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Lower High School Homework List w/o June 28

2010-06-21T10:07:00.000-07:00

Mr. Anderson’s Class
Monday
Answer geography questions 1-5

Tuesday
Longitude and Latitude worksheet

Thursday
Fill in blank map

Mr. Barnett’s Class
Monday: Students will take a copy of the thesis; “What is your favorite holiday? And why?” home and continue applying brainstorming techniques on the essay and apply the rules for commas described in the homework.
Commas page 585 (Commas in nouns and introductory words)

Tuesday: Students will take a copy of the thesis; “What is your favorite holiday? And why?” home and continue applying brainstorming techniques on the essay and apply the rules for commas described in the homework.
Commas page 587 (Commas after letter greetings and closings)

Thursday: Students will take a copy of the rough draft home, continue developing the essay and apply the rules for commas described in the homework.
Commas page 589 (Commas to set off a phrase and clarify a sentence)

Friday: Colons and Semicolons page 593 (Colons in independent clauses)

Source

Phillips, Wanda, Easy Grammar Plus, Scottsdale: ISHA Enterprises, 1995.

Ms. Broughton’s Class
Monday: Students will work on knitting assignments at home
Homework:
Tuesday: Students will work on knitting assignments at home
Homework:
Thursday: Students will work on knitting assignments at home
Homework:
Friday: Students will work on knitting assignments at home

Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
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. Jefferson’s Class
Monday: Worksheet on Simplifying Expressions –One Variable Exercise A #’s 1-5.
Tuesday: Worksheet on Simplifying Expressions – Several Variables Exercise C #’s 26- 30.
Thursday: Worksheet on Positive Exponents Exercise B #’s 11- 20.
Friday: Worksheet on Formulas with Variables Exercise C 9-12.

Mr. McClenton’s Class
Reading:
Monday, 6.28.10
Short I phonics activity sheet.

Tuesday, 06.29.2010
Short I phonics activity sheet

Thursday, 06.31.2010
Short I phonics activity sheet

Friday, 07.02.2010
Short I phonics activity sheet

Math:
Monday, 6.28.10
10 multiplication money problems.

Tuesday, 06.29.2010
10 multiplication money problems.

Thursday, 06.31.2010
10 multiplication money problems.

Friday, 07.02.2010
10 multiplication money problems

Ms. Paxton’s Class
Homework Blog Homework for the week of June 14, 2010
Everyday: Study/Review multiplication facts
Monday: Midpoint of a line
Tuesday: Slope Form Review
Thursday: Midpoint of a line Review and Study for Quiz
Friday: No homework

Ms. Spears’ Class
Monday:
Algebra: practice adding and subtracting positive and negative integers
Geometry: practice classifying each angle using the words (acute, obtuse, and right)

Tuesday:
Algebra: practice multiplying and dividing positive and negative integers
Geometry: practice solving geometry angles using algebra

Thursday:
Algebra: study for test (Test Friday): Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers
Geometry: Study for test (Test Friday): Classifying angels and solving geometry using algebra

Lower High School Homework List w/o June 14

2010-06-14T09:06:00.000-07:00

Mr. Anderson’s Class
No homework this week

Mr. Barnett’s Class
Monday: Students will take a copy of the thesis; “If you won a million dollar lottery, what three things would you do with the money?” home and continue applying brainstorming techniques on the essay and apply the rules for capitalization described in homework.

Tuesday: Students will take a copy of the thesis; “If you won a million dollar lottery, what three things would you do with the money?” home and continue applying brainstorming techniques on the essay and apply the capitalization rules described in homework.

Thursday: Students will take a copy of the rough draft home; “If you won a million dollar lottery, what three things would you do with the money?” and continue developing the essay and apply the capitalization rules described in the homework.

Source

Phillips, Wanda, Easy Grammar Plus, Scottsdale: ISHA Enterprises, 1995.

Ms. Broughton’s Class
No homework this week

Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
All assignments are based upon various forms of defining concentrations.

Monday:
Science: Human Organ Systems: List 9 human organ systems and their functions.

Tuesday:
Science: Human Organ Systems: Name two organ systems that work with each other and explain how their activities complement each other.

Wednesday:
Science: Human Organ Systems: Skins is the larges organ system in human body. What are the functions of the skins?

Thursday:
Science: Human Organ Systems: Explain how endocrine system is different from the rest.

Friday:
Science: Human Organ Systems: What are the functions of skeletal system?.

Mr. Ferguson’s Class
Monday – Find and watch a live “My Girl” clip on YouTube

Tuesday –Find and watch a Motown 25 clip featuring the Temptations v. Four Tops

Wednesday - Graduation

Thursday – Find a “Can’t Get Next To You” live performance clip on YouTube

Friday – Enjoy the summer...

Mr. Jefferson’s Class
Monday: Worksheet on Simplifying Expressions –One Variable Exercise A #’s 1-5.
Tuesday: Worksheet on Simplifying Expressions – Several Variables Exercise C #’s 26- 30.
Thursday: Worksheet on Positive Exponents Exercise B #’s 11- 20.
Friday: Worksheet on Formulas with Variables Exercise C 9-12.

Ms. B. Johnson’s Class
No homework this week

Mr. McClenton’s Class
Monday, 6.14.10
Students will study for their final exam.

Tuesday, 06.15.2010
Students will study for their final exam.

Thursday, 06.17.2010
Students will list five likes and 5 dislikes about their Biology class this year.

Friday, 06.18.2010
Last day of school; no homework.

Ms. Mercer’s Class
No homework this week
.

Mr. O’Connor’s Class
No homework this week

Ms. Paxton’s Class
Everyday: Study/Review multiplication facts
Monday: Midpoint of a line
Tuesday: Slope Form Review
Thursday: Midpoint of a line Review and Study for Quiz
Friday: No homework

Ms. Rice’s Class
No homework this week

Ms. Spears’ Class
No homework this week

Lower High School Homework w/o June 7

2010-06-07T09:06:00.000-07:00

Mr. Anderson’s Class
Monday
(All periods) Define the following words and use them in a sentence:

1) dimmer
2) hardware
3) deadbolt
4) hinge
5) trim

Tuesday
(All periods) Longitude and latitude worksheets

Thursday
(All periods) Define the following words and use them in a sentence:

6) manual
7) backsplash
8) pulley
9) pantry
10) anchor

Mr. Barnett’s Class
Monday: Students will take a copy of the thesis; “Which day of the week do you like best and why?” home and continue applying brainstorming techniques on the essay and apply the rules for capitalization described in homework.

Homework worksheet:
Capitalization
page 649

Tuesday: Students will take a copy of the thesis; “Which day of the week do you like best and why?” home and continue applying brainstorming techniques on the essay and apply the capitalization rules described in homework.

Homework worksheet:
Capitalization
page 651

Thursday: Students will take a copy of the rough draft home, continue developing the essay and apply the capitalization rules described in the homework.

Homework worksheet:
Capitalization
page 653

Friday:

Homework worksheet:
Capitalization
page 655

Source

Phillips, Wanda, Easy Grammar Plus, Scottsdale: ISHA Enterprises, 1995.

Ms. Broughton’s Class
Homework:
Monday: Students will brainstorm for their next article using the Creating a blog outline. Students can upload their blog on line or write it in the outline to be edited and uploaded the next day.
Homework:
Tuesday: Students will brainstorm for their next article using the Creating a blog outline. Students can upload their blog on line or write it in the outline to be edited and uploaded the next day.
Homework:
Thursday: Students will brainstorm for their next article using the Creating a blog outline. Students can upload their blog on line or write it in the outline to be edited and uploaded the next day.
Homework:
Friday: Students will brainstorm for their next article using the Creating a blog outline. Students can upload their blog on line or write it in the outline to be edited and uploaded the next day.

Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
All assignments are based upon various forms of defining concentrations.

Monday:
Science: Human Organ Systems: List 9 human organ systems and their functions.

Tuesday:
Science: Human Organ Systems: Name two organ systems that work with each other and explain how their activities complement each other.

Wednesday:
Science: Human Organ Systems: Skins is the larges organ system in human body. What are the functions of the skins?

Thursday:
Science: Human Organ Systems: Explain how endocrine system is different from the rest.

Friday:
Science: Human Organ Systems: What are the functions of skeletal system?.

Mr. Ferguson's Class
Tuesday – Find and watch a Rick James on YouTube

Wednesday – Academy

Thursday – Discuss in 5 sentences how ‘Chappelle’s Show’ directly influenced his rise back to stardom.

Friday – Complete artist biography packet

Mr. Jefferson’s Class
Monday: Worksheet on Solving Distance, Rate, and Time Problems Worksheet Exercise A #’s 1-10.
Tuesday: Worksheet on Zero as a Factor Exercise B #’s 1-5.
Thursday: Worksheet on Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring Exercise A #’s 1-4.
Friday: Worksheet on Organizing Data Exercise A #’s 1-9.

Ms. B. Johnson’s Class
MONDAY:
Lang. Arts: Worksheet on digraph sounds
Math: 5-10 Division Problems

TUESDAY:
Lang. Arts: Worksheet on the long/short ‘a’ sound
Math: 5-10 Division Problems

THURSDAY:
Lang. Arts: Worksheet on the long/short ‘e’ sound
Math: 5-10 Division Problems

Mr. McClenton’s Class
Monday, 6.07.10
Students will continue to research information for their electronic portfolio.

Tuesday, 06.08.2010
Students will continue to research information for their electronic portfolio.

Thursday, 06.10.2010
Students will continue to research information for their electronic portfolio.

Friday, 06.11.2010
Students will write a summary about their fourth quarter research experience.

Ms. Mercer’s Class
TUESDAY
ENGLISH: 6/8/2010. Handwriting worksheet. Short I phonics activity sheet.
MATH: 6/8/2010 Complete 10 multiplication money problems.
.

THURSDAY
ENGLISH: 6/10/2010. Handwriting worksheet. Short I phonics activity sheet.
MATH: 6/10/2010 Complete 10 multiplication money problems.
.

Ms. Paxton’s Class
Everyday: Study/Review multiplication facts
Monday: Slope Form
Tuesday: Labeling Quadrants and ordered pair Review
Thursday: Ordered pair review
Friday: Slope of a line

Mr. O'Connor's Class
Monday – Review activity “Innocent Impact of War”
Tuesday- Review activity “When is Enough, Enough?”
Wednesday- none - no class
Thursday- Review activity “Desperate Times Call For
Desperate Measures”
Friday- Go out and conquer your own Empire!

Ms. Rice’s Class
Monday:
• Study Vocabulary for Facilities Management
o Shutter: Frames that look like small doors located at each side of a window.
Some are made to close over the window for protection; others are fastened to the wall as a decorative device.

o Sill: The lowest part of a structure,
resting on the foundation and supporting the floor joists or the uprights of the wall.
The member forming the lower side of an opening, as a door sill, window sill, etc.

o Skylight: A window located on the roof of a building.

o Window frame : The stationary part of a window that holds the glass.

o Window sash: The operating or movable part of a window; the sash is made of window panes and their border.

• Reading Comprehension Activity
o Students will be asked to complete the assignment at home that will be distributed in class. The activity will be a brief article, read through in class. The students will be required to answer 2-4 questions to show that they understand the topic.

Tuesday
• Study Vocabulary
• Writing Activity
o Students will be asked to complete the assignment at home that will be distributed in class. The activity will be a brief article, read through in class. The students will be required to write at least two paragraphs addressing a writing prompt to show that they understand the topic.

Thursday
• Study Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension Activity
o Students will be asked to complete the assignment at home that will be distributed in class. The activity will be a brief article, read through in class. The students will be required to answer 2-4 questions to show that they understand the topic.
• Prepare lesson to teach for Friday
o Students will be asked select a topic that has been covered over the course of the week or a topic that they would like to share and prepare a lesson to teach on Friday.

Ms. Spears’ Class
Monday:
Basic math review

Tuesday:
Practice calculating the formulas for taking discounts on items

Thursday:
Practice calculating sales tax on a purchased item

Friday:
Basic math review

Elementary School Homework w/o 6/7/2010

2010-06-07T07:00:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Ross' Class:

Monday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet.

Tuesday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet.

Wednesday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet.

Thursday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet.

Friday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet.

Ms. Frazier's Class:

Monday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Write one sentence for each vocabulary word
Writing activity/Grammar practice (I worksheet). Book report assigned.

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Fill in each sentence with the correct vocabulary word.
Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet)

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Put vocabulary word in alphabetical order (I worksheet)
Writing activity/Grammar practice (I worksheet)

Thursday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
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- Division worksheet

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

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

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

Friday:
Language Arts- Read for 30 minutes and complete reading log
Math- Practice division facts

Mr. Williams' Class:

Monday:
Reading: Handwriting Without Tears worksheet and Phonics exercise (Consonant blends)
Math: measuring time (elapsed time, converting minutes to hours)
Science: Science Fair work (continue working on their “eggstronaut” vehicle

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet 1 thru 12 and basic division worksheet
Reading: Phonics exercise (consonant blends st, sl, bl, br, sw)
Science: Science Fair Research

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet ((dividing by 2 and 4)
Reading: Sight word Practice and Phonics worksheet p.59-60
Science: Science Fair Worksheet (The Scientific Process)

Thursday:
Math: Mixed Review (place value)
Reading: Vocabulary Final Review for test tomorrow. Also, construct a sentence for each word.
Science: Science Fair continuation

Friday:
Math: Multiplication and Division Review flash cards
Reading: Weekend take-home book. Read at least 15 minutes a day.
Science: Science Fair continuation

Middle School Homework w/o 6/7/2010

2010-06-07T06:48:00.000-07:00

Mr. Cooper's Class:

Monday:
Math: Unit 6: Multiplying Fractions: 10 questions
Science: Science Fair
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Tuesday:
Math: Unit 6: Multiplying Fractions: 10 questions
Science: Science Fair
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplying Fractions: 10 questions
Reading: Spelling: Create short story using spelling words

Thursday:
Math Unit 6: Multiplying Fractions: 10 questions:
Science: Science Fair
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Friday:
Math: Unit 6: Multiplying Fractions: 10 questions
Science: Science Fair
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Mrs. Lucas' Class:

Monday:
Math: Chapter 17 wkst 1A&B Redo
History: Continue with science fair project
Science: Continue with science fair project
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Tuesday:
Math: Chapter 17 wkst 2A&B
History: Continue with science fair project
Science: Continue with science fair project
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Wednesday:
Math: Chapter 17 wkst 3A&B
History: No Class- ½ Day
Science: No Class- ½ Day
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Thursday:
Math: Chapter 17 wkst 4A&B
History: Continue with science fair project
Science: Continue with science fair project
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Friday:
Math: Chapter 17 end of chapter review
History: Continue with science fair project
Science: Continue with science fair project
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Elementary School Homework w/o 6/1/2010

2010-06-01T14:46:00.000-07:00

Mr. Williams' Class

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet 1 thru 12 and basic division worksheet
Reading: Phonics exercise (consonant blends st, sl, bl, br, sw)
Science: Science Fair Research

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet ((dividing by 2 and 4)
Reading: Sight word Practice and Phonics worksheet p.59-60
Science: Science Fair Worksheet (The Scientific Process)

Thursday:
Math: Mixed Review (place value)
Reading: Vocabulary Final Review for test tomorrow. Also, construct a sentence for each word.
Science: Science Fair continuation

Friday:
Math: Multiplication and Division Review flash cards
Reading: Weekend take-home book. Read at least 15 minutes a day.
Science: Science Fair continuation

Mrs. Ross' Class:

Monday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet.

Tuesday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet.

Wednesday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet.

Thursday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet.

Friday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet.

Ms. Frazier's Class:

Monday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Write one sentence for each vocabulary word
Writing activity/Grammar practice (I worksheet). Book report assigned.

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Fill in each sentence with the correct vocabulary word.
Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet)

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Put vocabulary word in alphabetical order (I worksheet)
Writing activity/Grammar practice (I worksheet)

Thursday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
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:
Language Arts- Read for 30 minutes and complete reading log
Math- Practice multiplication facts

Middle School Homework w/o 6/1/2010

2010-06-01T14:40:00.000-07:00

Mr. Cooper's Class:

Monday:
Math: Unit 6: Multiplying Fractions: 10 questions
Science: Science Fair
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Tuesday:
Math: Unit 6: Multiplying Fractions: 10 questions
Science: Science Fair
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Wednesday: Multiplying Fractions: 10 questions
Reading: Spelling: Create short story using spelling words

Thursday
Math Unit 6: Multiplying Fractions: 10 questions:
Science: Science Fair
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Friday:
Math: Unit 6: Multiplying Fractions: 10 questions
Science: Science Fair
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Mrs. Lucas' Class:

Monday:
No class memorial day

Tuesday:
Math: 137-138
History: Continue with science fair project
Science: Continue with science fair project
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Wednesday:
Math: 139-140
History: No Class- ½ Day
Science: No Class- ½ Day
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Thursday:
Math: worksheet pg 141-142
History: Continue with science fair project
Science: Continue with science fair project
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Friday:
No class- field trip

Elementary School Homework w/o 5/24/2010

2010-05-26T10:46:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Owens-Whyte's Class:

Monday:
Reading:
~Define Starred Words
~1ws compound subject
~Time for Kids comprehension

Tuesday:
Reading:
~Write sentences for starred words
~1ws compound predicate
~Time for Kids comprehension

Wednesday:
Reading:
~Write All words in ABC Order
~1ws compound subjects and predicates
~James and the Giant Peach comprehension

Thursday:
Reading-
~Write ALL words 3 times each.

Friday:
Reading-
~Complete spelling packet
~study for subject and predicate test (simple and compound)

Mrs. Ross' Class:

Monday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet.

Tuesday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet.

Wednesday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet.

Thursday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet.

Friday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet

Mr. Williams' Class:

Monday:
Math: Multiplying 1 thru 12
Reading: Weekly word list (copy 3x each)
Social Studies: Workbook p. 61

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet 1 thru 12
Reading: Phonics exercise (letter blends with m and t)
Social Studies: Workbook p.63

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet ((dividing by 2 and 4)
Reading: Sight word Practice
Social Studies: Lesson 8 review p.59

Thursday:
Math: Mixed Review (Time and measurement)
Reading: Vocabulary Final Review for test tomorrow. Also, construct a sentence for each word.
Social Studies: Current Events Worksheet

Friday:
Math: Multiplication and Division Review flash cards
Reading: Weekend take-home book. Read at least 15 minutes a day.
Social Studies: Current Events research

Ms. Frazier's Class:

Monday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Write one sentence for each vocabulary word
Writing activity/Grammar practice (I worksheet). Book report assigned.

