Seniors with D's or Fails

Several Seniors have grades of "D" of "F" for many reasons, mainly due to excessive absences. During Spring Break, you have the opportunity to raise your grade due to missing assignments. However, you are NOT allowed to go back and do assignments that are old; rather take the opportunity to read and complete SOAPS Analysis based on NEW Articles of the week. Students with grade of "D" are able to complete up to 3 SOAPS + Summaries which can boost your grade by at least 90 points. Students with grade of F can do 5 SOAPS Analysis which can boost your grade by 150 points.  First, however, I must received a signed acknowledgement from your parent or guardian that THEY acknowledge absences hav econtributed to low scores. 

FAFSA/CADAA Completion

 FAFSA/CADAA Status Form! Seniors, please complete the following link from our Amazing College Counselor, Mrs. Golden: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLPWBXOBQsZjt5SG1xR-D2udzkjLbGyasXSH4XNaIBiJyBtQ/viewform

Low Grade due to Missing or Un-submitted Padlet Link: Seniors

 If you had a glitch with padlet, didn't make your link public, or simply didn't think I would actually read all of the Dialectical Journals, it can sting to find out that I did. Because this major assignment was assigned near the end of the semester, if you had low scores you had very little padding to assist you. To assist you demonstrate all that you can about your text, if the only thing that failed you was padlet, I will allow you to submit your dialectical journals.  They must be original (yes, I am using Chat GPT and other AI sources to check for plagiarism); and you must have all of them.  You will upload using a new Google Link that I will create by. Monday, December 18th.  Scoring well should be enough to raise a grade of "D" to a "C".  and "C" to "B"  This option IS NOT AVAILABLE TO RAISE GRADE FROM B TO A. Try next semester! Here is the link: Google Form Upload for Late or UnFinished Dialectial Journals

Tuesday December 12, 2023 PD Discussion Padlet Link

 Click here to record your responses to the prompt: Why do you think reflection/introspection are important to growing as a learner and teacher?  https://padlet.com/lguy2/why-do-you-think-reflection-introspection-are-important-to-g-lt62et6g28goumm5

Newe Teacher Meeting Padlet Link

 https://padlet.com/lguy2/black-children-are-the-proxy-for-what-ails-american-educatio-vnaduh4ejod2fggk

Exploring Expository Readings with Us in Mind

Here are a few places to find commentary on many of your interests: https://www.avclub.com/

Deadspin, Sports Commentary and News; Gadgets and Tech: Gizmodo; Cars and Car Related Commentary; The Take-Out: Food Related News and Commentary; Society and Culture Podcasts from National Public Radio; African-American Interest: The Root; Various Groups of Interest: African-American; Student; LGBT; Latino all can be found at The Huffington Post Voices Section. Teenage produced podcasts from Radio Rookies or student friendly articles from Kelly Gallagher's Article of The Week as well as his article archive.  Remember, the article or podcast you select should be a Commentary or Opinion or Op-Ed piece.  That means it should express a perspective or viewpoint, claim or point of view. It can not just be news. 

Link to Performance Task

 Link to period 1 Smarter Balance Performance Task: https://ca.cambiumtds.com/student?session=CA-585A-499T