/2/2010complete division problems
SCIENCE: 3/2/2010 Match science vocabulary with correct definitions.

THURSDAY
ENGLISH: 3/5/2010. Match Review notes for Test on the book Search for Safety. (I will provide students with notes.).
MATH: 3/5/2010complete division problems.
SOCIAL STUDIES: 3/5/2010: List states in the North Eastern region of the United States.




Mr. O’Connor’s Class


Ms. Paxton’s Class
Homework Blog Homework for the week of March 1, 2010
Everyday: Study/Review multiplication facts
Monday: Pythagorean Theorem assignment
Tuesday: Pythagorean Theorem assignment #2
Thursday: Complete a take home assignment using a scantron sheet for DC CAS practice.
Friday: Review all vocabulary from the Cosmetology Academy that was discussed in class the last three weeks.



Ms. Rice’s Class
Monday:
• Study Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension Activity
• Reading log

Tuesday
• Study Vocabulary
• Writing Activity
• Reading log
Thursday
• Study Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension Activity
• Reading log

Friday
• Reading Comprehension Activity
• Reading log




Ms. Spears’ Class
Monday:
-Create a Histogram and Frequency table using the same data (age in years)
Thursday:
Review Notes for DC-Cas Practice
Friday:
-Take data set and create a Histogram, Bar Graph, and Frequency Table

Monday, March 1, 2010

Elementary School Homework w/o 3/1

Mrs. Ross' Class:

Monday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used.
Reading: Write a summary about the story (10 sentences, 5 words for each sentence.
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Tuesday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used.
Reading: Write a summary about the story (10 sentences, 5 words for each sentence.
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Wednesday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used.
Reading: Write a summary about the story (10 sentences, 5 words for each sentence.
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Thursday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used.
Reading: Write a summary about the story (10 sentences, 5 words for each sentence.
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Friday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used.
Reading: Write a summary about the story (10 sentences, 5 words for each sentence.
Science: Assigned Vocabulary Words (written 5x each).

Ms. Sherrod's Class

Monday:
Language Arts- Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Read for 30 minutes and place book on weekly reading log
Math- Multiplication worksheet

Tuesday:
Language Arts- Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Read for 30 minutes and place book on weekly reading log
Math- Multiplication worksheet

Wednesday:
Language Arts- Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Read for 30 minutes and place book on weekly reading log
Math- Multiplication worksheet

Thursday:
Language Arts- Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Read for 30 minutes and place book on weekly reading log
Math- Multiplication worksheet

Friday:
Language Arts- Read for 30 minutes and complete reading log (DUE MONDAY) & STUDY FOR SPELLING TEST
Math- Practice multiplication facts

Mr. Williams' Class

Monday:
Math: Multiplication Practice (mastering all facts 1-12)
Reading: Weekly word list (copy 3x each) Also, Comprehension Worksheet (Parents: Please Help)
Social Studies: Motown Project (continue working on report and performance)

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplication Practice worksheet
Reading: Phonics exercise (beginning letter blends with sl and st )
Social Studies: Motown Project (Continued)

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication Practice & Review exercises
Reading: Sight word Practice. Sentence Completion Worksheet.
Social Studies: Motown Project (continue working on report and performance)

Thursday:
Math: Review: Telling Time
Reading: Vocabulary Final Review for test tomorrow. Also, construct a short sentence for each word.
Social Studies: Practice Commodores song

Friday:
Math: Multiplication flash card practice (review facts)
Reading: Weekend take-home book. Read at least 15 minutes a day.
Social Studies: Health Care: Why it matters (Current Events)

Ms. Frazier's Class:

Monday:
Math: Practice counting money. (2 worksheets)
Language Arts: Write one sentence for each vocabulary word
(Words with consonant pair: th).
Writing activity (working on paragraphs)/Grammar practice (I worksheet). Book report assigned.

Tuesday:
Math: Practice counting money. (2 worksheets)
Language Arts: Fill in each sentence with the correct vocabulary word.
Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet)

Wednesday:
Math: Practice counting money (2 worksheets)
Language Arts: Put vocabulary word in alphabetical order (I worksheet)
Writing activity/Grammar practice (I worksheet)

Thursday:
Math: Practice counting money (2 worksheets)
Language Arts: Unscramble the vocabulary words. Study your vocabulary words for Friday's test. Read Story and answer comprehension questions (1 worksheet) Book report due Friday.

Friday:
Weekend packets available for parents upon request.

Middle School Homework w/o 3/1

Mrs. Lucas Class:

Monday:
Math: Chapter 12- Negative Exponents- Simple Interest
History: No Homework- Motown Project
Science: Packet: How do Cells Grow & Divide?
Reading: Language Arts Packet- Meet Yo Yo Ma

Tuesday:
Math: Chapter 12- Negative Exponents- Sales Tax & Discounts
History: No Homework- Motown Project
Science: Packet: Vocabulary Preview & Making Inferences
Reading: Language Arts Packet- Victor Sews

Wednesday:
Math: Chapter 12- Negative Exponents- Simple Interest
History: No Class- No Homework- ½ Day
Science: No Class- No Homework- ½ Day
Reading: Language Arts Packet- Falling off a Log

Thursday:
Math: Chapter 12- Negative Exponents- Make Up Day
History: No Homework- Motown Project
Science: Packet: How to Read Science & Math in Science
Reading: Language Arts Packet- Buck Leonard

Friday:
Math: No Homework- DC CAS Prep
History: No Homework- Motown Project
Science: No Homework- DC CAS Prep
Reading: No Homework- DC CAS Prep

Mr. Cooper's Class:

Monday:
Math: Unit 4: Operations with Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 6: Lesson 2 handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Tuesday
Math: Unit4: Operations with Integers : 10 questions
Science: Chapter 7: Lesson 1 handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Wednesday:
Math: Unit4: Operations with Integers :5 questions
Reading: Spelling: Create short story using spelling words

Thursday
Math: Unit4: Operations with Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 7 Lesson 2 handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Friday
Math: Unit4:Operations with Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 7: Lesson 3 handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Ms. Hawkins' Class:

Monday:
Math: Practice Division Drills
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Social Studies: Geography Workbook

Tuesday:
Math: Practice Problems: Measuring
Reading: Write a sentence for 10/21 Spelling Words
Social Studies: Geography Workbook

Wednesday:
Math: Practice Problems: Conversion
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Social Studies: Geography Workbook

Thursday:
Math: Practice Problems: Graphing, tables and rules
Reading: Write a sentence for 11/21 Spelling Words/ STUDY FOR SPELLING QUIZ TOMORROW!
Social Studies: Geography Workbook

Friday:
Math: Reading a graph and conversions
Reading: Review new spelling words for next week
Social Studies: Geography Workbook

Mr. White's Class:

Monday:
Lang. Arts---Similes and Metaphors
Math-----Locating Points

Tuesday:
Lang. Arts---Prefixes
Math------Estimating Products

Wednesday:
Lang. Arts----Idioms
Math------Story Problems

Thursday:
Lang. Arts----Suffixes
Math------Identifying Ordered Pairs

Friday:
Lang. Arts----Context Words
Math------Line Segments