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Fill in each sentence with the correct vocabulary word.
Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet)

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Put vocabulary word in alphabetical order (I worksheet)
Writing activity/Grammar practice (I worksheet)

Thursday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
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- 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:
Study list for Spelling Bee
Reading : Lewis & Clark, Chapter 4 and Comprehension questions
Math:
Order of Operations: Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication Only.
Social Studies:
Social Studies Lesson (The Bill of Rights #1-5) Review Worksheet
Practice Preamble for Contest (Postponed to 5/28)

Tuesday:
Language Arts:
Study list for Spelling Bee
Reading : Lewis & Clark, Chapter 5 and Comprehension questions
Math:
Order of Operations: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division
Social Studies:
Social Studies Lesson (The Bill of Rights #6-10) Review Worksheet
Practice Preamble for Contest (Postponed to 5/28)

Wednesday:
Language Arts:
Study list for Spelling Bee
Write 10 spelling bee words in a sentence
Write 10 additional spelling bee words in cursive 3x’s each
Math:
Order of Operations: Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication Only.
Social Studies:
Social Studies Lesson (The Bill of Rights #1-10) Review Worksheet
Practice Preamble for Contest (Postponed to 5/28)

Thursday:
Language Arts:
Spelling Bee words in crossword puzzle.
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Creative Writing Prompt
Math:
Division #6
Order of Operations Review
Time and Money Calculation Word problems
Social Studies:
Social Studies Lesson (Constitution/Three Branches of Government/ Checks and Balances System/Bill of Rights) Review Worksheet
Practice Preamble for Contest(Postponed to 5/28)

Friday:
Language Arts:
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Creative Writing prompt
Math:
Division and Order of Operations Review Packet
Social Studies & Science:
None

Middle School Homework w/o 5/24/2010

2010-05-26T10:30:00.000-07:00

Mr. Cooper's Class:

Monday:
Math: Unit 6: Multiplying Fractions: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 12: Lesson 4 handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Tuesday:
Math: Unit 6: Multiplying Fractions: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 12: Lesson 5 handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplying Fractions: 10 questions
Reading: Spelling: Create short story using spelling words

Thursday:
Math Unit 6: Multiplying Fractions: 10 questions:
Science: Chapter 12: Review handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Friday:
Math: Unit 6: Multiplying Fractions: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 12: Review handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Mr. White's Class:

Monday:
L. Arts----Word Analysis
Math------Multiplying Factors

Tuesday:
L. Arts-----Spelling-Meaning connection
Math-------Problem Solving

Wednesday:
L. Arts-----Dictionary Practice
Math-------Dividing by 2 and 3

Thursday:
L. Arts-----Vocabulary Enrichment
Math-------Dividing by 4 and 5

Friday:
L. Arts-----Subject-Verb Agreement
Math------- Using a Line Graph

Mrs. Owens-Whyte's Class:

Monday:
Reading
~Define starred words
~1ws Fact and Opinion
~1 ws nouns
Math
~Single digit multiplication facts

Tuesday:
Reading
~Write sentences for ALL starred words
~1ws Fact and Opinion
~1 ws nouns
Math
~Single digit multiplication facts

Wednesday:
Reading:
~Put ALL words in ABC order
~1ws Fact and Opinion
~1 ws nouns
Math
~Single digit multiplication facts

Thursday:
Reading
~Write ALL words 3 times each.
~Study for spelling test
~1ws Fact and Opinion and study for test
~1 ws nouns
Math
~Double digit multiplication facts

Friday:
Reading
~Complete spelling packet
Math
~Double digit multiplication facts

Ms. Hawkins' Class:

Monday:
Math: Completing a Converting feet to inches
Reading: Write 21 new spelling words two times each
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 124-125/ What is the History of Astronomy

Tuesday:
Math: Converting inches to feet. Study Guide for test
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 126-127/What What is a star?

Wednesday:
Math: Completing a Review Ratios
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 128-129/How are stars grouped together?

Thursday:
Math: Scale Modeling
Reading: Write a sentence for 10/21 Spelling Words
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 130-131/In what ways does the Earth Move?

Friday:
Math: Practice multiplication and division
Reading: Write a sentence for 10/21 Spelling Words
Science: Science Vocabulary Crossword w/ definitions

Lower High School Homework List w/o May 24

2010-05-24T06:10:00.001-07:00

Mr. Anderson’s Class
Monday
(All periods) Define the following words and use them in a sentence:

1) Circuit
2) Circuit Breaker
3) Landscaping
4) Shrubbery
5) Chimney

Tuesday
(All periods) H.E.L.P. homework

Thursday
(All periods) Define the following words and use them in a sentence:

6) Window Frame
7) Window Sash
8) Shutter
9) Skylight
10) Sill

Mr. Barnett’s Class
Monday: Students will take a copy of the thesis; “What three things have you learned this year from your academies?” home and continue applying brainstorming techniques on the essay and apply the rules for underlining and questions marks described in homework.
Homework worksheet:
Capitalization
page 621

Tuesday: Students will take a copy of the thesis; “What three things have you learned this year from your academies?” home and continue applying brainstorming techniques on the essay and apply the learned punctuation rules described in homework.
Homework worksheet:
Capitalization
page 625

Thursday: Students will take a copy of the rough draft home, continue developing the essay and apply the learned punctuation rules described in the homework.
Homework worksheet:
Capitalization
page 629

Friday: Homework worksheet
Capitalization
page 633

Source

Phillips, Wanda, Easy Grammar Plus, Scottsdale: ISHA Enterprises, 1995.

Ms. Broughton's Class
Monday: Students will brainstorm for their next article using the Creating a blog outline. Students can upload their blog on line or use the ‘Creating your blog handout’ to be edited and uploaded the next day.

Tuesday: Students will brainstorm for their next article using the Creating a blog outline. Students can upload their blog on line or use the ‘Creating your blog handout’ to be edited and uploaded the next day.

Thursday: Students will brainstorm for their next article using the Creating a blog outline. Students can upload their blog on line or use the ‘Creating your blog handout’ to be edited and uploaded the next day.

Friday: Students will brainstorm for their next article using the Creating a blog outline. Students can upload their blog on line or use the ‘Creating your blog handout’ to be edited and uploaded on Monday.

Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
All assignments are based upon various forms of defining concentrations.

Monday:
Science: Various forms of defining concentrations: Write the formula for mole fraction and describe its components.

Tuesday:
Science: Various forms of defining concentrations: Write the formula for molar concentration and describe its components.

Wednesday:
Science: Various forms of defining concentrations: Write the formula for molal concentration and describe its components.

Thursday:
Science: Various forms of defining concentrations: Write formula for boiling point elevation and describe its components.

Friday:
Science: Various forms of defining concentrations: Write formula for freezing point depression and describe its components.

Mr. Ferguson’s Class
Monday – Select your favorite instruments and find a clip of a professional musician on YouTube soloing on it.

Tuesday – Find a clip of a Ken Burns Jazz documentary on YouTube

Wednesday – Academy

Thursday – Name 3 Jazz artists you are familiar wih by name.

Friday – Complete biography work packet

Mr. Jefferson’s Class
Monday: Worksheet on Complex Fractions and the LCM Exercise C #’s 36-40.
Tuesday: Worksheet on Least Common Multiples and Prime Factors Exercise A #’s 1-10.
Thursday: Worksheet on Sums and Differences Exercise A #’s 1-9.
Friday: Worksheet on Proportions and Fractions in Equations Exercise A #’s 1-15.

Mr. McClenton’s Class
Monday, 05.24.2010
List 5 websites used during your research. Which website was the most informative, and why?

Tuesday, 05.25.2010
Give one fact that interested you the most today. What was so interesting about the fact?

Thursday, 05.27.2010
What is the genus that dogs belong to?

Friday, 05.28.2010
List 3 explains of wild dogs, and domesticated dogs.

Ms. Mercer’s Class
MONDAY
ENGLISH: 5/24/2010. Short E phonics activity sheet.
MATH: 5/24/2010 Complete 10 subtraction problems.

TUESDAY
ENGLISH: 5/25/2010. Short E phonics activity sheet.
MATH: 5/25/2010 Complete 10 time problems.

THURSDAY
ENGLISH: 5/27/2010. Short E phonics activity sheet.
MATH: 5/27/2010 Complete 10 time problems.

Mr. O’Connor’s Class
Monday – Determining Cause and Effect
Tuesday- Getting the Message Across
Wednesday- none - no class
Thursday- Interpreting W.W.I propaganda slogans
Friday- Go out and conquer your own Empire!

Ms. Paxton’s Class
Homework Blog Homework for the week of May 24, 2010
Everyday: Study/Review multiplication facts
Monday: Take home your Dashboard (attendance) sheet to your parent and get it signed. Discuss with parents how to calculate daily/weekly totals.
Tuesday: Pie graph Assignment
Thursday: Blueprint construction for Facilities Management Project
Friday: Proportions Assignment

Ms. Rice’s Class
Monday:
• Study Vocabulary for Facilities Management
o Shutter: Frames that look like small doors located at each side of a window.
Some are made to close over the window for protection; others are fastened to the wall as a decorative device.

o Sill: The lowest part of a structure,
resting on the foundation and supporting the floor joists or the uprights of the wall.
The member forming the lower side of an opening, as a door sill, window sill, etc.

o Skylight: A window located on the roof of a building.

o Window frame : The stationary part of a window that holds the glass.

o Window sash: The operating or movable part of a window; the sash is made of window panes and their border.

• Reading Comprehension Activity
o Students will be asked to complete the assignment at home that will be distributed in class. The activity will be a brief article, read through in class. The students will be required to answer 2-4 questions to show that they understand the topic.

Tuesday
• Study Vocabulary
• Writing Activity
o Students will be asked to complete the assignment at home that will be distributed in class. The activity will be a brief article, read through in class. The students will be required to write at least two paragraphs addressing a writing prompt to show that they understand the topic.

Thursday
• Study Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension Activity
o Students will be asked to complete the assignment at home that will be distributed in class. The activity will be a brief article, read through in class. The students will be required to answer 2-4 questions to show that they understand the topic.
• Prepare lesson to teach for Friday
o Students will be asked select a topic that has been covered over the course of the week or a topic that they would like to share and prepare a lesson to teach on Friday.

Ms. Spears’ Class
Monday:
Practice finding the rate in a percent sentence

Tuesday:
Practice finding the base and rate in a percent sentence

Thursday:
Practice finding the rate and base in a percent sentence

Elementary School Homework w/o 5/17/2010

2010-05-17T07:28:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Ross' Class:

Monday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet.

Tuesday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet.

Wednesday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet.

Thursday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet.

Friday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money and how it can be used/independent worksheet of multiplication/division.
Reading: Syllables worksheet
Social Studies: Assigned Vocabulary Words OR Worksheet.

Mr. Williams' Class:

Monday:
Math: Multiplying 9’s 10’s 11’s
Reading: Weekly word list (copy 3x each)
Social Studies: Workbook p. 53

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet (7’s, 8’s, 9’s).
Reading: Phonics exercise (letter blends with m and t)
Social Studies: Workbook p.55

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet ((dividing by 2 and 4)
Reading: Sight word Practice
Social Studies: Lesson 8 review p.59

Thursday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet (10’s ll’s 12’s)
Reading: Vocabulary Final Review for test tomorrow. Also, construct a sentence for each word.
Social Studies: Spanish Explorers worksheet

Friday:
Math: Multiplication and Division Review flash cards
Reading: Weekend take-home book. Read at least 15 minutes a day.
Social Studies: Current Events research

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

Ms. Frazier's Class:

Monday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Write one sentence for each vocabulary word
(Words with long i spelled -igh and -y)
Writing activity/Grammar practice (I worksheet). Book report assigned.

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Fill in each sentence with the correct vocabulary word.
Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet)

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Put vocabulary word in alphabetical order (I worksheet)
Writing activity/Grammar practice (I worksheet)

Thursday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
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 5/17/2010

2010-05-17T07:20:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Lucas' Class:

Monday:
Math: worksheet pg 133-134
History: 81-82
Science: Continue with science fair project
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Tuesday:
Math: worksheet pg 135-136
History: 85-86
Science: Continue with science fair project
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Wednesday:
Math: worksheet pg 137-138
History: No Class- ½ Day
Science: No Class- ½ Day
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Thursday:
Math: worksheet pg 139-140
History: 88-89
Science: Continue with science fair project
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Friday:
Math: ANY AND ALL MAKEUP WORK!!!!!!!!
History: Make up work
Science: Continue with science fair project
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Mr. Cooper's Class:

Monday:
Math: Unit 6: Adding and Subtracting Fractions: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 9: 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 9: 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 9: Review handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Friday
Math: Unit 6: Adding and Subtracting Fractions: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 9: Review handout
Reading: Story: Students will answer questions about a non fictional story

Ms. Hawkins' Class:

Monday:
Math: Completing a Proportional Table
Reading: Write 21 new spelling words two times each
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 124-125/ What is the History of Astronomy

Tuesday:
Math: Writing a ratio from a word problem
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 16-17/What is the circulatory system?

Wednesday:
Math: Measuring Items
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 18-19/What is the respiratory system?

Thursday:
Math: Practice Converting Measurements
Reading: Write a sentence for 10/21 Spelling Words
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 20-21/What are the digestive and urinary systems

Friday:
Math: Practice Converting Measurements
Reading: Write a sentence for 10/21 Spelling Words
Science: Science Vocabulary Crossword w/ definitions

Mr. White's Class:

Monday:
L. Arts---Read And Say “E” Words
Math------Standard Form of Numbers

Tuesday:
L. Arts----Think and Write “E” Words
Math------Expanded Form of Numbers

Wednesday:
L. Arts-----Analogies
Math-------Dividing Greater Numbers

Thursday:
L. Arts------Spelling-Meaning Connection
Math--------2-Digit Subtraction with Regrouping

Friday:
L. Arts------Alphabetical Order “E” Words
Math-------2-Digit Addition and Subtraction Practice

Lower High School Homework List w/o May 17

2010-05-17T06:36:00.000-07:00

Mr. Anderson’s Class
Monday
(Periods 1,6 and 7): “The African Slave Trade and the Middle Passage”.
Questions 1-5
(Periods 3 and 5): “Body Lice” WS
Tuesday
(All periods) H.E.L.P. homework
Thursday
(All periods) Define the following words and use them in a sentence:

1) Reinforce
2) Retaining Wall
3) Insulation
4) Masonry
5) Frost line

Mr. Barnett’s Class
Monday: Students will take a copy of the thesis; “What three things have you learned this year from your academies?” home and continue applying brainstorming techniques on the essay and apply the rules for underlining and questions marks described in homework.
Homework worksheet: Underlinings or Quotation Marks? page 607

Tuesday: Students will take a copy of the thesis; “What three things have you learned this year from your academies?” home and continue applying brainstorming techniques on the essay and apply the learned punctuation rules described in homework.
Homework worksheet: Punctuation Practice page 609

Thursday: Students will take a copy of the rough draft home, continue developing the essay and apply the learned punctuation rules described in the homework.
Homework worksheet: Punctuation Practice page 611

Friday: Homework worksheet: Punctuation Practice page 613

Source

Phillips, Wanda, Easy Grammar Plus, Scottsdale: ISHA Enterprises, 1995.

Ms. Broughton’s Class
Tuesday: Students will share their blog with 3 people and try to have three followers.
Thursday: Students will create a flyer for their blog to promote amongst staff and peers of RCA.
Friday: Students will leave an appropriate comment on each others blog.

Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
Monday:
Science: Various forms of defining concentrations: Write the formula for mole fraction and describe its components.
Tuesday:
Science: Various forms of defining concentrations: Write the formula for molar concentration and describe its components.
Wednesday:
Science: Various forms of defining concentrations: Write the formula for molal concentration and describe its components.
Thursday:
Science: Various forms of defining concentrations: Write formula for boiling point elevation and describe its components.
Friday:
Science: Various forms of defining concentrations: Write formula for freezing point depression and describe its components.

Mr. Ferguson’s Class
Monday – Click on and watch one of Duke’s performances via YouTube
Tuesday – List three qualities that you think would be required to be accepted into the Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Thursday – How has Duke Ellington influenced more recent artists from Washington D.C.?
Friday – Complete work packets

Mr. Jefferson’s Class
Monday: Worksheet on Solving by Completing the Square Exercise A #’s 1-4 p.394. Tuesday: Worksheet on Solving Using the Quadratic Formula Exercise B # 15 p. 397. Thursday: Worksheet on Graphing Quadratic Equations Exercise B #’s 1-6 p. 400. Friday: Worksheet on Writing the Equations from Their Roots Exercise B #’s 24-25.
Ms. B. Johnson’s Class
MONDAY:
Lang. Arts: Worksheet on various ways to make the /shun/ sound
Math: 5-10 Multiplication Problems
TUESDAY:
Lang. Arts: Worksheet on open syllable words
Math: 5-10 Multiplication Problems
THURSDAY:
Lang. Arts: Worksheet on Homophones
Math: 5-10 Multiplication Problems

Mr. McClenton’s Class
Monday, 05.17.2010
Name 3 facts that you learned today during your research.
Tuesday, 05.18.2010
Give one fact that interested you the most today. What was so interesting about the fact?
Thursday, 05.20.2010
What is the genus that dogs belong to?
Friday, 05.21.2010
What is the subspecies that dogs belong to?

Ms. Mercer’s Class
MONDAY
ENGLISH: 5/17/2010. Handwriting worksheet. Short E phonics activity sheet.
MATH: 5/17/2010 Complete 10 subtraction problems.
TUESDAY
ENGLISH: 5/18/2010. Handwriting worksheet. Short E phonics activity sheet.
MATH: 5/18/2010 Complete 10 subtraction problems.
THURSDAY
ENGLISH: 5/20/2010. Handwriting worksheet. Short E phonics activity sheet.
MATH: 5/20/2010 Complete 10 subtraction problems.

Mr. O'Connor's Class
Monday – Interpreting Military Movements on Maps
Tuesday- Technological Breakthroughs Activity
Wednesday- none - no class
Thursday- World War I Timelines
Friday- Go out and conquer your own Empire!

Ms. Paxton’s Class
Everyday: Study/Review multiplication facts
Monday: Blueprint construction for Facilities Management Project
Tuesday: Bar Graph Assignment
Thursday: Line graph assignment
Friday: Stem Leaf Review Assignment

Ms. Rice’s Class
Monday:
• Study Vocabulary for Facilities Management
o Shutter: Frames that look like small doors located at each side of a window.
Some are made to close over the window for protection; others are fastened to the wall as a decorative device.

o Sill: The lowest part of a structure,
resting on the foundation and supporting the floor joists or the uprights of the wall.
The member forming the lower side of an opening, as a door sill, window sill, etc.

o Skylight: A window located on the roof of a building.

o Window frame : The stationary part of a window that holds the glass.

o Window sash: The operating or movable part of a window; the sash is made of window panes and their border.

• Reading Comprehension Activity
o Students will be asked to complete the assignment at home that will be distributed in class. The activity will be a brief article, read through in class. The students will be required to answer 2-4 questions to show that they understand the topic.

Tuesday
• Study Vocabulary
• Writing Activity
o Students will be asked to complete the assignment at home that will be distributed in class. The activity will be a brief article, read through in class. The students will be required to write at least two paragraphs addressing a writing prompt to show that they understand the topic.

Thursday
• Study Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension Activity
o Students will be asked to complete the assignment at home that will be distributed in class. The activity will be a brief article, read through in class. The students will be required to answer 2-4 questions to show that they understand the topic.
• Prepare lesson to teach for Friday
o Students will be asked select a topic that has been covered over the course of the week or a topic that they would like to share and prepare a lesson to teach on Friday.

Ms. Spears’ Class
Monday: Quiz Review-Finding the percentage in a sentence
Thursday: Practice finding the rate in a percent sentence
Friday: Practice finding the base and rate in a percent sentence

Lower High School Homework List w/o May 10

2010-05-09T10:42:00.000-07:00

Mr. Anderson’s Class
Monday
(Periods 1, 6 and 7): Maps: “Early European Explorers” and “European Colonies in the Americas”
Answer Questions
(Periods 3 and 5): “Trench Warfare” WS
Tuesday
(Periods 1,6 and 7): “The African Slave Trade and the Middle Passage”.
Questions 1-5
(Periods 3 and 5): “Body Lice” WS
Thursday
(All periods) Define the following words and use them in a sentence:

1) Sealer
2) Stain
3) Drop Cloth
4) Sand Paper
5) Lumber

Mr. Barnett’s Class
Monday: Students will take a copy of the thesis; “What three things have you learned this year from your academies?” home and continue applying brainstorming techniques on the essay and apply the rules for exclamation and questions marks described in homework.
Homework worksheet:
Question and Exclamation Marks, Hyphens page 597

Tuesday: Students will take a copy of the thesis; “What three things have you learned this year from your academies?” home and continue applying brainstorming techniques on the essay and apply the rules for quotation marks described in homework
Homework worksheet:
Quotation Marks page 601

Thursday: Students will take a copy of the rough draft home, continue developing the essay and apply the rules for quotation marks described in the homework.
Homework worksheet:
Quotation Marks page 603

Friday:
Homework worksheet:
Underlinings or Quotation Marks? page 605

Source
Phillips, Wanda, Easy Grammar Plus, Scottsdale: ISHA Enterprises, 1995.

Ms. Broughton’s Class
Monday: Students will provide three fashion or entertainment blogs that they follow or know about and prepare to discuss why they do or do not like them.
Tuesday: Students will turn in 3 possible names of their soon to be created blog.
Thursday: Students will create a story idea to be developed in class for their blog.
Friday: Students will choose and create the name of their blog.

Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
Monday:
Science: Functional Groups: Write the structural formula of the aspirin™ and identify 5 important features in it.

Tuesday:
Science: Functional Groups: Write the structural formula of the ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and identify 5 important features in it.

Wednesday:
Science: Functional Groups: Write the structural formula of the ampicillin™ and identify 5 important features in it..

Thursday:
Science: Functional Groups: Write the structural formula of the Penicillin™ and identify 5 important features in it.

Friday:
Science: Functional Groups: Write the structural formula of the caffeine and identify 5 important features in it.

Mr. Ferguson’s Class
Monday: Watch a Kanye West live performance and a Sammy Davis Jr. video and come prepared and ready to compare the two.
Tuesday: Choose two Kanye West songs you would like to learn in class
Thursday: Search and watch a Sammy Davis Jr. DANCE video and try to name two current artists he has influenced based on the performance.
Friday: Complete this week’s work packet

Ms. B. Johnson’s Class
MONDAY:
Lang. Arts: Worksheet on various ways to make the /f/ sound
Math: 5-10 Multiplication Problems
TUESDAY:
Lang. Arts: Worksheet on the –ight, -ought and –aught sounds
Math: 5-10 Multiplication Problems
THURSDAY:
Lang. Arts: Worksheet on silent letter words
Math: 5-10 Multiplication Problems

Mr. McClenton’s Class
Monday, 05.10.2010
Name 3 facts that you learned today during your research.

Tuesday, 05.11.2010
Give one fact that interested you the most today. What was so interesting about the fact?

Wednesday, 05.12.2010
Academies

Thursday, 05.13.2010
Name the kingdom, class and family of dogs.

Friday, 05.14.2010
Name 3 breeds of dogs and their origins.

Ms. Mercer’s Class
MONDAY
ENGLISH: 5/10/2010. Handwriting worksheet. Short A phonics activity sheet.
MATH: 5/10/2010 Complete 10 multiplication problems.
TUESDAY
ENGLISH: 5/11/2010. Handwriting worksheet. Short A phonics activity sheet.
MATH: 5/11/2010 Complete 10 multiplication problems.

THURSDAY
ENGLISH: 5/13/2010. Handwriting worksheet. Short A phonics activity sheet.
MATH: 5/13/2010 Complete 10 multiplication problems..

Mr. O’Connor’s Class
Monday - Revision of essay
Tuesday- Revision of essay
Thursday- Revision of essay
Friday- Go out and conquer your own Empire!

Ms. Paxton’s Class
Everyday: Study/Review multiplication facts
Monday: Assignment on Bar Graphs.
Tuesday: Finding the area and perimeter of geometric figures.
Thursday: Stem Leaf Plot Assignment
Friday: Complete Blueprint for Facilities Management.

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:
Practice finding the percentage in a sentence
Tuesday:
Practice finding the base in a percent sentence
Thursday:
Practice finding the rate in a percent sentence
Study for QUIZ

Lower High School Homework List w/o May 3

2010-05-04T11:24:00.000-07:00

Mr. Anderson’s Class
Monday
(Periods 1, 6 and 7): “Columbus and Before” Questions 1-4
(Periods 3 and 5): Define: Militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism. What do all these words have in common?
Tuesday
(Periods 1,6 and 7): “Columbus and Before” Questions 5-8
(Periods 3 and 5): Finish poster
Thursday
(All periods) Define the following words and use them in a sentence:

1) Architect
2) Zoning
3) Appraisal
4) Estimate
5) Siding

Mr. Barnett’s Class
Monday: Students will take a copy of the thesis; “What is your favorite holiday? And why?” home and continue applying brainstorming techniques on the essay and apply the rules for commas described in the homework.
Commas page 585 (Commas in nouns and introductory words)

Tuesday: Students will take a copy of the thesis; “What is your favorite holiday? And why?” home and continue applying brainstorming techniques on the essay and apply the rules for commas described in the homework.
Commas page 587 (Commas after letter greetings and closings)

Thursday: Students will take a copy of the rough draft home, continue developing the essay and apply the rules for commas described in the homework.
Commas page 589 (Commas to set off a phrase and clarify a sentence)

Friday: Colons and Semicolons page 593 (Colons in independent clauses)

Source

Phillips, Wanda, Easy Grammar Plus, Scottsdale: ISHA Enterprises, 1995.

Ms. Broughton’s Class
Monday: Students will bring in a fashion related article to be discussed in class during warm up.
Tuesday: students will bring in a fashion related article to be discussed in class during warm up.
Thursday: Students will bring in a fashion related article to be discussed in class during warm up.
Friday: Students will write about their experience during the Grand Opening

Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
Monday:
Science: Functional Groups: Write the structural formula of the carbonyl group and name two organic compounds that contain carbonyl group.
Tuesday:
Science: Functional Groups: Write the structural formula of the amine and amide groups, and name one organic compound that contains each of the amine and amide groups.
Wednesday:
Science: Functional Groups: Write the structural formula of the aldehyde and ketone groups, and name one organic compound that contains each of the amine and amide groups.
Thursday:
Science: Functional Groups: Write the structural formula of the ether and ester groups, and name one organic compound that contain ether and ester groups.
Friday:
Science: Functional Groups: Write the structural formula of the hydroxyl group and name two organic compounds that contain hydroxyl group.

Mr. Ferguson’s Class
Monday: Watch a YouTube video of Ray’s performance of “America the Beautiful”
Tuesday: Watch the movie ‘Ray’.
Wednesday: Academy
Thursday: List three of your favorite Ray Charles songs.
Friday: Complete Ray Charles work

Mr. Jefferson’s Class
Monday: Worksheet on Solving Using the Quadratic Formula Exercise A #’s 1-8 p. 397.
Tuesday: Worksheet on Graphing Quadratic Equations Exercise B #’s 1-4 p. 399.
Thursday: Worksheet on Trigonometric Ratios Exercise D #’s 1- 5 p.379.
Friday: Worksheet on Radicals and Exponents Exercise C #’s 9-12 p. 347.

Ms. B. Johnson’s Class
MONDAY:
Lang. Arts: Worksheet on hard/soft ‘c’ and ‘g’ sounds/ Synonyms/ Antonyms
Math: 5-10 Multiplication Problems
TUESDAY:
Lang. Arts: Worksheet on the /oo/ sound
Math: 5-10 Multiplication Problems
THURSDAY:
Lang. Arts: Worksheet on the /oi/ and /ow/ sounds/ Counting syllables
Math: 5-10 Multiplication Problems

Mr. McClenton’s Class
Monday, 05.03.2010
List one function of each system:
1. Digestive system
2. Respiratory system
Circulatory system

Tuesday, 05.04.2010
List 2 functions of each system:
1. Excretory system
2. Nervous system

Wednesday, 05.05.2010
Academies

Thursday, 05.06.2010
List 2 functions of each system:
1. Skeletal system
2. Muscular system

Friday, 05.07.2010
Students will need to study their notes in order to prepare for a comprehensive exam on Monday.

Ms. Mercer’s Class
MONDAY
ENGLISH: 5/3/2010. Handwriting worksheet. Short A phonics activity sheet.
MATH: 5/3/2010 Construct pictograph with information provided.
TUESDAY
ENGLISH: 5/4/2010. Handwriting worksheet. Short A phonics activity sheet.
MATH: 5/4/2010 Construct a bar graph with the information provided
THURSDAY
ENGLISH: 5/6/2010. Handwriting worksheet. Short A phonics activity sheet.
MATH: 5/6/2010 Find the average for the data given

Ms. Paxton’s Class
Everyday: Study/Review multiplication facts
Monday: Finding the mean, median and mode of a data set.
Tuesday: Review finding the mean, median, mode and range for a quiz on Friday.
Thursday: Stem Leaf Plot Assignment
Friday: Bring in an example of a Blueprint for Facilities Management Activity on Monday.

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:
Review of changing percentage to a decimal and fraction

Tuesday:
Identify the rate, base, and percentage

Thursday:
Find the percentage in the sentence
Study for Quiz

Lower High School Homework List w/o April 19

2010-04-21T09:54:00.000-07:00

Mr. Anderson’s Class
No Homework-DC CAS

Mr. Barnett’s Class
Monday: Students will take a copy of the thesis; “What is your favorite holiday? And why?” home and continue applying brainstorming techniques on the essay and apply the rules for commas described in the homework.
Commas page 585 (Commas in nouns and introductory words)

Tuesday: Students will take a copy of the thesis; “What is your favorite holiday? And why?” home and continue applying brainstorming techniques on the essay and apply the rules for commas described in the homework.
Commas page 587 (Commas after letter greetings and closings)

Thursday: Students will take a copy of the rough draft home, continue developing the essay and apply the rules for commas described in the homework.
Commas page 589 (Commas to set off a phrase and clarify a sentence)

Friday: Colons and Semicolons page 593 (Colons in independent clauses)

Ms. Broughton’s Class
Monday: No homework due to DC CAS testing
Tuesday: No homework due to DC CAS testing
Thursday: V for Vendetta Cross word puzzle
Friday: Students will create a cross word puzzle

Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
All assignments are based upon Functional Groups.

Monday:
Science: Functional Groups: Write the structural formula of the carbonyl group and name two organic compounds that contain carbonyl group.

Tuesday:
Science: Functional Groups: Write the structural formula of the amine and amide groups, and name one organic compound that contains each of the amine and amide groups.

Wednesday:
Science: Functional Groups: Write the structural formula of the aldehyde and ketone groups, and name one organic compound that contains each of the amine and amide groups.

Thursday:
Science: Functional Groups: Write the structural formula of the ether and ester groups, and name one organic compound that contain ether and ester groups.

Friday:
Science: Functional Groups: Write the structural formula of the hydroxyl group and name two organic compounds that contain hydroxyl group.

Mr. Ferguson’s Class
Monday: Watch Run-DMC’s performance from ‘Grafitti Rock’
Tuesday: Write 5-7 sentences describing your FIRST hip-hop memory
Thursday: Watch a Run-DMC video on YouTube
Friday: Complete Run-DMC work packet

Mr. Jefferson’s Class
Monday: Worksheet on Solving Using the Quadratic Formula Exercise A #’s 1-8 p. 397.
Tuesday: Worksheet on Graphing Quadratic Equations Exercise B #’s 1-4 p. 399.
Thursday: Worksheet on Trigonometric Ratios Exercise D #’s 1- 5 p.379.
Friday: Worksheet on Radicals and Exponents Exercise C #’s 9-12 p. 347.

Ms. B. Johnson’s Class
BRAINTEASERS
MONDAY: What’s the missing letter?
J ? M A M J J A S O N D

TUESDAY: How do you write 1000 with eight 8’s?

THURSDAY: An old fashioned bike wheel has 21 spokes. How many spaces are there between the spokes?

Mr. McClenton’s Class
Monday, 04.19.2010
Define the following words:
• Genes
• Heterotroph
• Autotroph
• Photosynthesis
• Cell membrane

Tuesday, 04.20.2010
DC/CAS

Thursday, 04.22.2010
DC/CAS

Friday, 04.23.2010
List 3 interesting facts that you learned from today’s lesson, and explain why each fact interested you.

Ms. Mercer’s Class
MONDAY
ENGLISH: 4/16/2010. : handwriting worksheet. Read “Spiders” and answer the questions.
MATH: 4/16/2010 Complete multiplication problems
SCIENCE: 4/16/2010 Define mental health and self esteem.

TUESDAY
ENGLISH: 4/17/2010. practice cursive handwriting worksheet and practice remembering social security number. Read “snakes” and answer the questions..
MATH: 4/17/2010 complete multiplication problems
SCIENCE: 4/17/2010 Discuss mental health and self esteem with an adult.

THURSDAY
ENGLISH: 4/19/2010. Practice cursive handwriting worksheet practice remembering social security number. Read the story “Butterflies and Moths” and answer questions.
MATH: 4/19/2010 complete multiplication problems
SOCIAL STUDIES: 4/19/2010: Make a map of your room with a key.

Ms. Paxton’s Class
Everyday: Study/Review multiplication facts
Monday: Prepare for the DC CAS by getting a good night’s sleep and arriving on time to school.
Tuesday: Prepare for the DC CAS by getting a good night’s sleep and arriving on time to school.
Thursday: Prepare for the DC CAS by getting a good night’s sleep and arriving on time to school.
Friday: Review test taking tips for DC CAS

Ms. Spears’ Class
No homework due to DC CAS Testing

Elementary School Homework w/o 4/19

2010-04-19T14:08:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Ross' Class:

Monday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money 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).

Mr. Williams' Class:

Monday:
Math: Multiplying 0’s, 1’s, 2’s
Reading: Weekly word list (copy 3x each)
Social Studies: The Cherokee Culture worksheet

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet (2’s & 3’s).
Reading: Phonics exercise (letter blends with l and r)
Social Studies: Forced from their land worksheet

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet (2’s & 3’s continued)
Reading: Sight word Practice
Social Studies: Vocabulary Words.

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)

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: Current Events notes

Ms. Frazier's Class

Monday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Write one sentence for each vocabulary word
(Words with w, h, and wh)
Writing activity/Grammar practice (I worksheet). Book report assigned.

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Fill in each sentence with the correct vocabulary word.
Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet)

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Put vocabulary word in alphabetical order (I worksheet)
Writing activity/Grammar practice (I worksheet)

Thursday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
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- Read for 30 minutes and place book on weekly reading log
Math- Practice multiplication facts

Tuesday:
Language Arts- Read for 30 minutes and place book on weekly reading log
Math- Practice multiplication facts

Wednesday:
Language Arts- Read for 30 minutes and place book on weekly reading log
Math- Practice multiplication facts

Thursday:
Language Arts- Read for 30 minutes and place book on weekly reading log
Math- Practice multiplication facts

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

Middle School Homework w/o 4/19

2010-04-19T13:52:00.000-07:00

Ms. Hawkins' Class:

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

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

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

Thursday:
Math: Practice Problems: Completing Tables by rules
Reading: Write a sentence for 11/21 Spelling Words/ STUDY FOR SPELLING QUIZ TOMORROW!
Social Studies: Geography Workbook

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:
Language Arts- Vocabulary Skills (A Slice of Ocean Life)
Math- Greater Than, Less Than (Worksheet)

Tuesday:
Language Arts-Reading Skills (A Slice of Ocean Life)
Math-Renaming Numbers with Two-Digits

Wednesday:
Language Arts-Vocabulary Skills (Grandpa’s Light Show)
Math-Division and Multiplication Practice

Thursday:
Language Arts- Reading Skills (Grandpa’s Light Show)
Math-Thinking Subtraction for Addition (Worksheet)

Friday:
Language Arts-Study Skills
Math-Check What You’ve Learned

Mrs. Owens-Whyte's Class:

Monday:
~Vocabulary Practice for DC CAS
~Definitions
~Math Practice for DC DAS

Tuesday:
~Vocabulary Practice for DC CAS
~Starred words into Sentences
~Addition Word Problems

Wednesday:
~Reading Comprehension WS for DC CAS
~ALL words in ABC Order
~Subtraction Word Problems

Thursday:
~Reading Comprehension WS for DC CAS
~ALL words 3 times each
~Multiplication Word Problems Part 1

Friday:
~Study for spelling Test
~Multiplication Word Problems Part 2

Elementary School Homework w/o 4/12/2010

2010-04-12T17:01:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Alexander's Class:

Monday:
Language Arts:
New Spelling Words 3 xs each
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Cursive writing practice
Math:
Money Calculation #1
Social Studies:
Social Studies Lesson Review Worksheet

Tuesday:
Language Arts:
Spelling Words in a sentence
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Math:
Least Common Multiple Practice Worksheets
Money Calculation #2
Social Studies:
Social Studies Lesson Review Worksheet

Wednesday:
Language Arts
Spelling Words in cursive
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Math:
Money Calculation #3
Consumer Economics questions (2 questions)
Multiplication Drill Sheet
Social Studies:
Social Studies Lesson Review Worksheet

Thursday:
Language Arts:
Spelling words in crossword puzzle.
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Math:
Money Calculation #4
Least Common Multiple Practice Worksheets
Social Studies:
Social Studies Lesson Review Worksheet

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 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).

Mr. Williams' Class:

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplication practice/ geometric figures
Reading: Phonics exercise (letter blends with st and sk)
Social Studies: Cherokee culture study

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet review/ Perimeters of geometric figures
Reading: Sight word Practice
Social Studies: Worksheet: How the Cherokee were forced from their land.

Thursday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet (3’s & 4’s)/ Finding Area of simple geometric figures.
Reading: Vocabulary Final Review for test tomorrow. Also, construct a sentence for each word.
Social Studies: A Nation Divided (worksheet p.53)

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: Current Events Report

Ms, Frazier's Class:

Monday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Write one sentence for each vocabulary word
(words with f and ff)
Writing activity/Grammar practice (I worksheet). Book report assigned.

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Fill in each sentence with the correct vocabulary word.
Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet)

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Put vocabulary word in alphabetical order (I worksheet)
Writing activity/Grammar practice (I worksheet)

Thursday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
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- 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

M

Middle School Homework w/o 4/12/2010

2010-04-12T16:54:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Lucas' Class:

Monday:
Math: Chapter 14- Using Variables: pages 119-120
History: Poetry Month Project
Science: Packet: Chapter 4
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Tuesday:
Math: Chapter 15- Using Variables: pages 121-122
History: Poetry Month Project
Science: DC CAS Prep
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Wednesday:
Math: Chapter 15- Using Variables: pages 123-124
History: No Class- No Homework- ½ Day
Science: DC CAS Prep
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Thursday:
Math: Chapter 15- Using Variables: pages 125-126
History: Poetry Month Project
Science: DC CAS Prep
Reading: Language Arts Packet

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

Ms. Hawkins' Class:

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

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

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

Thursday:
Math: Practice Problems: Completing Tables by rules
Reading: Write a sentence for 11/21 Spelling Words/ STUDY FOR SPELLING QUIZ TOMORROW!
Social Studies: Geography Workbook

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

Lower High School Homework List w/o April 12

2010-04-11T18:46:00.000-07:00

Mr. Anderson’s Class
Monday
Complete review worksheet entitled “The World of Geography”
Tuesday
Define the following Facility Management Academy vocabulary words and use each word in a sentence:
1) Clamp
2) Vice
3) Attic
4) Basement
5) Renovation
Thursday
Find a current event article and answer the following question:
Why does this article interest you?

Mr. Barnett’s Class
Monday: Punctuation page 571 (Periods in declarative and narrative statements)
Tuesday: Punctuation page 573 (Periods in initials, outlines, and abbreviations)
Thursday: The Apostrophe page 577 (Apostrophe’s in contractions and digits)
Friday: The Apostrophe page 579 (Apostrophe’s in single and plural possessives)

Source

Phillips, Wanda, Easy Grammar Plus, Scottsdale: ISHA Enterprises, 1995.

Ms. Broughton’s Class
Monday: Students will turn in a paper of 5 sentences or more explaining an excellent customer service experience they had or witnessed.
Tuesday: Students will turn in a paper of 5 sentences or more explaining a negative customer service experience they had or witnessed.
Wednesday: Students will develop a written skit to emulate each example of good and bad customer service.
Thursday: Students will develop a skit to emulate each example of good and bad customer service.
Friday: Students will highlight a store in this area to test for good and bad customer service.

Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
Monday:
Science: Cyclic Hydrocarbons: All members of the cyclo-alkane family are described by the general formula CnH2n described by the general formula CnH2n. Write the structural formula and names of the first ten cyclo-alkanes.

Tuesday:
Science: Cyclic Hydrocarbons: All members of the alkene family are described by the general formula CnH2n described by the general formula CnH2n. Write the structural formulae for the first ten members of the alkene family and name them

Wednesday:
Science: Cyclic Hydrocarbons: What is the difference between homologues and isomers? Give one example of each

Thursday:
Science: Cyclic Hydrocarbons: What is the difference between aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon. Provide two examples of each.

Friday:
Science: Cyclic Hydrocarbons: Numerous organic compounds are made by combining aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons in a single structural unit. Name one chemical that exemplifies this quality and write down its structural formula.

Mr. Ferguson’s Class
Monday: Check out a YouTube video of Lauryn Hill performing during her MTV Unplugged taping in 2001.
Tuesday: Write 5-6 sentences describing your first memory of hearing Go-Go music. How did the music make you feel? Were you a fan immediately?
Thursday: Comprise a list of your top five favorite Go-Go bands
Friday: Complete Lauryn Hill work packet

Mr. Jefferson’s Class
Monday: Worksheet on Calculating Simple Interest Worksheet p. 112 Exercise C #’s 7-10.
Tuesday: Worksheet on Deriving a Formula for Mixture Problems p. 115 Exercise A #’s 1-5.
Thursday: Worksheet on Solving Linear Equations-Elimination p. 393 Exercise B #’s 1-3.
Friday: Worksheet on Graphing Systems of Linear Equations p. 395 Exercise A #’s 4-10.

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)Questions about the story “Rocket man”; Worksheet on antonyms and digraph sounds
(T) Questions about the story “Kids Help Pass Safety Laws”; Worksheet on the ‘y’ sound and digraph sounds
(TH) Questions about the story “She Climbed to the Top”; Worksheet on synonyms

Math: Problems each night on Multiplication Facts from 0 thru 12 (Use the Inverted Tree Method learned in class)

Mr. McClenton's Class
Monday, 04.12.2010
List names of 5 different species of months and butterflies. Also, list the origins of each one.

Tuesday, 04.13.2010
List names of 10 different species of snakes. Also, list the origins of each species.

Thursday, 04.15.2010
Define the following words:
• Homeostasis
• Metabolism
• Synthesis
• Regulation
• Nutrition

Friday, 04.16.2010
List 10 different types of beans and include their origins.

Ms. Mercer’s Class
MONDAY
ENGLISH: 4/122010. : handwriting worksheet. Read “Tarantulas” and answer the questions.
MATH: 4/12/2010 Complete multiplication and telling time problems
SCIENCE: 4/12/2010 Discuss the effects depressants with an adult.
TUESDAY
ENGLISH: 4/13/2010. practice cursive handwriting worksheet and practice remembering social security number. Read “Lizards” and answer the questions..
MATH: 4/13/2010 Complete multiplication and telling time problems
SCIENCE: 4/13/2010 List street names for some depressants.
THURSDAY
ENGLISH: 4/15/2010. Practice cursive handwriting worksheet practice remembering social security number. Read the story “Armadillos” and answer questions.
MATH: 4/15/2010 Complete multiplication and telling time problems
SOCIAL STUDIES: 4/15/2010: Label north eastern states with abbreviations.

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 April 12, 2010
Everyday: Study/Review multiplication facts
Monday: DC CAS Review sheet on geometric shapes
Tuesday: DC CAS Review sheet on fractions (adding and subtracting)
Thursday: DC CAS Review sheet on changing percents to decimals
Friday: Review test taking tips for DC CAS that starts on Monday.

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:
Reduce the fractions to its simplest form
Tuesday:
Change the percents to fractions. Then reduce the fraction to the simplest form.
Thursday:
Review Notes for DC-Cas Practice
Friday:
Renaming Fractions and Decimals as Percents

Middle School Homework w/o 4/5/2010

2010-04-06T07:52:00.000-07:00

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

Mrs. Owens-Whyte

Monday:
Reading-Define starred words
~Complete Telling and Questions WS
Social Studies- Matching Definition ws
Science-Study the cell
Math - Reqrouping Review

Tuesday:
Reading-Put starred words into sentences
~Complete Telling and Questions WS and study
Social Studies-Matching Definition ws
Science~ Comprehension ws
Math - Single Digit Mutiplication

Wednesday:
Reading-Put ALL words in ABC Order
~Writing an answer to a question ws
Math - Single Digit Mutiplication

Thursday:
Reading-Write ALL words 5 times each.
~Study for Telling and Question test
~Writing an answer to a question ws
Social Studies-Comprehension ws
Science-Comprehension ws
Math - Two Digit Mutiplication

Friday:
Reading ~Study for spelling test
Math - DC CAS Test Preparation

Mrs. Lucas' Class:

Monday:
Math: Review Day
History: Review Day
Science: Review Day
Reading: Review Day

Tuesday:
Math: Chapter 14- Using Variables: pages 113-114
History: No Homework- Poetry Month Project
Science: Packet: Chapter 4
Reading: Language Arts Packet

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

Thursday:
Math: Chapter 14- Using Variables: pages 117-118
History: Poetry Month Project
Science: Packet: Chapter 4
Reading: Language Arts Packet

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

Elementary School Homework w/o 4/5/2010

2010-04-05T13:06:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Ross' Class:

Monday:
Math: Worksheet on the use of money 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).

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 #10
Science:
Science Lab Review Worksheet

Tuesday:
Language Arts:
Spelling Words in a sentence
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Math:
Data Collection and Graphing #11
Least Common Multiple Practice Worksheets
Science:
Life Cycles Worksheets

Wednesday:
Language Arts:
Spelling Words in cursive
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Math:
Data Collection and Graphing # 12
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 #13
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

Mr. Williams' Class:

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet (2’s & 3’s).
Reading: Phonics exercise (letter blends with l and r)
Social Studies: How to rebuild the South from Civil War

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet (2’s & 3’s continued)
Reading: Sight word Practice
Social Studies: Challenges of the Reconstruction period worksheet.

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.53)

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: Current Events Report

Mrs. Frazier's Class:

Monday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Write one sentence for each vocabulary word
Writing activity/Grammar practice (I worksheet). Book report assigned.

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Fill in each sentence with the correct vocabulary word.
Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet)

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
Language Arts: Put vocabulary word in alphabetical order (I worksheet)
Writing activity/Grammar practice (I worksheet)

Thursday:
Math: Multiplication (1 worksheet)
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- 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

Lower High School Homework Blog w/o April 5

2010-04-05T05:40:00.000-07:00

Mr. Anderson’s Class
Monday
Periods 1, 6 and 7: Worksheet entitled “What is the Enlightenment”
Periods 3 and 5: Worksheet entitled “Death at Sarajevo”

Tuesday
Define the following Facility Management Academy vocabulary words and use each word in a sentence:
1) Level
2) Measuring Tape
3) Ax
4) Shears
5) Wrench

Thursday
Find a current event article

Mr. Barnett’s Class
Monday: Pronouns page 493 (Personal Pronouns)
Tuesday: Pronouns page 499 (Pronouns)
Thursday: Pronouns page 503 (Antecedents)
Friday: Pronouns page 505 (Antecedents)
Source

Phillips, Wanda, Easy Grammar Plus, Scottsdale: ISHA Enterprises, 1995.

Ms. Broughton’s Class
Monday: Students will write an article based on their interview answering the Who, What Why’s and How’s of the article.

Tuesday: Students will bring in a fashion or hair related article to be discussed during the warm up.

Thursday: Students will decide which section of the academy they would like to decorate tomorrow. Hair styling station make up station, natural hair station, massage therapy section, signs and procedures and bring in cut out images for their chosen section

Friday: Students will write a reflection article about their contribution to, and the overall outcome of the L&G Salon’s Grand Opening.

Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
Monday:
Science: Aliphatic Hydrocarbons: All members of the alkane family are described by the general formula CnH2n+2 described by the general formula CnH2n+2. Write the structural formula for the first ten members of the alkane family and name them.
Tuesday:
Science: Aliphatic Hydrocarbons: All members of the alkene family are described by the general formula CnH2n described by the general formula CnH2n. Write the structural formula for the first ten members of the alkene family and name them
Wednesday:
Science: Aliphatic Hydrocarbons: All members of the alkyne family are described by the general formula CnH2n-2 described by the general formula CnH2n-2. Write the structural formula for the first ten members of the alkyne family and name them.
Thursday:
Science: Aliphatic Hydrocarbons: Describe the processes of saponification. Name one fatty acid and one lye that can be used for soap making.
Friday:
Science: Aliphatic Hydrocarbons: What is hardness of water? Describe a simple process by which hard water can be made soft.

Mr. Ferguson's Class
Monday: List three Alicia Keys collaboration songs.
Tuesday: Watch a YouTube video of an Alicia Keys live performance
Thursday: Look up a YouTube video of your favorite A. Keys snog
Friday: :Complete Alicia Keys work packet

Mr. Jefferson’s Class
Monday: Worksheet on Area of a Triangle Exercise A p.110 #’s 1-11.
Tuesday: Worksheet on Radius and Circumference of a Circle Exercise B 1-4 p.113.
Thursday: Worksheet on Volume of a Box-Shaped Figure Exercise A p. 116 #’s 1- 10.
Friday: Worksheet on Volume of a Cylinder Exercise B #’s 1-5 p. 119.

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 “Rocket man”; Worksheet on antonyms and digraph sounds
(T) Questions about the poems “Quiet Creatures”; Worksheet word meanings and synonyms
(TH) Questions about the story “The Talking Otter”; Worksheet on compound words

Math: 10 Problems each night on Multiplication Facts from 0 thru 12

Mr. McClenton’s Class
Monday, 04.05.2010
List the title of at least 10 movies that have a plot related to evolution.

Tuesday, 04.062010
List facts that you learned form today’s lesson.

Thursday, 04.082010
Homework question:
Explain how a rock’s age determines a fossil’s age.

Friday, 04.092010
List 5 facts that you’ve learned about hair.

Ms. Mercer’s Class
MONDAY
ENGLISH: 4/5/2010. : practice cursive handwriting worksheet. Read “Giraffes” and answer the questions.
MATH: 4/5/2010 complete multiplication and money problems.
SCIENCE: 4/5/2010 Make list of depressants.

TUESDAY
ENGLISH: 4/6/2010. Homework: practice cursive handwriting worksheet and practice remembering social security number. Read “Hippopotamus” and answer the questions.
MATH: 4/6/2010 complete multiplication and money problems.
SCIENCE: 4/6/2010 List short term effects of depressants.

THURSDAY
ENGLISH: 4/8/2010. Practice cursive handwriting worksheet practice remembering social security number. Read the story “Elephants” and answer questions.
MATH: 4/8/2010 complete multiplication and money problems.
SOCIAL STUDIES: 4/8/2010: Match north eastern states with abbreviations.

Mr. O’Connor’s Class
Monday – Imperialism Vocabulary review puzzle
Tuesday- Review Imperialism Outline
Wednesday- Political Cartoon Interpretation – Imperialism
Thursday- Review Imperialism Outline

Ms. Paxton’s Class
Everyday: Study/Review multiplication facts
Monday: DC CAS Review sheet on calculation
Tuesday: DC CAS Review sheet on Changing Fractions to Decimals
Thursday: DC CAS Review sheet on Measuring Area and Perimeter of Circles
Friday: DC CAS Review sheet on bar, stem leaf and circle graphs

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
Tuesday:
Tell what percent of each figure is shaded
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 3/22/2010

2010-03-25T09:57:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-25T09:45:00.000-07:00

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

Lower High School Homework Blog w/o March 22

2010-03-22T05:50:00.001-07:00

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

Lower High School Homework Blog w/o March 15

2010-03-14T13:50:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-14T11:22:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-14T11:06:00.000-07:00

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

Elementary School Homework w/o 3/8/2010

2010-03-08T15:06:00.000-08:00

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

2010-03-08T14:57:00.000-08:00

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

Lower High Homework List w/o March 8

2010-03-07T15:23:00.000-08:00

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

Lower High School Homework Blog w/o March 1

2010-03-05T14:45:00.001-08:00

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

Elementary School Homework w/o 3/1

2010-03-01T14:31:00.000-08:00

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

2010-03-01T14:15:00.000-08:00

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

Lower High Homework Blog w/o Feb 22

2010-02-23T16:37:00.000-08:00

Mr. Anderson’s Class
Monday: Students will answer map questions from handouts
Tuesday: Students will write the definition for vocabulary words 1-5 and then use each word in a sentence.
Thursday: Students will write the definition for vocabulary words 5-10 and then use each word in a sentence.
Friday: Read a newspaper article, magazine article, internet article, etc. about the crisis in Haiti. Come in Monday prepared to discuss what you have read. (Not completed on 2/5)

Mr. Barnett’s Class
Monday: Adjectives page 335 (Predicate)
Tuesday: Adjectives page 339 (Degree of Adjectives)
Thursday: Adjectives page 341 (Degree of Adjectives)
Friday: Adjectives page 343 (Degree of Adjectives)

Ms. Broughton’s Class
Monday: Answer: ‘How did I do?’ questionnaire. Or Answer: ‘How did they do’ questionnaire in regards to peers or personal performance in photo shoots.
Tuesday: Answer: ‘How did I do?’ questionnaire. Or Answer: ‘How did they do’ questionnaire in regards to peers or personal performance in photo shoots.
Wednesday: Answer: ‘How did I do?’ questionnaire. Or Answer: ‘How did they do’ questionnaire in regards to peers or personal performance in photo shoots.
Thursday: Answer: ‘How did I do?’ questionnaire. Or Answer: ‘How did they do’ questionnaire in regards to peers or personal performance in photo shoots.
Friday: Answer, ‘How did I do?’ questionnaire. Or Answer: ‘How did they do’ questionnaire in regards to peers or personal performance in photo shoots.

Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
Chemistry – Dr. Ekechukwu
All assignments are based upon Scientific Method Packet distributed to each student.
Monday:
Science: Scientific Method Packet: Complete the scientific method in-action.
Tuesday:
Science: Scientific Method Packet: Identify the slopes of the graphs
Wednesday:
Science: Scientific Method Packet, Identify the variables in the text described
Thursday:
Science: Scientific Method Packet: Complete the bar graphs of your experiments and identify patterns in them.
Friday:
Science: Scientific Method Packet: Write a one-page report based on the outcome of your experiment.

Mr. Ferguson’s Class
Monday - Look up and watch the famous Jackson 5 “Ed Sullivan Show” performance of “I Want You Back”
Tuesday – Answer this question: Do you agree or disagree with the way their father Joe Jackson managed them as a group? Was he too harsh or was his management style helpful?
Thursday – List favorite 3 Jackson 5 songs to be discussed on Friday
Friday – Watch Motown 25 Jackson 5 performance on YouTube

Mr. Jefferson’s Class
Monday: Summary on Motown Records
Tuesday: Worksheet on Naming Triangles Exercise A #’s 1-9.
Thursday: Worksheet on Quadrilaterals Exercise B #’s 3-5.
Friday: Worksheet on Congruent and Similar Triangles Exercise B #’s 7-8, Exercise C #’s 9-10.

Mr. McClenton’s Class
Monday 2/22/10
Students will list 10 songs that Lionel Ritchie wrote.
Tuesday 2/23/10
What was the most interesting fact that you learned about animal fur? Why did the fact interest you?
Thursday 2/25/10
List 5 facts that you learned today.
Friday 2/26/10
After viewing the film “Good Hair”, what do you think good hair is?

Ms. Mercer’s Class
ENGLISH:
2/23/10. Match vocabulary words with correct definition.
MATH:
2/23/10 complete division problems
SCIENCE:
2/23/10 Review definitions for drug, drug abuse, legal drugs, and illegal drugs.

THURSDAY
ENGLISH: 2/25/10. Match vocabulary words with correct definition.
MATH: 2/25/10 complete division problems.
SOCIAL STUDIES: 2/25/10: write 4 sentences about racial relations in the south during the time when The Temptations toured with The Motown Review.

Mr. O’Connor’s Class
Monday: Activity 3.5 Amendments Eleven through Fifteen
Tuesday: Activity 3.6 Choose the Right Answer
Wednesday: Review Packet for Assessment
Thursday: Review Packet for Assessment

Ms. Paxton’s Class
Homework Log Homework for the week of February 22, 2010

Everyday: Study/Review multiplication facts
Monday: Angle assignment naming the 3 types of angles and how to measure them
Tuesday: Angle assignment #2 to complete
Thursday: Angle Measure assignment discussed in class
Friday: Review all vocabulary from the Cosmetology Academy that was discussed in class for week 1, 2 and 3

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

Tuesday:
-Take data set and create a Histogram and a Bar Graph
-study for quiz

Thursday:
Review Notes for DC-Cas Practice

Elementary School Homework w/o 2/22

2010-02-22T10:49:00.000-08:00

Ms. Frazier's Class:

Monday:
Math: Practice counting money. (2 worksheets)
Language Arts: Write one sentence for each vocabulary word
(Words with consonant pairs: sw, cr, tr, br, sh and ch).
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.

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 3x’s each
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Cursive writing practice
4-Square Paragraph Organizer
Math:
Coordinate Pairs Graphing Worksheets #1
Least Common Multiple Worksheets
Social Studies:
Black History Month Research Project, Day #1

Tuesday:
Language Arts:
Spelling Words in a sentence
Reading and Comprehension Questions
4-Square Paragraph Organizer
Math:
Coordinate Pairs Graphing Worksheet #2
Least Common Multiple Practice Worksheets
Social Studies:
Black History Month Research Project, Day #2

Wednesday:
Language Arts:
Spelling Words in cursive
Reading and Comprehension Questions
4-Square Paragraph Organizer
Math:
Coordinate Pairs Graphing Worksheets, #3
Consumer Economics questions (2 questions)
Multiplication Drill Sheet
Social Studies:
Black History Month Research Project, Day #3

Thursday:
Language Arts:
Spelling words in crossword puzzle.
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Paragraph Drafts, #1
Math:
Coordinate Pairs/ Fractions Mixed review
Least Common Multiple Practice Worksheets
Social Studies:
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 Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write 1st set of 25 Vocabulary words 5x’s.
Social Studies: Highlighted Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Tuesday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write the rest of Vocabulary words 5x’s.
Social Studies: Highlighted Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Wednesday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write a sentence for the first 15 set of Vocabulary words.
Science: Science Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Thursday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write a sentence for the last 10 Vocabulary Words.
Science: Science Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Friday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write all the words in Alphabetical Order.
Science: Science Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Mr. Williams' Class:

Monday:
Math: Multiplication Practice (3’s, 4’s, 5’s)
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: Complete a multiplication chart up to the 5 times tables
Reading: Phonics exercise (ending letter blends with st, and sk)
Social Studies: Motown Project (Continued)

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication Practice (3’s, 4’s, 5’s)
Reading: Sight word Practice
Social Studies: Motown Project (continue working on report and performance)

Thursday:
Math: Review: Adding and Subtracting with regrouping worksheet
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 the 2’s, 3’s, & 4’s, and 5’s)
Reading: Weekend take-home book. Read at least 15 minutes a day.
Social Studies: Motown Project (continue working on report and performance)

Middle School Homework w/o 2/22

2010-02-22T10:37:00.000-08:00

Ms. Hawkin's Class:

Monday:
Math: Practicing dividing one digit by 2 and 3 digits and decimals
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Science: What is an ecosystem? Workbook pages 30-31

Tuesday:
Math: Practice Problems: Finding the unit rate within word problems
Reading: Write a sentence for 10/21 Spelling Words
Science: What are land biomes? Workbook pages 32-33

Wednesday:
Math: Practice Problems: Write the ratio and Unit Rate of Word Problems
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Science: What are water ecosystems? Workbook pages 34-35

Thursday:
Math: Practice Problems: Write the ratio and Unit Rate of Word Problems
Reading: Write a sentence for 11/21 Spelling Words/ STUDY FOR SPELLING QUIZ TOMORROW!
Science: How do organisms interact? Workbook pages 36-37

Friday:
Math: Reading a graph
Reading: Review new spelling words for next week
Science: How does energy move in ecosystems? Workbook pages 38-39

Mr. Cooper's Class:

Monday:
Math: Unit 4: Operations with Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 5: Lesson 3 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will answer questions about a short story

Tuesday
Math: Unit4: Operations with Integers : 10 questions
Science: Chapter 6: Lesson 1 handout
Reading: Spelling: Define spelling words

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

Thursday
Math: Unit4: Operations with Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 6 Lesson 2 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will answer questions about a short story

Friday
Math: Unit4:Operations with Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 6: Lesson 3 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will create a story using spelling words

Mr. White's Class:

Monday:
L. Arts---Using Dictionaries
Math---Comparing and Ordering Fractions

Tuesday:
L. Arts---More About Dictionaries Entries
Math---Fractions and Decimals

Wednesday:
L. Arts---Using Dictionaries to Check Spelling
Math---Fractions as Parts of the Whole

Thursday:
L. Arts---Using Dictionaries to Find Facts
Math---Fractions as Parts of a Set

Friday:
L. Arts---Chapter Review
Math---Equivalent Fractions

Mrs. Lucas' Class

Monday:
Math: Chapter 11- Rational Numbers
History: No Homework- Motown Project
Science: Packet: what are functions of Organelles?
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Tuesday:
Math: Chapter 12- Negative Exponents
History: No Class- No Homework- Basketball Game
Science: No Class- No Homework- Basketball Game
Reading: No Class- No Homework- Basketball Game

Wednesday:
Math: Chapter 12- Negative Exponents
History: No Class- No Homework- ½ Day
Science: No Class- No Homework- ½ Day
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Thursday:
Math: Chapter 12- Negative Exponents
History: No Homework- Motown Project
Science: Packet: How do cells grow and divide?
Reading: Language Arts Packet

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

Elementary School Homework w/o 2/16/2010

2010-02-16T15:11:00.000-08:00

Mrs. Ross' Class:

Tuesday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write the rest of Vocabulary words 5x’s.
Social Studies: Highlighted Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Wednesday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write a sentence for the first 15 set of Vocabulary words.
Social Studies: Highlighted Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Thursday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write a sentence for the last 10 Vocabulary Words.
Social Studies: Highlighted Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Friday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write all the words in Alphabetical Order.
Social Studies: Highlighted Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Mr. Williams' Class:

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet (2’s & 3’s).
Reading: Phonics exercise (letter blends with l and r)
Social Studies: Motown Project (Continued)

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet (2’s & 3’s continued)
Reading: Sight word Practice
Social Studies: Motown Project (Continued)

Thursday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet (3’s & 4’s)
Reading: Vocabulary Final Review for test tomorrow. Also, construct a sentence for each word.
Social Studies: Practice Commodores song

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: Practice song

Ms. Sherrod's Class:

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

Thursday:
Language Arts- Unscramble each spelling word
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

Ms. Frazier's Class:

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:

Tuesday:
Language Arts:
Spelling Words in a sentence
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Math:
Fractions Unit, Day #14: Adding and subtracting like and unlike Fractions
Least Common Multiple Practice Worksheets
Social Studies:
Black History Month Reading and Comprehension Questions #2

Wednesday:
Language Arts:
Spelling Words in cursive
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Sentence & Sentence Fragment Recognition
Math:
Fractions Unit, Day # 15: Unit Review
Consumer Economics questions (2 questions)
Multiplication Drill Sheet
Social Studies:
Black History Month Reading and Comprehension Questions #3

Thursday:
Language Arts:
Spelling words in crossword puzzle.
Composition Review: Generating Paragraphs using graphic organizers
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Math:
Fractions Unit, Day #16: Adding and Subtracting Fractions with like denominators
Least Common Multiple Practice Worksheets
Division/Multiplication Drill Sheet
Social Studies:
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 2/16/2010

2010-02-16T15:03:00.000-08:00

Ms. Hawkins' Class:

Tuesday:
Math: Practice Problems: Finding the unit rate within word problems
Reading: Write a sentence for 10/21 Spelling Words
Science: What are land biomes? Workbook pages 32-33

Wednesday:
Math: Practice Problems: Write the ratio and Unit Rate of Word Problems
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Science: What are water ecosystems? Workbook pages 34-35

Thursday:
Math: Practice Problems: Write the ratio and Unit Rate of Word Problems
Reading: Write a sentence for 11/21 Spelling Words/ STUDY FOR SPELLING QUIZ TOMORROW!
Science: How do organisms interact? Workbook pages 36-37

Friday:
Math: Reading a graph
Reading: Review new spelling words for next week
Science: How does energy move in ecosystems? Workbook pages 38-39

Mrs. Lucas' Class:

Tuesday:
Math: Chapter 11
History: No Class- No Homework- Basketball Game
Science: No Class- No Homework- Basketball Game
Reading: No Class- No Homework- Basketball Game

Wednesday:
Math: Chapter 11
History: No Class- No Homework- ½ Day
Science: No Class- No Homework- ½ Day
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Thursday:
Math: Chapter 11
History: No Homework- Motown Project
Science: Packet chapter 4
Reading: Language Arts Packet

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:

Tuesday
Math: Unit4: Operations with Integers : 10 questions
Science: Chapter 6: Lesson 1 handout
Reading: Spelling: Define spelling words

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

Thursday
Math: Unit4: Operations with Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 6 Lesson 2 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will answer questions about a short story

Friday
Math: Unit4:Operations with Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 6: Lesson 3 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will create a story using spelling words

Lower High School Homework Blog w/o Feb 16

2010-02-16T06:29:00.000-08:00

Mr. Anderson’s Class
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.
Friday: (Current Event) Read a newspaper article, magazine article, internet article, etc. about the crisis in Haiti. Come in Monday prepared to discuss what you have read. (Not completed on 2/5)

Mr. Barnett’s Class
Tuesday: Adjectives page 327
Thursday: Adjectives page 331 (Predicate)
Friday: Adjectives page 333 (Predicate)

Ms. Broughton’s Class
Tuesday: Bring in magazine pictures if desired look is not found in class. Bring in clothes from home (ideal outfit) to prepare for photo shoots
Thursday: Hand in a written critique (or be prepared to discuss likes and dislikes) of celebrity or school wide fashion/hair statements. Bring in clothes from home (ideal outfit) to prepare for photo shoots
Friday: Bring in or be prepared to discuss the fashion/ hair statement of their favorite movie. Bring in clothes from home (ideal outfit) to prepare for photo shoot

Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
Chemistry – Dr. Ekechukwu
All assignments are based upon study packet distributed to each student.
Tuesday: Study Packet: List four ways of presenting data and describe them.
Wednesday: Study Packet, Describe how you will use scientific method to solve the problem of wind draft in you classroom.
Thursday: Study Packet: The middle, lower high and upper high schools respectively has 20, 30 and 50 computers. Draw a pie chart or circle graph to illustrate the information.
Friday: Study Packet: The middle, lower high and upper high schools respectively has 20, 30 and 50 computers. Draw a bar graph to illustrate the information.
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Mr. Ferguson’s Class
Tuesday – Find out what song sampled the chorus from “Ain’t No Woman, Like the One I’ve Got”
Thursday – Locate and watch a live performance video starring the Four Tops, any song (i.e. “Reach Out (I’ll Be There),” “Still Water Runs Deep,” “Same Old Song”)
Friday – Compare and contrast the original “We Are the World” video with the new “We Are the World 25 for Haiti” video. Likes and dislikes.

Mr. Jefferson’s Class
Tuesday: Worksheet on Organizing Data Exercise A # 1- 10.
Thursday: Worksheet on Box- and- Whisker Plots. Use the following set { 42, 48, 44, 45, 41, 39, 45, 49, 47, 44, 40, 51, 49} to make a box-and-whisker plot.
Friday: Worksheet on Probability and Complementary Events Exercise B # 9 -18.

Ms. B. Johnson’s Class
Language Arts: Short Vowel Sounds Worksheets; Read for 20 minutes (Be sure to log in the book on your sheet and get parent to sign it).
Math: 10 Problems each night on comparing positive and negative numbers, making an addition sentence for the moves given and adding positive and negative numbers.

Mr. McClenton’s Class
Tuesday: Do you believe that animals should be trapped and killed for their fur to make clothing? Explain your answer.
Thursday: Students will study their outlines in order to prepare for a comprehensive exam on hair.
Friday: List 5 facts that you’ve learned about animal fur.

Ms. Mercer’s Class
ENGLISH:
Tuesday: Complete sentences using vocabulary words.
Thursday: Review notes for Unit 3 quiz. (I will provide students with notes.)
MATH:
Tuesday: complete multiplication problems.
Thursday: Complete multiplication problems.
SCIENCE:
Tuesday: Vocabulary word search (Cosmetology Academy vocabulary)
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Thursday: Listen to 3 songs by the Temptations and write down what each song is about.

Mr. O’Connor’s Class
Tuesday: Activity 3.1 Rights and Restrictions
Wednesday: Activity 3.2 Which Article
Thursday: Activity 3.3 What Does It Mean
Friday: Activity 3.4 Amendments Two through Ten

Ms. Paxton’s Class
Everyday: Study/Review multiplication facts
Tuesday: Review good test taking skills in order to complete a mock DC CAS test on Thursday.
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 for week 1 and 2.

Ms. Rice’s Class
Tuesday
• Study Vocabulary
• Writing Activity
• Reading log
Thursday
• Study Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension Activity
• Reading log

Friday
• Reading Comprehension Activity
• Reading log

Ms. Spears’ Class
Tuesday: Ask at least 10 people which fast food restaurant they prefer to eat at and gather data CHOICES: (McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, or Chic-Filet)
Thursday: Review Notes
Friday: Take data set and create a frequency table

Elementary School Homework w/o 2/1/2010

2010-02-02T08:28:00.000-08:00

Mrs. Alexander's Class:

Monday:
Language Arts: New Spelling Words 3x’s each
Reading and Comprehension Questions: Helen Keller: Courage in the Dark
Math: Fractions Unit, Day #9 Worksheets: Adding and Subtracting Like and Unlike Fractions
Science: Solar System Review Worksheet

Tuesday:
Language Arts: Spelling Words in a sentence
Reading and Comprehension Questions: Helen Keller: Courage in the Dark
Math: Fractions Unit, Day #10: Adding and subtracting like and unlike Fractions
Science: No assignment, Special Olympics

Wednesday:
Language Arts: Spelling Words in cursive
Reading and Comprehension Questions: Helen Keller: Courage in the Dark
Pronouns, Continued
Math: Fractions Unit, Day # 11: Unit Review
Consumer Economics questions (2 questions)
Multiplication Drill Sheet
Science: The solar system Review worksheets #2

Thursday:
Language Arts: Spelling words in crossword puzzle.
Composition Review: Students will identify the beginning, middle and end of given fables and fairy tales.
Reading and Comprehension Questions: Helen Keller: Courage in the Dark
Math: Fractions Unit, Day #12: Adding and Subtracting Fractions with like denominators
Consumer Economics questions (2 questions)
Division/Multiplication Drill Sheet
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

Mr. Williams' Class:

Monday:
Math: Multiplying 1’s, 2’s, 3’s
Reading: Weekly word list (copy 3x each)
Social Studies: Summarize the Civil War’s effects on the Southeast in 4 sentences.

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet (2’s & 3’s, & 4’s).
Reading: Phonics exercise (letter blends with m and t)
Social Studies: Civil Rights as a result of the Civil War

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet ((2’s & 3’s, & 4’s). continued)
Reading: Sight word Practice
Social Studies: Lesson 3 Review page 206

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.52)

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: Continue research on Motown via internet.

Mrs. Ross' Class:

Monday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write 1st set of 25 Vocabulary words 5x’s.
Science: 2nd Set of Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Tuesday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write the rest of Vocabulary words 5x’s.
Science: 2nd Set of Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Wednesday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write a sentence for the first 15 set of Vocabulary words.
Science: 2nd Set of Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Thursday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write a sentence for the last 10 Vocabulary Words.
Science: 2nd Set of Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Friday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write all the words in Alphabetical Order.
Science: 2nd Set of Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Ms. Sherrod's Class:

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

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

Thursday:
Language Arts: Unscramble each spelling word
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

Ms. Frazier's Class:

Monday:
Math: Practice counting money. (2 worksheets)
Reading: Practice writing your vocabulary word (oo words). Writing activity. Grammar practice (I worksheet) Book report assigned.

Tuesday:
Math: Practice counting money. (2 worksheets)
Reading: Write one sentence for each vocabulary words. Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet)

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

Thursday:
Math: Practice counting money (2 worksheets)
Reading: 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 2/1/2010

2010-02-02T08:03:00.000-08:00

Ms. Hawkins' Class:

Monday:
Math: Practice Division Drills 1 number by 3
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Social Studies: Geography Communities Workbook pg 4-5/Label a map of earth

Tuesday:
Math: Practice Division 1 number by a decimal
Reading: Write a sentence for 10/21 Spelling Words
Social Studies: Geography Communities Workbook pg 6-7/Take the animals home
Social Studies: Geography Communities Workbook pg 10-11/Map Skills

Wednesday:
Math: Practice Problems: Write the ratio and Unit Rate of Word Problems
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Social Studies: Geography Communities Workbook pg 14-15/Understanding Maps

Thursday:
Math: Practice Problems: Write the ratio and Unit Rate of Word Problems
Reading: Write a sentence for 11/21 Spelling Words
Social Studies: Geography Communities Workbook pg 16-17/Use a map grid

Friday:
Math: Reading a graph
Reading: Review new spelling words for next week
Social Studies: Geography Communities key terms crossword

Mrs. Lucas' Class:

Monday:
Math: Chapter 11
History: No Homework- Motown Project
Science: Packet
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Tuesday:
Math: Chapter 11
History: No Class- No Homework- Basketball Game
Science: No Class- No Homework- Basketball Game
Reading: No Class- No Homework- Basketball Game

Wednesday:
Math: Chapter 11
History: No Class- No Homework- ½ Day
Science: No Class- No Homework- ½ Day
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Thursday:
Math: Chapter 11
History: No Homework- Motown Project
Science: Packet
Reading: Language Arts Packet

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 3: Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 5: Lesson 3 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will answer questions about a short story

Tuesday
Math: Unit3: Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 6: Lesson 1 handout
Reading: Spelling: Define spelling words

Wednesday:
Math: Unit3: Integers: 5 questions
Reading: Spelling: Create sentence using spelling words

Thursday
Math: Unit3: Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 6 Lesson 2 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will answer questions about a short story

Friday
Math: Unit3: Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 6: Lesson 3 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will create a story using spelling words

Mr.Tyler's Class:

Monday:
Reading: Read a newspaper article and write a review
Math: Worksheet on equal fractions

Tuesday:
Reading: Read a newspaper article and write a review
Math: Worksheet on equal fractions

Wednesday:
Reading: Read a newspaper article and write a review
Math: Worksheet on equal fractions

Thursday:
Reading: Read a newspaper article and write a review
Math: Worksheet on equal fractions

Friday:
Reading: Read a newspaper article and write a review
Math: Worksheet on equal fractions

Lower High School Homework List w/o Feb 1

2010-02-01T04:53:00.000-08:00

Mr. Anderson’s Class
Monday:
Students will answer questions on map worksheet
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.
Friday: (Current Event)
Read a newspaper article, magazine article, internet article, etc. about the crisis in Haiti. Come in Monday prepared to discuss what you have read.

Mr. Barnett’s Class
Monday: Noun Worksheet page 275 (Appositives)
Tuesday: Noun Worksheet page 279 (Noun Review)
Thursday: Noun Worksheet page 281 (Noun Review)
Friday: Noun Worksheet page 283 (Noun Review)

Ms. Broughton’s Class
Monday: Bring in clothes from home (ideal outfit)
Tuesday: Bring in a clothes from home (ideal outfit)
Thursday: Bring in a fashion article to discuss and find the main idea
Friday: Bring in a fashion article to discuss the main idea in class.

Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
Chemistry – Dr. Ekechukwu
All assignments are based upon study packet distributed to each student.
Monday:
Science: Study Packet: List the five steps of scientific method and describe them.
Tuesday:
Science: Study Packet: List four ways of presenting data and describe them.
Wednesday:
Science: Study Packet, Describe how you will use scientific method to solve the problem of wind draft in you classroom.
Thursday:
Science: Study Packet: The middle, lower high and upper high schools respectively has 20, 30 and 50 computers. Draw a pie chart or circle graph to illustrate the information.

Friday:
Science: Study Packet: The middle, lower high and upper high schools respectively has 20, 30 and 50 computers. Draw a bar graph to illustrate the information.
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Mr. Ferguson’s Class
Monday – Provide a list of 5 of your favorite Motown Artists
Tuesday – Come back to class with a Motown song you would like to learn to play
Wednesday – Academy
Thursday – Watch live clip of Marvin Gaye “What’s Going On”/”What’s Happening Brother” on YouTube approximately a 9 min vid
Friday – Look up a Funk Brother musician of your choice (via Wikipedia or Google)

Mr. Jefferson’s Class
Monday: Summary on Motown Records
Tuesday: Worksheet on Proportions and Fractions in Equations Exercise A p. 236 # 1- 15.
Thursday: Worksheet on More Solutions to Equations with Fractions Exercise B. # 10- 17.
Friday: Worksheet Exercise A # 1-10.

Ms. B. Johnson’s Class
Language Arts: Short Vowel Sounds Worksheets; Vocabulary Word Find; Character Descriptions; Character Traits Worksheet
Math: 10 Problems each night
Science: Look up the word “calcium” and write the benefits of calcium to bones

Mr. McClenton’s Class
Monday
List the title of at least 10 Motown songs with the names of the artists that performed them and the year it was released.
Tuesday
List 10 movie titles and 10 song titles with the word hair in them.
Thursday
Explain why animal right activists oppose the trapping and killing of wildlife for fur.
Friday
List 5 facts that you’ve learned about hair.

Ms. Mercer’s Class
ENGLISH:
Tuesday: Complete word search using vocabulary words. Read pg. 57 and 58 of Ch. 6 from “Search for Safety.”
Thursday: Review notes for Unit 2 quiz. (I will provide students with notes.)
MATH:
Tuesday: complete multiplication problems.
Thursday: Complete multiplication problems.
SCIENCE:
Tuesday: Match vocabulary words with definition. (Cosmetology Academy vocabulary)
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Thursday: Bring in a flyer or pricelist from a salon or barbershop in your neighborhood.

Mr. O’Connor’s Class
Monday - Imperialism Vocabulary review puzzle
Tuesday- Imperialism in Asia F-I-T-B
Wednesday- Political Cartoon Interpretation – Imperialism
Thursday- Newspaper/Internet hunt

Ms. Paxton’s Class
Everyday: Study/Review multiplication facts
Monday: Review what angles are 40 degrees, 90 degrees, 145 degrees and 180 degrees for a quiz Friday.
Tuesday: Review good test taking skills in order to complete a mock DC CAS test on Thursday. Review what angles are 40 degrees, 90 degrees, 145 degrees and 180 degrees for a quiz Friday.
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 this week.

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
• Complete the chart and graph
• Review For Test
Thursday
• Review test taking strategy notes and ADD two more of your own

Friday
• Graphing Linear Equations (x or y)
• Review For Test

Elementary School Homework w/o 1/25/2010

2010-01-25T12:00:00.000-08:00

Mrs. Ross' Class:

Monday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write 1st set of 25 Vocabulary words 5x’s.
Science: Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Tuesday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write the rest of Vocabulary words 5x’s.
Science: Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Wednesday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write a sentence for the first 15 set of Vocabulary words.
Science: Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Thursday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write a sentence for the last 10 Vocabulary Words.
Science: Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Friday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write all the words in Alphabetical Order.
Science: Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Ms. Sherrod's Class:

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

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

Thursday:
Language Arts: Complete spelling word search
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: Multiplying 0’s, 1’s, 2’s
Reading: Weekly word list (copy 3x each)
Social Studies: Civil War Review sheet

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.

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

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)

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: Begin preliminary research on Motown via internet.

Mrs. Alexander's Class:

Monday:
Language Arts: New Spelling Words 3x’s each
Dr. King Peer Questionnaire (Research, Continued)
Personal Narrative (First Draft)
Math: Fractions Unit, Day #8 Worksheets: Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Addition with regrouping Drill Sheet
Social Studies: Human Systems Unit: Migration of People Worksheet

Tuesday:
Language Arts: Spelling Words in a sentence
Personal Narrative (Revisions)
Math: Fractions Unit, Day #9: Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Subtraction with Regrouping Drill Sheet
Social Studies: No assignment, Special Olympics

Wednesday:
Language Arts: Spelling Words in cursive
Personal Narrative (Final Draft)
Pronouns, Continued
Math: Fractions Unit, Day # 10: Unit Review
Consumer Economics questions (2 questions)
Multiplication Drill Sheet
Social Studies: Human Systems Unit: Migration of People Worksheet #2

Thursday:
Language Arts: Spelling words in crossword puzzle.
Pronouns, Continued #3
Composition Review: Students will identify the beginning, middle and end of given fables and fairy tales.
Math: Fractions Unit, Day #11: Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Consumer Economics questions (2 questions)
Division/Multiplication Drill Sheet
Social Studies: Human Systems Unit Review Worksheet #3

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

Ms. Frazier's Class:

Monday:
Math: Practice telling time to the nearest minute. (2 worksheets)
Reading: Practice writing your vocabulary word (Homophones). Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet) Book report assigned.

Tuesday:
Math: Practice telling time to the nearest minute. (2 worksheets)
Reading: Write one sentence for each vocabulary words. Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet)

Wednesday:
Math: Practice telling time to the nearest minute. (2 worksheets)
Reading: Put vocabulary word in alphabetical order. Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet)

Thursday:
Math: Practice telling time to the nearest minute. (2 worksheets)
Reading: 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 1/25/2010

2010-01-25T11:22:00.000-08:00

Mr. Cooper's Class:

Monday:
Math: Unit 3: Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 5: Lesson 1 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will answer questions about a short story

Tuesday
Math: Unit3: Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 5: Lesson 2 handout
Reading: Spelling: Define spelling words

Wednesday:
Math: Unit3: Integers: 5 questions
Reading: Spelling: Create sentence using spelling words

Thursday
Math: Unit3: Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 5 Lesson 3 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will answer questions about a short story

Friday
Math: Unit3: Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 5: Lesson 4 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will create a story using spelling words

Ms. Hawkins' Class:

Monday:
Math: 10 Practice problems finding the proportion and missing X
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Social Studies: Geography Communities Workbook pg 4-5/Label a map of earth

Tuesday:
Math: Ratio Practice Problems
Reading: Write a sentence for 10/21 Spelling Words
Social Studies: Geography Communities Workbook pg 6-7/Take the animals home
Social Studies: Geography Communities Workbook pg 10-11/Map Skills

Wednesday:
Math: Practice problems finding the price of merchandise after a percentage is taken off.
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Social Studies: Geography Communities Workbook pg 14-15/Understanding Maps

Thursday:
Math: Review Problems for test
Reading: Write a sentence for 11/21 Spelling Words
Social Studies: Geography Communities Workbook pg 16-17/Use a map grid

Friday:
Math: Practice Multiplication and Division Drills
Reading: Review new spelling words for next week
Social Studies: Geography Communities key terms crossword

Mr. White's Class:

Monday:
Language Arts—Ringing in Resolutions
Math—Multiplying With Zeros

Tuesday:
Language Arts—Make Inferences
Math—Multiplying Three-Digit Numbers by One-digit Numbers

Wednesday:
Language Arts—Cause and Effect
Math—Ordering Numbers

Thursday:
Language Arts—Time For Kids
Math--Subtraction

Friday:
Language Arts—Time For Kids
Math—Truck Driving

Mrs. Lucas' Class

Monday:
Math: Chapter 11
History: No Class- No Homework
Science: No Class- No Homework
Reading: No Class- No Homework

Tuesday:
Math: Chapter 11
History: No Class- No Homework
Science: No Class- No Homework
Reading: No Class- No Homework

Wednesday:
Math: Chapter 11
History: No Class- No Homework
Science: No Class- No Homework
Reading: Language Arts Packet 28-38

Thursday:
Math: Chapter 11
History: No Homework- Motown Project
Science: Packet
Reading: Language Arts Packet 28-38

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

Lower High School Homework List w/o Jan 25

2010-01-25T05:14:00.000-08:00

Mr. Anderson’s Class
Monday: (Vocabulary)
Students will write the definition for vocabulary words 1-5 and then use each word in a sentence.
Tuesday: (Vocabulary)
Students will write the definition for vocabulary words 6-10 and then use each word in a sentence.
Thursday: (Vocabulary)
Students will write the definition for vocabulary words 11-15 and then use each word in a sentence.
Friday: (Current Event)
Read a newspaper article, magazine article, internet article, etc. about the crisis in Haiti. Come in Monday prepared to discuss what you have read.

Mr. Barnett’s Class
Monday: Noun Worksheet page 261 (Possessives)
Tuesday: Noun Worksheet page 263 (Possessives)
Thursday: Noun Worksheet page 265 (Possessives)
Friday: Noun Worksheet page 267 (Possessives)

Ms. Broughton’s Class
Mon. Homework: Bring in pictures that show modern interpretations or examples of hairstyles during Antiquity/Ancient Egyptian
Tues. Homework: Bring in pictures that show modern interpretations or examples of hairstyles during Greek and Roman era
Thurs. Homework: Bring in pictures that show modern interpretations or examples of clothing worn during the Byzantine era
Fri. Homework: Create 3 written facts from movies viewed and in class notes.

Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
Chemistry – Dr. Ekechukwu
All assignments are based upon study packet distributed to each student.
Monday:
Science: Study Packet, pages 1-2, What are the energy and material properties of chemical reaction?
Tuesday:
Science: Study Packet, pages 3, List four types of chemical reactions and describe them
Wednesday:
Science: Study Packet, pages 10, Describe a combustion reaction and identify the products that are always formed.
Thursday:
Science: Study Packet, pages 11-12, What are exothermic and endothermic reactions? Give one example of each.
Friday:
Science: Study Packet, pages 16, State the law of conservation of matter and energy.

Earth Science – Dr. Ekechukwu
All assignments are based upon study packet distributed to each student.
Monday:
Science: Study Packet, pages 1-2, Identify and describe symbols used to represent chemical equation?
Tuesday:
Science: Study Packet, pages 4, Name a region in each continent where grains and cereals are grown and describe them
Wednesday:
Science: Study Packet, pages 9, Describe the major component of food found in leguminous plants.
Thursday:
Science: Study Packet, pages 13-15, What is reaction rate? How is it affected by temperature?
Friday:
Science: Study Packet, pages 16, State the law of conservation of matter and energy.

Ms. Inman’s Class
English and Theatre HW
Monday
Bring in a picture of yourself as a baby.
Tuesday
Bring in a current picture of yourself.
Thursday
Bring in a picture of 3 of your favorite things. (ex. make-up, French fries, and shoes)
Friday

Mr. Jefferson’s Class
Monday: Algebra Worksheet Exercise A p. 221 #’s 1- 14
Tuesday: Worksheet on Complex Fractions and the LCM Exercise A #’s 1- 15
Thursday: Worksheet on Least Common Multiples and Prime Factors Exercise B #’s 11- 18.

Ms. B. Johnson’s Class
Language Arts: Contractions Worksheets; Essay Questions on the story “Sam and the Lucky Money”
Math: 10 Problems each night
Social Studies: Find information about your state chosen in class and be ready to present it on FRIDAY!!

Mr. McClenton’s Class
Monday: List the title of at least 10 movies that have a plot related to evolution.
Tuesday: List facts that you learned form today’s lesson.
Thursday: Explain how a rock’s age determines a fossil’s age.
Friday: List 5 facts that you’ve learned about hair.

Ms. Mercer’s Class
ENGLISH:
Tuesday: Unscramble vocabulary words and complete word search.
Read pg. 34 and 24 of Ch. 4 from “Search for Safety.”.
Thursday: Short answer question #1 on pg 347. (Handout with question will be given to student.) Write sentences using 2 vocabulary words.
MATH:
Tuesday: complete word problem using multiplication.
Thursday: Complete word problem using division.
SCIENCE:
Tuesday: Word Search (Cosmetology Academy vocabulary)
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Thursday: Write a paragraph about what does beauty means to you?

Mr. O’Connor’s Class
Monday – Imperialism Vocabulary review puzzle
Tuesday- Imperialism in Africa F-I-T-B
Wednesday- Political Cartoon Interpretation – Imperialism
Thursday- Newspaper/Internet hunt

Ms. Paxton’s Class
Everyday: Review/Study Multiplication facts
Monday: Review what angles are 40 degrees, 90 degrees, 145 degrees and 180 degrees for a quiz Friday.
Tuesday: Draw a floor plan of your house or apartment that was discussed in class. Be as creative as you can. Be prepared to explain.
Thursday: Study for quiz tomorrow on drawing examples of various angles, naming angles and identifying types of angles.
Friday: Review all vocabulary from the Cosmetology Academy that was discussed in class this week.

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
Tuesday: Complete the chart and graph
Thursday: Graphing Ordered Pairs
Friday: Graphing Linear Equations

Elementary School Homework w/o 1/19/2010

2010-01-19T10:11:00.000-08:00

Mr. Williams' Class:

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet (1x1 to 3x12). & subtraction with regrouping
Reading: Vocabulary Review (Write words 3 times each)
Science: Cell structure review worksheet

Wednesday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet (1x1 to 4x12)
Reading: Vocabulary Review and Short and long vowel picture matching. p.76
Science: Define Terms p.28-29

Thursday:
Math: Multiplication worksheet (solve problems to solve the riddle)
Reading: Vocabulary Final Review for test tomorrow. Also, construct a sentence for each word.
Science: Chromosomes Review p.28

Friday:
Math: Multiplication flash card practice
Reading: Weekend take-home book. Read at least 15 minutes a day.
Science: Research on the internet what happens to cells when viruses enter our body.

Ms. Sherrod's Class:

Tuesday:
Language Arts: Put each spelling word in ABC order
Read for 30 minutes
Math: Multiplication worksheet

Wednesday:
Language Arts: Write each spelling word in cursive 2 times & write each spelling word in a complete sentence
Read for 30 minutes
Math: Multiplication worksheet

Thursday:
Language Arts: Complete spelling word search
Read for 30 minutes
Math: Multiplication worksheet

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

Mrs. Ross' Class:

Tuesday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write the rest of Vocabulary words 5x’s.
Science: Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Wednesday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write a sentence for the first 15 set of Vocabulary words.
Science: Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Thursday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write a sentence for the last 10 Vocabulary Words.
Science: Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Friday:
Math: Worksheet on Multiplication using multiple numbers with and without regrouping.
Reading: Write all the words in Alphabetical Order.
Science: Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s

Ms. Frazier's Class:

Monday:
Math: Practice telling time in various increments. (2 worksheets)
Reading: Practice writing your vocabulary word. Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet) Book report assigned

Tuesday:
Math: Practice telling time various increments. (2 worksheets)
Reading: Write one sentence for each vocabulary words. Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet)

Wednesday:
Math: Practice telling time various increments.(2 worksheets)
Reading: Put vocabulary word in alphabetical order. Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet)

Thursday:
Math: Practice telling time various increments. (2 worksheets)
Reading: 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 1/19/2010

2010-01-19T10:01:00.000-08:00

Mrs. Lucas' Class:

Tuesday:
Math: Chapter 11 Lesson 1
History: No Class- No Homework
Science: No Class- No Homework
Reading: No Class- No Homework

Wednesday:
Math: Chapter 11 Lesson 2
History: No Class- No Homework
Science: No Class- No Homework
Reading: Language Arts Packet 28-38

Thursday:
Math: Chapter 11 Lesson 3
History: Workbook
Science: Packet
Reading: Language Arts Packet 28-38

Friday:
Math: Chapter 11 Lesson 4
History: Workbook
Science: Packet
Reading: Language Arts Packet 28-38

Mrs. Hawkins' Class:

Tuesday:
Math: Ratios review practice problems
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 24-25/How do stems and roots help a plant

Wednesday:
Math: Proportion/Ratios find the missing X
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 26-27/How do plants reproduce?

Thursday:
Math: Review Problems for test
Reading: Write a sentence for 21 Spelling Words
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 28-29/How do plants grow?

Friday:
Math: Ratio Review
Reading: Review new spelling words for next week
Science: Science Vocabulary Crossword w/ definitions

Mr. Cooper's Class:

Tuesday
Math: Unit2: Decimals: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 4: Lesson 4 handout
Reading: Spelling: Define spelling words

Wednesday:
Math: Unit2: Decimals: 5 questions
Reading: Spelling: Create sentence using spelling words

Thursday
Math: Unit3: Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 4 Lesson 5 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will answer questions about a short story

Friday
Math: Unit3: Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 4: Lesson 5 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will create a story using spelling words

Mr. White's Class:

Tuesday:
Language Arts: Prefixes
Math: Sequencing
Social Studies: What a Vacation

Wednesday:
Language Arts: Synonyms
Math: Fractions
Social Studies: Ice-Cream Truck Route map

Thursday:
Language Arts: Antonyms
Math: Multiplication
Social Studies: The Compass Rose

Friday:
Langauge Arts: Homonyms
Math: Review Worksheet
Social Studies: Review Sheet

Lower High School Homework List w/o Jan 19

2010-01-18T10:37:00.000-08:00

Mr. Anderson’s Class
Tuesday: (Reflection)
Write a five sentence paragraph about the brochure you made for Cuba, Jamaica, and Brazil. Your paragraph should include what you learned, what you did not understand, and what you found interesting about the cultures and history of Cuba, Jamaica, and Brazil.
Thursday: (Reflection)
Write a five sentence paragraph about the brochure you made for Italy and Ethiopia. Your paragraph should include what you learned, what you did not understand, and what you found interesting about the cultures and history of Italy and Ethiopia.
Friday: (Reflection)
Write a five sentence paragraph about the brochure you made for Australia and China. Your paragraph should include what you learned, what you did not understand, and what you found interesting about the cultures and history of Australia and China.

Mr. Barnett’s Class
Monday: Noun Worksheet page 245 (Common or Proper)
Tuesday: Noun Worksheet page 247 (Common or Proper)
Thursday: Noun Worksheet page 249 (Noun Review)

Ms. Broughton’s Class
Students are required to bring in magazine or printed pictures that show modern interpretations or examples of clothing worn during the:
Tuesday: Antiquity/Ancient Egyptian era
Thursday: Classical Greeks and Rome era
Friday: Create 3 written facts from in class notes and movie.

Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
Chemistry 
Monday:
Science: Study Guide, pg 9, Describe the properties of substances formed by ionic bonds.
Tuesday:
Science: Study Guide, pgs 10-11, Compare and contrast polar covalent with nonpolar covalent bonds.
Wednesday:
Science: Study Guide, pg 12-13, Describe electronegativity and explain the use of electronegativity difference in determining polarity of substances.
Thursday:
Science: Study Guide, pgs 18-91, Compare the molecular structures of carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O)
Friday:
Science: Study Guide, pg 26, Define ionization energy and electron affinity. How are the two similar and how are they different?

Earth Science 
Monday:
Science: Internet Research: Compare fresh, salt and brackish water. Where can you find these types of water around the world?
Tuesday:
Science: Internet Research: List at least 3 types of plants that produce carbohydrates and proteins
Wednesday:
Science: Describe the geographical regions that produce most cereal and grains. What do they have in common?
Thursday:
Science: Internet Research, Compare the molecular structures of carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O)
Friday:
Internet Research: What is greenhouse effect? What are the sources of green house gases?

Mr. Ferguson's Class
Tues: Listen to music inspired by artists from New Orleans... (The Meters and different artists with the Cash Money Label)
Thurs: Compare and contrast the changes in music sonically and stylistically between the late 60's (The Meters) and more present-day music (Cash Money)
Friday: Learn a to play a new song inspired by a New Orleans born artist.

Ms. Inman's Class
Tuesday: Rehearse your monologue. Filming will begin on Thursday.
Super Hero character profile for Othello (7th pd)
Thursday: Rehearse your monologue. Bring in one costume piece for your film.
Complete Super Hero character profile for Othello (7th pd)

Mr. Jefferson’s Class
Tuesday
Algebra Worksheet Exercise A p. 221 #’s 1- 14
Thursday
Worksheet on Algebraic Fractions-Rational Expression worksheet Exercise B #’s 10- 20
Friday
Review of how to write a fraction in its simplest form/algebraic fractions-rational expressions/multiplying and dividing algebraic fractions.

Ms. B. Johnson’s Class
Language Arts: Spelling List 10 Copy the Words; Unscramble the Words; Complete worksheet using the words; Create an alternate ending for the story “The Wolf’s Chicken Stew”; Essay Question
Math: 10 Problems each night
Science: Name the parts of an egg; Name 5 ways to cook an egg;
Social Studies: Find information about your state chosen in class and be ready to present it on FRIDAY!!

Mr. McClenton’s Class
Tuesday
Research one food from China, and give its origin, nutritional value, food group, and the way(s) it is prepared.
Thursday
Write a 7 sentence or more summary on the food culture and scientific contributions of New Orleans.
Friday
Students will reflect on their group experience in a short summary. Five questions will be given to students that they will have to answer in summary.

Ms. Mercer’s Class
ENGLISH:
Tuesday: Short answer questions 3 & 4 (pg 343 in teacher’s guide)
Thursday: Short answer question #5 on pg 343. Match words with definitions. STUDY FOR COMPREHENSION AND VOCABULARY QUIZ.
MATH:
Tuesday: Complete word problem using multiplication or division
Thursday: Make up 6 word problems on your own using multilplication and division.
SCIENCE:
Tuesday: Word Search (Weight Control) metabolism, obesity, underweight, overweight, body fat, diet, weight, obese, calorie, ideal weight, and exercise.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Thursday: Complete facts about Brazil sheet

Mr. O’Connor’s Class
Tuesday- Imperialism Vocabulary review puzzle
Wednesday- Imperialism in Asia F-I-T-B
Thursday- Imperialism in Africa F-I-T-B
Friday- Imperialism Review

Ms. Paxton’s Class
Everyday: Review/Learn Multiplication Facts
Tuesday: Review instructions on how to measure an angle
Thursday: Angle Measurement
Friday: Angles and what they Represent Assignment

Ms. Rice’s Class
Monday:
• Complete assignment on editing.
• Study vocabulary words for culinary arts
Tuesday
• Complete assignment on reading comprehension
• Study vocabulary words for culinary arts
Thursday
• Complete a narrative writing assignment
• Study vocabulary words for quiz on Friday
Friday
• Study and review for a quiz on editing and reading comprehension.

Ms. Spears’ Class
Tuesday:
-Complete two Problems solving for Y and graph

Thursday:
-Complete the chart and graph

Friday:
-Complete the chart, solve for Y and graph
-Study for next weeks TEST

Elementary School Homework w/o 1/11/01

2010-01-11T04:53:00.000-08:00

Mrs. Alexander's Class:

Monday:
Language Arts: Spelling Words Word Search
Pronouns#1
Study for spelling /types of sentences test
Dr. King Essay Assignment (Research)
Math: Fractions Unit, Day #1 Worksheet
Consumer Economics questions (2 questions)
Science: The Cell Review Worksheet #1

Tuesday:
Language Arts: Spelling Words 3x's each
Pronouns#2
Dr. King Essay Assignment (Research)
Math: Fractions Unit, Day #2 Worksheets
Consumer Economics questions (2 questions)
Multiplication Drill Sheet
Science: No assignment, Special Olympics

Wednesday:
Language Arts: Spelling Words in cursive
Dr. King Essay Assignment (Rough Draft)
Pronouns#3
Math: Fractions Unit, Day #3 Worksheets
Consumer Economics questions (2 questions)
Multiplication Drill Sheet
Science: No assignment, Half Day

Thursday:
Language Arts: Spelling words in a sentence.
Dr. King Essay Assignment (Rough Draft Revision)
Pronouns#4
Math: Fractions Unit, Day #4 Worksheets
Consumer Economics questions (2 questions)
Multiplication Drill Sheet
Science: The Cell Final Review Worksheets
Review for Week-end quiz

Friday:
Language Arts: Pronouns Unit Review Worksheets
Dr. King Essay Assignment (Final Draft)
Math: Introduction to Fractions Review Worksheets
Science: Week-end Review Worksheets: Living Things, Non Living Things and the Cell.

Ms. Sherrod's Class:

Monday:
Language Arts: Write each spelling word in a complete sentence
Read for 30 minutes
Math: Multiplication worksheet

Tuesday:
Language Arts: Put each spelling word in ABC order
Read for 30 minutes
Math: Multiplication worksheet

Wednesday:
Language Arts: Write each spelling word in cursive 2 times
Read for 30 minutes
Math: Multiplication worksheet

Thursday:
Language Arts: Complete spelling word search & STUDY FOR SPELLING TEST
Read for 30 minutes
Math: Multiplication worksheet

Friday:
Language Arts: Read for 30 minutes

Mrs. Ross' Class:
Monday:
Math: Worksheet on Subtract/Add using multiple numbers with regrouping.
Reading: Write 1st set of 25 Vocabulary words 5x’s.
Science: Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s/Oceans

Tuesday:
Math: Worksheet on Subtract/Add using multiple numbers with regrouping.
Reading: Write the rest of Vocabulary words 5x’s.
Science: Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s/ How Ocean Waters Move

Wednesday:
Math: Worksheet on Subtract/Add using multiple numbers with regrouping.
Reading: Write a sentence for the first 15 set of Vocabulary words.
Science: Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s/ Exploring the Ocean

Thursday:
Math: Worksheet on Subtract/Add using multiple numbers with regrouping.
Reading: Write a sentence for the last 10 Vocabulary Words.
Science: Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s/ Salt Water and Fresh Water

Friday:
Math: Worksheet on Subtract/Add using multiple numbers with regrouping.
Reading: Write all Vocabulary Words in Alphabetical Order.
Science: Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s/ The Water Cycle

Mr. Williams' Class

Monday:
Math: Show the value in a number
Reading: p.72 Review Long Vowels. Write a word from the word box to complete each sentence.
Science: What cells do p.13

Tuesday:
Math: Show the value in a number (worksheet 2)
Reading: Vocabulary Review

Wednesday:
Math: Comparing numbers worksheet.
Reading: Vocabulary Review and Short and long vowel picture matching. p.76
Science: Workbook page 15

Thursday:
Math: Comparing numbers worksheet 2
Reading: Vocabulary Final Review for test tomorrow..
Science: Chromosomes worksheet

Middle School Homework w/o 1/11/01

2010-01-11T04:47:00.000-08:00

Ms. Hawkins' Class
Monday:
Math: Ratios as whole to a part, part to a part, and part to a whole
Reading: Write 21 new spelling words two times each
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 22-23/ How do leaves help a plant

Tuesday:
Math: Ratios as whole to a part, part to a part, and part to a whole
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 24-25/How do stems and roots help a plant

Wednesday:
Math: Practice Multiplication
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 26-27/How do plants reproduce?

Thursday:
Math: Practice Equivalent Ratios
Reading: Write a sentence for 10/21 Spelling Words
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 28-29/How do plants grow?

Friday:
Math: Practice Equivalent Ratios
Reading: Write a sentence for 10/21 Spelling Words
Science: Science Vocabulary Crossword w/ definitions

Mr. Tyler's Class
Monday:
Reading: Read a newspaper article & write a review
Math: Study the parts of a fraction

Tuesday:
Reading: Read a newspaper article & write a review
Math: Identify equal fractions worksheet

Wednesday:
Reading: Read a newspaper article & write a review
Math: Study the parts of a fraction

Thursday:
Reading: Read a newspaper article & write a review
Math: Compare fractions worksheet

Friday:
Reading: Read a newspaper article & write a review
Math: Review fractions

Mr. White's Class:

Monday:
Math: Reading a Bar Graph
Language Arts: Words in Categories
Social Studies: Boundary Bonanza

Tuesday:
Math: Place Value Puzzle
Language Arts: Basketball Playoffs/ Mad Libs
Social Studies: How Many People

Wednesday:
Math: Basic Facts- Division
Language Arts: What Comes Next?
Social Studies: Near My State

Thursday:
Math: Exploring Volume
Language Arts: More Alphabetical Order
Social studies: Five Themes of Geography

Friday:
Math: Exploring Geometric Solids
Language Arts: Make Sentences of Vocabulary Words
Social Studies: Mountain States

Mrs. Lucas' Class:

Monday:
Math: Chapter 11 workbook- understanding Rational Numbers
History: Workbook
Science: Packet
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Tuesday:
Math: Chapter 11 workbook- understanding Rational Numbers
History: Workbook
Science: Packet
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Wednesday:
Math: Chapter 11 workbook- understanding Rational Numbers
History: No Class- No Homework
Science: No Class- No Homework
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Thursday:
Math: Chapter 11 workbook- understanding Rational Numbers
History: Workbook
Science: Packet
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Friday:
Math: Chapter 11 workbook- understanding Rational Numbers
History: Workbook
Science: Packet
Reading: Finish Language Arts Packet

Mr. Cooper's Class:

Monday:
Math: Unit2: Decimals: 10 questions
Science Chapter 4: Lesson 4 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will read a short story

Tuesday
Math: Unit2: Decimals: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 4: Lesson 4 handout
Reading: Spelling: Define spelling words

Wednesday:
Math: Unit2: Decimals: 10 questions
Reading: Spelling: Create sentence using spelling words

Thursday
Math: Unit3: Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 4 Lesson 5 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will answer questions about a short story

Friday
Math: Unit3:Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 4: Lesson 5 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will create a story using spelling words

Lower High School Homework Blog w/o Jan 11

2010-01-10T13:14:00.000-08:00

Mr. Anderson’s Class
Monday: Write the definition of vocabulary words 1-5 and use each word in a sentence
Tuesday: Finish maps started in class
Thursday: Write the definition of vocabulary words 6-10 and use each word in a sentence
Friday: Complete crossword for extra credit

Mr. Barnett's Class
Monday: Noun Worksheet page 229 (Concrete or Abstract)
Tuesday: Noun Worksheet page 233 (Noun or Adjective)
Thursday: Noun Worksheet page 239 (Determiners)

Ms. Broughton’s Class
Monday: Bring in 2 design ideas
Tuesday: Tweak blue print based on in-class discussion
Thursday: Write 3 new things you learned or liked about creating a t-shirt.

Dr. Ekechukwu’s Class
Monday: Color the Periodic Table in 3 different colors, identifying the metals, nonmetals and metalloids.
Tuesday: Identify one example each of a polar and nonpolar covalent bond, and describe them.
Thursday: Describe the 5 properties of ionic bonds
Friday: Draw Lewis dot diagrams for 2 metals and 2 nonmetals of your choosing

Mr. Ferguson's Class
Monday: Read, discuss and complete Muddy Waters packet, written assignment
Review the questions and answers
Tuesday: Compare and contrast biographical information with clips from the movie “Cadillac Records.”
Compare and contrast music business practices with the movie as well
Thursday: Learn a new blues tune, “Mannish Boy” Muddy Waters
Learn new tune related to this week’s country of Hong Kong (Towa Tei feat. Bebel Gilberto's "Technova")

Ms. Inman's Class
Monday: Work on memorizing your monologue. 1st, 4th, 6th periods
What is your character’s superhero name?/traits? 7th pd
Tuesday: Continue to rehearse your monologue1st, 4th, 6th periods
What is your superhero’s “Kryptonite”? 7th pd
Thursday: Bring in one prop for you character. 1st, 4th, 6th & 7th periods

Mr. Jefferson’s Class
Monday: Continuation of Permutations worksheet
Tuesday: Algebra Worksheet Exercise A p. 205
Thursday: Continuation sample questions dealing with independent/dependent events p. 183
Friday: Review of Permutations/Independent and Dependent Events p. 215

Ms. B. Johnson’s Class
Language Arts
Monday: Compare/Contrast the 3 Pigs
Tuesday: Compare/contrast what happened to the pigs in both stories
Thursday: Write answering the question “Was the wolf framed or should he be called The Big Bad Wolf?
Mathematics
Monday: 10 assigned math problems
Tuesday: 10 assigned math problems
Thursday: 10 assigned math problems

Mr. McClenton’s Class
Monday: Create a 3 course Italian meal. Label each food item as a carbohydrate, protein or fat
Tuesday: Write a 7 sentence or more summary on the food culture and scientific contributions of Australia.
Thursday: Write a 7 sentence or more summary on the food culture and scientific contributions of China.
Friday: Write a 7 sentence or more summary on the food culture and scientific contributions of New Orleans.

Ms. Mercer's Class
ENGLISH:
Monday: Short answer questions 1 & 2 hand out. (pg 343 in teacher’s guide.)
Match vocabulary words with correct definition.
Tuesday: Short answer questions 3 & 4 (pg 343 in teacher’s guide)
Vocabulary word search using definitions.
Thursday: Short answer question #5 on pg 343. Vocabulary words to write sentences. STUDY FOR COMPREHENSION AND VOCABULARY QUIZ.
MATH:
Monday: complete word problem and multiplication worksheet
Tuesday: Make up 6 word problems on your own using addition and subtraction.
Thursday: Complete word problem worksheet, STUDY FOR WORD PROBLEM QUIZ. Review Which Strategies Do I Use chart.
SCIENCE:
Monday: Fill-in the Food groups pyramid.
Tuesday: Match vocabulary words with definitions.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Thursday: Complete facts about Ethiopia sheet.

Mr. O'Connor's Class
Monday – Vocabulary Activity
Tuesday – Imperialism Review F-I-T-B
Wednesday- Imperialism Paragraph
Thursday- Imperialism Cartoon Interpretation Activity

Ms. Paxton’s Class
Daily: Study/Review Multiplication Facts
Monday: Complete an assignment on Symmetry
Tuesday: Practice using rules of symmetry learned from class to complete an assignment
Thursday: Color and complete the sheet on Symmetry
Friday: Review for a Quiz on Symmetry

Ms. Rice’s Class
Monday:
• Complete assignment on editing.
• Study vocabulary words for culinary arts
Tuesday
• Complete assignment on reading comprehension
• Study vocabulary words for culinary arts
Thursday
• Complete a narrative writing assignment
• Study vocabulary words for quiz on Friday
Friday
• Study and review for a quiz on editing and reading comprehension.

Ms. Spears' Class
Monday: Graphing Coordinates
Tuesday: Locate Ordered Pairs
Thursday: Plotting Points
Friday: Locating Ordered Pairs and Plotting points

Elementary School Homework w/o 1/4/2010

2010-01-04T13:39:00.000-08:00

Mrs. Alexander's Class:

Monday:
Language Arts: Spelling Words Word Search.
Types of Sentences Review: Identify Types #1
Math: Introductory Division Worksheet #1
Science: Living Things Worksheets

Tuesday:
Language Arts: Spelling Words 3 x's each
Types of Sentences Review: Write each spelling word in the following format: Interrogative, Exclamatory, Declarative or Imperative.
Math: Multiplication Facts Drill Sheet #1
Multiplication Facts Flash Card Project, Day #1
Science: No assignment, Special Olympics

Wednesday:
Language Arts: Spelling Words in cursive
Types of Sentences Review: Add necessary punctuation, Identify Types #2 Reading Comprehension Exercise
Math: Introductory Division Worksheet #2. Multiplication Facts Flash Card Project, Day #2
Science: No assignment, Half Day

Thursday:
Language Arts: Spelling words in a sentence.
Types of Sentences Review: Add necessary punctuation, Identify Types #3
Math: Consumer Math: Addition and Subtraction with regrouping
Introductory Division Worksheet #3
Science: The Cell Worksheets
Review for Week-end quiz

Friday:
Language Arts: Types of Sentences Review: Identify Types #4
Reading Comprehension Exercise
Math: Multiplication Facts Drill Sheet #2
Introductory Division Worksheet #4
Science: Week-end Review Worksheets: Living Things, Non Living Things and the Cell.

Mr. Williams' Class:

Monday:
Math: Place Value up to 100,000 worksheet, p.21
Reading: Long u sound in words.
Science: 7 Life Processes review

Tuesday:
Math: Write the place value for each “5” in the following numbers up to 100,000
Reading: Comprehension worksheet. Write Vocabulary words 3X each.

Wednesday:
Math: Greater than, less than, or equal to page 23
Reading: Spelling practice Unit 8
Science: List 5 things in your neighborhood that are alive and list why they are alive.

Thursday:
Math: Rounding numbers Practice (to the nearest ten)
Reading: Vocabulary Review for test tomorrow. Students will verbalize sentences for their vocabulary words and parents will help them transcribe the sentences.
Science: What Cells do and how they make up living things. P13

Ms. Sherrod's Class:

Monday:
Language Arts: Complete reading comprehension worksheet & read for 30 minutes
Math: Complete rounding to the nearest 100 worksheet

Tuesday:
Language Arts: Complete reading comprehension worksheet & read for 30 minutes
Math: Complete rounding to the nearest 100 worksheet

Wednesday:
Language Arts: Complete reading comprehension worksheet & read for 30 minutes
Math: Complete rounding to the nearest 100 worksheet

Thursday:
Language Arts: Complete reading comprehension worksheet & read for 30 minutes
Math: Complete rounding to the nearest 100 worksheet

Friday:
Language Arts: Read for 30 minutes

Ms. Frazier's Class:

Monday:
Math: Practice telling time on hour, half hour and five minute increments. (2 worksheets)
Reading: Practice writing your vocabulary word (the months of the year). Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet)

Tuesday:
Math: Practice telling time on hour, half hour and five minute increments. (2 worksheets)
Reading: Write one sentence for each vocabulary words (ex. Valentine's Day is in February). Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet)

Wednesday:
Math: Practice telling time on hour, half hour and five minute increments. (2 worksheets)
Reading: Put vocabulary word (the months of the year) in alphabetical order. Read story and answer comprehension questions. (I worksheet)

Thursday:
Math: Practice telling time on hour, half hour and five minute increments. (2 worksheets)
Reading: Study your vocabulary words for Friday's test. Read Story and answer comprehension quesions (1 worksheet)

Friday:
No Homework. I will have weekend packets available for parents upon request.

Mrs. Ross' Class:

Monday:
Math: Worksheet on Subtraction using multiple numbers with regrouping.
Reading: Write 1st set of 25 Vocabulary words 5x’s.
Science: Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s/Oceans

Tuesday:
Math: Worksheet on Subtraction using multiple numbers with regrouping.
Reading: Write sentences for 15 of 25 Vocabulary words.
Science: Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s/ How Ocean Waters Move

Wednesday:
Math: Worksheet on Subtraction using multiple numbers with regrouping.
Reading: Write sentences for last set of Vocabulary words.
Science: Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s/ Exploring the Ocean

Thursday:
Math: Worksheet on Subtraction using multiple numbers with regrouping.
Reading: Write 15 of 25 Vocabulary Words in Alphabetical Order.
Science: Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s/ Salt Water and Fresh Water

Friday:
Math: Worksheet on Subtraction using multiple numbers with regrouping.
Reading: Write last 10 Vocabulary Words in Alphabetical Order.
Science: Unit Vocabulary Words 5x’s/ The Water Cycle

Middle School Homework w/o 1/4/2010

2010-01-04T13:33:00.000-08:00

Mr. White's Class:
Monday:
Math: Multiplying Two-Digit Factors
S. Studies: Time Lines
Language Arts: Contractions

Tuesday:
Math: Multiplying Two-Digit Factors
S. Studies: Using Time Lines
Language Arts: Suffixes

Wednesday:
Math: Telling Time Worksheet
S. Studies: Chronology
Language Arts: Vocabulary----Put the 20 words in a complete sentence.

Thursday:
Math: Check What You Learned
S. Studies: Background Knowledge
Language Arts: Test Taking Vocabulary I

Friday:
Math: Review and Check Your Answers
S. Studies: Using a Web
Language Arts: Test Taking Vocabulary II

Ms. Hawkins' Class:

Monday:
Math: Practice writing ratios part 1
Reading: Write 21 new spelling words two times each
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 14-15/ How do organs work together

Tuesday:
Math: Practice writing ratios part 2
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 16-17/What is the circulatory system?

Wednesday:
Math: Using pictures to find and circle the ratios
Reading: Write 10/21 Spelling words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 18-19/What is the respiratory system?

Thursday:
Math: Practice Equivalent Ratios
Reading: Write a sentence for 10/21 Spelling Words
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 20-21/What are the digestive and urinary systems

Friday:
Math: Ratios as whole to a part, part to a part, and part to a whole
Reading: Write a sentence for 10/21 Spelling Words
Science: Science Vocabulary Crossword w/ definitions

Mr. Cooper's Class:

Monday:
Math: Unit2: Decimals: 10 questions
Science Chapter 4: Lesson 1 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will read a short story

Tuesday:
Math: Unit2: Decimals: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 4: Lesson 2 handout
Reading: Spelling: Define spelling words

Wednesday:
Math: Unit2: Decimals: 10 questions
Reading: Spelling: Create sentence using spelling words

Thursday:
Math: Unit3: Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 4 Lesson 3 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will answer questions about a short story

Friday:
Math: Unit3:Integers: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 4: Lesson 4handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will create a story using spelling words

Mrs. Lucas' Class:

Monday:
Math: Negative number Equations 212-215
History: Workbook
Science: Packet
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Tuesday:
Math: Negative number Equations 216-218
History: Workbook
Science: Packet
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Wednesday:
Math: Negative number Equations 219-221
History: No Class- No Homework
Science: No Class- No Homework
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Thursday:
Math: Negative number Equations 222-224
History: Workbook
Science: Packet
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Friday:
Math: Negative number Equations 225-227
History: Workbook
Science: Packet
Reading: Finish Language Arts Packet

Middle School Homework w/o 12/14/09

2009-12-13T07:56:00.000-08:00

Mr. Cooper's Class:

Monday:
Math: Unit2: Decimals: 10 questions
Science Chapter 4: Lesson 1 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will read a short story

Tuesday
Math: Unit2: Decimals: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 4: Lesson 2 handout
Reading: Spelling: Define spelling words

Wednesday:
Math: Unit2: Decimals: 10 questions
Reading: Spelling: Create sentence using spelling words

Thursday
Math: Unit2: Decimals: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 4 Lesson 3 handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will answer questions about a short story

Friday
Math: Unit2: Decimals: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 4: Lesson 4handout
Reading: Short Story: Students will create a story using spelling words

Mr. White's Class:

Monday
Math----Check What You Know
S. Studies-----Vocabulary Strategy
L. Arts-------Think and Write
Science--------How To Read Science

Tuesday
Math-----Parts of a Whole
S. Studies------Reading Check
L. Arts-----Tips for Better Writing
Science------Science Process Skills

Wednesday
Math------Parts of a Set
S. Studies------Review Questions
L. Arts--------Writing Checklist
Science------Using Scientific Methods

Thursday
Math--------Comparing fractions
S. Studies------Key Terms to define
L. Arts--------Think and Write
Science------Science Tools

Friday
Math-----Check What You Learned
S. Studies-----Reading check Answer Sheet
L. Arts------Presentation
Science-----Safety in Science

Ms. Hawkins' Class:

Monday:

Math: Compare and order decimals in the tenths, hundredths, thousandths place
Reading: Review 10 spelling words by matching
Science: Inside a cell

Tuesday:
Math: Complete a chart finding the decimals, fraction and picture
Reading: Review 10 spelling words by matching
Science: cell key terms w/ definitions

Wednesday:
Math: Color the decimal place with a pictograph
Reading: Match definition with a crossword puzzle
Science: Cell Key Terms word find

Thursday:
Math: Practice division problems: identify if they are terminating or repeating
Reading: Vocabulary word find/ review for quiz
Science: Cell City Worksheet

Friday:
Math: Determine Terminating and repeating decimals by converting fractions
Reading: Mix and Match Definitions for 12 Vocabulary Words
Science: Animal cell vs a plant cell

Middle School Homework w/o 12/7/09

2009-12-07T06:58:00.000-08:00

Mr. White's Class:

Monday:
Math: Writing Numbers
S. Studies: Pre-History Notes: Rewrite the classroom notes
L. Arts: Fact or Opinion?
Science: Checkpoint Questions p.7

Tuesday:
Math: Rounding Off Numbers
S. Studies: Practice Worksheet about Farming
L. Arts: Using Guide Words In The Dictionary
Science: The Parts of a Cell

Wednesday:
Math: Measurement and Estimation
S. Studies: Write vocabulary words in complete sentences
L. Arts: Punctuation Errors
Science: Cells Working Together

Thursday:
Math: Fractions
S. Studies: Answer Comprehension questions from textbook
L. Arts: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
Science: Compare and Contrast

Friday:
Math: Fractions
S. Studies: Pre-History Puzzle
L. Arts: Correct These Sentences
Science: Lesson Checkpoint Questions

Mrs. Lucas' Class:

Monday:
Math: Negative number Equations 212-215
History: Workbook & Chanukah Activity
Science: Guinea Pig Essay/ Fieldtrip Prep.
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Tuesday:
Math: Negative number Equations 216-218
History: No Class- No Homework
Science: No Class- No Homework
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Wednesday:
Math: Negative number Equations 219-221
History: No Class- No Homework
Science: No Class- No Homework
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Thursday:
Math: Negative number Equations 222-224
History: Workbook & Chanukah Activity
Science: Guinea Pig Essay
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Friday:
Math: Negative number Equations 225-227
History: Workbook & Chanukah Activity
Science: Guinea Pig Essay
Reading: Finish Language Arts Packet

Mr. Cooper's Class:

Monday:
Math: Unit2: Decimals: 10 questions
Science Chapter 3: Lesson 3 handout
Reading: Unit2: Grammar/Nouns: 10 questions

Tuesday
Math: Unit2: Decimals: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 4: Lesson 1 handout
Reading: Unit2: Grammar/Nouns: 10 questions

Wednesday:
Math: Unit2: Decimals: 10 questions
Reading: Unit2: Grammar/Nouns: 10 questions

Thursday
Math: Unit2: Decimals: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 4 Lesson 2 handout
Reading: Unit2: Grammar/Nouns: 10 questions

Friday
Math: Unit2:Decimals: 10 questions
Science: Chapter 4: Lesson 3 handout
Reading: Unit2: Grammar/Nouns: 10 questions

Ms. Hawkins' Class:

Monday:
Math: Compare and order decimals in the tenths, hundredths, thousandths place
Reading: Write 6 of 12 Vocabulary words in Alphabetical Order 3 xs
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 12-13/ How do cells work together

Tuesday:
Math: Complete a chart finding the decimals, fraction and picture
Reading: Write 6of 12 Vocabulary words in Alphabetical Order 3x
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 14-15/ How do organs work together

Wednesday:
Math: Color the decimal place with a pictograph
Reading: Write a sentence for 6of12 Vocabulary Words
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 16-17/ What is the circulatory system?

Thursday:
Math: Practice division problems: identify if they are terminating or repeating
Reading: Write a sentence for 6of12 Vocabulary Words
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 18-19/ What is the respiratory system?

Friday:
Math: Determine Terminating and repeating decimals by converting fractions
Reading: Mix and Match Definitions for 12 Vocabulary Words
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 20-21/ What are the digestive and urinary systems?

Academic Alerts Mailed Home 12/4/09

2009-11-30T14:33:00.000-08:00

If your child is recieving a "C" or below in their class(es) at the halfway point in this 2nd marking period, then you will be recieving an academic alert in the mail from their teacher(s). Please do not hesitate to call their teacher(s) to set up an appointment to discuss their academic progress to date. All Middle School teachers can be reached by calling 202-378-1400 ext 108.

Middle School Homework w/o 11/30

2009-11-30T13:59:00.000-08:00

Mr Cooper's Class:

Monday:
Math: Lesson 2: Decimals Practice page 18
Science Lesson 3 How do cells grow and divide?
Reading: Retaech 24 Appositives

Tuesday
Math: Lesson3: Decimals Practice page 19
Science: Lesson 2 How are traits passed on?
Reading: Practice 25 Combining Nouns

Wednesday:
Math: Lesson3: Decimals Practice page 19
Science: Lesson 4 How do genes determine traits?
Reading: Reteach 25 Combing Nouns

Thursday
Math: Lesson 3 page 27
Science: Chapter 4 Lesson 1
Reading: Practice 26 Titles of Works

Friday
Math: Lesson 4: Practice page 20
Science: Chapter 4 Lesson 2

Mrs. Lucas' Class:

Monday:
Math: Negative number Equations 201-205
History: Workbook up to page 50
Science: Digestion Graphic Organizer
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Tuesday:
Math: Negative number Equations 208-209
History: No Class- No Homework
Science: No Class- No Homework
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Wednesday:
Math: Negative number Equations 212-215
History: No Class- No Homework
Science: No Class- No Homework
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Thursday:
Math: Negative number Equations 216-218
History: Workbook up to page 53
Science: Digestion report
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Friday:
Math: Negative number Equations 219-221
History: Workbook up to page 56
Science: Digestion report
Reading: Finish Language Arts Packet

Ms. Hawkins' Class:

Monday:
Math: Compare and order decimals in the tenths place
Reading: Write 6of 12 Vocabulary words in Alphabetical Order 3 xs
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 2-3/ Classify

Tuesday:
Math: Compare and Order decimals with the Hundredths place
Reading: Write 6of 12 Vocabulary words in Alphabetical Order 3 xs
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg3-4/ Vertebrates

Wednesday:
Math: Compare and order decimals in the thousandths place
Reading: Write a sentence for 6of12 Vocabulary Words
Science: Quick Study Workbook pg 6-7/ Invertebrates

Thursday:
Math: Compare decimals in the tenths, hundredths and thousandths place
Reading: Write a sentence for 6of12 Vocabulary Words
Science: Quick Study Workbook pgs 8-9/ Other Organisms

Friday:
Math: Order decimals in the tenths, hundredths, and thousandths place
Reading: Mix and Match Definitions for 12 Vocabulary Words
Science: Quick Study Workbook pgs10-11/ Inside a cell

Mr. Tyler's Class:

Monday:
Math: Word Problems
Reading: Short A Practice

Tuesday:
Math: Word Problems
Reading: Short A Practice

Wednesday:
Math: Word Problems
Reading: Short A Practice

Thursday:
Math: Word Problems
Reading: Short A Practice

Friday:
Math: Word Problems
Reading: Short A Practice

Mr. White's Class

Monday:
MATH: Multiplication Facts
S.STUDIES: Germany
L. ARTS: More Alphabetical order
SCIENCE: Tool Time

Tuesday:
MATH: Lesson 7 Counting by 2’s, 3’s, 5’s and 10’s
S.STUDIES: Facts About Germany
L. ARTS: Sandwich Surprise
SCIENCE: Cotton Club

Wednesday:
MATH: Mixed Skills in Math
S. STUDIES: Victory Celebration
L. ARTS: Study Skills
SCIENCE: Things That Go

Thursday:
MATH: Keeping Sharp—Addition and Subtraction
S. STUDIES: Welcome to Crystal River
L. ARTS: Titanic Worksheet
SCIENCE: How To Read Science---Cause and Effect

Friday:
MATH: Fact Families through 16
S. STUDIES: Find It There
L. ARTS: A Morning in Maine
SCIENCE: You Are There! Study vocabulary words

Middle School Homework w/o 11/23

2009-11-23T10:26:00.000-08:00

Mrs. Lucas' class:

Monday:
Math: Equivalent fractions up to page 197
History: Workbook up to page 47
Science: Digestion Packet
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Tuesday:
Math: Equivalent fractions up to page 201
History: No Class- No Homework
Science: No Class- No Homework
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Wednesday:
Math: Equivalent fractions up to page 205
History: No Class- No Homework
Science: No Class- No Homework
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Mr. White's class:

Monday:
Math: Multiply by 2
Social Studies:Ice Cream Truck Route Map
Language Arts: Meanings of Words
Science: What Is Life?

Tuesday:
Math: Multiply by 4
Social Studies: Mystery States 1
Language Arts: Topic Sentences
Science: Life Comes From Life

Wednesday:
Math: Multiply by 6
Social Studies: Mystery States 2
Language Arts: Cats and Dogs
Science: The Needs of Living Things

Mr. Cooper's class:

Monday:
Math: Lesson 2: Decimals Practice page 18
Science Lesson 3 How do cells grow and divide?
Reading Practice 24 Appositives

Tuesday
Math: Lesson3: Decimals Practice page 19
Science: Lesson 2 How are traits passed on?
Reading: Practice 25 Combining Nouns

Wednesday:
Math: Lesson3: Decimals Practice page 19
Science: Lesson 4 How do genes determine traits?
Reading: Reteach 25 Combing Nouns

Ms. Hawkins' class:

Monday:
Math: Practice problems adding with decimals
Reading: Write Vocabulary words in Alphabetical Order 3 x’s

Tuesday:
Math: Practice problems multiplying with decimals
Reading: Mix and Match Definitions

Wednesday:
Math: Dividing with decimals
Reading: Write a sentence for Vocabulary Words

Middle School Homework w/o 11/16

2009-11-15T06:58:00.000-08:00

Ms. Hawkins' Classes:
Math:
M: Practice problems multiplying 2 by 2 digits with decimals
T: Practice problems multiplying 3 by 3 digits with decimals
W: Finding the percent of larger numbers
Th: Finding the percent of money
F: Converting Fraction to percents and decimals

Reading:
M: Write 6 of 12 Vocabulary words in Alphabetical Order 3 x’s
T: Write 6 of 12 Vocabulary words in Alphabetical Order 3 x’s
W: Write a sentence for 6 of 12 Vocabulary Words
Th: Write a sentence for 6 of 12 Vocabulary Words
F: Mix and Match Definitions for 12 Vocabulary Words

Mrs. Lucas' Classes:
Monday:
Math: Equivalent fractions up to page 179
History: Workbook up to page 41
Science: Organisms packet up to pg 20
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Tuesday:
Math: Equivalent fractions up to page 183
History: No Class- No Homework
Science: No Class- No Homework
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Wednesday:
Math: Equivalent fractions up to page 185
History: No Class- No Homework
Science: No Class- No Homework
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Thursday:
Math: Equivalent fractions up to page 193
History: Workbook up to page 44
Science: Organisms packet up to pg 25
Reading: Language Arts Packet

Friday:
Math: Equivalent fractions up to page 197
History: Workbook up to page 47
Science: none
Reading: Finish Language Arts Packet

Mr. Cooper's Classes:
Monday:
Math: Lesson 4: Fractions page 19
Science Lesson 3 How do cells grow and divide?
Reading Practice 21 Capitalization

Tuesday:
Math: Lesson 4: Review Fractions page 21
Science: Lesson 2 How are traits passed on?
Reading: Practice 23 Possessive Nouns

Wednesday:
Math: Lesson1: Decimals Practice page 17
Science: Lesson 4 How do genes determine traits?
Reading: Practice 24 Appositives

Thursday:
Math: Lesson2: Decimals Practice page 18
Science: Lesson 1 How is the body organized?
Reading: Practice 25 Combining Sentences: Nouns

Friday:
Math: Lesson3: Decimals Practice page 19
Science: Lesson 2 What systems help move body parts?
Reading: Reteach 25 Combining Sentences: Nouns

Mr. White's Classes:
Monday 11/16/09
Math------“MISSING LOOT” worksheet
Social Studies-----Complete Map worksheet with northwestern states
Language Arts------“SUFFIX SOUP” worksheet
Science-------Review vocabulary words from Chapter 2 today

Tuesday 11/17/09
Math-------“REGROUP TENS” WORKSHEET
Social Studies-----Unlock The Key To New Words
Language Arts-----SUFFIXES p.52
Science-------What A Vacation

Wednesday 11/18/09
Math------Subtraction Facts
Social Studies------SEE THE STATES
Language Arts-----Perfect Endings
Science-------Complete “What A Vacation”

Thursday 11/19/09
Math-------Multiplication With Regrouping
Social Studies------Complete SEE THE STATES
Language Arts-----ROOT WORDS
Science-------Study “WHAT A VACATION’ worksheet for Quiz

Friday 11/20/09
Math--------Multiplication without Regrouping
Social Studies-------WHO KNOWS WHAT’S WRONG?
Language Arts------Special Calendar Days
Science------Complete Chart from Classwork